Any advice for first time moms?

Anyone have any advice for first time moms?
I'm new at this and went from having supportive family to questioning whether if they are supportive or not.

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BarbossasHusband · 36-40, M

I don't have kids myself, but after seeing one of my sisters having 3 of them: don't be afraid to ask for help, but also don't automatically believe everything you hear. Human, especially maternal, instincts will be your best friend.

Also, don't forget you're your own persson aswell, with your own needs and wants.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Well, first be sure you stay aware of your own needs, emotions, and attitudes. Remember, you can't be productively helpful to your child if you are not in tip-top shape.

mimin0595 · 26-30, C

@MarkPaul thank you and I've been trying but being naturally a sensitive person being pregnant just amplified everything for me. My bf has been very supportive, but sometimes his family and mine aren't. We both have troubled families and there are good says but also days when they make us feel bad. So we were planning on just moving to a different city to get away from all this drama, but with a baby on the way it's kinda hard to move.

Penny · 46-50, F

make sure you have a baby swing and a vibrating baby bouncer lol and a front pack carrier and a backpack carrier for when theyre a little older

mimin0595 · 26-30, C

@Penny thank you for the advice 😊. Do you have any stroller recommendations? I'm struggling to find a good one preferably a car seat and stroller in 1.

Penny · 46-50, F

@mimin0595 yes, the kind of car seat that unlatches into like a carrier is the best. they have ones that attach to a stroller. i had one of those. helped alot im sure

WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F

Swing is the best baby thing hands down. Baby will love going in for nap, and you can be hands free to get other stuff done

Baby wearing is awesome when they are really little, again you will be hands free and it’s especially helpful if baby is fussy and wants to be held but you still need to get things done

If you feed formula they have these awesome containers that you can scoop out appropriate amount of formula in separate spaces of it for multiple feeds, it’s great when you’re going out/traveling. Fill the bottles with however many ounces of water before leaving and you can just pour the formula in.

Don’t be afraid to take breaks when help is offered, you need to recharge and need time for yourself still. Also be sure to speak up if you start feeling off (down or very anxious).

Try to enjoy and soak up the time your child is a baby… it goes by in a whirlwind of exhaustion and chaos haha. They change and learn so quickly. My first is 4, my second is 2. Baby snuggles are so sweet.

Most of all… trust your gut. Mama instinct is a real thing

SW-User

I’m a single mama with no fam.

It gets real when you have a kid. It’s not pleasant finding out how lonely and exhausting it is, but best I can say is try to stay balanced. Conscious every day effort into nurturing your child and yourself.

You learn as you go. Your child will be their own little person. It’s a beautiful growth experience for you both.

Sending love 🖤

gorgeousgirl · 16-17, F

coming from a child of an abusive parent/family, please don’t whoop/beat your child. it will hurt them later on in life, and it will affect them in their day to day life at some point. please don’t do it. also, congratulations <3

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REMsleep · 41-45, F

Why do you question if they are supportive? Are you having a hard time?

mimin0595 · 26-30, C

@REMsleep yeah my family went from being supportive to always having something negative to say and upset me.

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