F
FullOfThought
Guest
We’re expecting our baby in just over 7weeks, any advice for us on the last few weeks of this journey? We’re first time parents so a little nervous 
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
- Status
E
ExGratia
Guest
We are also expecting…in about 4 weeks (2-6 weeks really)! The only advice I have is that you are not expecting in 7 weeks…you are expecting in 5 to 9 weeks! Less than 5% of babies show up on their due dates, which I’m sure you know.
Also, if you are the mommy, have confidence in your body. God designed it with nurturing a baby, both before and after birth, in mind. God also designed it for birth and has been preparing that gateway for many months now. Surround yourself with positive people who will not undermine your confidence in yourself and most especially in God.
Congratulations and God bless you!
Also, if you are the mommy, have confidence in your body. God designed it with nurturing a baby, both before and after birth, in mind. God also designed it for birth and has been preparing that gateway for many months now. Surround yourself with positive people who will not undermine your confidence in yourself and most especially in God.
Congratulations and God bless you!
K
KCT
Guest
Sleep as much as you can!
E
EasterJoy
Guest
Hmmm. Remember your wedding, how worried you were that everything was going to be perfect, and how little difference most of the things you worried about made? Since your wedding, haven’t you made it through so much stuff you worried about back then? Maybe some stuff you didn’t even think to worry about? Wasn’t a lot of what you worried about something that didn’t even happen? Wouldn’t it have been better to just be excited and happy before your wedding, to have some happy confident courage? When you start worrying, think of that.
Oh, and if you don’t have a car seat and stroller, get them. Make sure you test whether the model you want is easy to get in and out of the car before you buy it. Make sure the car seat is comfortable for you to carry, that of all that is available, you choose the nicest in your hand. Measure the spots where you’re going to store them. Get the car seat for the ride home installed, (if you can afford one for each car your child will ride in…do that). Get the safety stuff for the power outlets, put away all the choke hazards, figure out where the household chemicals are going to go, tie the dressers and shelves to the walls, put safety latches on (I like the kind with magnets), replace anything that is not safe for toddlers. IOW, don’t get ready for the first month. Get ready for every age from birth to about age three. They get to those stages so fast, and you may be more tired than you have ever been for all three years.
Memorize the Serenity Prayer, and put it on an endless loop.
Something unexpected will happen. God will get you through it.
You’ll forget something. Everyone does. You’ll manage it.
Some wonderful things will happen. Don’t forget to invite God into it.
Time will fly by. Treasure some things in your heart, but don’t obsess about putting too much in a bottle. That doesn’t work.
Your spouse will be a parent different than you will. Accept that now. You can do things a little differently, and it won’t hurt anything. It’s probably really good, actually.
You’ll be a worse parent than you ever thought possible and better than you’ll ever know. Real life is like that. It’s OK. Enjoy it, anyway, and be grateful for grace.
Enjoy each other. Be excited together, be excited for each other. To some extent, your youth is over, but the next chapter is not to be missed. It is a fast read, though, so hang on!!
Oh, and if you don’t have a car seat and stroller, get them. Make sure you test whether the model you want is easy to get in and out of the car before you buy it. Make sure the car seat is comfortable for you to carry, that of all that is available, you choose the nicest in your hand. Measure the spots where you’re going to store them. Get the car seat for the ride home installed, (if you can afford one for each car your child will ride in…do that). Get the safety stuff for the power outlets, put away all the choke hazards, figure out where the household chemicals are going to go, tie the dressers and shelves to the walls, put safety latches on (I like the kind with magnets), replace anything that is not safe for toddlers. IOW, don’t get ready for the first month. Get ready for every age from birth to about age three. They get to those stages so fast, and you may be more tired than you have ever been for all three years.
Memorize the Serenity Prayer, and put it on an endless loop.
Something unexpected will happen. God will get you through it.
You’ll forget something. Everyone does. You’ll manage it.
Some wonderful things will happen. Don’t forget to invite God into it.
Time will fly by. Treasure some things in your heart, but don’t obsess about putting too much in a bottle. That doesn’t work.
Your spouse will be a parent different than you will. Accept that now. You can do things a little differently, and it won’t hurt anything. It’s probably really good, actually.
You’ll be a worse parent than you ever thought possible and better than you’ll ever know. Real life is like that. It’s OK. Enjoy it, anyway, and be grateful for grace.
