New Mom Mantras - Tips to Help the New Mom In Those First Few Months

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Claudine_Wolk]Claudine Wolk
My sister-in-law had a baby last week. Being with a "new-new" mom always reminds me how very difficult being a new mom is. At first, there is euphoria, of course, "I have a baby, WOO HOO!" and then "The baby is out of my belly, double WOO HOO!" Then, somehow, the euphoria fades as quickly as the pain medication and a new realization kicks in, "I... Have... A... Baby" and all that that realization entails. Namely, sleep will be a thing of the past, breastfeeding needs to be mastered, laundry reproduces at exponential levels especially when the lights go out, there is longer an excuse to wear stretchy pants, and finally, my touchie hurts!
For all those new moms out there and I mean new moms of a first, second, third, or even if you are a Duggar with a 19th baby, here's a quick reminder list of the "bringing new baby home tips" for you plucked right from my playbook.
Manage Your Visitors: There is only one type of visitor a new mom should allow past her front door - the one who comes bearing food, cleaning products, or a car to take the new baby's siblings somewhere far, far away. If a visitor shows up "to hang," show up at the front door in your robe, with your boob perilously close to flopping out, while holding a stinky load of laundry. Your visitor will quickly start to inch backward saying, "Maybe I've caught you at a bad time, I'll catch you later." Mission accomplished!
Take It Slow: This is the time to take it easy - real easy - no cleaning, no cooking, no projects. Just be. Take good care of yourself and insist that the others in your life feed you and take care of you so you can feed and care the baby and yourself. Keep your feet up. That's it. Nothing else. Your one & only job is to care of your baby.
Never Pass Up a Nap: Nothing is more important than a nap right now - not your house, not your shower, not your laundry, not your work, and definitely not "dancing with the stars" - nothing. Leave it all behind and nap while you can. Build up your strength with naps and you will feel better physically and emotionally. Nap, nap, nap.
Connect with other Folks: Don't forget to keep in touch with folks outside of your new hive and get some vitamin D (the sun). It is very important to feel connected to the outside world even if it is just one person. Find a friend or neighbor who you can talk to about the progress your little guy is making with breastfeeding or sleep or simply discuss your overall demeanor. Connect and stay part of the world, even in a small way, every day if you can.
Ask for the help you need: If you start to feel shaky and you need some help whether it be a meal, folding a load of laundry, some company, or something simple like your favorite cup of coffee, ask for it! The folks around you are just waiting for you to ask for help. I think sometimes Moms are afraid to ask for help for fear those around her will think she can't handle things or maybe she feels if she asks for help it will look like she's complaining about motherhood. Listen to me ladies, all moms know how hard those first few months are and were grateful for any help they got. Experienced moms want the opportunity to pay it forward. Give them that opportunity. It will make you both feel good.
Do you have anything to add to my list for new moms? What have I missed? Any advice that you would give to your fellow new moms? Let me know.
Claudine Wolk, Author of It Gets Easier! And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers.
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