What advice would you give to a soon to be mom?

Im expecting my first and wondering what should I do now that I wont be able to do soon? (besides the obvious). Is there anything you would have done differently? or done period? Prepared differently before your baby arrived? Bought more of something, less of another? Thanks!!What advice would you give to a soon to be mom?
I am sure you have everything ready and for the ones that you dont dont worry. Its okay to buy them when they are actually needed.





I bought too many newborn onesies and i wish i would of bough them in bigger sizes... i bought about 20 newborn onesies and she only wore about 10 of them and had to move up to 3 months! same thing with the diapers... I have about 2 boxes of newborn diaper ready but only used about 1/3 of it.





If i knew bathing a newborn was such a work i would of bought a good infant bath tub ( they grow out of it around 6 months) but still worth spending little extra in my opinion. if baby is comfortable while bath more enjoyable it is for both of you guys





I bought a very plain borring travel system stroller. I didnt know pretty strollers actually exist. haha... i spent $200 on graco but ended with a brand name stroller in just 2 months ( bought a bumble ride. I really recommend it!)





bought WAY too much blankets. Why you ask? because they are so soft and pretty! you really only need 2-3 but i had over 10.





i bought a walker way before my daughter was born... I thought she was going to use it but she never used it. hated and started walking on her own without all the fancy walking aid toys i bought her





never buy what you ';think'; you might need. If you really need them you wont have to think to see if you need it.





dont pack your maternity clothes away just yet! If your anything like me you will need it for another 3 months or so! I had c section and boy did i look pregnant even after 3 months! maybe i am just fat. LOL





Sleep sleep sleep! yeah obvious but when people say it they REALLY mean it.





dont need to baby proof the house. Some baby proof items are adult proof too! some are very tricky





think about what you want to do for living. If you already have profession its great! but if you want a life long career or change your career its best to start thinking about it . I think its very important to set a career goal while baby is still young. Higher education = better income= your child's future





You are born to be a great mother and i am sure you are all ready and aware. Dont stress. last 2 months of pregnancy is scary. I know... day will feel like months. =) but baby is here sooner than you think,





good luck and congratulation!What advice would you give to a soon to be mom?
One thing that is nice to have plenty of is diapers and wipes. Have a few packages of diapers, and a good size package of wipes. No worries for about a month that way, which is very very nice in my opinion.





Sleep when baby sleeps...people say this but seriously, do it! You'll over do it if you try to do chores and etc each time the baby napes. Especially if you're BF'ing because if you overdo it you can affect your milk.





Buy some simple meals and have them on hand for the first week. I bought a frozen pizza, some frozen french fries, meal in a bag things you can buy, chicken strips, deli meat for sandwiches, that kind of stuff. It was soooooo nice to have some easy meals those first three or four days when you and hubby are trying to adjust to life with baby.





Do not stress about how messy your house is!!! Focus on baby and recovering from delivery. If you feel too tired to do laundry or clean the Kitchen, don't. This goes hand in hand with accept help if it is offered, or even ask if you're comfortable. Lots of times in laws, parents, other loved ones would be happy to come and fold laundry, or bring a meal, or come and clean up the kitchen for you, or change the sheets on the bed...whatever! My MIL brought a meal, and my mom did the same. Hubby helped with cleaning the house. Don't kill yourself trying to do it all.





Good luck and congrats!!!
If you plan on breastfeeding invest in a GOOD breast pump..i Bought a cheap one thinking they all work the same WRONG. i ended having to go out and but a new one just 2 weeks after being home. you wont need the added stress.





If you choose to bottle feed stock up on the formula of your choosing there's nothing worse than realizing in the middle of the night that you ran out of formula.





And Prepare yourself for all the unwanted parenting advice, It will come from people you don't even know. Just remember that noone knows what is best for YOUR baby better than you.





Congrats and Welcome to the fantastic world of mommy-hood
*cook and freeze meals so you don't have to cook


*make sure you come home to a clean house so you don't worry about it


*have all baby items washed


*have all baby equipment put together


*Have a stocked up pantry and refrigerator (some parents don't like taking their newborns out in public for awhile)


*don't stock up on too many newborn diapers. They don't stay in them very long


*Learn about breastfeeding (if you plan too) since it can be tough


*Go out to dinner with your husband/SO/family


*Have a girl's night out


*Get your hair trimmed/cut or a manicure


Most of all enjoy this time...it flies by!!! Congrats!
My best advice is sleep where you can.. The housework can wait..





You don't need to buy lots of toys and games for the baby.. A simple raise of the eyebrow can keep a baby amused.. My 11 month old still laughs when I roll my eyes or raise an eyebrow..





Take help when you are feeling run down - Trust me, there is no such thing as a super mom. We all can't do it alone..





Walkers a bits of trash on wheels that babies don't need.
Read a sleep book now, before your baby is born. Sleep is way more complicated than I ever imagined, and when my baby had trouble sleeping, I was so exhausted it was hard to read a book. Read now, pick a strategy and stick with it from day 1. I think it'll really pay off.