Put your phone away.
Right now, your family, friends, and co-workers will understand if it
takes you a few hours to respond to a text. Take advantage by giving all
that extra time to your little one.
Look in the mirror together.
He doesn't yet understand the concept of a reflection, but that's OK.
Babies love looking at human faces and this is a great way to get him up
close and personal with his own.
Listen to her heartbeat. Remember how excited you got to hear that sweet sound during sonograms? It can now be music to your ears whenever you want.
Sleep when he sleeps.
Do not—we repeat, do not—feel guilty for hitting the sack at 7 p.m. A
well-rested mommy is a happy mommy, and your baby will benefit most from
that.
Do something sweet for your partner.
Whether you realize it or not, your baby is picking up on the bond his
parents share. Strengthen it by making a special dinner or taking the
time to watch a movie together...just like old times!
Don't stress the milestones.
It's tempting to scour the internet for info on when certain things
will happen, but all babies develop at their own pace. If you keep
looking ahead to the future, you'll miss out on the now, mama!
Go skin-to-skin.
You carried her in your belly for nine months, and chances are you're
both missing that constant physical connection. Kangaroo care is a
sweet—and practical—activity since it helps regulate baby's breathing
and heart rate.
