Seven Essential Tips To Help New Mums Cope With the First Seven Days!



Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2009

by Lynda Harding
Easidream Ltd

Ok, so you have arrived home with your precious little bundle of joy and you are filled with an overwhelming multitude of emotions! So how do you cope with adjusting to becoming a new mum? Here's a simple guide for the first week with your newborn, to help you on your way:

1) So, first and foremost, you just want to ENJOY the moment. There is absolutely no point in worrying about ANYTHING in the house, just spend this special time bonding with your baby. Try to sleep when your baby sleeps. I know it's hard, and you may be tempted to try to get back to normal as soon as you possibly can, but hey, please DON'T, just go at your own pace. And really do take the opportunity to SLEEP WHENEVER YOU POSSIBLY CAN. There is so much to be said for allowing yourself to recharge your batteries, there's plenty of time to get on top of that boring household stuff and at the end of the day, who really cares?

2) Make the most of this special time bonding with your baby. You have a whole lifetime to worry about whether your house looks up together and if friends or family pop round and you really don't feel up to it, get your partner, or whoever is on hand, to say that you're asleep and can they arrange a convenient time to pop round again? DON'T FEEL GUILTY and don't be too eager to return to normal, this is a big mistake, as lack of sleep plus the general exhaustion can catch up on you when you're least expecting it.

3) Watch out for the baby blues, these can kick in at any time, but normally around day 3 or so. Don't worry, it's perfectly normal to hit the depths of despair and these low feelings often rapidly disappear as quickly as they arrived. If you feel yourself feeling low, try to take a bit of time out for yourself, focus on the positive things in your life right now.. your fabulous new baby, the fact that you are going to be a magnificent mum, the great family and friends you have in your life (or whatever puts you in a happy place') and it won't be long til you begin to start feeling more positive again.

4) Don't feel embarrassed about calling for medical advice on any issue that may be causing you concern, either for you or your baby. It's better to be safe than sorry. If you have the slightest concern, get the doctor round asap, because it really isn't worth putting yourself through unnecessary worry. Get it sorted out quickly and you will all rapidly begin to feel 100% better.

5) This time is so precious and will pass so quickly. DON'T LET OTHERS TAKE ADVANTAGE because they see you doing 'routine' things and automatically assume you are back to normal. Tell them you are on maternity leave, spending these early days enjoying being a new mum.

6) Look after your HEALTH .Whatever you do, don't put too many demands on your body and don't do too much too soon.

7) Finally, try not to become too overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. Just go at your own pace, enjoy the fuss that everyone makes of you and take time to wonder in the miracle of the new little life which is now in your hands.

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» left by Lorrie Davids
 2 years 302 days ago.
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Great tips, Lynda! I have a new grandson and I think my daughter is guilty of number 6 on your list. Welcome to SearchWarp.
» left by Lynda Harding 2 years 302 days ago.
Thanks Lorrie. A new grandson, many congratulations. I know your daughter is not alone, as I have to confess that I have been guilty of all 7!
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