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Even more so, in the aftermath of a global pandemic, the safe delivery of a new baby is something to rejoice in. It is a life-changing occasion for everyone involved – the siblings, the aunts and uncles, the grandparents, and, of course, the parents – as they witness the birth of a new little human being into the universe.
As a new mother and father, you are probably wondering how you will celebrate this extremely wonderful time without exhausting yourself and your partner. Following is a list of five methods to commemorate the first few days and weeks with a new baby.
First and foremost, spend quality time with your child
Everyone, of course, is eager to see your new baby in person. That your extended family wants to see your new little person is just natural, and you are probably just as happy to be able to show them off as they are. However, you must spend some quality time together as a couple, getting to know one another and allowing that all-important relationship to develop between you and your child. It provides you time to establish breastfeeding, for siblings to get to know their new sibling, and for you to adjust to life as a family due to your pregnancy. It is also vital if you experienced a difficult birth. You need to allow your body time to recover and, if sadly necessary, explore options such as cerebral palsy solicitors.
If you want some interrupted bonding time with your newborn, there is no need to feel bad about it. However, allowing others into your home should only be done when you are ready.
Arrange for a newborn photos shoot
Babies change so much on a nearly daily basis that it is challenging to keep up with them. Booking a newborn photography session is the most effective way to preserve the memory of how they appeared in their first few days or weeks. An infant photography session is usually scheduled before the baby is two weeks old, while they are still in that lovely curled up newborn stage. Also, get plenty of sleep. You only have one chance to capture the best newborn photos, so do not let this moment pass you by. Finally, check availability well in advance – the last thing you want is to arrive and discover that everything is already fully booked.
Have a post-baby shower to celebrate the new arrival
No, we are not talking about cleaning the house; we are talking about the celebration before the baby is delivered! There is absolutely no reason why you cannot hold a post-baby shower instead of a traditional baby shower. These are commonly referred to as a ‘sip and see’ in the United States. You might make a ‘birthday’ cake and invite friends to stop by during the day or schedule a specific time for them to see you and the baby to celebrate. This is a fantastic method to get all of the exhausting visits completed in a single session without dealing with interruptions constantly. Make a pot of tea and coffee, and if you want to go all out, make a bottle of bubbly. Do not stress about serving food; open a few bags of snacks and have a pot of tea and coffee ready. When you have had enough, or when the baby starts to show signs of fatigue, you can ask everyone to leave you alone so that you can appreciate your new addition to the family in peace.