Enjoy each other. Be excited together, be excited for each other. To some extent, your youth is over, but the next chapter is not to be missed. It is a fast read, though, so hang on!!
K
Kelfa28
Guest
You’re new parents…take everything one day at a time.
Accept help if it’s offered…even if it’s just the Grandparents coming over with a hot meal and a chance to play with the baby. Take the opportunity and relax a bit.
My SIL offered to come over an do my laundry in addition to time with her new niece.
Stock up on pads for the bleeding and remember this: YOU are also recovering! You need to eat, drink lots of water and sleep! Birthing is hard work and hard on the body…you need time to recover as well.
Babies do weird things. Probably 90% of what may look concerning is totally normal for them. Call the pediatrician if you feel the need…but understand that it’s probably totally normal for your baby.
When you get home from the hospital…take a deep breath and try to not lose your mind.
I definitely did this. My house was a disaster, my newborn wasn’t latching and I couldn’t nurse her, I had “organized” everything I had got from the shower and bought and realized that the way I organized it wasn’t helpful now that the baby was here. I couldn’t find anything I needed.
I think I sat and cried with the baby for at least an hour before my husband called for reinforcements and his mom came by to help.
It’s okay…you’re new parents and you’ll figure it all out!
Congrats!
Accept help if it’s offered…even if it’s just the Grandparents coming over with a hot meal and a chance to play with the baby. Take the opportunity and relax a bit.
My SIL offered to come over an do my laundry in addition to time with her new niece.
Stock up on pads for the bleeding and remember this: YOU are also recovering! You need to eat, drink lots of water and sleep! Birthing is hard work and hard on the body…you need time to recover as well.
Babies do weird things. Probably 90% of what may look concerning is totally normal for them. Call the pediatrician if you feel the need…but understand that it’s probably totally normal for your baby.
When you get home from the hospital…take a deep breath and try to not lose your mind.
I definitely did this. My house was a disaster, my newborn wasn’t latching and I couldn’t nurse her, I had “organized” everything I had got from the shower and bought and realized that the way I organized it wasn’t helpful now that the baby was here. I couldn’t find anything I needed.
I think I sat and cried with the baby for at least an hour before my husband called for reinforcements and his mom came by to help.
It’s okay…you’re new parents and you’ll figure it all out!
Congrats!
I
Iheartcoffee
Guest
I don’t have kids, but I work in a pediatric office.
If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask someone. It is highly unlikely that you will have an issue that your pediatrician has never heard of.
Don’t get caught up in the bottle vs. breast feeding debate. Just do your best to make YOUR BABY and YOURSELF as healthy and comfortable as possible. I have friends who were diehard proponents of one vs. the other and then when they had their own kids their circumstances required the exact opposite of what they wanted. Some women have to take medications that prevent them from safely breastfeeding, some babies just don’t get enough nutrition or have issues with different types of feeding. Look around you. Can you look at a person and determine that they were bottle or breast-fed as babies? Nope! Determine whether bottle or breast feeding (or a mix of the two) is best for you by working with your doctor. Your doctor can also put you in touch with a lactation consultant if needed. (Make sure the consultant is open minded about both). Don’t obsess over what the parenting blogs say about what “good mothers” do. Be happy that there are options that can be tailored and customized to make sure your baby has the the best nutrition possible!
I work in the allergy lab at the peds office, and so I am mostly with older children, but I do see a lot of different parenting styles. Since you are about to have a baby, the baby will encounter a variety of different injections and blood draws over the next few years. When your child needs a shot or something uncomfortable done, DO NOT be the parent that fusses over them. A lot of parents will get anxious and that makes the child anxious. I can’t tell you how many parents have needle phobias and actually cause the needle phobia in a child that didn’t start out with a needle phobia. I have found that when parents treat a shot or a procedure as just another necessary thing the child is usually more relaxed. The parents that try to give the child a ton of attention when they cry about a shot are actually just making the child feel worse. When the child is little, the best thing to do is to just and get the shot over with and THEN talk about it. Small children usually cry about shots out of anticipation. If you can shorten the anticipation time, you will almost always shorten the crying. You can tell it is mostly anxiety if the child’s crying is worse before the shot than it is after. If you stay calm, tell the child it is no big deal, and than let the shot or blood draw happen ASAP, I guarantee the people in your doctor’s office will love you for it.
If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask someone. It is highly unlikely that you will have an issue that your pediatrician has never heard of.
