What's some advice or tips for a new mommy like me?

Question

I'll be expecting my first baby this August. I'm 5 weeks away from my due date and each day that passes, I just get more and more nervous! 
So what's some basic (or not so basic) advice, tips, suggestions, etc. an experienced mommy can share with a new mommy like me?

Answer

Don't freak out! Babies can sense if you're stressed or freaked out! I was amazingly calm when my son was born (he was my first) and he was just so calm and relaxed with me as soon as he was born, but other mothers on my ward were freaking out about every little thing and their babies cried all the time because of it, they could sense their stress! Also don't put any down straight after feeds (middle of the night) sit them up for half an hour after each feed! Rubbing their back for wind seems to work better for my LO rather than patting it. Rub rub rub and then a few light pats, I thought you had to pat hard but you just have to rub upwards to push the wind up. Holding up their legs to their chests helps them get gas or poo out! Laying them on their back and then picking them back up for literally 30 seconds and rubbing/patting their back helps bring up wind if it's a hard one to get up! If you're having a boy, watch out for his willy.. if it starts to point up when changing him... he's gonna pee on you 😂 use sudocream on his willy to keep it down when putting his nappy on (if they have their willy facing up they won't pee in their nappy it will leak) :) hope this helps!

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Do not be afraid to ask for help or advice! My 3 month old is my fourth child and I still pick up the phone to get advice/second opinions when I feel like I need it. Ask for help if you're feeling overwhelmed or just tired and need a nap. A happy healthy mommy is the best mommy ☺ Trust your instincts and do research, don't just listen to everything you're told is best for your baby. Only you will know what's best.

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Try to stay calm, and trust your instincts! There are going to be bad days but, the good days def make it worth it ☺ good luck and congrats

What's some advice or tips for a new mommy like me?

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