The adjustment from before being a mom to suddenly having a little human to care for can be difficult! It's easy to feel lost/loss of self as you figure out the mom thing. Ask for help from your supports. Sometimes all you need is an hour to go by yourself to Target and feel human again. If you have parents or in-laws that are willing to watch baby for a little bit, take them up on that!

Also, prepping meals beforehand and freezing them is a life saver for those first few weeks. Remember to eat! It can be hard when your schedule suddenly revolves around a baby, but you will need to eat to keep up your milk supply.

If you have problems with breastfeeding, talk to the lactation consultant from the hospital. La Leche League and Kellymom are great websites for learning more about nursing and troubleshooting any problems. Your hospital might also have a breastfeeding support group.

Good luck momma! ❤️

@mlmspm thanks! I wish it goes smoothly for you, after all, it is your third baby! I am walking my dog four times a day, should be a couple of miles too. Also drinking raspberry leaf tea, I hear it prepares uterus for birth. Hoping for a natural vaginal delivery with minimal interventions!

Well, everyone is different but, I believe staying active all through your pregnancy really helps during delivery. Both of my children were vaginal deliveries and I only had to push 3-5 times and they were out. It went sooo smooth. I walked a couple miles everyday during my pregnancy unless it was raining. I’m hoping this one goes just as smooth.

@mlmspm, thank you very much! I am trying to figure out how to prepare my body for the birth. Any tips?

Welcome! My name is Maria also. I’m expecting my third. Motherhood is sooo rewarding. Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy.