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2007-02-21 00:27:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
ive got names thank you anyway!
2007-02-21 00:36:03 · update #1
Take all the advise you get and sort it out mentally and only use what is best for you and your baby. if your gonna nurse drink lots and lots of water. ohh and were ever you plan on sitting to feed the baby keep everything you need right beside your chair ie. phone remote tissues drink burp cloth a snack food crackers or whatever you like. when buying any baby items try them out first buckle them up unbuckle them. you can go onto the toysrus.com webpage and you can read the comments other parents left on products (swings bouncy seat strollers carseats high chairs and so on)
2007-02-21 01:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by mj14_22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of the advice you've already gotten such as napping when the baby naps. Here's some other things I've learned:
1) your "to-do" list will always be there - don't worry overmuch about the laundry or the housework. You'll get to it when you can; but I absolutely agree with the previous answers where they reminded you that you can't get this time back with your newborn. They grow up so fast! Enjoy being a new Mommy and the housework be dam**d!
2) if someone asks if you need help, say yes, and give them a specific task! Honestly, don't be afraid if someone offers help and asks what you need. For example, my Aunt came over and took my grocery list, went to the grocery store, put all the groceries away AND mopped the kitchen floors! I had other friends that came over and helped with the laundry or cooked some meals, etc. I didn't turn the help away and neither did I just let them come over while I ran around like a crazy person playing hostess. It's the ONE time you will get to be just a little bit selfish...so enjoy it! Once your little one starts growing, you will be at the bottom of a very short list of ONE! LOL
3) Do Not let your little one step on your toes - otherwise by the time he/she is 16, they will be walking all over you. You set the tone NOW for the way the house works. Set a schedule and stick to it. My Mom and my Nana both said don't do anything those first days that you don't plan on doing for the rest of your life. And while it seems incomprehensible to you right now (because you're probably thinking, he/she is just a tiny baby, how could I set any "parameters" now???), trust me when I say, babies are VERY quick to learn and they WILL play you. So, set a routine and stick to it. Set the ground rules now as to what is acceptable and what is not and it will pay off as he/she grows (and believe me, one day you turn around and your infant is 6 months old!)
4) Take lots and lots and lots of pictures. I am still amazed at how much my son has changed in such a short time! You see them everyday, so you don't notice it. But then one day, BLAMMO! you have a little mini-adult running around your house and you wonder where the time went.
5) Trust your instincts. YOU are the Mom and with that comes certain rights and privileges. Ultimately, you know what is right and best for your child. It's ok to disagree with family, friends and yes, even doctors over the raising, care and feeding of your child. Don't be afraid to stand in the Doctor's office and tell your child's Doctor that he/she is insane and you want a second and third opinion (trust me, I've done it and I'm so glad I did!) YOU are the voice of your child; if you don't stand up for him/her, no one else will!
I hope this helps you out and enjoy every moment of being a new Mommy. It is the toughest job but it is sooooo worth it!
2007-02-21 08:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by RavenSand 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! Read to your child even through your pregnancy, touch your belly, keep calm, listen to low volume music. During the birth of your child remain calm, it is painful yes, but you forget about it as soon as the baby is delivered. don't fight the labor work with it. Your labor won't be as long. When the baby is born, hold your baby until the fall asleep and gently lay them down so you don't wake them. When it comes time to take the child off the bottle it will be much easier to do it if you never gave the baby a bottle in bed. Breast feed, it is best for both of you. Good luck dear. I hope that helps a little
2007-02-21 08:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to listen to eveyrone's advice, and don't be afraid to ask for help!
You have to do what works best for you and your family and no one can tell you what that is.
I made the mistake of trying everything that anyone told me I should be doing & got so run down I couldn't do anything...
DOn't worry about things like laundry that doesn't get done the minute it should & mopping the kitchen floor as often - just enjoy the time w/ your newborn because you can't get that time back.
Good luck to you!
2007-02-21 08:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Sam's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something I did with my second child that I did not do with my first was put her in her own bed. You can really screw things up bad by letting your baby sleep with you. I know some parents like to have children in bed, but not me. It was a real pain to get him out. I still was struggling at 3 years. So my advice to you is...when your new baby falls asleep in your arms, put her in her bed. Sometimes it seems easier to let her sleep right there, but if you want any privacy in the months and years to come, take my advice.
Have fun and good luck!
2007-02-21 09:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy your pregnancy. Relish it. Eat it up. And MOOCH it for whatever you can, lol. It really is too short. And, for months afterwards I'd touch my belly in hopes of feeling that little life in there jump around. But, he was already outside sleeping in his bassinett.
Take all the help you can get, and don't refuse ANY meals!
2007-02-21 08:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nap when the baby is sleeping...but during the daytime don't let it be as long as the baby because then it will become part of your routine and have no time for yourself.
And have fun!
2007-02-21 08:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by DEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy it, it's the greatest thing you will ever experience (besides the love they give you!). And the experience is over all too soon.
2007-02-21 08:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhvAKnPU9q8qmzPaHnU23Mrsy6IX?qid=20070216102204AA9ZJJv
That's the link to a Yahoo! question I asked last week..all the tips I could get answered!! Read them and good luck!
2007-02-21 08:42:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to eat healthy and stay active, it will make you delivery easier for you
2007-02-21 08:32:10 · answer #10 · answered by cowgrl3611 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