August 2010 Babies 
For all babies born in August 2010 or Mother's who were due in 2010.
The best advice I can give is.......
UGAmomof2 posted:
STAY IN THE HOSSY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. Really, if your not aware, most insurance plans read that you get AT LEAST 48hrs for a vaginal birth and 72hrs for a C-sec. Most docs, (because of space) will send you home a day early if you and baby are doing fine, BUT (for the love of all that's holy) STAY in the hospital as long as you can. I know that it can be inconvinent and you want to get home, but take that time to recoup as much as possible AND let the nurses do what they can for you!!!
Also, take all the baby stuff that you can. My nurses always loaded me up w/diapers, blankets, newborn shirts and esp. FORMULA. Even if you plan on BF.....TAKE THE FORMULA. You never know if you will need to supplement or what will happen. They give you these great little bottles w/throw away nipples. They are fabulous and expensive too if you try and reorder online. So take the freebies.
This is the one that I am most adamanant about......if you have a long delivery, leave your baby in the nursery the first night. Trust me....you are going to have a life time w/your child. Rest up!!!! This will help you emotionally get through the next couple of weeks. The hossy's really want you to leave the baby in your room these days...which is great, BUT you need to recoup!! My OB always supports this because the mother needs time to rest.
Please add any advice you may have or heard!!!
Also, take all the baby stuff that you can. My nurses always loaded me up w/diapers, blankets, newborn shirts and esp. FORMULA. Even if you plan on BF.....TAKE THE FORMULA. You never know if you will need to supplement or what will happen. They give you these great little bottles w/throw away nipples. They are fabulous and expensive too if you try and reorder online. So take the freebies.
This is the one that I am most adamanant about......if you have a long delivery, leave your baby in the nursery the first night. Trust me....you are going to have a life time w/your child. Rest up!!!! This will help you emotionally get through the next couple of weeks. The hossy's really want you to leave the baby in your room these days...which is great, BUT you need to recoup!! My OB always supports this because the mother needs time to rest.
Please add any advice you may have or heard!!!
Nicki(35) DH(35) DS(10) DD(2) THANK YOU LORD DD2-EDD 08/18/10 (PINK TEAM) CLOMID BABY (C9)- MADISON GRACE.
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4 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:The best advice I can give is.......STAY IN THE HOSSY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. Really, if your not aware, most insurance plans read that you get AT LEAST 48hrs for a vaginal birth and 72hrs for a C-sec. Most docs, (because of space) will send you home a day early if you and baby are doing fine, BUT (for the love of all that's holy) STAY in the hospital as long as you can. I know that it can be inconvinent and you want to get home, but take that time to recoup as much as possible AND let the nurses do what they can for you!!!<br /> <br />Also, take all the baby stuff that you can. My nurses always loaded me up w/diapers, blankets, newborn shirts and esp. FORMULA. Even if you plan on BF.....TAKE THE FORMULA. You never know if you will need to supplement or what will happen. They give you these great little bottles w/throw away nipples. They are fabulous and expensive too if you try and reorder online. So take the freebies. <br /> <br />This is the one that I am most adamanant about......if you have a long delivery, leave your baby in the nursery the first night. Trust me....you are going to have a life time w/your child. Rest up!!!! This will help you emotionally get through the next couple of weeks. The hossy's really want you to leave the baby in your room these days...which is great, BUT you need to recoup!! My OB always supports this because the mother needs time to rest. <br /> <br />Please add any advice you may have or heard!!!
booklvr04 responded:
Thanks for posting this Nicki!!
When we took our hospital tour the nurse giving the tour said the same thing about using the nursery. She said not to feel badly if you needed to rest and this was the time to take advantage of having the hosptial nurses look after your baby, etc. But otherwise, they like to have the baby in the room with the parents.
Thanks for the tips of the free stuff, I had no idea you got all that stuff while you are in the hospital! Every little bit helps, right?
Hope you are having a good day!!! Take Care!
When we took our hospital tour the nurse giving the tour said the same thing about using the nursery. She said not to feel badly if you needed to rest and this was the time to take advantage of having the hosptial nurses look after your baby, etc. But otherwise, they like to have the baby in the room with the parents.
Thanks for the tips of the free stuff, I had no idea you got all that stuff while you are in the hospital! Every little bit helps, right?
Hope you are having a good day!!! Take Care!
Emily(31); DH(31) - After 4 failed IUI's we conceived on our own prior to our IVF cycle! EDD of Alexander Edward - 8/29/2010
Praise God! Next Appt: GTT - 6/10/10
Report This| Share this:The best advice I can give is.......Thanks for posting this Nicki!! <br /> <br />When we took our hospital tour the nurse giving the tour said the same thing about using the nursery. She said not to feel badly if you needed to rest and this was the time to take advantage of having the hosptial nurses look after your baby, etc. But otherwise, they like to have the baby in the room with the parents.<br /> <br />Thanks for the tips of the free stuff, I had no idea you got all that stuff while you are in the hospital! Every little bit helps, right?<br /> <br />Hope you are having a good day!!! Take Care!
WorryGirl80 responded:
I like your advice Nicki and I agree with all of them. The only thing I will not be taking advantage of this time is the staying extra time in the hossy...unless medically necessary. But yes, take everything they give you and it's ok to leave baby in the nursery. If I remember anything else, I will post later.
Teresa(30), DH(48), MC 1/5/07, DS-Joshua 7/16/08, EDD 8/20/10 It's a Girl! Emma
Report This| Share this:The best advice I can give is.......I like your advice Nicki and I agree with all of them. The only thing I will not be taking advantage of this time is the staying extra time in the hossy...unless medically necessary. But yes, take everything they give you and it's ok to leave baby in the nursery. If I remember anything else, I will post later.
woody1983 responded:
I agree 100%.....stay! I went home after 4.5 days in the hossy and was itching to get outta there...but wish I could have stayed longer 
I only kept the baby in my room on the nights my DH stayed with me...and she went to the nursery the other nights. It was blissful (in retrospect).
I only kept the baby in my room on the nights my DH stayed with me...and she went to the nursery the other nights. It was blissful (in retrospect).Carrie (27)DH (29), 2 angels in heaven (02/02, 10,09) Furbaby-Hawkeye (6) BFP 12/3/09, EDD 08/16/10 ITS A GIRL......JORJA ELIANA!!!!!!! Can't wait to meet our precious Daughter!!!
Report This| Share this:The best advice I can give is.......I agree 100%.....stay! I went home after 4.5 days in the hossy and was itching to get outta there...but wish I could have stayed longer <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> I only kept the baby in my room on the nights my DH stayed with me...and she went to the nursery the other nights. It was blissful (in retrospect).
DaleCDean29 responded:
Awesome advise, I went in Monday and was released Friday and I was sad that I couldn't go home when I thought I should have (Thursday) but My doc told me that I needed to rest and relax and not try to rush it. As far as the first night in the nursery goes I tried I really tried to let the nursery keep her and only bring her to me when she needed fed, but I failed miserably. I couldn't help but want her right there so I could make suer she was alright and "for real"
Dale 30 BF Chris 29 DD Bianka 07/20/10
Report This| Share this:The best advice I can give is.......Awesome advise, I went in Monday and was released Friday and I was sad that I couldn't go home when I thought I should have (Thursday) but My doc told me that I needed to rest and relax and not try to rush it. As far as the first night in the nursery goes I tried I really tried to let the nursery keep her and only bring her to me when she needed fed, but I failed miserably. I couldn't help but want her right there so I could make suer she was alright and "for real"
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