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Birth and or parenting tips

Author: SAMP81 Rank: Platinum Poster Location: Sunshine Coast
Date: 12:34pm WST, May 8th 2012

Hi Everyone

I am now 27 weeks pregnant and have never been a very maternal person. this means that I am now starting to freak out a little at the prospect of not only giving birth but also the looking after the baby part that comes after.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice from their personal experiences that they think could help - things that you did you thought really worked or things you thought you culd have done better.
Doesn't have to be for babies either interested in any kind of stories.
So far in my mind I have a few things that I have observed from other firends like:
1. don't reward or punish with food
2. try to have a balanced approach and not be too over protective

would appreciate any advice!
Sam

Birth and or parenting tips
Author: MAMAMARG Rank: Chatter box Location: Latrobe Valley VIC Date: 1:19pm WST, May 8th 2012
Remember you are the expert with your baby based on the fact that you will know him/her better than anyone else. What works for others may not work for you or fit well with your family so ask as required and then sift through advice carefully or you may end up very confused. Best of luck.
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Author: MAMAMARG Rank: Chatter box Location: Latrobe Valley VIC Date: 1:33pm WST, May 8th 2012
Have been there done that and it was awful. I feel for you. I can say however that my daughter (number 5 of 6 children) came through it in the end, but she never returned home. She now has three children of her own, is married to their father and is a really great mum. So many times I wondered why I didn't just stick to animals On the flip side my eldest daughter is flying me to Perth then taking me to Bali in three weeks. Try to keep your sense of humour, ensure you have support from good friends/family and know that this is her choice and you really couldn't have done more. Easier to fight 10 rounds with Mohammed Ali than a teenager
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Author: BIBS Rank: Lurker Date: 8:50pm WST, May 8th 2012
At every stage but especially during the first 8 weeks remember, it will NOT last forever. That may sound depressing but it can be rough at times and that thought can sometimes help!! Eventually you will get a smile that will make up for a lot....
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Author: MAGNUM Rank: Gold Poster Date: 7:25pm WST, May 10th 2012
You'll get a rush of natural oxytocin. Natures way of making sure you will fall in love with your baby The bonds will be for all time. I remember it well. Everything is pure bliss and wonderful. That was my experience.
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Author: ROZYMISTY Rank: Sapphire Poster Location: Brisbane Date: 12:17am WST, May 11th 2012
Just going from what ive learnt in the 2wks since my housemate/bf has gone through. At the hospital the midwives would always tell her not to freak out by bub crying. Dont always rush. Take care of u first coz if ur stressed bub will be and that bad. It is overwhelming when they cry a lot and u tried feeding, burping, nappy and cuddle. Its ok to put bub in cot and leave the room for 5mins to compose urself and have a drink of water. We found one thing when breastfeeding, try keep bub upright not like right across ur chest (horizontal) coz the milk can run to fast and they feel they have to gulp which leads to upset stomach. So now susan sits down, puts a small pillow on the seat beside her for babys bott to rest on then a pillow on her lap to rest her back and then feeds. Shes found that helps heaps. She produces heaps of milk! Shes very lucky to have MIL staying as per their culture to help look after them. She sleeps whenever the baby does too. They are just so cute and yummy lol. I often just stand there leaning on the cot watching her, could do so for hours. Oh and they like to scratch their faces-dont use mittens, use socks as they are harder to get off. And swaddle them as that makes them feel safer. Its so cute when they get their arms out though lol.
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Author: RILEYCAKE Rank: Bronze Poster Date: 7:11am WST, May 14th 2012
Try and link in with the local Community Health the nurses normally run New Parent Groups a great way to meet new mums going through the same thing as you are. I'm still in touch with some of the mum's I met and my daughter is now 15 years old. Enjoy your baby they grow so fast. Take care of you ! Luv Annie
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