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cocadoll

sleep when baby sleeps

nicolebuchalla

Housework can wait. Babies are only little once.

bananasmomma

The best advice I have heard/can give is this.  Don't try to be supermom and do it all by yourself.  Although your DH/MIL/SIL...whomever...may not do it the same way as you, they can still do it.  Let them have a chance to fulfill baby's needs and build their own bond with the baby.

ShariL

During pregnancy-  I've been told, listen to your body.  If you think you need to call your doctor, then call them.  If it's nothing then at least you called or got checked out.  If you don't, you will just worry and make yourself sick. 

Sept1799

Not a mom yet, but having been through 1 and 2 trimester, I have found that Zofran can be your best friend. If you are not feeling well, don't hesitate to relax and rest. Its ok to take a sick day off from work.

Mravioso

The best advice I was given was "don't give up on breastfeeding." No matter how hard it is that first week, no matter how painful, stick with it. I made it thru the first week after Hayden was born, by seeing a Lactation consultant. She taught me so much valuable information on breastfeeding and it has become one my favorite things about  being a new mom. Sticking with breastfeeding was so worth it!!

PenelopePond

Happy baby=Happy mama...so let the dishes sit in the sink, the dust bunnies hide behind the couch, and order take out...spend time with baby and ignore the rest

 

I should say DH isn't too fond of this but I love it.

pabeare

Let them help you, you cant do it all by yourself!

AnotherChance

Savor every moment of your pregnancy.  Things change so quickly from day to day.  Even if you're nauseous, or uncomfortable, or whatever...just think about the amazing thing that's happening inside you and you can get through it.

maykat

Don't sweat the small stuff.  Happy Mother = Happy Baby.  If Breastfeeding does not work out for you, that is totally ok...don't beat yourself up about it.

Also, your child will eat when they are hungry and if they end up eating off the floor, that's ok too:)

mdepping

Don't try to be a supermom.  Tell your husband how he can help rather than expect him to know when you need help and how he can help.

AppleMomma

The best advice I received was, rely on your own instincts and feelings and not totally on others advice, you'll know your baby better than anyone, and it has been so true!

JuliaBug

I am not very far along yet, but the best advice I have received is to remain optimistic. Avoiding stress is good for the mother and the baby.

K.a.T.e

Prepare yourself to accept help in the weeks following the baby's birth.  You can't do it all! 

mghnmouse

Take it one day at a time, and enjoy it all, even the not so pleasant stuff, because you'll be amazed how quickly they are all grown up!

M.Rossiter

The best piece of advice I've gotten in my pregnancy has been to listen to my body. I've been more in-tune with when to stop walking (tired), etc because of this baby. I used to over exhaust myself working out before. Now a leisurely walk is just fine and dandy with me. 

doris03

During pregnancy and now with my little one probably the best piece of advice is that everything else can wait...listen to your body and take care of yourself.  While pregnant there were days that I was really exhausted, but laundry, dishes, etc. were waiting and I just let them sit...one more day (or 2) weren't going to make the world come to an end.

And now with DS, I do the same thing.  Spending time with him just cuddling and playing is way more important than any household chore. 

jeslich

Vaseline on the toosh!  It was a miracle while at the hospital and we don't have a diaper change without it!!  I never thought advice regarding the bum would be so helpful!  Thank you nurses at Holy Cross!!

jgat33

Best advice for me so far: don't freak out when they make a mess or get in to something...grab the camera and take a picture instead!

It's helped me to stop and laugh in the moment instead of freaking out about my freshly mopped floors getting all dirty again, or whatever else.

MrsVictoriaB

Your own mommy instinct is the strongest and best advice you can listen too

ReiszsPieces

Don't feel pressured to go back to work after baby is born.  Lifestyles can always be adjusted to allow for less income and it's so important to be there for your child and all of baby's firsts.