If you have never had a child before and you are considering going on the journey of baby making there are somethings you will want to get done before "getting down and dirty" with you're partner.
Aside from getting your finances in order. There is prep-work to do:
So ladies go to the dentist. You don't want to get x-rays or drugs while pregnant. Smoking is off limits for you and those who live with you. It's also a good idea to kick the caffeine addiction if you have one and to teetotal for as long as you are pregnant/ attempting to become pregnant and to continue with that for as long as you are a food source for you child. It's also a good idea to start taking prenatal vitamins a month or two before you intend to begin trying for a baby. And stay hydrated.
You will also want to get any labor intensive projects done before you begin (or at least before the third trimester of) project baby. The third trimester of pregnancy can be exhausting and once the baby shows up there isn't much time or energy for non-essentials. I completely forgot about my garden after the baby showed up.
I would also recommend getting your food situation worked out so that you don't have to spend time cooking at a stove top. Infants eat every two hours; so spend your time wisely. It's hard to go wrong with a freezer full of food that only needs to be heated up.
Luckily you have until your baby is able to rollover before you have to go nuts with the baby-proofing.
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