tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post4217956641162710856..comments2024-03-20T19:22:33.000+13:00Comments on Teacher by trade, Mother by nature: Not-So-Secret Advice for New Mums Charlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00352693509954112273noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-55171312217664905392015-03-23T08:02:10.547+13:002015-03-23T08:02:10.547+13:00I think we are all guilty of this (on a range of t...I think we are all guilty of this (on a range of topics) at some stage in our lives. Thanks for commenting Tiffany! Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352693509954112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-10117566344016026282015-03-23T04:29:47.327+13:002015-03-23T04:29:47.327+13:00I love this! And you are right, people all become...I love this! And you are right, people all become experts once you have a kid. Every kid is different and I think people sometimes forget that.Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01546013849310750118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-75544658734403497592015-03-20T13:38:58.603+13:002015-03-20T13:38:58.603+13:00So true Camielle - Congrats to your SIL. I am also...So true Camielle - Congrats to your SIL. I am also mindful of what advice I give. And will only really give it if im asked. Everyone's experiences are different, its a matter of finding out what works for you. Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352693509954112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-43907085346238171042015-03-20T12:36:18.427+13:002015-03-20T12:36:18.427+13:00Yep everyone wants to give you their pearls of wis...Yep everyone wants to give you their pearls of wisdom when you become a mum, even when you're pregnant. My sister in law just had a baby on Wednesday and I've actually been very mindful of not over sharing any advice. For example for her baby shower I didn't say a word about items she selected for her baby gift registry. A lot of mums asked me on the day why no one helped cull her list as a lot of items were either repeats or items that no mum really needs/uses. I said I remember everyone was telling me what I did or did not need, and it was making me doubt myself for thinking I needed it and just caused unnecessary stress - something an excited first mother shouldn't be feeling.<br /><br />I think my advice would be. Don't listen to any unless you've asked for it and don't be afraid to ask for help.Camiellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868443899409557758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-64794911617067198062015-03-20T10:11:48.428+13:002015-03-20T10:11:48.428+13:00All great advice! My biggest piece of advice is al...All great advice! My biggest piece of advice is always to trust your gut - nobody know your baby like YOU know your baby! :-)Lisa Witherspoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530852104410009597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-72221889723960310532015-03-20T08:19:13.871+13:002015-03-20T08:19:13.871+13:00Thank you Janine. Credit goes to the mums that con...Thank you Janine. Credit goes to the mums that contributed their advice. As for my own advice - it's important to be proud of yourself as a mama and remind yourself that you are doing a great job! Something I didn't do with my first. Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352693509954112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-31550252893744169582015-03-20T00:17:08.688+13:002015-03-20T00:17:08.688+13:00I love this and as a former new mom twice, you sum...I love this and as a former new mom twice, you summed it up pretty perfectly and beautifully to me, especially your own piece of advice at the end, too! ;)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-79444305059811714512015-03-19T22:24:37.969+13:002015-03-19T22:24:37.969+13:00Thank you, Marcia :) I enjoyed putting this blogpo...Thank you, Marcia :) I enjoyed putting this blogpost together, and hopefully it will help new mums that read it! I really enjoy being a part of the One Word Community! I am glad it has become a regular link up :) Charlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352693509954112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3700100783233868742.post-64307343161940067462015-03-19T19:05:28.449+13:002015-03-19T19:05:28.449+13:00Excellent post, Charlene! :) And truly great advic...Excellent post, Charlene! :) And truly great advice from all that you included! Every single child is unique and no one knows this better than their mother. I agree with all that everyone wrote. Stay rested Moms and follow your instincts. I'm so glad you shared with wonderful post, Charlene - so happy that you're part of One Word! Thank you! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979534079971425916noreply@blogger.com