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 <a
href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com">Pregnancy Hut</a> and offers
advice on his <a
href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/forums/">Pregnancy Forums</a>.