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Any last minute advice for a soon to be mom?

I am getting closer and closer to my due date(2 weeks to go) and I was just wondering if anyone has some last minute advice for me? I want to be a good mom and I feel pretty confident that I will be, I just need some reassurance. And if you have any tips for me on how I can make the first few weeks home a little eaiser, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

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Enjoy your baby, don't worry about the housework. Trust yourself and don't sweat the small stuff.
Take care of yourself. Drink plenty of fluids and, most importantly, sleep when the baby sleeps. No, really! Your body will need this rest to help it heal after childbirth. Best of luck to you and your babe. You'll be a great mom!
Go buy a Kidappotomus SwaddleMe blanket. You will thank yourself over and over again for that purchase when your baby is sleeping peacefully and so are you!
may the force be with you.
I know I am not a mom, but I am a parent.. just have fun with your baby, and share responsibilities. it makes it much easier.... Its quite an experience watching someone you helped made grow before your eyes..
first trust your instincts. Don't be affraid to call the pediatrician. They are used to first time moms. Rest as much as you can before the baby comes! Cook some dinners that can be frozen for the first few days/weeks. Make sure the babies room is set up and you have sleeping arrangements figured out now. If you're co-sleeping or having a basicet in the room put that together now. Get your hospital bag ready and install the carseat or carseat base into the car you'll be coming home in now. If you want assurance that it's in properly go to a firestation and they can check it for you. Relax and enjoy the quietness now. That will change!!!!! GL and Congrats
yes sleep whenever baby sleep. as much as you want to just stare at that beautiful baby try to get some rest. dont worry about not knowing everything. if you have questions always ask. and enjoy hand me downs. baby clothes and toys can get expensive. = ) best of luck!!
1. Get the Epidural! There is no reason to go through such pain without medication (unless it's a health issue) Don't try to be tough. 2. Use a drop of Baby Oil on your baby's head for Cradle Cap in the first few weeks. 3. All that non-sense about making noise around the baby while he or she sleeps is bologna! No one likes noise when they are sleeping; that just a myth. 4. Baby swings work wonders. 5. Be proud of yourself and know that you are doing the very best that you can. CONGRATULATIONS! :-)
Before the baby gets here, sleep, sleep, sleep and more sleep! You'll be getting next to none for the first few weeks, so relax and enjoy the quiet while its still readily available. lol Also, be sure that you go out for a nice dinner and a movie with your husband. Times with just the two of you are soon to be non-existent. Other than that, just relax. Literally. When you bring the baby home, get comfortable on the couch or in your room and ignore the world. If the house is messy, ignore it. If you've got 20 phone calls to return, do them when you feel like it. Don't feel obligated to do anything other than caring for that new little bundle of joy (and yourself of course). Good luck and congrats!
Sleep when baby sleeps, dont stress over housework, its amazing how the rest just kicks in, i was always scared becuase id never had to look after a new born before, you know how some people have neices or nephews to practice on! i didnt was totally new, and if i say so myself ive done a pretty good job, he is now 19mths and happy as larry lol Just relax though you'll be fine it's all instinct, best of luck, congratulations oh and triple check you have everything ready in your hospital bag! my son arrived at 38weeks and i wasnt as prepared as i thought! Congratulations you will love it!
Every mother knows that a baby does not come with an instruction manual. That said, my advice for you is to get plenty of rest, because when your baby gets here, you will never want to put him/her down. I am a mother of twin boys, they are now seven. I made mistakes, I still make mistakes, follow your instincts and let them lead your heart. You will be a wonderful mother. I would recommend for the first few weeks home to do it by yourself. You will have all kinds of people wanting to help, but you and your baby need bonding and adjusting time. Just don't shut everyone out, call on them when you need a break.
Enjoy the time alone while you can because you'll never have time alone again. Don't get me wrong, I love being a mom and wouldn't trade my daughter for the world. Go shopping and stock up on all the groceries you'll need so you don't have to worry about running out of anything for awhile. Maybe prepare some meals and freeze them so you have food to eat when you come home from the hospital and don't have to eat out a lot. Make sure you have a lot of the baby's clothes already washed and ready to wear so you don't have to worry about laundry. Make sure your address book is updated so it's easier to send out the announcements. Hope this helps!
The best thing to do, for the first couple weeks of having your baby is to focus on nothing but the baby. No housework, no cooking, just baby stuff. I'm not saying it's going to be easy, buy I guarantee you are going to be running on lack of sleep, and probably still a bit moody. However I have never had a child I have multiple siblings, and I am the eldest, and I remember very clearly what my mother did the first couple of weeks. She was a broken record "Honey do this for me," and he didn't mind to much. I'm sure you will be a very great mom, it's hard not to be when you love a child as much as I am sure you will. Or already do ;)
When you go home, if anyone wants to help you with anything, let them. Sleep when the baby sleeps, and just make sure you don't over exert yourself. It's very tempting to try and go home and fall back into your routine, try and relax and enjoy your baby. Good Luck
Sleep when the baby sleeps!!!!!
i expected the absolute worst.. and got the absolute best. it wasnt as bad as i was expecting and it made it easier for me, even with ppd for the first month.
Try really really hard to get a decent amount of sleep. For the first week we were home from the hospital, my husband and I traded off baby duty. He would sleep for 5-6 hrs while I was taking care of the baby, then get up and take care of the baby while I slept. I'm glad we did it that way because after he went back to work, I never got as much sleep again! lol Other than that, just try and take time to appreciate your little bundle of joy. I know everyone says this, but it really does go by so fast. I can't believe my little boy is 9 months now. Oh, and take lots of pictures in the hospital. Especially a few before the birth. It's so fun to look back on them. Good Luck and congratulations!