Top 5 Tips for First Time Mommy's...

Let's face it, becoming a first time mommy is scaring! Your not sure what to do, how to tell if somethings wrong, when to call the doctor, etc.It's confusing and stressful to say the least.

* The first couple of weeks after birth, other than the actual birthing process itself, is tough! Your exhausted, trying to adjust to caring for a newborn and not to mention your horomones are crazy...Speaking from experience, here are my Top 5 Tips for First Time Mommy's!

#1
SLEEP WHEN YOUR BABY IS SLEEPING! when baby naps, you nap every single time!

#2
LET THE HOUSE WORK GO! I'm sure the nesting phase set in during the last tri-mester and the house was at it's best when the baby arrived. Therefore, don't be worried if everything isn't in perfect place or things are laying around. NO ONE CARES! Been there done that..You will just exhaust yourself.

#3
DON'T STRESS ABOUT YOUR BODY! Your stomach will not shrink over night. It took 9 months to compensate for that little bundle of joy, so don't bet on it returning weeks after birth. I was so worried about loosing weight that I made myself sick a lot of times. It will happen, you will loose the weight! Try not to put to much pressure on yourself.

#4
TAKE TIME TO YOURSELF! Don't feel guilty about taking some time to relax when possible. In order to care for your newborn you need to be healthy yourself..this includes taking a break for YOU! Try your best to take 30 minutes (if not more) every single day to do something that makes you happy...Read, close your eyes, take a bath...etc. It really does make a difference.

#5
DON'T TURN DOWN "HELP"! Honestly, this is one the of the most important tip's I can give. Many people helped me or offered to help when kaleigh was born. Looking back I wish I would have allowed more people to help me because I completely exhausted myself at times. Whether it's laundry, cooking, cleaning or just to let mommy take a nap, do not turn it down.

I want to start writing more posts about expereiences, advice and tips for mommy's to be..so give me your feed back or ideas for new posts in the future! Below is a picture of me becoming a first time mommy!