I am back after a period of 1.5 months of hibernation. I am glad to announce that I am holding my little angel in my arms. It is a baby boy. What a nice feeling it is!! :)Suddenly life has changed. It is more of baby and less of me now. It all happened in the 39th week of my pregnancy.
Keep reading.. more in the next blog….
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Happy New Year 2009 - Baby's Letter
The New Year 2009 has started with a big bang. Baby woke me up early in the morning saying “Mama, wake up!! It’s New Year and we have to do lots of new things.” Wow!! My sweety pie.. thank you!! Letz plan what all we will do together throughout this year.
My pregnancy will be full term in 2 days. It is 36 Weeks 6 Days now. I am feeling wonderful, but at the same time trying to divert my attention to other things so that I am not thinking about labor and delivery all the time.
Baby wrote a letter to Dada & Mama. You will wonder “WHAT!!! This is absurd!! How can he? He is yet to come in this world.” And I say “yes you are right!!” He tries to do these cute little things through us. It is going to be nice moment to remember. Here is the letter..I hope you love it as much as I do, reading it again and again..
1st Jan 2009
Dearest Dada and Mama,
We will do all this in the coming year 2009 and in the years to come...
I will grow fast and we will have lots of fun...
We will giggle under the covers every night.
we will finger-paint, carve pumpkins, play hide-and-seek, catch lightning bugs, and never stop believing in Santa Claus.
We will give Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs everyday.
You will have a hand to hold, usually covered with jam. ;)
I will be your partner for blowing bubbles, flying kites, building sandcastles, and skipping down the sidewalk in the pouring rain.
You will have an excuse to keep: reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh, watching Saturday morning cartoons, going to Disney movies, and wishing on stars. I know you love it. ;)
You will get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
You will be my hero for retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof, taking the raining wheels off the bike, removing a splinter, filling a wading pool, coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless. ;)
You get a front row seat to history to witness the first step, first word, first date, and first time behind the wheel.
I know you have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever,and love me without limits, so one day I will, like you, love without counting the cost.
I will love you always!!
And above all, You will always rank right up there with God.
Letz start the new year with a BIG BANG celebrating ourselves today !! :)
Love and Kisses,
Baby
We Love you too baby!! :)
My pregnancy will be full term in 2 days. It is 36 Weeks 6 Days now. I am feeling wonderful, but at the same time trying to divert my attention to other things so that I am not thinking about labor and delivery all the time.
Baby wrote a letter to Dada & Mama. You will wonder “WHAT!!! This is absurd!! How can he? He is yet to come in this world.” And I say “yes you are right!!” He tries to do these cute little things through us. It is going to be nice moment to remember. Here is the letter..I hope you love it as much as I do, reading it again and again..
1st Jan 2009
Dearest Dada and Mama,
We will do all this in the coming year 2009 and in the years to come...
I will grow fast and we will have lots of fun...
We will giggle under the covers every night.
we will finger-paint, carve pumpkins, play hide-and-seek, catch lightning bugs, and never stop believing in Santa Claus.
We will give Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs everyday.
You will have a hand to hold, usually covered with jam. ;)
I will be your partner for blowing bubbles, flying kites, building sandcastles, and skipping down the sidewalk in the pouring rain.
You will have an excuse to keep: reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh, watching Saturday morning cartoons, going to Disney movies, and wishing on stars. I know you love it. ;)
You will get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.
You will be my hero for retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof, taking the raining wheels off the bike, removing a splinter, filling a wading pool, coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless. ;)
You get a front row seat to history to witness the first step, first word, first date, and first time behind the wheel.
I know you have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever,and love me without limits, so one day I will, like you, love without counting the cost.
I will love you always!!
And above all, You will always rank right up there with God.
Letz start the new year with a BIG BANG celebrating ourselves today !! :)
Love and Kisses,
Baby
We Love you too baby!! :)
Baby announced his birth
As I look back on my 8-9 months of pregnancy, I recall this particular incident. Before we could announce the good news of our baby, many of my close relatives had already felt his presence. My mother-in-law saw herself playing with a cute little baby in her dream. My sis-in-law was thinking about me and wrote a mail saying, “Now you are approaching 30, it is high time to conceive.” And guess what, I was 4 weeks pregnant already.
