Rick & Kristin: What Would Rick Tell His Pre-Dad Self? (1:08)
She’s Running Hot, You’re Not
Oxytocin is the “love hormone” triggered by interactions with people you really like, and each time you meet you are left wanting more. Gentle touch ramps up the flow, and skin-to-skin contact turns it on high. It’s truly addictive behavior at its finest; it drives the human species to love and thrive.
Her oxytocin boosts started kicking in before she even conceived, from just holding her friend’s baby. It starts rising steadily once the plus sign appears and she becomes aware of her baby growing inside her. It leaps when she feels him move, and it skyrockets at birth.
Your mate essentially has a nine-month head start over you on falling madly in love with her baby. So if you think she’s acting like she’s on drugs, well, she is; it’s called oxytocin, and the medical folks say it’s stronger than cocaine.
You Will Get Hooked Too
Your oxytocin boost triggered by your baby starts showing up with the sonogram, then surges once your baby is in your arms, and continues to rise as you become hands-on and involved. The more you interact with your infant, the more oxytocin you enjoy, and the deeper your bond will become.
You will get oxytocin bursts from your baby sleeping on your chest, while flying her in the air like Superman, wrestling, adventures with pillows and blankets, and lots of laughing and fun. Count on becoming fully addicted to your baby in due time. The symptom of this powerful drug is that Mom, and ultimately Dad, will do anything their baby needs.
BUSINESS INSIDER: My Baby Makes Me High
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