Discussion about Dear Moms-To-Be

ramseh akumarthi Guardian of a 2 yr 9 m old girl 6 months ago

Hai

As soon as you come to know that you are pregnant a rush of emotions surrounds you. When i got the confirmation of my pregnancy i cried a lot. I was happy and excited but scared of alot of things waiting for me! Talking about what to take care is- First thing first the healthy eating, have fresh fruits,nuts and stay hydrated. Keep a water bottle with you everywhere. I must say that dont compromise on drinking milk, no matter you like it or not just add anything you like to change the flavour and have 2 glasses everyday to prevent the postpartum bone pains due to low calcium. For a no or minimal stretch marks pregnancy what worked for me is a variety of oils and creams atleast 5 times (or morw) a day since second trimester. Include dates in your diet for third trimester. My pregnancy was a smoother one with just one problem that i had was Severe itching. It was so intense that i bathed midnight with cold water and cried a lot but no remedy worked for me. At 38 weeks my test results showed Cholestasis and altered liver function which resulted in induction in 38 weeks and 5 days and an emergency caesarian after 36 hours of labour. Last but not the least postpartum depression is a real thing. Don't be afraid of anything. If you cam bring a life in this world then you can fight these small hurdles in you way towards a very very beautiful journey of motherhood. My words can never describe how joyful i am after 2 months of struggle with my body and mind. Now i have my little world in my hands💖

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Pregnancy brings with it so many emotions; be it happiness, fear, anxiety and of-course so many physical changes. The most instant change that I went through when I was pregnant were the mood swings. For a moment I am happy and suddenly so much depressed for no reasons or in another moment I am crying for no reasons. No doubt hormonal change is the obvious reason but how to deal with it? The first and most important way to deal with it is to stay in a happy environment, rather to say, stay away from any person or situation that make you sad. Be happy and content. Second if loneliness is the cause, take a deep breath and practice to be at inner peace. If possible go out and breath fresh air or take a small walk. Laugh as much as you can. Talk to you partner about each and every emotion you are going through and ask him to have enough patience to hear you. Forgetfulness is the another problem. \"Why i came to the kitchen? \"or \"what was my purpose for calling you?\" so much to forget. But do not worry. Its normal. Heart burn was another problem. Having small meal at few intervals helped me relieve heat burn to some extent. Roasted fennel offered much relief though. Food craving is so much expected in pregnancy. for a day you will have huge craving for sweets , the other day you will only love to have something spicy. But eat balanced flavour. I had a problem of sleeplesness in the last month of pregnancy. Which was very frustrating, but then I actually realised that I was already prepared to stay whole night awake with my newborn son. So dear ladies be postive, for every change you undergo will have some or the other better consequence. At last, my advice to every would be mom is to eat healthy, include seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet, a big no to junk foods, stay active after the 3rd month of pregnancy, in the last 3 months walk as much as you can, you may start applying coconut oil/ olive oil in pregnancy to prevent stretch marks after delivery, drink plenty of water and always stay positive and hope for the best. Each of you are different, so are your pregnancy problems, so do talk to your doctor about any trouble that you have. All the best. God bless!

Kanchan Mani Choudhary Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

Pregnancy brings with it so many emotions; be it happiness, fear, anxiety and of-course so many physical changes. The most instant change that I went through when I was pregnant were the mood swings. For a moment I am happy and suddenly so much depressed for no reasons or in another moment I am crying for no reasons. No doubt hormonal change is the obvious reason but how to deal with it?
The first and most important way to deal with it is to stay in a happy environment, rather to say, stay away from any person or situation that make you sad. Be happy and content.
Second if loneliness is the cause, take a deep breath and practice to be at inner peace. If possible go out and breath fresh air or take a small walk.
Laugh as much as you can. Talk to you partner about each and every emotion you are going through and ask him to have enough patience to hear you.
Forgetfulness is the another problem. "Why i came to the kitchen? "or "what was my purpose for calling you?" so much to forget. But do not worry. Its normal.
Heart burn was another problem. Having small meal at few intervals helped me relieve heat burn to some extent. Roasted fennel offered much relief though.
Food craving is so much expected in pregnancy. for a day you will have huge craving for sweets , the other day you will only love to have something spicy. But eat balanced flavour.
I had a problem of sleeplesness in the last month of pregnancy. Which was very frustrating, but then I actually realised that I was already prepared to stay whole night awake with my newborn son. So dear ladies be postive, for every change you undergo will have some or the other better consequence.
At last, my advice to every would be mom is to eat healthy, include seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet, a big no to junk foods, stay active after the 3rd month of pregnancy, in the last 3 months walk as much as you can, you may start applying coconut oil/ olive oil in pregnancy to prevent stretch marks after delivery, drink plenty of water and always stay positive and hope for the best.
Each of you are different, so are your pregnancy problems, so do talk to your doctor about any trouble that you have.
All the best. God bless!

