What kind of inexpensive or free things can I do to help her?
I was thinking of making a few meals that she can just pop into the microwave or oven. I was gonna help do her housecleaning as well. This is her first child. I have two kids but no one did anything for me, not even my husband... so I wanted to make sure my sister has a more pleasant experience. I want her to have more time to bond with the baby and get used to breastfeeding without having to worry about cooking for her husband.
Any other suggestions?
2006-12-03 23:22:24 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer L 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just help her out. It is so tiring those first few weeks and watch her for post partum depression. Help her with the cleaning when you can and try to direct most calls about the labor and delivery to you to screen. People are going to be crawling out of the woodwork for news and updates so make sure your sister isn't inundated with them. my friend just had a baby and people were calling her cell while she was pushing!!
Understand if she is grumpy after the birth as we all get that way so give her space if she needs it.
After a few weeks with the baby, make sure she gets out of the house with you. If she is bottle feeding, it's even better to encourage her to get out and leave the baby with dad, or leave the baby with you while they go out.
Just make sure she doesn't fall into the habit of never venturing 2 feet from the baby. That's not healthy.
Sounds like you already know most of the routine. It's scary the first few days home being a first time mom, so just a reassuring "you're doing fine" will help her out.
2006-12-03 23:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by TrixyLoo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Making up microwave meals is a great idea! I did this for my brother-in-law when he and his lady had a baby, and it was very helpful. I packed an ice chest full of home made, frozen meals - all single or dual serving.
Another thing you could help with is grocery shopping, if they want. Try and make sure she has a good supply of fresh fruits and veggies (great snacks while breastfeeding, I found).
2006-12-04 00:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by Zyrilia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of it has to do with your sister's comfort level, so why not ask her what special things she might like you to do?:) Also, it'd be great if you can be 'on call' once in awhile to help take care of the new baby, or even baby-sit while she and her husband get to sleep or do something fun. Also, the last stages of pregnancy can be very hard on a woman....some don't like to be fussed over that much, but most will appreciate any of the 'little things' that you can do....backrubs, footrubs, and pedicures often go over quite well.
2006-12-03 23:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
actual no longer! slightly one sister is a sibling - slightly female who's born to the same mum and dad. slightly one sitter ability someone who's presented in to look after little ones at the same time as the dad and mom are away - something like a nanny even if it is purely on an on-call foundation, no longer an entire time job. The time period infant sister is under no circumstances used instead of infant sitter - in u . s . a . or everywhere else.
2016-11-23 15:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by kinzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is so sweet of you
maybe try helping by doing some of the things that werent done for you but u wish were done.
i think u have a good idea of what help she'd like or need.
2006-12-04 01:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by leese25 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your idea sounds very good to me. I think that would help her alot. perhaps you could show her husband how to cook while you are doing this, so he would be able to help out in the future too.
2006-12-03 23:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by loomis127 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Free? Tell her husband to get off his butt and cook for his wife.
2006-12-04 02:24:02 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is an awesome idea. She will be extremely greatful. What a wonderful sister you are.
2006-12-03 23:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by betty boop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats a good idea and you help with baby and give her time to rest and sleep
2006-12-03 23:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by quinton s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine too.
2006-12-04 01:08:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