| Few things can be as frustrating for a pregnant mom | | | | - Keep a journal- Even if you've already been keeping |
| than waiting for a baby who is overdue or trying to | | | | a pregnancy journal, this is a great time to write about |
| stay occupied in those last few weeks and days | | | | your pregnancy, your bond with your new baby and |
| before baby arrives. I'm on baby number 4 and I can | | | | your expectations and emotions for the new birth. |
| tell you it doesn't get any easier. As the Big Day | | | | - Treat yourself- Treat yourself to something special |
| approaches, I find myself becoming anxious and even | | | | like a pedicure or a new haircut. Try a new special |
| with a full work schedule, I still get antsy wondering | | | | outfit that makes you feel good. Pamper yourself in |
| when she will make her grand appearance. | | | | these last few days of pregnancy. |
| But as we all know, the more time your baby has to | | | | - Decorate the nursery- This can also be a great time |
| "cook" before being born, the healthier he or she will | | | | to decorate the nursery, put up those new baby |
| typically be and nature has a way of doing it's thing | | | | clothes and get the crib ready for your new little |
| when the time comes so anxious mommies have to | | | | bundle of joy. |
| be patient. Besides, your doctor won't let you stay | | | | - Visit the hospital- If you are delivering in a hospital and |
| pregnant forever, right? So what can you do to keep | | | | haven't been already, you can visit the Labor and |
| yourself occupied until your new arrival? | | | | Delivery floor to find out where you should go when |
| Here are some tips to help you pass the time while | | | | the big day finally comes. |
| waiting for your little one to come: | | | | While it may be tempting, you should try to fight the |
| - Read a book- It may be hard to find quiet time to sit | | | | urge to use "natural" or home remedies for inducing |
| and read once the new baby gets here so take | | | | your labor yourself. Always follow the advice of your |
| advantage of the opportunity now. | | | | doctor, nurse practitioner, doula or other health care |
| - Exercise- Go for a walk, do yoga or other light, | | | | provider. Even natural herbs and remedies can be |
| approved exercises (as long as your doctor | | | | dangerous if not taken properly so be sure you do so |
| approves). This can help ease tension and stress, | | | | only under the advice of a professional. |
| keep you in shape and even make your labor easier | | | | By the end of 9 months, you're probably ready to be |
| when the time arrives. | | | | done with this pregnancy but in a few years from |
| - Start a new hobby- This is a great time to learn a | | | | now, you will look back on it and wonder where the |
| new craft or some hobby you've always wanted to | | | | time went and why it passed so quickly. So relax and |
| try. Many expecting mommies take on new "projects" | | | | cherish this time while you have it! |
| with each pregnancy. | | | | |