Easily the best baby advice I’ve received because it put me at ease: Your baby doesn’t need much… besides you.
This question drives many moms crazy: When to start preparing for baby?
And the other just as difficult question: How do you know what to get for baby?
Pregnancy remains unpredictable. Expect that things will take longer than usual.
Plan for extra transition time between activities.
Pregnancy comes with major mindset shifts and lots of worrying…
Asking my partner to take over tasks:
Involving others in activities with my son:
Adjusting my activities during the 3rd trimester:
I’m 34 weeks pregnant, and I’m still sleeping (relatively) well. How do I do it?!
Explaining to my son that “Mom can’t do the same things as before.”
Setting realistic expectations with my son.
I had more energy to exercise during the second trimester.
I ate more normally (for me) during the 2nd trimester and said goodbye to cravings & aversions!
I started asking for help from friends in the second trimester.
A Good Life 