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Anita Gupta Mom of a 7 yr 3 m old boy 3 years ago

imagine thats baby came out and so happiness with you

Anita Gupta Mom of a 7 yr 3 m old boy 3 years ago

imagine thats baby came out and so happiness with you

Remya Sajeev Mom of 2 children 4 years ago

only imagine or thinking your baby s face always.

Leela Mom of 6 children 6 years ago

Dear Mom to be,
A small baby ; ur dream; ur love; ur emotion; ur expectation is living inside ur womb which is going to cum out in few days/months. oh! what a great feel.
This is an awesome feel a women can cherish for her entire life.
These precious days awaiting for ur gift for life are always days of fingers crossed.
The Prince or princess awaiting to see mom dad to make them to be his/her world and be their world.
Dear mom to be, i assure you that the beautiful days of your life awaiting. The love the baby is gonna show on you will be awesome, which no words could explain.
The small little hands is soon gonna cumt out to hold ur fingers. The smile of ur baby will make you forget your labor pain.
Advance wishes for happy parenting.
Enjoy the days of baby in and out of ur womb.
- proud of being a mom of a cute daughter i wish u all joys

Fyi:All your needs for your baby is available in firstcry; u can trust and buy. i buy the max things for my girl in first cry app. amazing app.

Thank you

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Delpha Mom of a 7 yr 6 m old girl 6 years ago

Dear all Mom's to be...

Eat right and sleep tight
Smile more amd fret less,

Dream big and worry little,
Treasure these gorgeous moments.

Enjoy all the love and care shown;
For you're the queen of the house now!

Let positivity fill the air,
Someone is noticing all this from in there.

Love and prayers for a painless supernatural delivery to all you mom's to be.

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for the women who are going to get the best ever gift they can have from God!! woooo!! That double line on the pregnancy test and you are the happiest on earth. God bless you all cause\' you\'ll going to the most beautiful phase of your life - MOTHERHOOD!! **TIPS FOR MOTHERS TO BE** 1st trimester 1. Most important at this time is - Don\'t forget your iron and folic acid supplements! 2.Cut down on all the habits which can be harmful to the baby like alcohol intake,smoking,caffeine. Also any additional medicines you are taking (after consulting doctor) 3. Start eating right,balanced diet which is going to continue for the next 9 months! 4. Be prepared for pregnancy sickness . Have less spicy food, keep medicines for it. 5. 1st trimester needs rest,so don\'t keep yourself engaged in daily chores. Once you reach the beginning of 2nd trimester chances of a miscarriage are greatly reduced. 2nd trimester The honeymoon of pregnancy. The nausea is gone,appetite is back and energy returns. 1.you look pregnant now. you need to shop!!😊😊👍 need few dresses,shoes for the beautiful baby\'s mom. 2 Exercise! - start with gentle exercises . helps to deliver the baby normally plus it reduces the chances of gestational diabetes as it helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels. 3. Start applying a good anti stretch mark cream or Aloe vera gel or bio oil on your belly to avoid development of stretch marks. 4.Best time to go for an anomaly scan. Go for it,before its too late. 5.Start sleeping on your side to make night comfortable. You can use additional pillows or a maternity pillow to support the growing belly. 3rd trimester. 1.Continue exercises. start kegal exercises for pelvis which largely helps in normal labour. 2.Finalise two baby names . One for a boy and one for girl! 3.Keep your hospital bag ready with all the essentials you are going need for the first 10 days after delivery. 4. Do some new born shopping. clothes,diapers ,nappies, receiving cloth , soft towel etc. 5. Read some parenting tips parenting books! 6. Besides the new baby shopping you need to do new mom shopping too like maternity bra, breast pads,nursing dresses, nursing pillow. 7.Plan how to reach hospital when labor starts. 8.Normal /c-sec Depends on your indication if normal labour not possible. Or one can go for elective c-sec also. Be mentally prepared for both. Though normal delivery is physically traumatic at that time it greatly reduces the recovery period. Continue regular slow walks during the 9 th month too. 🌸🌸SO, THESE WERE FEW TIPS WHICH I COULD RECALL. I AM SURE ,I AM MISSING OUT MANY BUT THESE COVER THE MAJOR POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW. ALL THIS INCLUDES MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. I WISH ALL MOTHERS TO BE HEARTIEST CONGRATS AND GOODLUCK FOR PARENTING!!🌸🌸

