Today I drove for the first time since before Elliot was born. I also was out of ear shot from Elliot for the first since we have been home. I made a quick trip to work to get ready for a presentation next week. It was kind of a relief since I was tired because Elliot wanted to have a slumber party at 3AM last night. He and I played a lot this afternoon to make up for it.
I saw one of the new residents today while at work. She is 20 weeks pregnant and having a boy. I gave her some advise that I feel compelled to share here as well.
1. Get a growth ultrasound. You might have a nearly 10 pound baby and not realize it even though the super chipper volunteer worker teases you everyday by asking, “Is it twins?” … I should have been listening instead of being offended.
2. If you are planning on breastfeeding, then limit visitors at least to those who call ahead if not have no visitors. You will be practicing breastfeeding almost every hour and visitors make that really frustrating since you’ll already be interrupted by vitals signs, lab work, pain score checks, medication distribution, photographer, cleaning staff, etc. Do not be embarrassed to turn people away. The hospital is a terrible place to get any rest already.
3. Do not take the tags off of the newborn size clothing or open the newborn size diapers. I wish I had not been so eager to get everything ready. Could have saved some money by procrastinating… Go figure.
4. Diaper wipe warmer… Learned the importance of that one at the first late night diaper change.
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