Getting help from a postpartum doula (a woman trained to care for mother and baby
during the first couple of weeks after delivery) or baby nurse (a newborn care expert) during the day can let you catch up on much - needed rest and sleep.
Regardless of your new dog's presumed housetraining and chewtoy - training status, teach her where to eliminate, what to chew, and how to settle down calmly and
quietly during her first couple of weeks at home.
Some babies breathe
heavily during the first couple of weeks, as they get used to their new home and the materials and dust around the house; this is normal but if you are particularly worried, you shouldn't hesitate to contact your GP (it is very unlikely that they will have a cold or breathing difficulties but it is worth seeing a doctor if you are really worried).
It's not always been easy, we had latch issues and I experienced a lot of
pain during those first couple of weeks but I feel so proud that we pushed through and our feeding journey is still going strong 12 months on.
Many teachers are working on procedures and
routines during the first couple of weeks, students are moving in and moving out of your classroom and maybe your school has hired a new teacher to create smaller classrooms.
Regardless of your new dog's presumed housetraining and chew toy - training status, teach her where to eliminate, what to chew, and how to settle down calmly and
quietly during her first couple of weeks at home.
During the first couple of weeks of her life, Burrito Baby seemed to have no problem drinking as much milk a she could get her mitts on, in fact the first bottle she ever took was 90 ml (3oz, for those of us who still work in old money!)
During the first couple of weeks, you need to figure out the schedule that best suits you.
During the first couple of weeks, newborn babies eat every 2 - 4 hours and poop just as often.
During those first couple of weeks, when milk is coming in and nighttime feeds are frequent, we have a system.
During the first couple of weeks I ask that we all slow down and be patient.
Here's a simple guide to what your little guy needs from you, and what to expect from
him during the first couple of weeks:
During the first couple of weeks, it is easy to spend an hour a day or more on Facebook.