Your baby’s arrival will be one of the happiest and most joyful days of your life. It’s a time to cherish and a moment you’ll never forget. You want to be fully present and in a good frame of mind when the time comes to give birth.
Therefore, you should work ahead and know what to be doing and taking care of before your baby arrives. This way you can feel relaxed and calm and at peace when the day comes to bring your new baby home and welcome him or her into your life.
Make Lists & Stock up on Supplies
Start by making lists of what you’ll need to take care of your baby and keep them happy and well. Stock up on all types of supplies from burp clothes and sleepers to cloth diapers and blankets. If you have a baby shower then make sure you register for the must-have items and then figure out what you need to buy yet after you open all your gifts. Remind yourself that anything you forget you can have your spouse pick it up at the store or you can order it online.
Freeze Some Meals
The last task you’ll want to be doing when you get home from the hospital is figuring out dinner and making food. Therefore, it’s wise to cook ahead and freeze some meals before you have your baby. They’ll come in handy on those long days and nights when you’re tired and hungry and just want to put your feet up and eat dinner. You can never have enough meals ready to go so if friends or family ask to help you out let them know that you’d like to have some extra food around the house.
Plan A Date Night
The reality is that once the baby arrives your lives are going to change forever. Before the baby comes, you should consider planning a date night with your spouse or partner. Go out and do something fun that will put a smile on both of your faces and have you laughing and enjoying yourselves. You can use it as a time to not only reconnect but discuss any last-minute topics around the baby’s arrival or how you’re each feeling about it.
Prepare for the Birth
It’s in your best interest to have a birth plan and talk about it with your doctor before your baby arrives. It may be helpful to go take a tour of the hospital and time out how far it is away from your home and the best route. Think about what to pack in your overnight bag and start to research doctors who can see your baby after they are born. Your goal is to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible for the arrival and birth of your child before the day comes.
Conclusion
These are some things you can be doing before your baby arrives that will help you feel less stressed out and anxious about the situation. When you plan and work ahead you’ll be ready and looking forward to all the excitement that’s yet to come.
