What tips would you now give to a newly pregnant lady? - Page 3

Angellicaa · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Don't try to 'self-induce' your labor, because you will be REALLY busy after the baby comes and you will wish the baby was still inside you a little bit longer~*

Angellicaa · Mar 13th, 2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsraggle

I'd tell myself not to assume that morning sickness will be over once you're in second tri. Mine's lasted the whole journey with me so far and I pretty much wasted second tri feeling miserable about it. I wish I'd accepted it before now!

And the other bit of advice to myself would be to avoid sharing your parenting decisions, and names with family and friends. Everyone has "helpful" input and advice and I don't want to hear any of their negativity! Being open and honest has caused more stress than good.

I totally agree with her on the sharing of names......(we have not told anyone).....much less stress

Lara310809 · Mar 13th, 2010, 12:08 PM

Don't let other people freak you out; telling you you're doing things wrong, eating the wrong things and not experiencing the same things. Every pregnancy is different, and as long as you and your midwife are happy, then that's all that matters.

Las78 · Mar 13th, 2010, 12:31 PM

Mine would be don't listen to all the horror stories people seem to know about the birth and how hard life is after you've had a child because it isn't all as bad as people make it seem.

RainbowDrop_x · Mar 13th, 2010, 15:26 PM

I agree!! It is hard not to worry but just concentrate on the "here & now".. You'll enjoy it so much more..

When you're MW tells you at an early stage before you even have a bump to "Maintain good posture" don't ignore her!!! You may think that you don't need to worry about that intill you're the size of a house but I ignored my MW when she told me and I regret it now!!! My back is AGONY lol

Use a moisturiser/Bio-oil EVERYDAY (Bio-oil after the 1st tri) because you're skin WILL stretch and it WILL itch lol!!!

But mainly... Invest in a good maternity pillow (I got a wedge one).. Sleep is hard enough to come by with a new found weight but these REALLY do help you to take the weight off (so to speak lol)

saturn73 · Mar 13th, 2010, 18:06 PM

Remember that pregnancy is not an illness! We as women are built to bear children, so trust your body and your mind to know what to do and guide you in the right direction!

What's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander! Don't compare yourself to others, and don't let others scare you! Take most advice with a grain of salt.

What a good thread.

lilmama · Mar 13th, 2010, 18:17 PM

Hmmm. My tip would be to do what yu think is best. Don't listen to other ppl telling yu "its too soon to buy baby items"

I know we all couldn't wait to get our bumps in the first tri so don't get down when people decide to comment on how big or how small yur bump is when its finally growing =]

Its okay to cry, and its okay to feel unsure we learn as we go.

BethK · Mar 13th, 2010, 18:49 PM

I would say if it's your first, don't listen to people telling you not to worry! It's natural to worry, it's your first baby! But definitely listen to those who give you good reasons not to worry.

Don't tell your family the sex, even if you have no preference, they might! It'll make you feel like your babys a disappointment before it's born!

Buy what you want to buy, not what others think you should buy.

Nip things in the bud early, like grandparents taking over etc cos later on it'll really pee you off!

Invest in maternity pyjamas, just because they're amazing! Also get bigger knickers!

Don't worry about not feeling pregnant from about week 14 to week 19, it's perfectly normal!

Don't worry about calling mw or doctor for anything, better to be safe than sorry!

flame · Mar 13th, 2010, 20:14 PM

My tip is not to tip at all, as everyones pregnancy is an individual journey and how one person feels is not how another will.

Mar 13th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#21
Angellicaa Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,145	Don't try to 'self-induce' your labor, because you will be REALLY busy after the baby comes and you will wish the baby was still inside you a little bit longer~*

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Lara310809 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gibraltar (originally UK) Posts: 6,606	Don't let other people freak you out; telling you you're doing things wrong, eating the wrong things and not experiencing the same things. Every pregnancy is different, and as long as you and your midwife are happy, then that's all that matters.

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Mar 13th, 2010, 12:31 PM	#24
Las78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,141	Mine would be don't listen to all the horror stories people seem to know about the birth and how hard life is after you've had a child because it isn't all as bad as people make it seem.

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Mar 13th, 2010, 15:26 PM	#25
RainbowDrop_x Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,732	I agree!! It is hard not to worry but just concentrate on the "here & now".. You'll enjoy it so much more.. When you're MW tells you at an early stage before you even have a bump to "Maintain good posture" don't ignore her!!! You may think that you don't need to worry about that intill you're the size of a house but I ignored my MW when she told me and I regret it now!!! My back is AGONY lol Use a moisturiser/Bio-oil EVERYDAY (Bio-oil after the 1st tri) because you're skin WILL stretch and it WILL itch lol!!! But mainly... Invest in a good maternity pillow (I got a wedge one).. Sleep is hard enough to come by with a new found weight but these REALLY do help you to take the weight off (so to speak lol)

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Mar 13th, 2010, 18:06 PM	#26
saturn73 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,102	Remember that pregnancy is not an illness! We as women are built to bear children, so trust your body and your mind to know what to do and guide you in the right direction! What's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander! Don't compare yourself to others, and don't let others scare you! Take most advice with a grain of salt. What a good thread.

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Mar 13th, 2010, 18:17 PM	#27
lilmama Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 404	Hmmm. My tip would be to do what yu think is best. Don't listen to other ppl telling yu "its too soon to buy baby items" I know we all couldn't wait to get our bumps in the first tri so don't get down when people decide to comment on how big or how small yur bump is when its finally growing =] Its okay to cry, and its okay to feel unsure we learn as we go.

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Mar 13th, 2010, 18:49 PM	#28
BethK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 2,302	I would say if it's your first, don't listen to people telling you not to worry! It's natural to worry, it's your first baby! But definitely listen to those who give you good reasons not to worry. Don't tell your family the sex, even if you have no preference, they might! It'll make you feel like your babys a disappointment before it's born! Buy what you want to buy, not what others think you should buy. Nip things in the bud early, like grandparents taking over etc cos later on it'll really pee you off! Invest in maternity pyjamas, just because they're amazing! Also get bigger knickers! Don't worry about not feeling pregnant from about week 14 to week 19, it's perfectly normal! Don't worry about calling mw or doctor for anything, better to be safe than sorry!

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Mar 13th, 2010, 20:14 PM	#29
flame Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 253	My tip is not to tip at all, as everyones pregnancy is an individual journey and how one person feels is not how another will.

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