Becoming a Mom
No, I'm not in labour :) That's how I start most of my phone calls these days so thought I'd start my post the same way. You know, in case you were wondering ;) Baby HandyLuster seems to like the April 15th due date because there's no sign s/he will be early to the party. Which is fine with me because I'm enjoying being off on mat leave, cleaning up the house, running errands, and filling my head with all sorts of information on how to be a mom.
Its funny, I find my approach to impending motherhood is the same as my approach to designing a room. I research, research, research - on the net, on chat boards, in books and magazines, from TV shows, on blogs. Then I'll collect those ideas that resonate with me and store them away for future reference. With motherhood, its a bit more difficult because EVERYONE has an opinion and much of it is conflicting. People have the best intentions when they're giving you advice, but its difficult to hear your own voice, find your own way sometimes. I find comfort in the thought that there is no right or wrong, as long as you're acting in the best interest of the baby.
One kind friend at work passed this onto me: Dunstan Baby Language. Have you heard of it? Its a system that claims to help you understand the meaning of your baby's cries. I'm not sure if it will work, but anything that will help me keep baby crying less and smiling more is worth a try. Do you have any tried and true tips to pass onto me? I'd love to hear them!
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