Question for new moms - surviving the last couple of weeks

[katiepcoo]

I would love some input from you ladies who have recently delivered. I am T minus 14 days and counting. I am working until the end. I think I might go crazy. Does anyone have any hints for me? Please.

[Lovebug]

Hey! Congratulations on making it to the finish line! Cherish every moment cause it all goes by so quickly. I know it seems so stressful right now, but it is really the blink of an eye! Best of luck to you! Hope to see you around here after delivery!! God Bless~

[Terra]

Hang in there! The last month is by far the hardest. Anticipation, worry, not being able to walk and having to pee every hr is crazy! Like Krissy said though it does go by quickly and before you know it you will be holding your little bundle! Try and get plenty of rest so you can be somewhat refreshed for the big day. Make sure your bag is packed and then just relax until that day comes. I don't know what it's like to work so far along...I spent my last days pregnant on the couch! Good luck and see you over on the mommy board soon!

[prinny]

LAP. IT. UP!

I was sooooooooooooo over it by the end but boy, I wish I'd relaxed and taken it a bit more in stride. Your life is never going to be the same - mostly WONDERFUL but man, enjoy the quiet all YOU time!

Prinny xxxx

[lisamarie]

AMEN SISTA PRINNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[amy j.]

Honestly my advice would be to stop working if at all possible. Because once that baby comes it will be wonderful but it will be work and you could use some rest. And don't be afraid to ask for help. Even if you can get by without the help its much nicer to have it. Congratulations and have fun! And if they offer you another day in the hospital take it and sleep sleep sleep!

[katiepcoo]

Thanks for all the advice. I've decided to take this wednesday off to give myself a break in the middle of the week then next week will be thanksgiving and hopefully I won't have a whole other week... I definitely learned last week that I have to get a little rest. And there is still so much to do it seems, but none of it is stuff that can't wait.

[cvalentine]

Towards the end of my pg, my boss and I had this agreement that I would work as long as I could through the day, usually to 3 or 4, and when I had enough, I could go home. It really worked out because I didn't have to start my maternity leave until after Emma was here, but it made work a little more bearable. Good luck! Spend some special time just you and dh. And sleep!!

[texasred1]

I too worked up until the very last minute. I was induced a week early. I guess I was in denial because I really thought I should be going the whole 40 weeks. I did quit stressing out over the little stuff though like was everything finished, did we have enought of this, that, or the other. It was what it was and if we needed anything it's not like WalMart isn't open 24 hours a day. :wink: And yes, get some rest 'cause your life will never be the same. And when they ask you in the hospital if you're ready to go home, or do you need another day - BE HONEST, if you want another day take it, it will truly be the last day you will have a call phone to have a nurse come and tend to you and baby 24/7.

Good Luck!!!

[nut]

katie -

I worked till the day before I delivered Joe, and was glad I did. It helped keep my mind off the anticipation. I suggest that you enjoy the last few weeks as best you can and get LOTS of sleep - because the first few weeks of motherhood, although blessed, were VERY ROUGH for me - and very sleep-deprived. Spend as much time as you can w/ your sig. other, because there won't be much couple time afterward....you'll both be busy doting on the baby and also taking turns so that the other can have rest!!! It gets better, but my first 5 weeks were LONG! Best Wishes!!!