I am due in July and I am working on baby #8. I don't post a lot because I am also a full time studentand active in the church. I do read all of your posts every night. Right now it seems to be Robin and Motherof 5bog that post a lot. I almost always agree with their posts. Soooooo when they leave I will still be here for you guys if I have advise that can help.
The biggest most important thing I advise to new moms is your birth experience is unique to you and that particular baby. I have almost eight and every single one was different. Don't listen to the bad stories and it is OK to second guess advise especially if that advise is unsolicited. I could tell you about a painful experience I had immediately after the birth of my first son instead I will say that having an advocate (DH SO mother etc) to speak for you at the hospital is very important. That person should be the one to ask all the questions you can not handle while in labor or shortly after. (like: can she have a few more blankets, how long will the baby be in the nursery, or when can she have the pain killers).
I really look forward to reading everyone's post at night as some leave I see that there are others to join us.
I have been really racking my brain to remember any must have baby item not already mentioned above I guess I'll think of it later.
