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I am 24 weeks; 6 months pregnant and will be expecting my little princess on September 10. I'm new to motherhood and would appreciate any tips from experienced mothers whether its regarding tips for the labor, the rest of my pregnancy, or for when she's a newborn. Anything is greatly appreciated :)
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I had my daughter a long time ago (almost 37 years), and now so much that I went through is outdated, especially furniture and toys. But I do have a 4-year-old grandson, and I went through much of his babyhood with his mother. The main thing to remember is to expect the unexpected. All pregnancies and newborns are a little different. However, find one of the websites that follows the experience through newborns to 3 or 4 years. It will give you a general idea of what generally to expect at certain ages, height, weight, etc. Find a good pediatrician and also someone or more than one person to help you from time to time. Taking care of newborns can be a little over-whelming. And good luck. There is nothing more precious than a child or more important than the responsibility of raising that child.
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Congratulations, mom-to-be! I'm happy for you and your little princess! I'll share with you what was shared with me about taking the time to enjoy little precious wee one:
Song for a Fifth Child
Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth
empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
hang out the washing and butter the bread,
sew on a button and make up a bed.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
(pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo).
The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew
and out in the yard there's a hullabaloo
but I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo.
Look! Aren't her eyes the most wonderful hue?
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow,
for children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
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Congratulations, mom-to-be! I'm happy for you and your little princess! I'll share with you what was shared with me about taking the time to enjoy little precious wee one:
Song for a Fifth Child
Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth
empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
hang out the washing and butter the bread,
sew on a button and make up a bed.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
(pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo).
The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew
and out in the yard there's a hullabaloo
but I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo.
Look! Aren't her eyes the most wonderful hue?
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow,
for children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Great poem made me smile ;D
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My children are 7 and 10 and the best advice I can give you is do what you feel is best for your own child! Every mother has her own way of raising her babies. Although you are a new mom you will know how to take care of your baby! People will give or tell you all sorts of ways on how to raise your child BUT always follow your heart on what you think and feel is best!!
Congrats!! Being a MOM is the best job in this world!!
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Congratulations, mom-to-be! I'm happy for you and your little princess! I'll share with you what was shared with me about taking the time to enjoy little precious wee one:
Song for a Fifth Child
Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth
empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
hang out the washing and butter the bread,
sew on a button and make up a bed.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
(pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo).
The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew
and out in the yard there's a hullabaloo
but I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo.
Look! Aren't her eyes the most wonderful hue?
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow,
for children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Great poem made me smile ;D
Thanks! It's one of my favorites! :)
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i'm a grandma to a 8mn old the cutiest ever my daughter had a c-section but was fine.remember the last month or so is hard rest whenever you can and let others do for you.with the net there are tons of sites about motherhood but read some you could wear youslef out just reading all the stuff. i believe you can get free for a year american baby magazine,i get it and give to my daughter.best of luck
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My children are 7 and 10 and the best advice I can give you is do what you feel is best for your own child! Every mother has her own way of raising her babies. Although you are a new mom you will know how to take care of your baby! People will give or tell you all sorts of ways on how to raise your child BUT always follow your heart on what you think and feel is best!!
Congrats!! Being a MOM is the best job in this world!!
GREAT advice. Thank you so much
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Congratulations, mom-to-be! I'm happy for you and your little princess! I'll share with you what was shared with me about taking the time to enjoy little precious wee one:
Song for a Fifth Child
Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth
empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
hang out the washing and butter the bread,
sew on a button and make up a bed.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
(pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo).
The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew
and out in the yard there's a hullabaloo
but I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo.
Look! Aren't her eyes the most wonderful hue?
(lullaby, rockaby, lullaby loo).
The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow,
for children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
This definitely made me smile. Thank you!
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Congratulations mom to be!! I will tell you this - you will find a zillion women willing to tell you labor and delivery horror stories. Ignore them, tell them to stop before they even finish their stories, no need to scare you. Labor isn't easy but I was 40, overweight and out of shape, and it took just 1 push. So remember that. Everyone's pregnancy/delivery/child is different. Follow your instincts and your heart, you know your child better than anyone. No two children are alike so what worked for one person may not work for you. You'll be a great mom, daughters are wonderful. The night before I gave birth I was worried that I didn't have the strong maternal instinct that some of my friends and relatives had, but the moment she entered this world I knew a love stronger than I could imagine and knew that both of our lives were just beginning. You're about to begin the best part of your life!! :heart:
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Song for a Fifth Child - Beautiful!!!
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You will make yourself crazy reading all the experts, especially when they contradict each other. Read them then apply commonsense and try stuff to find what works best for you and your baby. Babies are all different; what worked for my son didn't always work for my daughter.
Sleep when you have the chance. Some days that means the carpet won't get vacumned, but so what?
They aren't quite as fragile as we fear. Have fun. Baby days will be over before you know it (though at 4 am that can be hard to believe). I have teenagers now but miss those babies still some days.
