Hi all. Things are going well here, although there is some definite sleep deprivation going on right now. That being said we love having our little JW home with us. Here are the top 8 posts I have for the new parent, both in the hospital and at home.
1) Don't feel bad about sending the baby to the nursery
2) Don't get pushed around by nurses/doctors/lactation consultants
3) Ask questions, no matter how dumb you feel
4) If you have a pet, get him used to babies smell
5) Read the directions on your breast pump
6) Don't be afraid to have people over, but DEFINITELY don't be afraid to tell people not to come
7) Sleep is great, but so is relaxation
8) Paper plates and silverware, the last thing that you want to do is dishes when you are home
Most of these are self explanatory, but the biggest 3 are 6-8 Guests can be the greatest thing in the world...or they can be a physical and mental drain that you really don't need right after bringing home a new baby. The biggest issue is those guests that you have to entertain and that come in and ruin your routine. Having a baby is all about routine, especially if you are using your breast pump often. Just stick to your routine and let everyone else do their thing.
Sleep is great, get it. At the same time relaxation is almost, if not equally, as important. Take a minute when the baby is napping to do something you really like. Watch a move, listen to music or read a book. This will let you burn off some steam and then you will sleep that much better.
Paper products are KEY! The last thing that you want to do right after you have a brought a baby home is dishes. You ultimately will end up doing dishes but if you can cut out the plates and cutlery you will have noticeably less things to wash.
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