Baby Knows Best

You're used to being in control.

Whether at work, socially, or at home you are used to having a significant say in what you do and when you do it. Coming home with a new baby, things aren't going to be all that different. ......

Or are they!

No matter what you may have heard from family members and your friends: no matter what you have read in magazines and books: no matter what "the experts" may have told you, the reality is different.

Babies have a mind of their own and they know when they are hungry, tired and/or uncomfortable. And they'll let you know. Big time!

You have your own routine (or you did!) and you'd like to stick to it.

Fine in theory but, just when you're in the middle of doing something important there is this urgent little cry. Now routine must wait. Your program becomes secondary to the needs of this helpless, new little person who is totally dependant upon you for everything.

You and baby need to work together to develop a routine that suits both of you. And that will take a few weeks.

A little planning can help.

When you get the chance, prepare meals beforehand and freeze them; do 'housework' in small batches, say 1 room at a time. Don't get fussed if things aren't being done in as orderly a fashion as you might like.

Allow plenty of "me-time" for rest and renewal -try to catnap when you can because your normal sleep is going to be disrupted for quite a few weeks. Drink plenty of water and get as much exercise as you can so that you remain as fit as possible and your milk is not in danger of drying up.

And find time for friends. Having your spouse and family around to talk with is great - but you need a wide circle of friends for "girl talk" and "baby chats". The bigger your support group the better.

And have fun. Enjoy your baby. Right now he or she (or they) are probably the most important thing in your life - and that's the way it should be.

More information about me and how I might be able to help you at http://www.angelalong.com.au/