Hindsight is 20/20 and getting nostalgic about how life was when our kids were babies, made me think about what I wish I knew as a newborn mother.
What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
Parenthood
My Personal Parenting Life
Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them. – P.J. O’Rourke
When my son was born, I had many expectations on how I was going to raise him. Being a pediatric Occupational Therapist, I felt like I had an advantage. I assumed that the troubles and turmoil parents face could easily be solved with follow-through and consistency. I would often hear fellow colleagues tell me, “Wait until you have kids.”
Continue readingA Nest for Your Egg
“We can’t bring a baby into this mess!?!?…”
In pregnancy, some women may feel this incessant internal urge to clean. Nothing ever seems to be together. Everything revolves around getting and being ready.
Nesting is the process of preparing for a newborn’s arrival; turning a house into a home and providing a place of comfort, belonging, and physical and emotional stability for your baby.
How is nesting related to OT? Because it is something meaningful to you. You are investing your time and energy in activities necessary to care for your little one.
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Child(ish) Advice 