tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006208424629053117.post842109475444827188..comments2011-04-29T15:28:52.944-04:00Comments on A Moment Froze In Time: OverwhelmedDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00839498676013392573noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006208424629053117.post-43854401747025756872010-10-12T15:27:30.704-04:002010-10-12T15:27:30.704-04:00just decide to do one thing a day. freezing meals ...just decide to do one thing a day. freezing meals isnt something you would do until the end, so no reason to worry about it so soon. designing a nursery and baby moon are joys, not obligations, so dont let it worry you, if do them, awesome, but if you dont its ok too. baby also wont be where you need to baby proof everything for quite a while, so if it falls through the cracks, there will be plenty of time for that. Im not saying dont do these things, but just dont let them weigh on you. <br /><br />I have some names of pediatricians in your area somewhere. Ill find it. They make it a lot easier than you would think. the have scheduled weekly prenatal visits so you can check them out. you just get some names, check their website, and go to the visit that they already have set up with other expectant moms. Dr Mirales is one. <br /><br />things i wouldnt want to live without:<br />Boppy<br />Pack'n'play with changing table<br />diaper champ/genie<br />body pillow (for you right now, and for her when shes on your bed with you as a barrier)<br />love the floormat play gym. (seems excessive, but Gwen loves it)<br />baby swing<br />lots of good sized receiving blankets for swaddling<br />Happiest Baby on the Block video (we have it on our computer if u guys want to come watch it)<br />breastfeeding cover (Balboa Baby or one with a rod in the top so it holds it out so u can see your baby)<br />lots of socks<br />carseat/stroller<br />soothie pacifiers<br />diaper bag<br />baby washcloths<br />a shade for the car window<br />baby thermometer<br />diapers<br />wipes<br />rocking chair<br />C & AA batteries- lots!<br /><br /><br />You will be an awesome mom. I dont think anyone feels confident about raising kids until they are completely finished. Just enjoy the process.<br /><br /><3 ktAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109526154046050696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006208424629053117.post-42553072386338121292010-10-12T15:13:53.349-04:002010-10-12T15:13:53.349-04:00Congratulations. My husband knows all about you a...Congratulations. My husband knows all about you and the baby-I guess I am last to know! LOL You are doing fine. If you want to hear from another first time mom, email Erin Stanley, our daughter. You remember Erin right? She and Paul have been through all the investigation of baby products. So she might be able to help but in the end relax and enjoy this preparation time.Nana Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620571605208874426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006208424629053117.post-54094657135370128532010-10-12T15:08:36.508-04:002010-10-12T15:08:36.508-04:00You are so funny! Relax. Being a first timer is ...You are so funny! Relax. Being a first timer is super overwhelming, but baby steps are the way to go! Your list... You don't have to "baby proof" until your baby becomes mobile (so, about 8 months). You don't HAVE TO design the perfect nursery... she wont know the difference, and even if you finish up little by little, it'll be ok. For childcare and pedi's, get recs from friends. You don't HAVE to cook and freeze... your family, friends and church people will help you with that. A babymoon is nice, and something you should try to do, but not if it's going to overwhelm you. The only MUST thing on your list is to sleep! LOL<br />As for the registry... you're doing right by looking for things on amazon and reading reviews. Pick out what you want online first and then register for it. A few things I absolutely couldn't do without in the beginning were a boppy pillow, swaddling blankets, sleeping gowns (no snaps), and a MOBY wrap (a lifesaver!). <br />An awesome book I read that helped me get through the first 3 months semi-smoothly was "Happiest Baby on the Block". Also, if you're a message board person, check out www.thebump.com. It's a great resource! <br />Breathe and relax... everything in it's time. If you need any suggestions of registry items, you can message me. Good luck! And remember, she's not going to need all the best gear out there... all she really needs is her mommy!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725310448387210231noreply@blogger.com