There's something about having a baby that no one has told you yet! I've come to realize that once the baby has arrived, what baby actually needs is this: YOU!
Baby needs you, more then anything else. Babies want to be held, and to smell you, to feel your warmth and hear your heartbeat. That human contact it priority number one! (Let's remember this wen feeling overwhelmed walking into those baby super store for registry application).
After baby's born: it's ALL about adjusting to a New Relationship.
Make Mistakes. Breath, Reflect. and Laugh.Out.Loud
I think that having a baby is about building new habits. It's like a "new dating relationship." You have to get to know this new person. Get used to them. You're already hopefully thinking about the new person often, and wondering how they feel about you.
Frankly a new baby relationship is sooooo much easier then dating! You don't have to worry about looking cute, all.the.time. Make-up? Ha, baby doesn't care about how you look. Are you feeling down, a little sad? And NOT in the mood to do anything? Baby is definitely cool with that too. You don't have to try to impress baby, cute outfits, new lipstick and smelling good will not make this relationship successful.
What makes a new baby relationship successful? Re-read paragraph 2 and 3, and add "just the way you are" to the answer.
Lastly, I'd say now that you know "YOU, just the way you are" is all that baby needs, let's talk about how you can adjust to this "new baby relationship."
Babies do have needs. Of course. Besides needing you, first, then try need to survive. Here's the part you expected that you need to do:
- Let baby sleep, regularly.
In order to meet babies needs you have to rethink your habits and your daily routine. Are you used to waking up, grabbing coffee, and getting dressed? Well you now to build a new morning routine. You'll probably have to wake up a little earlier to feed that new person. Change their diaper before you feed them, because baby will probably fall asleep after / during eating. Then, and only after baby's needs are met, can you do what you need to do. So I guess this is the part if the relationship that totally rocks your world. You don't have to look cute, but you do have to put this other persons needs first.
Just try to Make the Best of It. This can be a confusing time. But its simply because you have a whole new person in your life.
I have a second post on next steps, including: cloth diapers, homemade baby food and a baby routine. I also wrote a post on baby resource books that are actually informative for a NEW perspective... not the what to expect one.
Just try to Make the Best of It. This can be a confusing time. But its simply because you have a whole new person in your life.
I have a second post on next steps, including: cloth diapers, homemade baby food and a baby routine. I also wrote a post on baby resource books that are actually informative for a NEW perspective... not the what to expect one.
Make Mistakes. Breath, Reflect. and Laugh.Out.Loud
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