Don’t get caught up in the bottle vs. breast feeding debate. Just do your best to make YOUR BABY and YOURSELF as healthy and comfortable as possible. I have friends who were diehard proponents of one vs. the other and then when they had their own kids their circumstances required the exact opposite of what they wanted. Some women have to take medications that prevent them from safely breastfeeding, some babies just don’t get enough nutrition or have issues with different types of feeding. Look around you. Can you look at a person and determine that they were bottle or breast-fed as babies? Nope! Determine whether bottle or breast feeding (or a mix of the two) is best for you by working with your doctor. Your doctor can also put you in touch with a lactation consultant if needed. (Make sure the consultant is open minded about both). Don’t obsess over what the parenting blogs say about what “good mothers” do. Be happy that there are options that can be tailored and customized to make sure your baby has the the best nutrition possible!
I work in the allergy lab at the peds office, and so I am mostly with older children, but I do see a lot of different parenting styles. Since you are about to have a baby, the baby will encounter a variety of different injections and blood draws over the next few years. When your child needs a shot or something uncomfortable done, DO NOT be the parent that fusses over them. A lot of parents will get anxious and that makes the child anxious. I can’t tell you how many parents have needle phobias and actually cause the needle phobia in a child that didn’t start out with a needle phobia. I have found that when parents treat a shot or a procedure as just another necessary thing the child is usually more relaxed. The parents that try to give the child a ton of attention when they cry about a shot are actually just making the child feel worse. When the child is little, the best thing to do is to just and get the shot over with and THEN talk about it. Small children usually cry about shots out of anticipation. If you can shorten the anticipation time, you will almost always shorten the crying. You can tell it is mostly anxiety if the child’s crying is worse before the shot than it is after. If you stay calm, tell the child it is no big deal, and than let the shot or blood draw happen ASAP, I guarantee the people in your doctor’s office will love you for it.
M
misspriss
Guest
Oooh congratulations!
My husband and I are expecting our first in ~17 weeks, give or take a bit.
We currently have almost nothing! We have a crib, but no mattress. A high chair, a stroller, and about 10 outfits (ranging in size from newborn to 6-9 months). I know my MIL, my office, and my grandma will be throwing showers, so I hate to buy extra things now, but I hate not being prepared yet!
I even called the church about Baptism classes, but apparently they recommend those around 7.5 to 8 months! More waiting!
My husband and I are expecting our first in ~17 weeks, give or take a bit.
We currently have almost nothing! We have a crib, but no mattress. A high chair, a stroller, and about 10 outfits (ranging in size from newborn to 6-9 months). I know my MIL, my office, and my grandma will be throwing showers, so I hate to buy extra things now, but I hate not being prepared yet!
I even called the church about Baptism classes, but apparently they recommend those around 7.5 to 8 months! More waiting!
E
ExGratia
Guest
Wow! 7 1/2 to 8 months?! I wonder why, since the Universal Church says within a few weeks. I figure we will do it sometime between 4 and 8 weeks (since it is flu season; maybe earlier if I feel confident about it!) …have already discussed with our parish priest. But we are not required to take a class (I’m one of the catechists and our chosen godparents have religious vocations).
Congrats on your baby! Don’t worry about not having the right stuff already. All a newborn really needs is a mommy (and mommy needs supportive helpers!).
E
Em_in_FL
Guest
I’m going to skip all the practical stuff you can learn along the way…
Things are going to be rough sometimes. Sleep deprivation can really mess with you. More than anything else… be patient with your spouse (both of you!) and allow each other to get as much sleep as possible.
Dads need to give moms the chance to rest… if that means going outside of your comfort zones with handling a baby, then that’s okay. Moms need to ALLOW dads to figure it out on their own a little too (don’t be a control freak). It’s better for everyone involved.
Dads need their rest too… so be sure to speak up when need the nap or need to go sleep on the couch because the baby is cranky. Let him go sleep on the couch… if he’s rested he’ll have better ability to help watch the baby in the morning so mom can shower and/or get some rest.
PATIENCE with each other is more important than having perfect parenting knowledge.
Things are going to be rough sometimes. Sleep deprivation can really mess with you. More than anything else… be patient with your spouse (both of you!) and allow each other to get as much sleep as possible.
Dads need to give moms the chance to rest… if that means going outside of your comfort zones with handling a baby, then that’s okay. Moms need to ALLOW dads to figure it out on their own a little too (don’t be a control freak). It’s better for everyone involved.