It was amazing how baby was connected to everyone right from his birth. We did not have to do much work. Everybody already knew about his arrival. :)
It was amazing how baby was connected to everyone right from his birth. We did not have to do much work. Everybody already knew about his arrival. :)
Pregnancy - Maternity Leave
The last few months, I was working non-stop as I had a deadline to meet. It was good to complete the work and start my maternity leave. What a respite!! :) I am in the 3rd trimester and have completed 36 weeks 2 days. It was fun working though, as my mind was occupied and baby also could enjoy the lovely walks to office. But, now that I am feeling little heavy, I cannot sit for long hours at the computer so it is a welcome change.
We had a small office get-together celebrating the end of a hectic year. My colleagues wished me for the days to come and for the birth of my baby. I am enjoying my days at home, setting up the house and making it cozy for our baby. I took out all his new clothes, toys and arranged them. It was a warm feeling. I spoke to baby and told him all that we have got for him. He was excited. Now baby hears and responds to my voice.
I have also put my hospital bag in place with all the necessary stuff for labor. I am planning to do regular exercise to strengthen my pelvic muscles and preparing myself mentally for the lovely days ahead. I know it will be very simple and easy. I just need to remember to relax. :)
We had a small office get-together celebrating the end of a hectic year. My colleagues wished me for the days to come and for the birth of my baby. I am enjoying my days at home, setting up the house and making it cozy for our baby. I took out all his new clothes, toys and arranged them. It was a warm feeling. I spoke to baby and told him all that we have got for him. He was excited. Now baby hears and responds to my voice.
I have also put my hospital bag in place with all the necessary stuff for labor. I am planning to do regular exercise to strengthen my pelvic muscles and preparing myself mentally for the lovely days ahead. I know it will be very simple and easy. I just need to remember to relax. :)
Christmas time with baby
It is Christmas time. Time for celebrations…Catholics celebrate it as a time when baby Jesus was born. We made special food and decorated the Christmas tree. We also put on bells, Christmas stockings and other decorations well in advance. It was fun with baby too squirming in my tummy and saying “Give me, I will also do some decorations.” Yes sweety, your time will come soon.. just 1 more month to go…Baby was so active on Christmas eve. .. I thought maybe he was playing with baby Jesus and other angels and having a nice time… decided not to disturb him. ;) These days nights are cold, but it is better in day when the sun comes out.
We had a visit to the doctor in the afternoon. Now I have completed 35 weeks 6 days. Doctor said baby is growing well and weighs about 2660 gms. He is getting ready for delivery with his head down. Baby tried some of his stunts on Dr. Uncle and the doctor could not help laughing. We also had blood tests and urinalysis. There was a special test wherein they pricked my ear with a needle and checked for the time required for the coagulation of blood. This is very important because during delivery there is bleeding and they have to be sure that it will stop soon. Later the doctor checked for baby’s heart beat, his movements and my contractions (if any) by putting fetal monitor. Everything is normal. The visit to the doctor lasted almost 4-5 hours as it was crowded. Overall, we felt happy and came home, celebrating our Christmas day in hospital. :)
We had a visit to the doctor in the afternoon. Now I have completed 35 weeks 6 days. Doctor said baby is growing well and weighs about 2660 gms. He is getting ready for delivery with his head down. Baby tried some of his stunts on Dr. Uncle and the doctor could not help laughing. We also had blood tests and urinalysis. There was a special test wherein they pricked my ear with a needle and checked for the time required for the coagulation of blood. This is very important because during delivery there is bleeding and they have to be sure that it will stop soon. Later the doctor checked for baby’s heart beat, his movements and my contractions (if any) by putting fetal monitor. Everything is normal. The visit to the doctor lasted almost 4-5 hours as it was crowded. Overall, we felt happy and came home, celebrating our Christmas day in hospital. :)
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the prettiest of them all? Hmmm.. a tough question for the mirror. It cannot tell lies and at the same time cannot make a lady angry. ha ha ha ..But my mirror is good.. it just shows my reflection.. “you are what you think yourself to be…” looking in the mirror, sometimes I wonder… is it the same me? Yes, it is, but with a little difference. I feel,I look prettier with each passing day….my skin is glowing with all the pregnancy hormones changes. My hair has become shiny and bouncing well..
