Only 8 weeks left before our little one comes and i guess you could say that we're almost ready. I mean as ready as one can be for their first baby.
We have the room mostly set up just need to put up some decorations on the wall, we were able to get all the small little necessities to take care of the baby...well maybe necessities isn't the right word, how about conveniences...yeah that's better.
I think the only thing we weren't able to get is a breast pump but hey babies don't need that to survive they only need the breast...lol so since i've got that covered we're all good.
I'm making some "plans" i use that term loosely since, well lets face it being a new mom doesn't necessarily mean you get to keep the "plans" you've made. But if i could end up keeping them i'm trying to plan on a way to get out of the house once in a while after the little one gets here...Now grant it that won't be a while but i can at least shoot for it in the long run right?
But i'm figuring maybe, once she is about 6 weeks old and I hopefully have the doctor's green light of "being recovered", that maybe I could go work out for an hour in the morning while Carl is still home at least 2 times a week. I guess this is important to me because I've just known too many new moms that had to stay at home all day, by themselves with their baby, that slipped into deep depression. Now some of that is normal do to hormonal fluctuations and imbalances but some of it is also because they are so overwhelmed and feel like they just can't get a break or get out anymore that they get really sad.
I guess sometimes i'm afraid i'll be one of those women...so i'm trying to plan ahead of what i could possibly do to help deal with some of those emotions and since I still have a Curves membership that i haven't been able to use while i've been pregnant i'm hoping that maybe once i get the "green light" from the doctor i'll be able to take advantage of it afterwards, since Carl will be home and I can "try" to plan around Ellie's feeding schedule.
So here's a question for all you experienced mom's what are some otherways to help deal with the baby blues?
Also, I need some ideas to help my husband through this transition. He is so excited that Ellie is coming so soon but he's also kind of sad because he relizes that our time for just the "two" of us is running up. He's nervous about whether or not he will be able to provide for us and he's nervous about being a Dad too. I try to encourage him and I know that i do but my man's main love language is Acts of Service so beyond the daily little things i do around the house, any ideas of what i could do for him that might help him more through this transitional stage?
I will post pictures sometime this week of Ellie's room but like i said it's not quite done yet.
Love ya All!!!
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Hey girl...I love you! I'm glad yoru trying to prepare. I know that for me it helped to get sleep, do little things that were indulgent like a bath or yummy snack, and talking to other new moms. Also, having Kevin watch Jack for a few minutes so I could go out the library or to mail something. I also started walking with a friend of mine and some ladies from my church...i just bundled Jack up and we went 4 mornings a week and it gave me time outside the house, fellowship, and exercise.
We were also not scared to take him out to different places. We went with him all over and knew he would learn to sleep in the car or in the stroller and he adjusted well and was flexible. I am only a phone call away and so is mom!!
thanks... :)
The BEST thing to get me through a horrible Baby Blues time..
.is MED. I. CINE. It Made my brain finally have whatever it was supposed too, and suddenly I had joy.
Better living through chemistry.
I'm Elizabeth Strahan's friend and found your blog link... I don't have kids yet, but I have friends that have 4 kids and they keep they're marriage going by ensuring that they still have date nite 1x a week. Even if it means just going to McDonalds w/o a baby, that's still something and it gives both of you time to regroup/reflect on how things are going. I know you'll be a great mom b/c you're letting God lead you!
awe thanks everybody :) this is all very helpful and great ideas.
No PUMP? Oh, man...I think I'd have skipped the other stuff and gotten the pump...trust me, it can be a life saver when the baby decides one day she doesn't feel like eating as much and your milkers are ready to explode! Or if you start losing your milk, you can really bring it back with pumping. Maybe you'll be fine...but may I suggest you start putting $10 a week aside just in case? By the way, you can usually get one pretty cheap from the hospital by filling out some paperwork that shows your low-income bracket. Ask about it next time you're there. (I know someone who got everything they needed-car seat, diaper bag, pump, etc- from the hospital for free, because they were living on a small income.)
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