Why the first 8 days?
Why not the first 12 days or month or even the first year of being a mom? We’ve heard that question a lot. And we understand why. So let’s lay it out on the table short and simple: Because that’s how we like it.
“A good start is half the work,” is a rough translation of an old Irish proverb. Knowing what you are up for before you dive in is extremely important. You don’t want to get overwhelmed and waste precious energy on things that don’t matter at that time bringing you frustration and disappointment.
Has anyone ever said to you that having a baby and becoming a mother is easy? Well, it isn’t. And those first days after delivery are especially daunting. It’s all about starting up, adjusting to the situation and the newborn, as well as the healing of the new mom’s body after delivery.
A lot of first times and new situations will occur in those very first days during which new moms (and dads, too!) need advice, guidance and help. That’s why the manual is geared to these first 8 days, though much of the information (like the breastfeeding tips) is useful over a longer period of time. But the start of all these new activities, feelings and practicalities are in those first 8 days. And that’s why The First 8 Days of Being a Mom is here: To help you make a good start!
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(And win another book)
You already have a copy of The First 8 Days of Being a Mom? Then we would like to hear from you. Your opinion matters to us and to your fellow soon-to-be moms. Please share your review on Amazon by clicking here and/or send us an e-mail to icarepress@gmail.com. Do it right away, before you forget! It only takes a few minutes. This month, one of the new reviewers will receive another book for free. A nice gift for another prego friend. Thank you so much!
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After the birth, what a family needs
“Let me know if I can help you in any way when the baby is born.” … “Just let me know if you need a hand.” …
Most pregnant women get these statements from friends and family but shy away from making requests when they are up to their ears in dirty laundry, unmade beds, dust bunnies and countertops crowded with dirty dishes. Gloria Lemay summed up a great 10 point list to send to family and friends with suggestions on how to make a difference. Take a look at this great list and use it.
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