any advice?

[pennyandcompany]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and new to motherhood -- that is, we're having our first baby in about six weeks. I'm already as big as a house and having trouble getting around. Jim (my husband) is great about running errands for me, even if it's three in the morning and nothing in the world except Ben and Jerry's Phish Food will satisfy my desire. He's great, but I'm starting to feel guilty about making him do so many things; he's already working insanely long hours at his job. Meanwhile, I'm here by myself during the day, and I feel like I should be accomplishing more around the house. Again, mobility is a problem. Does anyone have any advice about getting work done despite my "delicate condition"? Any mother-to-be's little helpers?

Penny

[Cami]

Hi Penny! Looking back, I would say it's your last six weeks of peace and quiet so sit back and enjoy it.

Or if you want to get things done, make a list of everything and do something small each day. What do you want/need to accomplish at home before the baby is born?

Mostly, enjoy this time because your life will be so different soon.

[Clare]

I agree with Cami! I remember being bored in those few weeks before my first was born. But it was definitely the last time I was bored!

I tried to get out of the house a bit. A trip to the mall took a lot out of me, but I liked to wander around and look at the baby clothes :) I still did the grocery shopping and laundry but really didn't bother with any deep cleaning around the house.

Good luck! and welcome to OUAL :)

[Theresa]

I agree with the others. :nod: I was on bed rest the last 3 weeks of my first pg and I did get bored. There's only so much day time TV you can watch! :lol: I would try to get out if you can. Even if it's just to visit with a girlfriend. And accept any offers of help! :nod:

[pamelamorrison]

Congrats on the baby! And don't stress out about your house. You say you need a "mother-to-be's little helper"? Try getting a Roomba vacuum cleaner. Or just tell your husband to do everything. If he's willing to venture out at 3 am, then he's willing to vacuum the floors and wash the dishes. Because he's not carrying something bigger and heavier than a bowling ball in his abdomen.