From Hospital To Home: Things To Prepare For When Preparing For Your First Newborn

You have endured nine months of the side-effects of pregnancy

, and a number of hours of labor, and now it is finally time to take your newborn home. You have thought about this moment so often that you likely believe that you have factored in every possible hurdle. Still, there is always something unexpected that comes up or some detail youd hoped someone had brought up before. Here I list 7 things you should keep in mind when planning for your first infant.

Remember loose fitting clothes for the trip home. Many parents spend hours thinking about how to dress baby for her trip home, but many neglect to plan properly for themselves. A brand new mommys body has recently been through a huge event. Expect that she will be sore and fragile for some length of time, and she will retain some "baby weight." The chances of all skin and muscle eventually returning to pre-pregnancy appearance are slim, let alone for a while after delivering a baby. Naturally this is not necessarily a bad thing, it just tells you that your everyday outfits cant possibly fit the same. So, bring loose, easy to put on, ensembles that will be comfy and cozy. You can allow yourself plenty of time to fit back into skinny jeans, so do not fret over that now.

Before you go home from the hospital, its smart to check the date of your follow-up appointment. The upcoming appointment often gets scheduled for a week following babys arrival, but make sure you have jotted down precisely when.

Ask stupid questions. You will come up with tons and tons of questions once the baby arrives. You possibly feel intimidated to ask, but know that the hospital staff counts on you to ask anything. No matter how strange your thoughts may be, just ask. After all, it is smarter to know than to avoid questions and stay ignorant.

Put the baby seat in the car early. Put the baby seat in on a day when you can allow enough time to adjust it until it is just right. If you want assistance, contact the staff at the hospital or check with the regional fire station. Most of the time, they are glad to help you ensure your child's safety.

Expect an emotional overload. Certainly, you will be overjoyed with your new baby. However, you may also be nervous, drained, frustrated, easy to snap, impatient, insecure, and scared. That is the norm. Between the hormonal changes happening in your body and the momentous life-shift occurring in your life, it is not negative to experience many distinct emotions all at once. Of course, if melancholy and anger are impacting your life or do not fade, consult your doctor. Post-partum depression is an illness and should always be taken care of as quickly as possible.

Dont forget that you can use the sleep, too. Take power naps. Too often, new moms and dads push themselves and attempt to use baby's nap time to complete everyday chores. They believe that the dishes should be caught up on and lying down is a luxury. Now seriously, disposable tableware sets are ok, and sleep is a must. You will not be an effective parent if you are run down by lack of sleep. Therefore, take the time of your little ones sleepiness, and put yourself down for a nap too.

Purchase a bouncy seat or swinging harness. Of all the various baby products in the stores, one of the most underrated is the bouncy seat. When the little one is lively and awake, but you need to put him down, like when you truly need to get into the shower, the bouncy chair is a god-sent.

The things I mentioned are just a few of the unexpected things to eliminate from the list of unknowns when getting ready to bring your new infant home. Ask friends and relatives who are parents what they wish somebody had shared with them they brought home their first infant. And always, always, believe in yourself. If your baby is safe, fed and healthy, anything beyond that is a bonus!

by: Criss White

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