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Methodist Hospital New Mom Paperwork
Does anyone that delivered at Methodist still have the flyer that they send home with new moms about how to treat a new baby? I think it was called something like the newborn's commandments or something. It was written from the point of view of the baby and made me weepy when I read it 2 years ago and was leaving with my new baby. I have a friend who wants to read it, and I can't find mine. Thanks!
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Re: Methodist Hospital New Mom Paperwork
I know I'm a bit late on this, but do you mean the "Baby Bill of Rights"?
Talk To Me
Sing, hum, babble or even read the funnies to me! I don't know exactly what you're saying, but I need to hear you. And I do know what you mean, even if I may not know words. Like your voice tones mean, "I love you." Or when you yell, I hear, "You're a pest!" Unless you communicate with me, how can I learn? I learn from you.
Hold Me
Everything is so big and new to me. I don't understand where I am. Or who I am. And I get scared. But when you hold me, I feel better. Your warmth warms me. Your breath and heartbeat make me feel I belong. Belong here. Belong to you.
Answer My Cry
I don't cry to get you upset. Or to get you mad. I cry because I can't tell you how I feel any other way. Maybe I'm cold or wet or hungry...or scared and lonely. Answer my cries. You'll soon know what each one means. You won't spoil me. You'll help me to be a better baby...and to make you happier, too.
Love Me
Like me. Love me just as I am. Don't expect me to do what I can't do. Like being toilet-trained. My muscles aren't ready yet. I know I'm messy. But I'm growing. Overlook my baby weaknesses. You're the most important person in my world. I can't make it without you. So get to know me. Have fun with me. And love me...just as I am.