It seems that every time I go somewhere, I get asked questions about babies. Have I become the go-to person for new moms?
Usually when you have a newborn, its hard the first several months. You become sleep deprived, irritated, happy then sad but most of all joyous to have a little munchkin in your arms.
When I had my baby girl who is now 1, I was not myself, I was sleep deprived becasue my husband went back to Germany to clear from his post. She cried so much during the night that I had a hard time waking myself when it was time to pick my other 2 kids from school. Eventually, I got a routine and she became more settle and calm during nights. The beginning was rough but after she turned 2 months, she was soo easy to handle and I began to get some much needed rest.
Ahh! time passed and she was 6 months, 9 months, then 1 and she is the happiest baby ever.
Usually when you have a newborn, its hard the first several months. You become sleep deprived, irritated, happy then sad but most of all joyous to have a little munchkin in your arms.
When I had my baby girl who is now 1, I was not myself, I was sleep deprived becasue my husband went back to Germany to clear from his post. She cried so much during the night that I had a hard time waking myself when it was time to pick my other 2 kids from school. Eventually, I got a routine and she became more settle and calm during nights. The beginning was rough but after she turned 2 months, she was soo easy to handle and I began to get some much needed rest.
Ahh! time passed and she was 6 months, 9 months, then 1 and she is the happiest baby ever.
Here are a few things that helped me when I had my babygirl.
1. Sleep when the baby sleeps(for self) but to get your newborn to know the difference, try to stay active during the day and more quiet during nights.
2. Get a routine that you and the baby are familiar with.
3. If you(mom) is a stay-at-home mom, try to help the father transition into his role when you are asleep.(It will help he and the better adjust to each other if you are there to help him in his role)
4. It is best to gradually introduce your newborn to apples and vegetables between the stages of 3-4 months old depending on the babies intake. (Go to Gerber.com) for more information
5. DO NOT GIVE A NEWBORN 0-11 mos regular MILK!!!!! )It is not healthy for their immune system and can't digest it properly)
6. Take a night or day out with your significant other at least once per month, if its not possible, at least have date night evey other month without the baby.
