I'm very early in the pregnancy (6 weeks). I'm taking my vitamins, trying to eat healthy, drinking as much water as I can, and bought the helpful 'What to expect when ur expecting' book. I have a Dr's appt on Tues, for the 1st U/S.... now what?
Please share any helpful tips that you might have during this life-altering process (ie, a keepsake journal, what to buy for the baby, etc).
TIA!
btrflygrl
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get a buddy....I have my best friend who has had 2 babies already.....as soon as I told her, she sent a maternity pair of jeans and shirt, a fleece baby sleeper, and a really sweet card.
stay calm, as I've had many emotional breakdowns already from raging hormones
Niecey
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go with the flow, don't be afriad to ask questions and call on all your friends for advice and tips!!!!!! But take everything with a grain of salt because everyone is different and everyone has different advice. Hear it all and do what is right for you and your baby!!!
I like to read but not too, too much. It is important to be informed but there is so much out there. I like to read what stage I am at and not go too far ahead because I don't want to make myself crazy andover analyze everything. Irather go more with the flow. I like the pregnancy week by week book much better than what to expect book. The girlfriends guide to pregnancy is a fun read to laugh and enjoy.
My biggest advice is moderation. Your body isn't the same so do everything in moderation. I know that was the biggest thing for me - because I am very independent and very active and it was a hard dose of reality not being able to to do things and not really understanding why esp when my body physically didn't look pregnant. I never realized how much every inch of my body seems to be affected by my pregnancy and it is nuts. It is all good.
Good Luck with your pregnancy!!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful experience.
ambersmom
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Neicey had some good points. I would say 'know your limits'. No one is going to expect you to be superwoman right now so if you can't do everything you did pre-pregancy, don't stress over it. It's such a short span of time that you get to enjoy and milk for what it's worth. Pamper yourself in ways you never did. Let Hubby clean up after the cat or have him start helping around the house (if he doesn't already). Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't give too much thought to things. Your emotions can get totally swept away during this time.
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I agree with Niecey, just go with the flow. I have 'what to expect...', but it's a little too general for me. Each week I like to read up on what's happening to the baby. So today I'm 16 weeks so I'll read up on what's happening, it's kinda my ritual every wednesday.
I just got 'a girlfriend's guide to pregnancy' and it's pretty funny. I also got a book that does the week by week explainations.
Niecey
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Posted by steph4777
I agree with Niecey, just go with the flow. I have 'what to expect...', but it's a little too general for me. Each week I like to read up on what's happening to the baby. So today I'm 16 weeks so I'll read up on what's happening, it's kinda my ritual every wednesday.
I just got 'a girlfriend's guide to pregnancy' and it's pretty funny. I also got a book that does the week by week explainations.
hehe - my ritual is every monday
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because I am very independent and very active and it was a hard dose of reality not being able to to do things and not really understanding why esp when my body physically didn't look pregnent.
that how i feel. i need an outward sign that I am. I feel like i need to remind myself. what should I be doing now? its nerve racking.
Niecey
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Posted by WeezieNY
because I am very independent and very active and it was a hard dose of reality not being able to to do things and not really understanding why esp when my body physically didn't look pregnent.
that how i feel. i need an outward sign that I am. I feel like i need to remind myself. what should I be doing now? its nerve racking.
For me it hit when I went on a vacation. I had been doing a lot of walking and it was very up and down hills and I was having problems doing it and breathing. I was so mad at myself and felt bad like I was ruining my vacation because I am so active. But then it hit me and I said you are not 100% yourself and just enjoy what you can. Still I have to remind myself - as I try to run across town to catch my train - 7 mo. pregnant woman should not be running thru crowded NYC streets - slow down - now my belly and the pressure I get tells me and forcesme to slow it down.
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Start prepping hubby to help out around the house if he doesn't already. Because once baby comes and you really need the help it wont be such a foreign idea for him.
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Posted by Niecey
Posted by steph4777
I agree with Niecey, just go with the flow. I have 'what to expect...', but it's a little too general for me. Each week I like to read up on what's happening to the baby. So today I'm 16 weeks so I'll read up on what's happening, it's kinda my ritual every wednesday.
I just got 'a girlfriend's guide to pregnancy' and it's pretty funny. I also got a book that does the week by week explainations.
hehe - my ritual is every monday
Mine is Friday
michele31
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Get A Thinking WOmen's GUide to a Better Birth and read it. Continue to exercise, but not do crunches or ad exercises unless your dr okays those. Enjoy this time!!!!!
wino2
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Enjoy this time.... Enjoy your relationship with your husband...Exercise.... Read up on all of your birth options...
chichila15
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Thanks ladies for all the great advice!
Samanthas Mom
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keep a journal..... start looking/researching pediatricians and going to consultations when your six or seven months or so take a photo every four weeks of front and side belly shots to put in a book and compare and watch how you grow
