February 2017 Moms
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Hello from February 2016
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Hi ladies! I'm writing on behalf of a group of moms whose babies were born just about a year ago. We started off on thebump.com and moved on to a separate group on facebook. This first year has been a whirlwind, and we're all a little nostalgic for the cute little newborns you are welcoming home.
We had a discussion about what support we would give to new moms that we might not have had last year or maybe some silly tips we didn't know until it was too late. We are all in this together as new parents, and we wanted to send you all some love and support for these tough first months! Best of luck February 2017!
So without further ado...
Dear February 2017,
From JC: Enjoy every moment. There will be a lot of hard ones but they all pass. The days are long but the weeks are short.
From RA: You are mom, not your neighbors, not your sisters, not your mother. Only you know everything about your child and the human you want them to be.
And join a badass mom group
Check out Car Seats for The Littles before the baby comes
From JS: Join the facebook group
We had a discussion about what support we would give to new moms that we might not have had last year or maybe some silly tips we didn't know until it was too late. We are all in this together as new parents, and we wanted to send you all some love and support for these tough first months! Best of luck February 2017!
So without further ado...
Dear February 2017,
From JC: Enjoy every moment. There will be a lot of hard ones but they all pass. The days are long but the weeks are short.
From RA: You are mom, not your neighbors, not your sisters, not your mother. Only you know everything about your child and the human you want them to be.
And join a badass mom group
Check out Car Seats for The Littles before the baby comes
From JS: Join the facebook group
Re: Hello from February 2016
Soak up every snuggle, smile laugh. People say time goes so fast, but it's faster than you can even imagine!
From HJ: Trust your instincts, don't be afraid to ask questions, hold your baby whenever and for however long you like. Make sure to take care of yourself
From SP: Any FL moms, prepare for "cold". I remember leaving the hospital with Autumn and my MIL had to run out and buy hats because it got chilly down here (40s) and we hadn't planned on that. All of her newborn outfits were just onesies we had no long pants or anything. Def wish I would have prepared for that!
From KG: You will sleep again! They are only this tiny for a season. Trust your gut. Connect with other supportive moms. Coffee and wine.
From MH: A fed baby is a happy baby. Sometimes breastfeeding doesn't work out, and that's ok! You aren't "failing" you are doing an amazing job to make sure your baby is loved and fed, in any form that takes.
From TB: Don't rush things and wish time away. There will be very frustrating times ahead, they will pass. Things will not go as planned and that's okay. Trust your gut. You are the mom! Join the Facebook group and support one another. Ask for help when needed and make sure you take care of you
From CW: if you dont feel your baby is getting the doctor care you think should be given find a new one.
fill out the baby book. i was bad about it but i know one day hell want to read it! and ill want to reminisce.
From KL: Just let go of all your expectations or else you will probably be dissapointed. Babies are asshole
From CC: "This too shall pass!" Every time I felt defeated and I was up googling everything at 3am, this ALWAYS came up, and it's really true! They're always going thru growth spurts and teething and leaps, but it always ends and you will catch a break! Until the next time
From MM: Take a photo every day and keep up with the weeks!!! I really wish I had a 365 collage for her birthday.
From EK: Yes, breastfeeding can hurt at first but intense pain that makes you want to scream and kick a wall is not normal. It means you probably have a cracked nipple (even though it may not look like it). Some hospitals provide free lactation consultants via phone or visit, use them. Buy lanolin cream in advance and use it on your nipples daily. It does get easier.
From AT: Do what works for you and your baby. Everyone will try to give you pointers or criticise the way you do something, just brush it off. You can take their advice and try it if you want but do what you feel comfortable with.
From RC: PPD can manifest in many ways. Anger can also be a sign. Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor sooner rather than later if you suspect you have PPD.
From BH: If you're gonna pump, buy extra parts and make washing them your partners job at the end of the day! Made my life so much easier and one of the reasons I didn't want to quit.
From CK: Don't feel bad if you're not enjoying every moment. Infancy is a hard stage and you wouldn't be the first mom to be counting down the days to one.
Be careful what photos you post. If you post more of one baby people WILL let you know and they won't always be nice about it even if you didn't realize it or have a good reason for it.
From PF: for those mommies breastfeeding, don't be so hard on yourself if you have to supplement, take your time to learn what works for you and your baby... my LO wouldn't latch properly since day 1 even after trying different positions ... one day I decided to try a brand new position and it works up until now that I'm still breastfeeding.
From LC: I am convinced the first year is the hardest year, but who knows what's coming in our future. When my girl was a newborn, I tried to focus on one of the chant from hyponobabies...whenever I think "I can't do this," I tell myself "I am doing this." It works for labor (kind of) and the 4th trimester too (kind of). Hang in there!
With love,
February 2016
XOXOXO
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17