Just wait until the first day you realize your baby is really smiling at you.
I bet you are going to be a great mom!
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congrats ...keeping calm and enjoy it
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I am 24 weeks; 6 months pregnant and will be expecting my little princess on September 10. I'm new to motherhood and would appreciate any tips from experienced mothers whether its regarding tips for the labor, the rest of my pregnancy, or for when she's a newborn. Anything is greatly appreciated :)
In my opinion, I believe any new mom should have baby fingernail clippers on hand. After your newborn arrives, you will notice how quickly her fingernails will grow. When she rubs her face, she may accidently scratch herself in the face.
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Enjoy every minute of it.
They are ONLY young once - let them be young.
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I am 24 weeks; 6 months pregnant and will be expecting my little princess on September 10. I'm new to motherhood and would appreciate any tips from experienced mothers whether its regarding tips for the labor, the rest of my pregnancy, or for when she's a newborn. Anything is greatly appreciated :)
Make certain that you don't overheat the baby with blankets, hot clothes and a cap. I don't know which state you live in and whether September is a warm state when your little princess will be born. However, overheating a baby could make the baby ill.
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Thank you all for the tips. I really do appreciate it. I will definitely purchase nail clippers for her the next time I'm out because I have heard that a lot. I knew a baby could get hot but I wasn't aware that can cause them to become ill, so thank you for that. I grow to love her more and more everyday as if she's already here. Only 2 more weeks until I hit the third trimester!
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enjoy them being little they grow fast
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A lot of the raising of baby will surprisingly come naturally to you, so I will offer advice on what to pack in your hospital bag.
Newborn outfit
At least 1 preemie outfit (sometimes they swim in the nb)
baby nail clippers
camera/memory card
phone charger
your change of clothes/pajamas. socks. (keep in mind you do not go back to pre-pregnancy weight right away. pack maternity pants from when you were roughly 5 months pregnant)
brush/toothbrush/shower stuff
change for the vending machine
and buy some big *bleep* pads (Poise) to have on hand when you get home. you'll be needing them
And since it's your first-definitely sleep when they sleep. When she is up all night crying, don't get frustrated and overwhelmed by it. Just think of it as extra moments your daughter is trying to sneak in to spend time with you.
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I am 24 weeks; 6 months pregnant and will be expecting my little princess on September 10. I'm new to motherhood and would appreciate any tips from experienced mothers whether its regarding tips for the labor, the rest of my pregnancy, or for when she's a newborn. Anything is greatly appreciated :)
Make certain that you don't overheat the baby with blankets, hot clothes and a cap. I don't know which state you live in and whether September is a warm state when your little princess will be born. However, overheating a baby could make the baby ill.
Congratulations!!! I am a family day care provider and I get to met new Moms all the time. Read all you can about new borns and children. Humans don't instintively know how to care for young, we know what we were taught. Sometimes we do things without even realizing why. You will be the best Mom you can be when you are a thinking Mom. Best of luck!
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Congratulations sabrynamaria!
I had four babies. I may be one of the lucky women in the world, but childbirth was easy for me.
I believe the main reason for this was that I tried to be relaxed and let my body do the work of the
contractions rather than fight my body by tensing up as my body worked. I learned this from a book
written by Dr. Grantly *bleep*-Read called Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth.
Good luck!
Enjoy your little one; they grow up very quickly.
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Thanks for the tip on the bag to pack for the hospital. How heavy will I be after the pregnancy in terms of blood? and how long does it usually last?
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Thanks for the tip on the bag to pack for the hospital. How heavy will I be after the pregnancy in terms of blood? and how long does it usually last?
Expect to be at least 15-20 pounds more than pre-pregnancy weight, if not more. Don't be alarmed or upset-your body just went through a lot. If you are breastfeeding, you will lose it faster. But considering you can't do any strenuous excersize for at least 6-8 weeks after birth, figure you'll have the extra weight for a few months.
I had a hard time losing it with my first-mainly because I missed the belly. I have since changed my view on that! :)
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Congratulations! I hope your are enjoying your pregnancy - I loved being pregnant and being a mom was the best job I ever had. :)
I would only offer you this advice. Be flexible and easy going about it all. Enjoy being pregnant - it is a wonderful time of transition and is a wonderful time to get mentally ready for the changes that are coming. Once the baby arrives let go of the "musts" that exist now and go with the flow. You will make many adjustments as you move into new parenthood. Enjoy each day to the best of your ability. You will be amazed at how fast the years go by as your child is growing up. Treasure each one!
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I'm not sure I can help you, but I would like to say congratulations!!! ;D
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Thank you! I really appreciate it. I'm nearing my third trimester and I'm getting so excited! Time is going by so fast. Does anyone have advice for games at the babyshower? I've never been to one or planned one before and want it to turn out nice but have absolutely no clue where to start besides invitations and registering at stores.