Pregnancy has been quite an adventure for me. It feels like it was just yesterday I found out I was having this baby. It surprises me how fast these 9 1/2 months have gone by. It is hard to beleive that in the next couple of weeks I will be holding this precious little girl in my arms and not in my belly. Even though it has gone by fast I still feel I have learned so much over these 9 months. Just knowing I am going to be a mother has changed me a lot and taught me a lot.
Things I have learned since becoming pregnant.......
-It is no longer about me anymore, it is all about the baby.
-Worry is like a disease and is never good for anyone, especially not a pregnant person.
-Once you find out you are going to have a baby you stop shopping for you and start shopping for them.
-Having an OB/GYN you trust and like is important......you see them a whole lot when your pregnant.
-Choosing a pediatrician is a very important decision and something you should do before the baby arrives. Remember you are trusting them with your most important posession...your baby!
-Get informed on pregnancy and childbirth! Read books and take classes. Knowledge is power. Being informed has eased my fears of childbirth and pregnancy a lot!
-Depend on others to help you , even if you dont want to. It is important to not overdue it during pregnancy, so let your spouse, friends, parents, and co-workers help you! Don't be stubborn and dont feel guilty.
-Enjoy this time of being pregnant. Even if your sick and miserable try to make the best of it.
-Every child is a gift! Having a baby is a gift and you should be thankful you are so blessed to be able to do so.
-Men cant have babies, but they are the ones who helped create yours. Keep your spouse/partner informed on every aspect of this pregnancy. Let them experience everything you do as much as possible.
-Allow others to give you advice, but remeber it is just that! This is your child and the decisions are all up to you. No one else has a right to tell you how or what to do when it comes to your child, your care, or your choices!
-Listen to the stories of others who have had babies. Most people will tell you it is not so bad and so worth it!
-Long before you ever see or touch your baby you fall in love with him/her. I love my little girl more then anything or anyone and I haven't even met her yet!
-Choose a name you want for your baby! Don't let others pick for you or discourage your choices. This choice is for you and the father to make...no one else!
-Breastfeed if you can and want to...it is great for your baby health wise! If you choose not to, thats also fine...again it is your baby and your choice!
Just a few things Ive learned and wanted to share! We all have our own experinces and perspectives on the topic of pregnancy and having a baby! Please share with me what you learned from pregnancy and having children as well! I am all about learning as much as I can from others!
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By the way, one thing I learned --- babies will always spit up as soon as you pass them to a friend or relative you are not particularly fond of. LOL
Also remember that when it comes to your child trust your instincts! Often you know better than a doctor whether or not something is a problem.
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My son is 23 now. I read every book I could before he was born about being a mom, about babies. But one thing I neglected was choosing a good pedieatrician. Lucky for me the area's best was on call when I had my son. For the first 2 years, the doc was like part of our family. (And then we moved.)
I laughed at the one about the pediatrician though.... because we decided on one two days before Avery came. He did come 8 days early though. :) P.S. do as much reading as you can.
The biggest surprise for me was bringing our first child home and realising there really was another person living with us, an absolute stranger, absolutely dependant on me.