Ideas for New moms and moms to be

Take a picture

As long as these nine months can seem, they go by -- in retrospect -- very fast. Make sure there is at least one picture of you when you are your most pregnant. After the baby is born it will be fun to look at as well as hard to remember. If nothing else, it will be great for the baby book.

Baby Announcement Cards

Don't forget to plan on cute baby announcement cards! There are shops all around that will have ideas. I've done business with Vista Print on many projects and have been pleased with their prices, quality and turnaround. You can click it now and read about it or at least go ahead and sign up. You won't lose your spot where you are reading on this website. Their page will open on top of ours.

New Moms

There are so many things to do at this time of your life and so many things to think of! How fun! I remember parts of it like it were yesterday and, luckily, some of it I have forgotten. I wrote much of it down in several pamphets at the time because I couldn't find the information I wanted. Nowadays, you'll find plenty of baby information. There are books galore. I've made a recommendation on several.

Your advisers are really important... Especially who you pick for your baby's doctor(pediatrician). You'll be with this person for the next 12 years! You'll call them when you absolutely need help and need an answer NOW. So, it is a good idea to find out how they will treat you in times of stress. We know they will be nice to you when they aren't busy or are looking for patients. Ask your friends who they use. Ask specific questions. I have some questions we used you can print out if you like.

Choosing a Pediatrician

Your pediatrician will be one of the most important people in your child's life. If you are a first time parent, your pediatrician will be especially helpful during those hectic first six weeks. Since this will be the child's doctor well into their teenage years choose carefully and do so in the last trimester of your pregnancy so you won't be rushed. We've prepared some questions you might want to ask.

Checklist for Choosing a Pediatrician Page 1; Page 2; Page 3: Page4