This first maternity leave giveaway is from one of my favorite Etsy shops, Baby Night Night. The winner will receive their choice of one ruffle onesie or one tie onesie, size/color of their choice, complements of Tricia.
How cute are these?
By the way she also makes these:
Not sure if the chubby little legs come with them or not..... doesn't hurt to ask!
To enter the giveaway please post a comment with 1) your email address AND 2) one short & sweet piece of new mommy advice. Winner will be chosen randomly!
sarahlsimon@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteadvice: Don't forget to set some time away just for you. You deserve it and will be thankful for it :)
cannaebel at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteAdvice: Take lots of pictures! That sweet baby will grow up too fast.
rflute71 at gmail
ReplyDelete1. make time for just you & hubby -- don't be afraid to find a babysitter (family or not) even if it means just an hour or two.
Congrats on your baby! My advice would be to take one day at a time. And take lots of pictures!
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to not get caught up in the little things like messes and strict schedules, let your kid be a kid :)
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Pumpkinose@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteTrust your instincts. You know you're baby the best and don't let anyone tell you differently.
I don't have any baby advice, but I will be checking back to see what advice others have to give! My first little one will be here in November.
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beck.heather@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would say--Mine echoes the other advice above. You are the expert on your baby--not books, friends, or even your doctor. It's good to get guidance, but trust yourself first.
lexiva(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteAnd I dont have a baby yet, but I hear you should still make time for you and the hubby once baby arrives. Sounds like good advice to me! :)
Nap when the baby naps!
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Cuddling is a perfectly acceptable way to spend the day. And night. erin@stillmarried.net
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ReplyDeleteMommy Advice: Cuddle that sweet baby as much as possible and enjoy every minute of the newborn stage! Goes by way too fast!
Advice: There is no such thing as a perfect parent. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that you are doing the best you can and that is amazing!
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saholmes4@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIt's ok to let the baby cry. I think it's harder on the parents than it is on the baby anyway.
Trust your husband to help you care for the baby!
ReplyDeletejenny.s.greene@gmail.com
I have two pieces of advice - it's okay to cry (you not the baby) :)
ReplyDeletemake time for yourself and DON'T feel guilty about it (it's hard not to, but you'll feel so much better afterwards).
Congrats on your new little one enjoy!!!
katiedjenkins@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteas someone who should become a new mommy in a few weeks, i have absolutely no advice. oh! except that i hear GREAT things about woombies. so get one of those!
pdranka2@gmail.com
ReplyDeletetake lots of pics
Sleep when the baby sleeps - around the clock - everything else can wait. :)
ReplyDeletebohi dot jessica at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI am pregnant now with my first, due in December. The most appealing advice I've heard so far is to sleep whenever the baby is sleeping.
Vsun81@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWell I am having baby #2 in a few weeks. My best advice for new moms.. Don't give up on breastfeeding even if you need to supplement! It is very hard at first but get as much information and support as you can. And if the pediatrician does not try to support you 100% on your childcare choices.. Drop them sooner vs. later!!
I'm having my first at the end of December! I love that my husband is on the same page to try to make sure I get time away from the baby - to work out and just to be. I think being on the same page as your husband is an important beginning!
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ReplyDeleteLindsay, congratulations! Sleep when your baby sleeps!
jennifermbumb@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have 4 kids under 5....ask for help to clean. I used to be embarrassed to ask for this, but after my 4th kid it was so nice to have someone come over, keep me company and help with the laundry folding or whatever.
Also, take your baby out to enjoy the fresh air, whether it be on a walk or just in a bouncer or rocker outside while you do outside stuff (in the shade of course)
oh, and don't give up on breastfeeding.
maria.dalessandro at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleterelax. people have been having babies for a long time ;) you can't screw it up!
congratulations!! my advice is to try to relax and enjoy the moment - i know you're tired and it's hard but try to embrace the special time you have with your newborn right now! :)
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The best thing I got was this 'Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes'. It calms baby down, and often lets me get a few extra minutes of having my arms free while she listens to it. Sometimes it even puts her to sleep. Fantastic.
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ReplyDeleteTake lots of pictures! They grow up so fast.
Tracy (at) daneman (dot) com
ReplyDeleteDo not turn away help when it is offered. Ask for help even when you don't think you need it.
jen.g.rose@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDon't worry so much about if you're doing everything right... just enjoy it!
Stay calm and keep breathing!
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jamie.knupp@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteadvice: sleep while your baby is sleeping, the dishes can wait until later!