Dr.Nazia khan Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

for the women who are going to get the best ever gift they can have from God!!
woooo!! That double line on the pregnancy test and you are the happiest on earth. God bless you all cause' you'll going to the most beautiful phase of your life - MOTHERHOOD!!
**TIPS FOR MOTHERS TO BE**
1st trimester

1. Most important at this time is - Don't forget your iron and folic acid supplements!
2.Cut down on all the habits which can be harmful to the baby like alcohol intake,smoking,caffeine.
Also any additional medicines you are taking (after consulting doctor)
3. Start eating right,balanced diet which is going to continue for the next 9 months!
4. Be prepared for pregnancy sickness .
Have less spicy food, keep medicines for it.
5. 1st trimester needs rest,so don't keep yourself engaged in daily chores. Once you reach the beginning of 2nd trimester chances of a miscarriage are greatly reduced.

2nd trimester
The honeymoon of pregnancy. The nausea is gone,appetite is back and energy returns.

1.you look pregnant now.
you need to shop!!😊😊👍 need few dresses,shoes for the beautiful baby's mom.
2 Exercise! - start with gentle exercises .
helps to deliver the baby normally plus it reduces the chances of gestational diabetes as it helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
3. Start applying a good anti stretch mark cream or Aloe vera gel or bio oil on your belly to avoid development of stretch marks.
4.Best time to go for an anomaly scan.
Go for it,before its too late.
5.Start sleeping on your side to make night comfortable. You can use additional pillows or a maternity pillow to support the growing belly.

3rd trimester.

1.Continue exercises. start kegal exercises for pelvis which largely helps in normal labour.
2.Finalise two baby names . One for a boy and one for girl!
3.Keep your hospital bag ready with all the essentials you are going need for the first 10 days after delivery.
4. Do some new born shopping. clothes,diapers ,nappies, receiving cloth , soft towel etc.
5. Read some parenting tips parenting books!
6. Besides the new baby shopping you need to do new mom shopping too like maternity bra, breast pads,nursing dresses, nursing pillow.
7.Plan how to reach hospital when labor starts.
8.Normal /c-sec Depends on your indication if normal labour not possible. Or one can go for elective c-sec also.
Be mentally prepared for both.
Though normal delivery is physically traumatic at that time it greatly reduces the recovery period.
Continue regular slow walks during the 9 th month too.

