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[quote=Anonymous]Mom of 2 here.

As long as your kid is not colicky or with health problems, and breast-feeding works okay for you, the first month is not that hard.  You will be waking up to nurse a lot in the middle of the night, yes.  But you also won't have to work and you can nap when the baby naps if you need to.  You will feel overwhelmed by learning all of the new things that come along with parenthood (umbilical cord, bathing a newborn, diaper changing).  You should consult a lactation consultant if you are having problems with the breast-feeding.  You will also be recovering from the birth.  You may have to go to the doctor if you have any complications (I had a yeast infection after my second and a c-section with my first).

I would plan to watch a lot of movies, surf the internet, and spend a lot of time in bed with your newborn the first month.  The baby will be sleeping most of the time.  Get a miracle blanket and learn how to swaddle like a pro, which can make your kid a much better sleeper.  Read Weisbluth's sleep book and start thinking about establishing a sleep schedule for the baby in a few months.  Be sure to have a baby wrap that you can wear around the house while carrying baby (some babies simply need to be held close to mom all the time). Don't entertain or sign up for doing too much.  Savor this special time with your new baby.  It will help establish your bond and it goes by fast.

But, overall, I wouldn't worry too much about the first month.  [/quote]

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