When it came to making decisions for what we wanted for Addie, I knew I wanted to do things a little different this time.
As long as I don't need another c section I am planning on delivering this baby drug free. No epidural for this mama. I know I can do it and it will be nice to not be stuck in bed while in labor.
I've been really looking into delayed cord clamping and I'm pretty positive that's what we are going to do. Delayed clamping is when you wait until the cord stops pumping blood. Babies lose way less blood this way.
We will not be co-sleeping this time around. I thought long and hard about cloth diapering, but in the end I decided disposables were best for our family. I don't think D was ever too keen on the idea of cloth anyway.
With Audrey, I only nursed for about eight weeks. This time I plan to nurse at least until her first birthday. When she turns one I'll decide if I want to continue. Along with breast feeding, we are delaying solids until she is at least 6 months old. And when we introduce solids, we won't be using any jarred baby food. She will get fresh fruits and fresh steamed veggie (baby led weaning). So I am elimatinating a lot of the cost to feed a baby. And doing the healthy thing.
I can't wait until this little lady makes her appearance.
