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| Alee |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:09:04 AM
Okay ladies-
I only have 5-6 weeks left before my due date! I can't believe how fast this is rolling up on me. I am a little nervous because I do _not_ feel prepared at all! Is there any way to feel prepared at this stage?
Right not I am just wishing that house hold brownies from the fairy tales were real and would come clean my house for me! LOL Oh yeah- and that it is like a week after a deliver so the worst is over and I can have my baby here and not kicking my kidneys any more :)
:)
Alee |
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 10:09:03 PM
You will never feel ready before a baby comes. I have had seven and everytime you never know how it will be. That is part of the fun. I have never had a doula, but I do have two midwives and they also happen to be my friends. My husband is fabulous. I am fairly involved with my local birthing community, so I also have a lot of support there. Everyone has already given you great advice, especially the frozen ahead of time food. My best advice to you are these three things: 1)stay in tune with your partner and makes sure you talk about that support beforehand 2)keep your lower jaw relaxed at all times...seriously all kinds of people think they should tell you what to do during your time, keep your jaw relaxed, trust me on this one 3)when it seems to you that things cannot get anymore intense you probably have less than 20 minutes left. Unless you are my last baby, she came start to finish in about 20 minutes. Have a great time and smile throughout your whole labor, this is your superpower! Good Luck I will send you all my good birthing angels. |
| simpler1773 |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 12:11:02 PM
Persephone ~ Bless your heart for being a Doula! I had a doula with my last birth and honestly she was the very best part of my whole birthing experience (besides the baby of course!). I highly recommend having a doula!
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
| Carolinagirl |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 10:50:01 AM
hahaha! I was thinking like a pregnant woman- all I saw was brownies!And then I thought, man, wouldn't it be nice to have a house full of brownies.
Good luck! I have two- didn't feel prepared for either of them, especially the second who came in less than 2 hours (from first pain to "here's your baby"). Just relax and do what you feel like. You won't have that luxury for years to come!
Kim in NC |
| birdie |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 10:39:49 AM
How exciting for you! The countdown to birth is so wonderful...enjoy it!!! I felt the same way before my son was born, there didn't seem to be enough hours in the day (or energy!). If you are feeling anxious about the house, hire a high school girl to help clean some Saturday or enlist your mom/MIL to help you before the baby comes. And for sure...enjoy some alone time with hubby! |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 10:13:18 AM
Hang in there Alee! This time is going to zoom by! I never felt completely ready for my babies. There was always one more project or one more thing to get or organize. But you know what, they came even though I wasn't "ready" and they did just fine. Babies need remarkably little to get by except a loving mom and dad with lots of hugs and kisses, some good food and a clean bum. :) You will be great!
Karin |
| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 06:55:58 AM
Alee,
Even with baby #4 I didn't feel ready! A child is a HUGE responsablity and I would worry about the Mama who didn't feel a little bit overwhelmed by the undertaking. Fear in it's lesser forms is a great motivator to do your best. Like the girls all said, get lots of rest and take care of you. Go get your hair cut, have a peti-cure, watch a movie you've been wanting to see... Also, accepting the help of willing family and friends is VERY wise. When I had my last baby, my sister came down a few days later and ran my entire house for about a week...it was great. If the Lord blesses me with another child, I intend to hire a young friend down the road to help out for two weeks before and two weeks after (sister now is a mama herself).
Trina
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| kitchensqueen |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 2:45:51 PM
How exciting! Maybe you could hint, hint to your local girlfriends/relatives that it would be nice to have a little cleaning and cooking party at your house a few weeks before the baby arrives? It would be a good time to spend with them and also be a big help to you to prepare.
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| Persephone |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 2:02:32 PM
Oh man, I remember that feeling! I think one of the biggest things I did was freeze about two weeks worth of meals. And my mom came to help, and that was AMAZING. I didn't have to start using our meals til after she left. If you don't have anyone nearby to help after the birth, check to see if theres a postpartum doula in your area. As a doula myself, I really don't think it's normal for families to be on their own in the postpartum time! |
| simpler1773 |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 12:48:52 PM
and sleep....sleep lots! Because once the little darlin' is here, you'll wish you had :)
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
| vintagechica |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 12:36:29 PM
Nope! Just enjoy the people around you. Hang out with DH as much as possible and revel in just the two of you and dream about it being 3. Go to the movies, eat out, etc. Do all of the things that you wont get to do for awhile after the babe arrives. Enjoy it just a little longer. Believe it or not, I miss mine being in my tummy where they were all mine and I knew they were safe. It is such a magical time.
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| _Rebecca_ |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:16:21 AM
Is there any way to feel prepared? Nope! But, going over in your mind what will take place will kind of help you keep anxiety down. And hanging out with people will keep you in good spirits. As long as you hang out while lying down on your left side with you feet elevated! LOL!
Just dump lots of stuff in the trash. Your house will instantly feel cleaner, and you won't miss it around your house, especially when you have the baby to hold. Have your hubby clean up the kitchen and then ask someone to bring you meals for the next 2 months!! :^) Vacuuming & dusting can wait!
Best wishes!
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