I am in the 9th month of pregnancy. My tummy is bulging out and I just love to admire and flaunt it…I love myself more because I see my beautiful angel in there. My hubby makes the experience even more wonderful because he cannot stop kissing our baby, or rather my tummy at the moment. ;) You have to just watch baby respond to him when he kisses as if saying “Kisses from me too, dada.” *_* he he he
I am in the 9th month of pregnancy. My tummy is bulging out and I just love to admire and flaunt it…I love myself more because I see my beautiful angel in there. My hubby makes the experience even more wonderful because he cannot stop kissing our baby, or rather my tummy at the moment. ;) You have to just watch baby respond to him when he kisses as if saying “Kisses from me too, dada.” *_* he he he
Prenatal Classes
Prenatal classes help to prepare for labor, birth, and early parenthood, especially for the first time parents-to-be. Prenatal classes not only help you focus on your pregnancy and forthcoming labour and birth, but they also have a great social function - they're a great place to meet other expectant parents.
I and my hubby attended a prenatal class conducted by the health center in our area.
It was a very informative and a good learning experience as this is our first baby.
We had the following sessions in the prenatal class:
- information about the process of labour and childbirth
demo of how the baby squeezes through the birth canal and how nature defines it course for the baby. The babies are such experts that they know exactly what to do.
- they explained the changes we might experience after the birth and in early parenthood
- tried out massage skills and breathing techniques.
Showed how the birthing partner can help in breathing and relaxation during labor. I got a lovely massage too. Courtesy - my hubby;)
- bathing and wrapping the baby
the exact procedure of holding and bathing a baby, cleaning up, wearing diapers, talking to the baby while bathing, putting clothes on.
- group work and played games with other expecting mothers and their partners and got to know their views and pregnancy experience.
- they also made my hubby ware a fake tummy of 10kgs, so that he can experience how it feels to be pregnant and what are the difficulties pregnant women face even to do the daily chores. It was quite funny seeing my hubby walk with a big belly. ;)
- they also provided information about the support provided by various institutions.
It helped me and my hubby to acquire the skills and confidence needed to make birth a positive experience. I guess I feel well-prepared for pregnancy now.
I and my hubby attended a prenatal class conducted by the health center in our area.
It was a very informative and a good learning experience as this is our first baby.
We had the following sessions in the prenatal class:
- information about the process of labour and childbirth
demo of how the baby squeezes through the birth canal and how nature defines it course for the baby. The babies are such experts that they know exactly what to do.
- they explained the changes we might experience after the birth and in early parenthood
- tried out massage skills and breathing techniques.
Showed how the birthing partner can help in breathing and relaxation during labor. I got a lovely massage too. Courtesy - my hubby;)
- bathing and wrapping the baby
the exact procedure of holding and bathing a baby, cleaning up, wearing diapers, talking to the baby while bathing, putting clothes on.
- group work and played games with other expecting mothers and their partners and got to know their views and pregnancy experience.
- they also made my hubby ware a fake tummy of 10kgs, so that he can experience how it feels to be pregnant and what are the difficulties pregnant women face even to do the daily chores. It was quite funny seeing my hubby walk with a big belly. ;)
- they also provided information about the support provided by various institutions.
It helped me and my hubby to acquire the skills and confidence needed to make birth a positive experience. I guess I feel well-prepared for pregnancy now.
Pregnancy dreams
Pregnancy feels like a journey of million steps. There are so many ups and downs, happy, exciting and breathtaking moments. If we just take one-step at a time I guess we can reach our destination very easily. Though I say this, there are some moments wherein we feel a lot of apprehensions about what lies ahead of us …. The last tri-semester happenings, weight gain and exhaustion, what to expect during labour, how to take care of a new-born… am I doing the things right? am I eating properly? etc. etc.
All the above mentioned things affect the mind a lot and it appears as dreams in the night. Sometimes I dream about climbing mountains or missing a train and wake up tired and full with sweat. Sometimes I dream of not reaching my goals. It is quite normal to feel so. I did some reading online and they say that even if we are relaxed, our sub-conscious mind records the anxious moments and we see it as dreams in the night. As I said in my earlier post in order to calm myself down, I follow some breathing techniques and some exercises. I realized here is nothing to worry, if we are positive, everything falls in place.
After all these 9 months are the beginning of a new journey, a new life for a mother and child. We need to enjoy it at the fullest. :)
All the above mentioned things affect the mind a lot and it appears as dreams in the night. Sometimes I dream about climbing mountains or missing a train and wake up tired and full with sweat. Sometimes I dream of not reaching my goals. It is quite normal to feel so. I did some reading online and they say that even if we are relaxed, our sub-conscious mind records the anxious moments and we see it as dreams in the night. As I said in my earlier post in order to calm myself down, I follow some breathing techniques and some exercises. I realized here is nothing to worry, if we are positive, everything falls in place.
After all these 9 months are the beginning of a new journey, a new life for a mother and child. We need to enjoy it at the fullest. :)
The aura of a pregnant woman
The other day I was reading about the aura of a pregnant women.The aura of a pregnant woman is one of the easiest to see, for it is particularly luminous and full of gold. This explains why a pregnant woman often arouses a feeling of respect, if not awe. Even though the people around her may not be able to see her aura consciously, they unconsciously register some of the golden energy and are impressed by it.
The gold colour in the aura indicates that the pregnant woman is intensely connected to high spiritual beings who support and foster the embryo. Pregnancy is therefore a privileged time for spiritual growth. It is a time to do a lot of meditation and enlightening reading, and to work at developing intuition and perception. Apart from the fact that the baby is extremely sensitive to the mother's thoughts and emotions and influenced by them, a spiritual focus during pregnancy can bring about big inner shifts in the mother.
The gold colour in the aura indicates that the pregnant woman is intensely connected to high spiritual beings who support and foster the embryo. Pregnancy is therefore a privileged time for spiritual growth. It is a time to do a lot of meditation and enlightening reading, and to work at developing intuition and perception. Apart from the fact that the baby is extremely sensitive to the mother's thoughts and emotions and influenced by them, a spiritual focus during pregnancy can bring about big inner shifts in the mother.
27 weeks 4 days
27 weeks 4 days and I am coming close to the 40 weeks pregnancy journey. As the BIG day draws nearer, I am little anxious but happy thinking of the day my baby will be in my arms.
These days I feel my body tightening and it scratches a bit. Standing for long time makes me feel a bit tired due to the weight of the baby. Also there is pain in the lower back (the hip bone) if I sit continuously for long hours. Getting down from the train and climbing the flight of stairs makes me want for breath. I find myself standing on the stairs and puff my lungs out.I see to it that I go for walks and do light exercise and massage especially for my neck, shoulders, back and legs. There is little blood oozing from the nose. Read that it is caused due to the increase in blood pressure in the body. I guess there is nothing to worry though.
These days I feel my body tightening and it scratches a bit. Standing for long time makes me feel a bit tired due to the weight of the baby. Also there is pain in the lower back (the hip bone) if I sit continuously for long hours. Getting down from the train and climbing the flight of stairs makes me want for breath. I find myself standing on the stairs and puff my lungs out.I see to it that I go for walks and do light exercise and massage especially for my neck, shoulders, back and legs. There is little blood oozing from the nose. Read that it is caused due to the increase in blood pressure in the body. I guess there is nothing to worry though.
27 weeks 1 day - Visit to Dr.Uncle
It was a nice Autumn day. I went to office as usual and took a half day off to visit the doctor. My Baby calls him "Dr. Uncle". ;) He is a sweet person with lot of patience and care. We did the weight, blood pressure and urinalysis checkups. In just 3 weeks I had gained 2kgs. Thanks to all the potatoe chips, ice-creams and sweets I felt like eating these days. ;) Development of baby’s sweet tooth you see!! I got a good warning from the doctor to keep my weight under control and to eat only healthy stuff. My cute little sweety, do not worry, mom will put everything under control.
Then it was time for baby show. In the ultrasound, we saw our little angel (now a little bigger) was having a nice time. He has come out of his breech position with his head downwards. Doctor said it is a good sign, but there are possibilities of him moving a bit and we can be sure of his position only after the 30th week. Baby is weighing 1.2kgs (a little more than average) and measures about 38 cms. His toes were long, maybe he is taking his features from his dad who is also very tall.:)
Later I had a blood test to check for anemia and other stuff whose report I will get in the next visit.
Then it was time for baby show. In the ultrasound, we saw our little angel (now a little bigger) was having a nice time. He has come out of his breech position with his head downwards. Doctor said it is a good sign, but there are possibilities of him moving a bit and we can be sure of his position only after the 30th week. Baby is weighing 1.2kgs (a little more than average) and measures about 38 cms. His toes were long, maybe he is taking his features from his dad who is also very tall.:)
Later I had a blood test to check for anemia and other stuff whose report I will get in the next visit.
Pregnancy – Work Life Balance
As my job involves sitting long hours at the computer, I see to it that I take mini-breaks every 1 hour. During this break, I take a walk and relax my neck, shoulders, back, hands and legs by doing some simple exercises. I also practice deep breathing and drink a lot of water. Actually going to work, has helped me develop a good routine. It helps me to be active and sharpens brain cells. I would have been lazy being at home putting on too much of weight. For baby too, it is good experience listening to intelligent talks happening around in the office. He will becomes smart and develop good communication skills .
24 weeks pregnant - Doctor's Appointment
Today, I have completed 24 weeks of pregnancy. It feels great to be coming close to the target date of delivery. Baby is kicking a lot sometimes and sometimes he is busy sleeping in his cozy nest. It is such a sweet sensation to feel him moving in the womb. My friends can’t help touching my tummy to feel him. Whenever I eat some spicy food, I guess he gets hiccups and I can feel his constant movements. My sweet little baby!! I try to avoid things which may upset him.
I had been to the doctor and he said things are going on well. Baby is weighing more than 600 grams. From crown to heel, he is measuring 11.8 inches/30 centimetres. My weight has increased by 2kgs, which according to the doctor is a good sign. I have blood pressure and urinalysis which is normal. Soon I will be having a blood test in the next visit. The doctors visit will be every 15-20 days from now onwards instead of 1 month.
I am continuing with my folic acid, iron and calcium supplements with regular healthy food consisting of salads,vegetables, dals, fish, rice, little chicken & lamb and also milk before going to sleep. I see to it that we 2 are getting all the required proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, minerals and some fats. And yes, we do not miss fruits. Breakfast consists of whole-wheat bread, butter, cheese, cornflakes etc. Also I drink almost more than 2 litres of water a day. This helps in good digestion and bowel movements. I have again developed an increased appetite and feel like eating sweets. I guess he is developing a sweet tooth. Baby and I treat ourselves with ice-creams sometimes ;).
I had been to the doctor and he said things are going on well. Baby is weighing more than 600 grams. From crown to heel, he is measuring 11.8 inches/30 centimetres. My weight has increased by 2kgs, which according to the doctor is a good sign. I have blood pressure and urinalysis which is normal. Soon I will be having a blood test in the next visit. The doctors visit will be every 15-20 days from now onwards instead of 1 month.
I am continuing with my folic acid, iron and calcium supplements with regular healthy food consisting of salads,vegetables, dals, fish, rice, little chicken & lamb and also milk before going to sleep. I see to it that we 2 are getting all the required proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, minerals and some fats. And yes, we do not miss fruits. Breakfast consists of whole-wheat bread, butter, cheese, cornflakes etc. Also I drink almost more than 2 litres of water a day. This helps in good digestion and bowel movements. I have again developed an increased appetite and feel like eating sweets. I guess he is developing a sweet tooth. Baby and I treat ourselves with ice-creams sometimes ;).
Pregnancy - 23rd week
I am back after a little break. Got a little tied up with other stuff and could not blog much. Hope you are enjoying reading my posts. It will be nice to hear your experiences too. It will give me sheer joy to know that you too have similar experiences as mine. We cannot generalize that we all will feel the same, but more or less the feelings are similar.
Pregnancy has taught me lot. I have become more patient and deterministic to achieve my personal as well as professional goals. There is an added responsibility and every parent wants to give their best to their children. It is very important to maintain a balance in your life, catering to the needs of the family as well as being a helping hand in the finances.
For a women, motherhood is a very important phase of life. The bliss is incomparable to anything in this world. To enjoy this, we need to plan a few things in advance so that everything goes on smoothly. As the BIG day is drawing nearer, you need to plan out your maternity leave and the time when you will join office back again. You also need to get the necessary things required for the baby. Baby bed, pram, clothes, baby tub, feeder bottles, toys, etc.etc. If you are away from your family, it is very important to be mentally strong so that you and your hubby can handle things on your own. Hubby has to do all the running around when you are in the hospital so try to put as many things in place as possible before you go into labor.
Having said all of the above, we have to remember only one thing “BE HAPPY ALWAYS” :).Our baby feels the way we feel. Try to read good books or watch funny movies. Decorate your room with some happy and healthy baby pictures. Do not let the outside world affect your mood much. Everything falls in place. Right things happen at the right time!!
Pregnancy has taught me lot. I have become more patient and deterministic to achieve my personal as well as professional goals. There is an added responsibility and every parent wants to give their best to their children. It is very important to maintain a balance in your life, catering to the needs of the family as well as being a helping hand in the finances.
For a women, motherhood is a very important phase of life. The bliss is incomparable to anything in this world. To enjoy this, we need to plan a few things in advance so that everything goes on smoothly. As the BIG day is drawing nearer, you need to plan out your maternity leave and the time when you will join office back again. You also need to get the necessary things required for the baby. Baby bed, pram, clothes, baby tub, feeder bottles, toys, etc.etc. If you are away from your family, it is very important to be mentally strong so that you and your hubby can handle things on your own. Hubby has to do all the running around when you are in the hospital so try to put as many things in place as possible before you go into labor.
Having said all of the above, we have to remember only one thing “BE HAPPY ALWAYS” :).Our baby feels the way we feel. Try to read good books or watch funny movies. Decorate your room with some happy and healthy baby pictures. Do not let the outside world affect your mood much. Everything falls in place. Right things happen at the right time!!
Labor & delivery- Hospital bag
Here is a list of things in the hospital bag which you might handy when going to the hospital for the delivery. It is a good idea to pack it little bit in advance so that you are not running around shopping for things during your tough times.
For Mom for the hospital stay:
* Comfortable robe,nightgown or large shirt that opens in the front ( hospital may provide you with this)
* Nightgown
* Nursing bra and nursing pads( very handy as you may leak for quite a while when ur milk comes in)sometimes it can come on your outfit and be embarrasing..
* Warm socks
* Slippers non skid ones
* Comfortable outfit you can wear home, warm clothes
* Sanitary pads ( hospital may provide you with this), keep a lot handy at home for 2 months for heavy flow
* Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, moisturizer, lip balm, lipstick, take a bath in the hospital will be very refreshing
* Brush or comb
* Toothbrush and toothpaste
For Baby:
* Car seat
* Newborn hat
* 2 receiving blankets
* 2 "onesies"
* 2 pairs of socks
* "Going home" outfit — including sweater or bunting if the weather is cold
* Diapers and diaper bag
* bib
For Your Labor Partner (if staying in the hospital with u):
* Change of clothes
* Book or magazine
* Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other basic toiletries
* At least $20 in cash and change for snacks, phone calls, and so forth
* Snacks or soft drinks
* Watch with a second hand for timing contractions.
