1. Don't worry about labor, that's why you have health insurance and your baby is born in a hospital with plenty of labor nurses and your doctor.
2. Epidurals are awesome while they last.
3. If your baby is jaundice and they want to push formula, say no. As long as your baby is not being rushed to the NICU.
4. Ask the lactation nurse to stay with you for more than one feeding.
5. Don't leave the hospital without a breast pump.
6. Sleep is important yes, just don't think your going to get any the first night from the hospital and deal with it.
7. Have your house packed with food.
8. Having a baby is not the same as babysitting.
9. Your baby really is the most awesome thing in the world
10. Be kind to your spouse, even when you are tired, cranky, sore, moody and look like a zombie.
11. The first few weeks are critical for nursing...don't think that if you have any problems they will correct themselves.
12. Find out if your lactation services are free or costly.
13. Even though you may be tempted to watch tv, call a friend, take a shower, or do laundry - sleep when your baby sleeps.
Well said. And to make it even more complicated the 2nd time around will be totally different. Your pregnancy, birth, and baby will all be each unique. So what works with this baby might not work with the next. Here's to never know what the heck is going on! Here's to being parents!!!
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts. Thanks for the insight/warnings. If we ever have kids I'll have to remember #8 big time!
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