Dads need their rest too… so be sure to speak up when need the nap or need to go sleep on the couch because the baby is cranky. Let him go sleep on the couch… if he’s rested he’ll have better ability to help watch the baby in the morning so mom can shower and/or get some rest.
PATIENCE with each other is more important than having perfect parenting knowledge.
O
Ophelia23
Guest
If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, don’t feel bad if you have a tough time getting it all started. Yes it is natural, but giving birth does not mean you suddenly know how to do everything correctly. Don’t feel ashamed if you need help with the nursing process— make use of a lactation consultant, or your local Le Leche group. There is a lot of support out there for new moms and their babies to help you establish a strong breastfeeding habit. And if it is hurting you or causing you to bleed, please don’t give it up! It just means the baby is not latching correctly, and they can help you with that.
My daughter and I struggled greatly at first, because I could not get her to latch on properly. I had a friend laugh at me, and she said “This isn’t complicated! It’s natural!!” It was the most unhelpful thing anybody could have said to me. But I personally refused to give formula, so we simply HAD to figure it out. And after some struggle and some pain and some frustration, we got there.
Good luck!!
My daughter and I struggled greatly at first, because I could not get her to latch on properly. I had a friend laugh at me, and she said “This isn’t complicated! It’s natural!!” It was the most unhelpful thing anybody could have said to me. But I personally refused to give formula, so we simply HAD to figure it out. And after some struggle and some pain and some frustration, we got there.
Good luck!!
E
ExGratia
Guest
What refreshing, good advice! So unlike those that subtly undermine women who see breast feeding as the only option!If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, don’t feel bad if you have a tough time getting it all started. Yes it is natural, but giving birth does not mean you suddenly know how to do everything correctly. Don’t feel ashamed if you need help with the nursing process— make use of a lactation consultant, or your local Le Leche group. There is a lot of support out there for new moms and their babies to help you establish a strong breastfeeding habit. And if it is hurting you or causing you to bleed, please don’t give it up! It just means the baby is not latching correctly, and they can help you with that.
My daughter and I struggled greatly at first, because I could not get her to latch on properly. I had a friend laugh at me, and she said “This isn’t complicated! It’s natural!!” It was the most unhelpful thing anybody could have said to me. But I personally refused to give formula, so we simply HAD to figure it out. And after some struggle and some pain and some frustration, we got there.
Good luck!!
K
KellyPalmer
Guest
I would definitely recommend researching labor and delivery if you haven’t already. A recent review of obstetrics found that 3/4 of standard obstetrical practices are not based on good evidence. A lot of things will just happen as standard but you may want to speak up and opt for something different. Or maybe notWe’re expecting our baby in just over 7weeks, any advice for us on the last few weeks of this journey? We’re first time parents so a little nervous
Thanks in advance!
. I know for myself, there are things I researched later and wished I had made different choices so I’m just throwing it out there.I believe it’s really important to have a good support network in place for the postpartum period. This time period can be very overwhelming so don’t be afraid to accept help if you need it – most people do! If the baby will be breastfed, having support in this area can be especially important. There are so many myths and bad advice from well meaning people (even hospital staff), or “booby traps”, if you will. Having a good support of knowledgeable people can be invaluable when it comes to making the nursing relationship work. One of my the best pieces of advice I can give is to have plenty of skin on skin with baby. Baby’s number 1 form of communication is touch and unfortunately, modern obstetrical/hospital practices don’t lend themselves to this very much at all. Take off that baby hat so mom can smell baby’s head and let them do kangaroo care. This may be the best way to start out the BFing relationship. I would recommend the works of Ashley Montagu on the human significance of skin.
Becoming a parent is a huge lesson in becoming holy. Don’t try to do it on your own, you’ll need The Lord now more than ever! Becoming a servant leader, and learning the true meaning of self-donative love can be taught to us like never before, if we are open to receiving. I would recommend praying the Rosary during labor and as much as possible in the days following.
M
misspriss
Guest
Maybe I should clarify, 7-8 months PREGNANT
“about a month before he baby is born” . Sorry I wasn’t clear before!
7
7armyrugrats
Guest
Be prepared for all you plans to go out the window. Relax, enjoy the unexpected moments, don’t let yourself become overwhelmed or disappointed when nothing goes the way you wanted. Enjoy your baby, get to know him or her and remember to take care of you, too. Motherhood is a beautiful vocation full of surprises.
