Does anyone have any advice for a new mommy 2 be.?

one of my friends is pregnant, and it is her first child, and i was wondering if anyone had any advice.Does anyone have any advice for a new mommy 2 be.?
I don't have pregnancy advice but she should try to be the BEST MOST LOVING mother she can. I've seen too many mothers out in public berrating their child for messing up the child's own hair or not walking fast enough. Don't these people realize they're in public people can hear how and what they're saying to their child.





I think the best advice would be for her to take parenting classes as well as childbirth classes.Does anyone have any advice for a new mommy 2 be.?
Get a lot of sleep and start buying things and decorate. Stock up on diapers, wipes, and bottles.
Continue to exercise, even if its just a 10 minute walk. It will keep her in moderate shape during pregnancy and ease labor and delivery and help out post pregnancy getting back into shape.


Its REALLY easy to fall into the lazy thing while prego, but SO hard after you have the baby.
dont be scared to pat your babies back a little hard when burping them cause alot of people are scared and have trouble burping there baby. then they got a gassy crying baby.
Sleep now before the baby gets here, good luck and congratulations.
Stock up on lots and lots of receiving blankets, burp rags, and onesies.





Pick your pediatrician before the baby is born, and put a lot of thought into it.





Buy a crib mobile.





Try to resist buying TOO many big, loud, bright, noisy toys. They will overstimulate the baby, and he or she will be fussy and cranky!





Really give breastfeeding a shot, but don't assume it will be a breeze, and don't stress out about it too much. Yes, it is the best milk for baby, but there are lots of bottlefed babies who are happy, healthy, and chubby. Be patient with yourself, and with your baby. If it works out, WONDERFUL!!! If it doesn't, (which is quite possible), just feel confident and proud knowing your baby is well-fed and content.





Pray for your baby, not just for her immediate future, but for the many years to come...health, safety, future husband, jobs, friends, etc.





ENJOY YOUR PREGNANCY, and ENJOY BEING A MOM!!!
Get as much sleep as you can and enjoy it! I am not trying to scare you, having a baby is wonderful, but sleep will be in short supply once baby arrives.





Also, I suggest enjoying your pregnancy very much and your baby while he/she is tiny because they grow up very fast and you'll miss it.





I would stress out a lot over the house being dirty or getting other things done and before I knew it my daughter was walking and running around, no longer wanted to be just cuddled in my arms. Trust me, everything else can wait, just hold your baby a lot, love him or her with all your heart, give your baby all your love and don't let others tell you what to do because following your instinct is the best way to go.





Try to be happy and positive, the baby feels everything you do.


Good luck!
Before baby is born: Get plenty of rest. Eat healthy and drink a lot of water. Exercise.





After baby is born: When baby sleeps, mommy sleeps. If family/friends want to help out, let them!
Drink lots of water and walk alot to keep edema away.
B4 is was pregnant I would hear people say that you can't imagine what the love for your child feels like...and I never got it. I thought they were just baby obsessed...but it's so true. The love is incredible , all your worries disappear , your life that used to seem so hectic , goes in slow motion. Your heart becomes wrapped around this tiny miracle and it's beautiful. It's not exactly advice , but something to look foward too.
Just go with the flow, baby knows when they are hungry, sleepy, cold or wet and they will let you know.


Smile and nod when people are giving you advice and above all trust your instincts. they will always be the right thing to do.
sleep when the baby sleeps
My advice is to follow her instinct, most of the time she is right on target. To enjoy her little one as much as she can because they grow so fast! Have patience, pretty soon she will be super mom. Goodluck