- Sebastian`s godmother said to me... think of the first 3 months as your 4th trimester, which I thought is a good way to look at it.. as you are house bound, breast feeding and trying to catch up on sleep while creating a quiet and comfortable environment for your baby to thrive in. So all quite demanding and therefore wonderful to have some help, especially the company of your Mom over this time.
- Have heating and cooling pads at home.. a hot water bottle or bag of frozen peas will do ....yet I received a very practical and cute gift - The nursing elephant :) he can be warmed up in the oven or cooled in the fridge .. perfect for very soar breasts and babies tummies. www.goodiesofdesire.de They have lots of fun and cute shapes.
My nursing Elie! - Goodies of desire
- Sleep when your baby sleeps...you will learn this very fast or become a walking zombie!
- Play a musical teddy on your tummy in the 3rd trimester of your pregnancy, your baby will recognise the tune once he or she is born... Sebastian is immediately calrmed every time I play the teddy.
- Buy a few dummies (pacifiers) as you will drop them or your baby will spit them out and you will need to keep sterilizing them... so best to have a few... popping them back in your babies mouth could earn you another hour of sleep which is like gold!
- Stock up on the basics.. at the end of my pregnancy Philipp was entertained by my need to buy in bulk. Although once the baby arrives your don't have time to think about shampoo, toilet paper etc. Buying in bulk is also part of your need to nest and organize.. a pure sign you will be going into labour soon...If you start cleaning down the kitchen cupboards then you are really about to pop!
I would love to share any great tips which helped you during the first couple of weeks with your new born. Email me at highheelsandnappies@gmail.com
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