David won't take a pacifier. It's almost funny because I bought a gazillion of them and not one of them he uses. My best friend's baby boy won't sleep without one either but David from birth spat them out. I used to keep David in my arms and put a pacifier in his mouth which I then rested against my face to keep him from spitting it out and we'd both fall asleep that way. Some say that it's dangerous to sleep with your baby like that because you could fall asleep and roll over him but I kept him in the crook of my arm where I couldn't roll over him and where I could hear every breath and believe me, you will hear him from miles away and sense if he's distressed. Every baby is different though (as is every mother) so the best bet is to not count on anything and to trust your senses. When your baby comes, you will get to know his personality and his likes and dislikes. I'm sure you have a sense of his personality already ;) You will also have an innate knowledge of what he needs. Biology is magical imo.
As to having your mom around...yanno there were days I wanted my mom there and days I wanted her to be a million miles away. Just have her be on call and make sure she knows ahead of time that she shouldn't be offended if there are days you just want to be alone with your little man. I used to spend hours just laying in bed with David and talking to him...hell, I still do ;)
It's only been 5 months since I gave birth...feels like 5 years already. Take time to enjoy every moment...they won't come again.
is it time to pop yet?
Got some preggo pics done recently. i'm 34 1/2 weeks in these pictures. A big difference than the last 22 week picture lol. i think i look huge(just in the tummy) but i had never seen myself except for straight down. None of my mirrors go below my shoulders. So i was like WHOA! i know i know im not huge but its crazy to be 21lbs bigger just in ONE SPOT. it's all front.
Gilae
19 years ago