Newbornwise, I'd stop worrying if I was feeding him too much and just give him what he wanted instead of trying to adhere to a serious schedule. I was worried for awhile that I was using the bottle to pacify him but it turned out he was really hungry.
Don't stress about what other people's kids are doing. Like...if you see a thread on here about milestones, don't even open it because it will just make you worry and second guess things. Every child gets to things in their own time and your baby is pe
Also take LOTS of pictures because you likely won't remember this time at all. I literally do not remember the first several months of my daughter's life. It's really weird, but thankfully I have about 10,000 photos of her from when she was super small
The first few months I recommend just feed on demand. I stressed out way to much about having a strict schedule and if DS was eating enough, that eventually it wasn't worth the stress anymore. I fed DS on demand, kept track of his wet diapers and
It's OK of they cry for a minute! With DS I stopped whatever I was doing to grab him, now I give DD a minute and she settles down by herself. Who knew!
The most helpful thing for me was when I decided I didn't have to pick her up whenever she made a noise. I did that for 2 months and then decided if she wasn't crying I'd see if she could settle herself. It made a HUGE difference. I got more sleep and
Wow thanks for all the great responses! It's so surreal to come to this board and read about all the lo's and realize y'all were just where I am now this time last year!
I wouldn't stress so much about everything. Most things in that first year are a phase. I remember being terrified my kid would never ever STTN or take decent naps and spent a lot of time trying to figure out the "right" thing to do. Also I agree with the
I would say definitely take lots of pictures. There's a few key newborn pictures that I never did take and kept putting off that I really wish I had now. Like the cute little newborn naked butt picture. Also trust your instincts. You will know your chi
Let her sleep in your arms sometimes. She will eventually learn to sleep on her own, but it's not the end of the world if she naps in your arms for a while. I was so afraid that DD would never ever sleep on her own! She did learn and
1. Don't stress about going places in the car with LO. Like eyenigh, I used to get kind of bent out of shape and anxious. No reason to be!! Seriously! Just put on some music and relax
The others have given lots of good advice! I'll add to it the following:
Don't be afraid to call the pedi if you're feeling stressed about whatever relating to your LO. My LO would cry A LOT after feedings (and some other random times
Totally repeats
1. Do what is best for you and your family. It doesn't matter what other bumpies think, your mom, or your mil.
2. Take tons of pictures
3. Document, document, document. It is amazing how much I already forget. Baby connec
One that hasn't been mentioned: don't be afraid to travel when she's really little! It's much easier to cart around a 2 or 3 or 4 month old than a 1 year old. Now he has opinions about what he wants to do with his time, haha!
If you are going to breastfeed, it can be very hard at the beginning for some people. It was hard for me, and I cried a lot out of frustration. But try not to stress and beat yourself up, because as the baby gets bigger and learns how to ea
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Newbornwise, I'd stop worrying if I was feeding him too much and just give him what he wanted instead of trying to adhere to a serious schedule. I was worried for awhile that I was using the bottle to pacify him but it turned out he was really hungry.
Don't stress about what other people's kids are doing. Like...if you see a thread on here about milestones, don't even open it because it will just make you worry and second guess things. Every child gets to things in their own time and your baby is pe
Also take LOTS of pictures because you likely won't remember this time at all. I literally do not remember the first several months of my daughter's life. It's really weird, but thankfully I have about 10,000 photos of her from when she was super small
Trust your instinct and don't let the doctor push you around. They may be the doctor but you are the mama.
If your newborn just cries and cries and won't go to sleep, try gas drops. 9 times out of 10 that was the problem.
Don't even try to
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The first few months I recommend just feed on demand. I stressed out way to much about having a strict schedule and if DS was eating enough, that eventually it wasn't worth the stress anymore. I fed DS on demand, kept track of his wet diapers and
The most helpful thing for me was when I decided I didn't have to pick her up whenever she made a noise. I did that for 2 months and then decided if she wasn't crying I'd see if she could settle herself. It made a HUGE difference. I got more sleep and
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I would say definitely take lots of pictures. There's a few key newborn pictures that I never did take and kept putting off that I really wish I had now. Like the cute little newborn naked butt picture. Also trust your instincts. You will know your chi
Let her sleep in your arms sometimes. She will eventually learn to sleep on her own, but it's not the end of the world if she naps in your arms for a while. I was so afraid that DD would never ever sleep on her own! She did learn and
Most of these are repeats, but:
1. Don't stress about going places in the car with LO. Like eyenigh, I used to get kind of bent out of shape and anxious. No reason to be!! Seriously! Just put on some music and relax
2.
Try to emphasize letting your kid learn to fall asleep without being rocked/swayed. It's all fun and games until the 4 month wakeful.
The others have given lots of good advice! I'll add to it the following:
Don't be afraid to call the pedi if you're feeling stressed about whatever relating to your LO. My LO would cry A LOT after feedings (and some other random times
1. Do what is best for you and your family. It doesn't matter what other bumpies think, your mom, or your mil.
2. Take tons of pictures
3. Document, document, document. It is amazing how much I already forget. Baby connec
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If you are going to breastfeed, it can be very hard at the beginning for some people. It was hard for me, and I cried a lot out of frustration. But try not to stress and beat yourself up, because as the baby gets bigger and learns how to ea