Reply to Veteran moms: Tell us what the first month is like...

Forum Index » Expectant and Postpartum Moms

Reply to "Veteran moms: Tell us what the first month is like..."

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]Great advice already here.

Amazon.com prime (or amazon mom) membership is your friend.

Don't take tags off anything and save receipts, in case.

Remember to tell your DH/ DW that you love them every day, even every hour.  This is the most stressful time in a couple's life.  Be patient with each other and trust each other's instincts.

Share.  Share diaper changing, holding baby, pushing baby in stroller, packing diaper bag, strapping baby into seat, even feeding (DH use pumped milk or a bottle of formula), night soothing, etc. etc.  too many friends never let their DH do these things and now complain about how they have to do everything themselves.  My BIL has never ONCE put his son to bed so SIL never has any alone time with friends in evening - but she made her bed and now needs to sleep in it.  Remember that you made the baby together and so learn to take care of the baby together.  Each may have his own method, but as long as the goal is accomplished, it's okay.  Don't criticize the other.

Eat well to feel well.  Make sure you keep taking prenatals and get enough fresh foods.  Order in if you have to or visit the salad bar.  Drink copious amounts of water if BF - put a full glass with a straw next to you at each feeding.

Find a few friends or relatives who you trust who have been there/done this and tell them you'll be calling for advice.  Then don't be shy to do so.  I wish I'd relied more on collective friend wisdom rather than random Internet strangers.  And with that, good luck and be well![/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics