One of our friends, Melissa, sent us 15 bits of advice. From her favorite non-alcoholic beer to the nipples that best resemble the shape of the breast, Melissa's tips gave us plenty to think about.
Thanks for the advice, Melissa, and thanks for letting us share it! If anyone else can add tips to Melissa's list, be sure to post a comment. Just click on the "comments" link at the bottom of this post. Remember to do this for any of the posts you read. Thanks!
- 1. O'Doul's Amber is the best n/a beer.
2. Mojito mix with soda and no rum is really good, especially this summer when you're going to be hot as hell and prego.
3. Old Navy has pretty cute maternity clothes that don't cost a fortune.
4. You have to drink a ton more water. I got the worst Charlie horses and leg cramps when I was pregnant. Tums (Ca) and water solved this problem. We bought a GE water cooler from Home Depot last summer and buy five gallon bottles of Culligan fluoridated water. The water cooler has three dispensers: cold, room temperature, and hot. I make Kara's formula with this and don't have to use the microwave.
5. If you get a swing, get a little portable one you can carry from room to room. You can travel with it, and it doesn't take up a ton of room.
6. Kara has a mobile that puts a little light show on the canopy that's over it. She LOVES to stare at it when it's dark.
7. Very early on, Kara became infatuated with her own reflection in the mirror. You must have a mirror for Baby Q's crib.
8. We have a Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Bouncer she also loves. She can kick the little dangly things and get it to play different tunes.
9. Our lactation consultant at the hospital said that Avent bottles have nipples closest to the shape of the breast, so if you breast feed, there's less confusion when you do need to use a bottle. I like them. Ventaire seems to have too many damn parts. Plus, buy one type of bottle and stick with it, so you don't have all sorts of different nipples and sh-t to sort through to put a bottle together. Baby sitters will appreciate this!
10. Diaper Genies really do work. I was told not to get one, and I'm glad I still received one as a gift. [And who can beat their slogan: "Proven #1 with #2"?!]
11. Register at Pampers, Similac, and Enfamil's web sites so you can start accumulating coupons.
12. Put your changing table below a window so Baby Q can look outside when you are changing her/him. Kara loves looking out her window.
13. Blankets: I registered for and received some that have satin on one side. I don't like them because they are slippery, and it seems like you can't get a grip on the baby.
14. A MUST!!! Buy a Snugli (Hippopotamus brand?) at Babies R Us. It's a swaddler that has Velcro on it. You wrap the baby up, and they really sleep longer, even though it looks like a straight-jacket.
15. The anesthesiologist and your delivery nurse are your friends. I would rather die than have natural childbirth. Lamaz-schmamoz.
1 comment:
I agree--a Diaper Genie is a must. As is a Boppy. Get the kind with the zip-off cover so you can wash it when it's dirty. Better get 2 covers, at least. Also--if you don't morally object (I don't understand the big deal), get a pacifier before baby Q arrives, to have it at the ready. You'll want to minimize your 3am runs to Walgreens as much as possible. Fact is: Some babies just like to suck on things other than their mommies. Speaking of that--if S. plans to breast feed, also stock up on Lanolin sticks, cool gels, leak pads, etc. Actually, just buy out the whole pharmacy dept. while you're at it (again, to minimize the 3 am Walgreens run). And take a nursing bra with you to the hospital. Once those puppies swell, you're going to need some support (other than your husband telling you you're doing great--which you will be). Good luck!
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