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Motherhood. Talk about a word worth a thousand pictures. And in more ways then one, each woman finds her own poise to explore it with. And as I see the newest little ones born and growing in my facebook feed, its easy to reflect back on what I learned. And what I wish people either told me, gave me, or just frankly explained was normal.
So without further ado…what to really gift the new Mom. Be you the husband, the friend, or the non-kid initiated. Trust me, they’ll thank you later.
Top Five Things For New Moms…
1. A disposable camera.
Seriously, get her a {waterproof} take-and-toss. The first rule of pregnancy is that there are no rules. Good things happen. Bad things happen. Not to mention that babies don’t wait for batteries to charge or smartphones to be found in personal belonging bags. There’s a reason disposable cameras are still around. Do her that favor and toss one in the gift bag.
2. Coffee.
Bet you saw that one coming huh? Be it your favorite coffee maker, roast, blend, or canned penchant. Do the woman a favor and let other people get her the wipes, diapers, or baby powder. At least your gift will make sure she’s awake enough to diaper the right end.
2. Salon gift card.
Sounds like a given doesn’t it? Women just LOVE to get pampered while preggo. But what they really need to be thinking? Is about meeting the most important person of their new lives…a certified Esthetician. And for the uninitiated? That is a skin-care therapist. And if you’re still not on board let me describe it another way…its your WAXER.
To me, they are the goddess of any salon. Pregnancy does a number on your skin. From facials to waxing, they will help you in ways you didn’t even think possible. Anyone can pull your hair out by its roots…but an awesome Esthetician? Well, they can rip out your facial hair, leave you with a cherry-red fu manchu, and still make you feel gorgeous leaving. Because darling, there WILL be hair. And it will grow in areas that she’s never known possible.
3. Plastic shopping bags.
You want to know the best and most honest gift I ever got for my firstborn? LOADS of plastic shopping bags. Yes…all you eco-driven earth lovers are more then likely recoiling in the horror of this statement. But it was the most foretelling gift I ever received.
You know why? Because at some point, all the first-time-mommy biodegradable diaper doo-doo bags will be used up. The kid will vomit, poop, or excrete some version of angst indescribable for words. And you’ll realize right about then; just how tiny these companies think diapers are versus the size of the load barely contained in your hands. Either that you’re going to actually realize how expensive formula is. Or nipple cream. Or diapers…or well, a multitude of other things that you’d rather spend that twenty spot on.
5. Poise micro-liners.
Yes. Not every woman will know the joys of light bladder leakage. Which basically makes the micro-liners from Poise the perfect gift. She can use it no matter what. However, if she REALLY needs it? Having it stocked will save her loads of additional WTH realizations that come after popping that bundle of joy out.
My Story…
I gotta be honest. I’ve forgotten the camera, went without coffee {gasp}, bought those scented biodegradable baggies, and allowed my skin to suffer from naivety. And as every pregnant woman knows that terror of rushing to the commode for one end or the other. What got me was AFTER having my son…that terror didn’t go away.
I didn’t have a 6 pound bowling ball jumping on my bladder to point the finger at anymore. What I was now suffering from was SUI {stress urinary incontinence}. And if I thought shatting on the delivery table was bad, this was more downright horrific then a Stephen King novel. I’ll never forget the day that I had to think that tinkling with every laugh, dance, or random movement could be permanent.
Basically, it took me about six months of drinking less coffee {seriously…the horror} and kegal exercises to get full control back. And I had c-sections. There was no pushing going on, no “reason” for the apparent bladder weakness. It just happens {and its more common then you think}. And when this tidbit hit? I was a second-time Mom. This was supposed to be old-hat people. It wasn’t. Every baby is different, just as the aftermath of every pregnancy.
So think about these things when you venture to your next baby shower. Or when you catch up with an old friend after her latest addition. Everyone can eventually figure motherhood out. But it sure helps when you’ve at least got all the pieces of it in front of you.
Do you suffer from LBL {light bladder leakage}? Not just for motherhood, all women can experience this issue. Look for your free sample today from Poise microliners. Complete with a super absorbent material, you’ll be amazed at how this ultra thin liner will keep you dry and confident. Try them for yourself today!
Disclosure: I am a community leader within the Linqia blogging community. This shop has been compensated as part of a Linqia and their client. As always, I strive for authentic posts that relate to my readers as much as they do my household. Enjoy…and thanks for another cup of coffee. #Motherhood #Sp
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