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TreatsMcGee
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Lurking from 3rd tri...what to do in the final weeks?
TreatsMcGee
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Hello new moms, I'm lurking. But wanted to get some advice/opinions on what my husband and I should do in the final weeks before baby...I mean, what kind of stuff should we do that we won't get to do for a while? I am trying not to wish the time away (I have about 3.5 weeks to go). Just hearing some opinions might be nice. I just got my hair done last week...I'm going to schedule an appointment to get my toes done soon and hubs and I have been going out to eat a lot, too. Anything else you can think of? TIA!
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Re: Lurking from 3rd tri...what to do in the final weeks?
I wish I would have seen some movies in the theater.
I also wish I would have gotten our house super purged of stuff we don't need.
Getting a haircut is a great idea and going to dinner is nice too!
11-15-08
12-1-10
SLEEP
and dates, spend some one on one time together
but seriously, get as much rest as you can.
BFP #2 ~ 4/22/2010 ~ EDD 12/29/2010 ~ Born 12/19/2010 ~ My Rainbow Baby
BFP #3 ~ 6/10/2012 ~ EDD 2/20/2013 ~ HB 100bpm @ 9w3d ~ M/C 7/11/2012
BFP #4 ~ 3/16/2013 ~ EDD 11/20/2013 ~ Born 11/17/2013 ~ Rainbow Baby #2
The one thing I am glad I did was stock my freezer, seriously with easy meal ideas, and single serve options for myself. I made it so that other then for essentials (milk and bread) I didn't really have to grocery shop for like a month.
The thing I wish I had done was go see some movies in the theater. I didn't realize that would feel like such a luxury after DD was born.
Get the oil changed in the car if you go somewhere to have it done, it's really not fun dragging a baby there and then having to sit there the whole time waiting, plus if they see you so obviously pregnant they might feel bad and push your car to the front of the line!
Hang out with friends you haven't seen in a while, you'll be tired and won't want to take the baby with immediately afterwards so by the time you get around to seeing friends it will feel like forever and they will be neglected. Do it while you still can so it will hold them off longer after DD/DS arrives!
I wish I had cleaned my house better. DD was 12 days early and it had been in the plan for the weekend. Also, don't sit around the house too much. You'll be doing a lot of that coming up here soon. Snuggle with your DH as much as possible. A little one will take that place very soon. It may sound boring, but get all that maternity leave paperwork and other mail, etc. that's been piling up sorted. Two weeks out and I still haven't gotten my forms filled out. If at all possible for your family, don't stress about money for at least a month after LO arrives.
Don't freak out about how everything is going to change b/c it's really not that bad. If you keep a good attitude and have a supportive partner you will find you have the tools you need to deal with whatever comes you way.
IMO, getting extra rest now won't prepare you for what's coming, the sleep deprivation is by far the worst part but it is what it is and you will just deal with that also.
I'm glad I stocked my freezer, cleaned and organized my house and spent as much time with DH as possible. I'm also glad I accepted all offers of help from friends and family. I wish I would have gone out for more dinners and movies in the theatre. I wish I would have spent less time focusing and reading up on childbirth and more time reading about breastfeeding and dealing with a newborn.