Documents:
* Birth plan
* Insurance cards
* Address book with phone numbers
* Birth announcements
Extras:
* massager
* Massage oil
* Some books and magazines
* Camera or video camera, tapes, charger, batteries, memory card
* Extra pillow
* Hard candy to suck on during labor
* Cell phone & charger
* Towel for the car
* Thank you cards for staff
For Mom for the hospital stay:
* Comfortable robe,nightgown or large shirt that opens in the front ( hospital may provide you with this)
* Nightgown
* Nursing bra and nursing pads( very handy as you may leak for quite a while when ur milk comes in)sometimes it can come on your outfit and be embarrasing..
* Warm socks
* Slippers non skid ones
* Comfortable outfit you can wear home, warm clothes
* Sanitary pads ( hospital may provide you with this), keep a lot handy at home for 2 months for heavy flow
* Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, moisturizer, lip balm, lipstick, take a bath in the hospital will be very refreshing
* Brush or comb
* Toothbrush and toothpaste
For Baby:
* Car seat
* Newborn hat
* 2 receiving blankets
* 2 "onesies"
* 2 pairs of socks
* "Going home" outfit — including sweater or bunting if the weather is cold
* Diapers and diaper bag
* bib
For Your Labor Partner (if staying in the hospital with u):
* Change of clothes
* Book or magazine
* Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other basic toiletries
* At least $20 in cash and change for snacks, phone calls, and so forth
* Snacks or soft drinks
* Watch with a second hand for timing contractions.
Documents:
* Birth plan
* Insurance cards
* Address book with phone numbers
* Birth announcements
Extras:
* massager
* Massage oil
* Some books and magazines
* Camera or video camera, tapes, charger, batteries, memory card
* Extra pillow
* Hard candy to suck on during labor
* Cell phone & charger
* Towel for the car
* Thank you cards for staff
My Joyful Experience
Actually my periods are very irregular. Sometimes happening in 2 or 3 months and once it also happened in 5months.. well you see I may have gone through more than half the stage of pregnancy. ;) Doctors say it is fine if there are not much side effects. It may be just that your period cycle is happening without bleeding. I could not help but believe it, though I tried some medications. Sometimes it is hereditary too as was my case and my mom had 3 healthy children, so I was cool. So my dear friends who are facing the same problem as mine, no worries. :) Things will work out for you too, have faith!! But it may be good to visit your doctor and do a medical checkup for both mother and father just so to check the healthy sperm count and uterus.
As I already said in my earlier post, we also fixed up a routine for healthy diet and exercise regime so that our baby too grows healthy. Also it is good to take folic acid supplements and also eat fresh foods and vegetables. It is good for the both parents to be mentally prepared for the new life and the new beginning.
Now I knew my period cycle had begun, but not sure as usual whether I will get my periods. Women can know it from the rise in temperature and tenderness of breasts. You can say that is your peak time for conceiving. There are also some special ovulator tools which can detect ovulation. It was almost 3 months and even if I had conceived I really would not know. ;) But I used to only have natural foods so it was fine. No smoking and drinking and not much caffeine too. And as i wrote earlier, I had really conceived.:)
As I already said in my earlier post, we also fixed up a routine for healthy diet and exercise regime so that our baby too grows healthy. Also it is good to take folic acid supplements and also eat fresh foods and vegetables. It is good for the both parents to be mentally prepared for the new life and the new beginning.
Now I knew my period cycle had begun, but not sure as usual whether I will get my periods. Women can know it from the rise in temperature and tenderness of breasts. You can say that is your peak time for conceiving. There are also some special ovulator tools which can detect ovulation. It was almost 3 months and even if I had conceived I really would not know. ;) But I used to only have natural foods so it was fine. No smoking and drinking and not much caffeine too. And as i wrote earlier, I had really conceived.:)
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