I’m going on maternity leave!!!
We created a WhatsApp group for help with our older son.
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Need to go to the hospital at night? The Night Duty Sign up Sheet!
The Night Duty Sign up Sheet! In case we need to go to the hospital at night:
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Different weight gain trajectories during pregnancy can all be fine.
My pregnancy weight gain trajectory was the opposite of the typical trajectory
Pregnant women are usually told that this should be their weight gain trajectory.
My weight gain trajectory was the opposite to what’s considered ‘typical.’
What else have I prepared for our new baby?
How we moved our son to his own room
Recently, we moved our son to his own room. Here’s how we did it, so he was excited about it.
I was very nervous about moving our son to his new room, but he was fine with it!
What have I prepared for our baby?
Final preparations before baby arrives
Will I even have time to make food after baby arrives?
Who will take care of our older son while we’re at the hospital for baby’s delivery?
Fun & restful activities postpartum (besides breastfeeding, changing diapers, and sleeping):
Build your village
A step-by-step process for getting things ready for baby:
Build your village:
Arranging postpartum care:
Your baby doesn’t need much (besides you)
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 is unpredictable
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…
Ask for help when you need it
Asking my partner to take over tasks:
Involving others in activities with my son:
Adjusting my activities during the 3rd trimester:
How to get decent sleep during pregnancy
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.
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