T
TheRealJuliane
Guest
Take tons of photos (MUCH easier now with digital cameras!), make sure you LABEL them (although again, digital photos have date stamps - what a help!) immediately, and save them on several back-up devices and/or cloud storage. DO NOT DEPEND upon one computer to save your photos! Another nice back-up is to send all photos to BOTH sets of grandparents (or, if grandparents are not computer-literate, to aunties/uncles/godparents!)!
It’s normal to have hormonal mood swings after Baby arrives, but if you feel really depressed for longer than about a week or two, or you have trouble feeling love for your baby, please do not hesitate to tell someone and ask for help. It is not your fault and there is help!
Speaking of help…Say “YES!” to help when it is offered! Even if a friend comes over just to help do your laundry or hold the baby while you take a shower! Remember, helping others is a corporal work of mercy for the giver!
Can’t believe the day is almost here! You must be SO excited!!
It’s normal to have hormonal mood swings after Baby arrives, but if you feel really depressed for longer than about a week or two, or you have trouble feeling love for your baby, please do not hesitate to tell someone and ask for help. It is not your fault and there is help!
Speaking of help…Say “YES!” to help when it is offered! Even if a friend comes over just to help do your laundry or hold the baby while you take a shower! Remember, helping others is a corporal work of mercy for the giver!
Can’t believe the day is almost here! You must be SO excited!!
K
KCT
Guest
Find a way to make clear whom you want to visit in the early days and how long they can stay.
Well meaning people stop over and stay too long. Some want to hold the baby and let you get snacks, drinks etc. Wrong! You hold the baby and they get what you need.
When our first two were born, family was out of town and we didn’t know too many neighbors. It made for wonderfully quiet first weeks at home.
In general, look out for yourself and be sure you tell your husband how he can look out for you. (some men have no idea until you tell them)
Well meaning people stop over and stay too long. Some want to hold the baby and let you get snacks, drinks etc. Wrong! You hold the baby and they get what you need.
When our first two were born, family was out of town and we didn’t know too many neighbors. It made for wonderfully quiet first weeks at home.
In general, look out for yourself and be sure you tell your husband how he can look out for you. (some men have no idea until you tell them)
S
shainski
Guest
Congratulations from me too!
My advice to you is this. During those first eight weeks, you will never have been as tired as you are then. Go back to your college days and remember what an all-nighter felt like. (well, it’s like having eight weeks of all-nighters)
So expect that you will be tired. Your baby will control everything during that period. I wanted to be supportive of my wife, so I got up with her during the evening. It didn’t take very long to realize that we were far better off having alternate schedules. Since she was doing the feeding, I couldn’t help with that, but there was a lot i could do on different schedules so we were both getting as much sleep as possible.
And someone above mentioned weddings. Like weddings, you will get advice from very many different people (even strangers) about everything you do. Some will be more adamant than others. Take all advice as if it is meant to be. Thank the person for their advice - but proceed as you feel best. Don’t argue about it. You have been doing more studying and are more up-to-date than your parents - so realize that they mean well when they advise you. But some people will have very good advice. Take it that they love you and your child.
Your child is a blessing to you and your husband. But it is also a blessing to your parents and siblings as well. They may want to be involved. Maybe they will want to be more involved than you can handle right now. Again, take it as a compliment - but stand your ground about your feelings. If people come to visit - don’t wake each other to entertain them - don’t go out of your way to make your house perfect. Have your husband tell someone that you are taking a nap right now.
Since you are not getting enough sleep - and neither is your husband - you may both be a little crabby. Don’t read too much into each other for the next eight weeks. Your lack of sleep may also impair your ability to put things into perspective. So little things seem bigger than they are. If you have a concern, call your doctor’s office.
No matter how much you prepare, you may feel totally unprepared to be able to do this. You will be able to do it.
So, enjoy the moment. (and yes, take pictures - write your thoughts down in a diary - write letters to your newborn about your life and his/hers - what you are thinking - what he/she is doing.
You may not remember the first eight weeks (because of lack of sleep) - so the pictures and notes will be valuable to you some day.
enjoy!
