Labor and delivery is so different for everyone. And mine were so similar to each other…. But here are a few tips. 1. Prepare for it all. 2. Be ready for the unexpected. 3. Write a birth plan, if that will help you. Be ready for your doctor to chuckle at you though – mine […]
Having Babies: preparing your home
Preparing your home is not only important but really helps that “nesting urge” that is built into you for a reason. I found that with my first baby, and so far it is true with my second, that home projects fall to the very bottom of the “to do” list very quickly so getting any […]
Having Babies: baby gear – to have or not to have…
Having Babies: Baby Gear What to get and what not to get… that is the question. Baby gear is incredibly intimidating, especially the first time around. The top things I suggest are to buy used (gently used when possible) and to say “yes” to any and all hand-me-downs. It is nearly impossible to predict what […]