New Mommy Advice

I thought this was such a cute idea from the shower your Nana and Pam threw a few weekends ago.  They asked all the guests to fill out these advice cards with their words of wisdom for me as I head into this next chapter.  I thought it would be fun to share anonymously of course. (ok one is a give away but that's ok)

• Stay calm and know I will always be there to support you and Dave and your future as well.  We are very excited to be Nana and Papa.

• Don't listen to Jenny McCarthy, vaccinate your child! Don't clean to much either, a child needs germs!

• Enjoy every moment, every day.  The years go by so quickly.

• Read books about getting your baby to sleep before she is BORN! Ask for advice about things but ALWAYS trust your mommy instinct!

• Enjoy every moment, soon she will be out past curfew and driving. 

• Hide veggies in macaroni and cheese.

• Do not make a special meal, one meal and everyone has to eat it! 

• Take lots of pictures.

• Relax....Nothing is that serious - Something to remember, laughter is a good medicine. 

• Cherish all the quiet times, sleep as much as you can and remember that it goes by so fast. 

• Enjoy cuddling and rocking, it doesn't last forever. Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow for babies grow up too soon - "To our sorrow so fly away, cobwebs, dust go to sleep, i'm rocking my baby - and babies don't keep"

• Sleep when your baby sleeps, don't stress about the small stuff, keep a sense of humor.

• Relax and enjoy.

• Enjoy the exciting adventure of your new bundle of joy and try to pace yourself.  Rely on Dave and your parents for help. Balance is the name of the game. 

• Always treat your children with love and respect and they will treat you the same way as they grow up. 

• Unless your nursing allow David to help out with those early morning feedings.  Enjoy those baby years, they pass by all to quickly.  Try not to spoil your baby, even thought it's very tempting. 

• Don't sweat the small stuff. 

• Take long vacations and Mary & George will babysit!

• Enjoy it while it lasts! As everyone has already told you, it goes by fast.  You'll have so many special moments with your daughter that you will cherish forever.  Take it all in strides - it can be tough but its worth it.

   

• Be as loving and caring as your mother was with you. Always be there for her and be a good listener.