Tips On How To Cope With A New Baby
Tips On How To Cope With A New Baby by Aaron Nimocks
When you find out that you are pregnant, you will go through
so many different stages. First is elation that you are
pregnant; you will want to share the news with the world.
Then comes the time in the middle of your pregnancy when
everything is running great and you have the glow of a new
mom to be. Then comes the last trimester, now you are tired
all the time, emotional and just don't want to be pregnant
anymore. Don't confuse this emotion with not wanting the
baby. Many women experience this but all it means is that
you don't want to be pregnant, you wish the baby would come
right now. Pregnancy is very hard sometimes and with all of
the hormones changing inside it can play with your emotions
a bit.
Let's fast forward, you are in hospital and the baby was
just born. Now you are excited to be a mom. Family and
friends are coming to see the baby and you feed and hold
them while in the hospital. It is a serene experience. But
now comes when the baby comes home. You realize immediately
that it is very different from being in the hospital. The
best way to cope with a new baby is to get a lot of help. At
least within the first month. Have friends and family help
as much as possible.
For example, experts say, to sleep when the baby sleeps.
While it sounds good in theory, it doesn't always happen
that way. Especially when you have more than one child. By
having a family member or friend come and watch the baby
while you take a nap for a few hours would be great. Then
you can wake up refreshed and ready to play with the baby.
Whoever says the first three months are easy, they are lying
or they have round the clock help. It is hard work and you
will make many sacrifices. But it is all worth it because
you have a happy and healthy baby. Within the first three
months, you will sleep in increments of 3 to 4 hours a
night, all between feedings. You will be tired, most of the
time because there are others things like cooking and
cleaning and taking care of the other children if you have
any.
The best way to deal with everything is to make a list or a
schedule. Get as much of your errands or housework done in
the morning hours. This way mostly everything is done and
being taken care of. How you set up your life will make
everything easier for you, even if you don't have any help
at all. Your baby will start sleeping through the night at
about 3 to 4 months old. Then you can really set up a
schedule that really works well for you.
You may not get it right the first time, but it is all about
trial and error. You will soon find a groove that works. If
you find yourself overwhelmed, take a break. You want to be
super mom but sometimes it doesn't work out that way. Don't
feel ashamed if you need help. All new moms need a break
every once in a while.
About the Author
Aaron Nimocks is a frequent blogger at Pregnancy Hut and
offers advice on his Pregnancy Forums.
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