🌸🌸SO, THESE WERE FEW TIPS WHICH I COULD RECALL.
I AM SURE ,I AM MISSING OUT MANY BUT THESE COVER THE MAJOR POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW.
ALL THIS INCLUDES MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES.
I WISH ALL MOTHERS TO BE HEARTIEST CONGRATS AND GOODLUCK FOR PARENTING!!🌸🌸

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Dear first-time mom-to-be, I remember when I was you. I watched my belly grow and felt my little girl move and kick, and make his presence known to my bladder. I took pictures, wanting to preserve forever the way I looked when I carried her,and to capture the array of emotions I felt as a first-time mother-to-be. I veered from excited to slightly terrified; from being sure I could do this to, no way, I don\'t think I\'m cut out for this. I remember thinking that 9 months is an incredibly long time to be pregnant, yet, it was almost like I blinked and the tiny rice-like embryo grew into what felt (and looked) like a watermelon under my maternity maxis. I remember thinking that I needed to enjoy “just me” time, sleeping in, and date nights with my husband, because I was told over and over that those days would be a distant memory. Dear first-time mom-to-be, hold on to these memories, because you will need to go back to them again, and again, when you step over from “mother-to-be” to just “mother”. Because when things get hard (and they will at some point), you need to go back to the place where you remember how much you wanted this baby you\'re now holding. You will remember how you couldn\'t wait to meet her,even as you wish you were somewhere else when your baby cries for reasons you can\'t discern. You will remember decorating the nursery and carefully choosing that crib that she doesn\'t seem to want to sleep in. You will remember buying those impossibly tiny clothes that feel like the most difficult thing ever to put on a wriggling infant. You will remember how often you touched your belly and smiled when you felt her kick you from inside, even as she now accidentally head butts you while figuring out how his body works. You will remember the tears of joy you cried when she was born, even when you cry into your pillow now because you are just so tired, and haven\'t gone out of the house in days. Because dear first-time mom-to-be, there are also the many great joys of being a mother. You will fall in deep, deep love. You will feel your heart grow to the point of bursting. You will see this tiny person that you created, and all the miracles of how a human being grows up. You will watch with pride as your baby reaches milestones. You will celebrate them all. You will remember the laughs and smiles, the hugs and cuddles, the big moments and the small ones. So even as you go through the hard times, remember that they will pass. But do not forget that the good ones will too. So ride out the tough days, and savor the good ones, and know that the days may seem long, but trust me when I say, the years are short.

s Mom of a 8 yr old girl 6 years ago

Dear first-time mom-to-be,
I remember when I was you. I watched my belly grow and felt my little girl move and kick, and make his presence known to my bladder. I took pictures, wanting to preserve forever the way I looked when I carried her,and to capture the array of emotions I felt as a first-time mother-to-be. I veered from excited to slightly terrified; from being sure I could do this to, no way, I don't think I'm cut out for this.
I remember thinking that 9 months is an incredibly long time to be pregnant, yet, it was almost like I blinked and the tiny rice-like embryo grew into what felt (and looked) like a watermelon under my maternity maxis.
I remember thinking that I needed to enjoy “just me” time, sleeping in, and date nights with my husband, because I was told over and over that those days would be a distant memory. Dear first-time mom-to-be, hold on to these memories, because you will need to go back to them again, and again, when you step over from “mother-to-be” to just “mother”. Because when things get hard (and they will at some point), you need to go back to the place where you remember how much you wanted this baby you're now holding.
You will remember how you couldn't wait to meet her,even as you wish you were somewhere else when your baby cries for reasons you can't discern. You will remember decorating the nursery and carefully choosing that crib that she doesn't seem to want to sleep in. You will remember buying those impossibly tiny clothes that feel like the most difficult thing ever to put on a wriggling infant. You will remember how often you touched your belly and smiled when you felt her kick you from inside, even as she now accidentally head butts you while figuring out how his body works. You will remember the tears of joy you cried when she was born, even when you cry into your pillow now because you are just so tired, and haven't gone out of the house in days.
Because dear first-time mom-to-be, there are also the many great joys of being a mother. You will fall in deep, deep love. You will feel your heart grow to the point of bursting. You will see this tiny person that you created, and all the miracles of how a human being grows up. You will watch with pride as your baby reaches milestones. You will celebrate them all. You will remember the laughs and smiles, the hugs and cuddles, the big moments and the small ones.
So even as you go through the hard times, remember that they will pass. But do not forget that the good ones will too. So ride out the tough days, and savor the good ones, and know that the days may seem long, but trust me when I say, the years are short.

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