My advice to you is this. During those first eight weeks, you will never have been as tired as you are then. Go back to your college days and remember what an all-nighter felt like. (well, it’s like having eight weeks of all-nighters)
So expect that you will be tired. Your baby will control everything during that period. I wanted to be supportive of my wife, so I got up with her during the evening. It didn’t take very long to realize that we were far better off having alternate schedules. Since she was doing the feeding, I couldn’t help with that, but there was a lot i could do on different schedules so we were both getting as much sleep as possible.
And someone above mentioned weddings. Like weddings, you will get advice from very many different people (even strangers) about everything you do. Some will be more adamant than others. Take all advice as if it is meant to be. Thank the person for their advice - but proceed as you feel best. Don’t argue about it. You have been doing more studying and are more up-to-date than your parents - so realize that they mean well when they advise you. But some people will have very good advice. Take it that they love you and your child.
Your child is a blessing to you and your husband. But it is also a blessing to your parents and siblings as well. They may want to be involved. Maybe they will want to be more involved than you can handle right now. Again, take it as a compliment - but stand your ground about your feelings. If people come to visit - don’t wake each other to entertain them - don’t go out of your way to make your house perfect. Have your husband tell someone that you are taking a nap right now.
Since you are not getting enough sleep - and neither is your husband - you may both be a little crabby. Don’t read too much into each other for the next eight weeks. Your lack of sleep may also impair your ability to put things into perspective. So little things seem bigger than they are. If you have a concern, call your doctor’s office.
No matter how much you prepare, you may feel totally unprepared to be able to do this. You will be able to do it.
So, enjoy the moment. (and yes, take pictures - write your thoughts down in a diary - write letters to your newborn about your life and his/hers - what you are thinking - what he/she is doing.
You may not remember the first eight weeks (because of lack of sleep) - so the pictures and notes will be valuable to you some day.
enjoy!
P
pentecostbaby
Guest
Do your research about best practices - co-sleeping, breastfeeding, etc. Decide what you want to do, realize it may not work out, and don’t feel bad about it.
If nursing hurts, get help right away - call a local La Leche League leader or a lactation consultant. LLL is free and will come out right away. It only takes a day for that “ouch” to become bleeding and a horrible cycle of pumping and bottle feeding and crying.
Read up on normal infant feeding and sleeping. Wants to eat every hour? Normal. Wakes up all night to nurse? Normal. Wants held all the time? Normal.
Decide on a type of sling or carrier. A local babywearing group likely has a lending library for you to try on carriers before you buy one. They will show you how to use it safely.
Read up on infant positional asphyxiation - what happens when a baby’s chin touches its chest and crimps his airway. This is a danger in car seats; the AAP recommends that they ONLY be used in cars, not as baby carriers. See above about slings.
Seek out peer-reviewed evidence for all the big controversies - co-sleeping, nursing, circumcision. Do research; don’t take things for granted (don’t accept the way it’s done without understanding why or if it works). We did this and I am so grateful.
Ignore advice. Do your research, make your decisions, and do not feel bad about your choices.
If nursing hurts, get help right away - call a local La Leche League leader or a lactation consultant. LLL is free and will come out right away. It only takes a day for that “ouch” to become bleeding and a horrible cycle of pumping and bottle feeding and crying.
Read up on normal infant feeding and sleeping. Wants to eat every hour? Normal. Wakes up all night to nurse? Normal. Wants held all the time? Normal.
Decide on a type of sling or carrier. A local babywearing group likely has a lending library for you to try on carriers before you buy one. They will show you how to use it safely.
Read up on infant positional asphyxiation - what happens when a baby’s chin touches its chest and crimps his airway. This is a danger in car seats; the AAP recommends that they ONLY be used in cars, not as baby carriers. See above about slings
.Seek out peer-reviewed evidence for all the big controversies - co-sleeping, nursing, circumcision. Do research; don’t take things for granted (don’t accept the way it’s done without understanding why or if it works). We did this and I am so grateful.
Ignore advice. Do your research, make your decisions, and do not feel bad about your choices.
T
TheRealJuliane
Guest
My #1 advice for the first baby:
SLEEP WHEN THE BABY SLEEPS!
You’ll never be able to do it that way again, but the dishes/dust/clutter can wait. Take a nap when the baby goes down. You will feel refreshed and rested and able to deal with life with a newborn.
SLEEP WHEN THE BABY SLEEPS!
You’ll never be able to do it that way again, but the dishes/dust/clutter can wait. Take a nap when the baby goes down. You will feel refreshed and rested and able to deal with life with a newborn.
- Status