First-Time Parents

There are so many women out there who just found out they are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant who still have unanswered questions.  We thought, who better to answer them than someone who is going through her first pregnancy.  I asked my friend to help me answer some of those questions that we hear on a daily basis and give her honest opinion.  Here goes:
 
1.  What was your first reaction when you thought you were pregnant?  
    
I've wanted to be pregnant every month since I got married, and have subsequently thought I was pregnant every month since, so I didn't think that I really was pregnant at first.  
 
2.  What was your first reaction when you found out you were actually pregnant? 
Shock, I was at home alone and I kept walking around in a daze.
 
3.  What has been the 3 hardest parts about being pregnant?
The most difficult part has been being so incredibly sick.  It has also been challenging to adjusting to the fact that we are having twins, which was a surprise.  The other two most difficult parts are being ok with gaining a ton of weight and watching my body change.
  
4.  The 3 easiest?
Number one would be loving the babies.  It sounds cheesy I know but it's true. Telling my husband was a blast too. I'm honestly having a hard time thinking of the third because so far it's been a very difficult pregnancy.
 
5.  What do you wish you would have known before you got pregnant?
This might be too much information, but don't let yourself get even a little bit constipated...yikes!  I wish I had known that my body would feel so foreign to me and how hard it has been thus far.  People don't tell you that there are times when it is really not a beautiful thing.  It's hard because you are sick and don't feel nearly as attractive as you used to.  Additionally, your relationship with your husband does change.  All that being said, every time you get to see your baby (or babies) on the ultrasound, or feel them kicking it honestly does make everything worth it!
 
 
6.  What do you wish for your babies as they grow up? 

I want them to love well.  Meaning, I want them to see outside themselves and be women who comfort others, serve and are compassionate.  I want them to be happy with their choices and be well loved.  
 
7.  If there was one thing you would want women who have never been pregnant before to know, what would it be?
Don't get pregnant until you are 100% ready for it.  It's a wonderful time, but it's also scary and difficult.  If you are not really ready for it, it will totally overwhelm you.  
 
8.  Any thing else you want to add?  

Ask questions, don't try to do it alone and trust the women around you who have been through it before. 
 

Twins alert!

Title: First Time Mom Feels First Time Movement with BabyPlus 

(from Lindsey, a BP business partner)                                                       

"When I found out I was pregnant with twins due this summer, there was no doubt in my mind I would be using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System. After reading so much about it and seeing how positively the curriculum had impacted my best friend’s daughter – good sleeper, great demeanor, early milestones, etc - it was a no brainer! So, I began using BabyPlus as soon as I hit week 18. I had read that many moms-to-be often feel their babies kick when the system is on, but I hadn’t felt either of the twins move yet prior to using BabyPlus and figured I had a couple of weeks yet. Imagine my surprise and complete excitement when, on day two of using BabyPlus, I felt one of them move for the first time! I thought my mind might be playing tricks on me, but there it was again – a little flutter. I can now feel them moving separately and BabyPlus sometimes even gets them kicking together on either side of my belly. Ever since that first flutter, I feel them move consistently and am so thankful that BabyPlus helped me identify their little movements and feel even closer to my twins!"


Click on the number 2 to read more parent testimonials on our website at www.babyplus.com!

How exciting!

I was scrolling on Amazon and found a list, "Things I Love As A First Time Mom."  BabyPlus was listed as an item! 

As 2008 comes closer to an end, we can look back at all the different events in blogging that took place at The BabyPlus Company.  We learned that blogging can help educate our audience about so many things like the benefits of using a prenatal curriculum during the early stages of fetal development, for example.  We blogged about so many topics such as baby stimulation, breast feeding, expectant mothers during pregnancy, and having a smart baby.  We touched on topics like prenatal care, stages through pregnancy, and what first-time parents have to anticipate.

I know we have enjoyed blogging and learning about what readers want to hear about and ways to deliver that.  Next year, we will continue to blog about expectant mothers and pregnancy, prenatal learning in the womb, and critical times in prenatal development and how BabyPlus affects the unborn child.

We look forward to bringing in the new year and bringing you more of these and additional topics in the world of prenatal learning!

"A True Success Story"

in the words of a first-time mom when her baby was 11 days old...

"I am writing you this email to happily inform you of the tremendous success that you product has offered my child. I was working at MiMi Maternity when I was first introduced to you product and began marketing it to customers. However I became very interested when I found out I was pregnant. I began wearing the device at about 19 weeks. I would wear it not only in my home, but while at work too. At first my family thought it was funny, but were really eager to see what the outcome would be. I called it my baby's school. As time went by my son would began to respond to the lessons as he grew in utero. I had him at 38 weeks and he is absolutely amazing. People are just amazed at what all he can do. He was born on the morning of Oct. 3rd 2008. He began to nurse immediately. At one day old, his pediatrician came in to assess him and he could lift himself into a sky diving position. His doctor was very impressed. I had a few emotional problems throughout my pregnancy, and my son is a very calm baby. Like your product says, he can easily soothe himself. While in the hospital he slept through the night, and we would have to wake him up to feed him, and he continues to sleep through the night at home. He also smiles like he is 5 months old and is very alert. I hear so many doctors and other people say how they have never seen a baby do what he does. He is not even 2 weeks old, and can roll over to his side. I could go on all day about the new things that I discover, but its not just the fact that I'm his mom, it's the others who notice it. I have a friend who is pregnant and is asking is she can borrow the BabyPlus, and my sisters can't wait to get pregnant so they can use it. When I first purchased it, it was to see if my parents and others could see a difference because this is my first child, and the results and responses are out of this world. I think my son would be a great spokesman for you product. He is truly a testament to you product. I can't wait to see what the future holds for him."

BabyPlus is in the news - again!

This time, Houston B.A.B.Y., has recognized the BabyPlus Prenatal Education system in their "Baby Finds - the latest and greatest baby gadgets and gizmos."  In her article, author Kelsey Hunter identifies "Smart Buys for New Parents - the latest and greatest products for mom, dad, and baby."  BabyPlus is listed on page 29 of the magazine.

 

We are not surprised.  The idea of prenatal education is not new.  Right now it seems to be becoming a bit more widespread.  The use of the maternal heartbeat to teach learning in the womb seems intuitive to us, so we are always thrilled when others recognize the value of our educational product.

Click on the picture to read the latest article about BabyPlus in the News!







We know pregnant parents are researching about the stages of fetal development and the benefits of infant stimulation.  We know that expectant parents want to do the very best for their child while in the womb.  Click on the BabyPlus logo to read testimonials from other parents who have used BabyPlus.

Some days I just love working in Customer Service.  A mom called in to order BabyPlus for her daughter who is pregnant with her first child.  That in itself is exciting, but it gets even better!  Her husband just happened to call at the perfect time while she was having her ultrasound.  What makes it so exciting is that he is in Iraq and got to hear his baby's heartbeat for the first time!  Of course, I teared up (I'm a softie!) 

First, it's amazing the world we live in and today's technology that allows memories like this to happen.  Second, a moment like this helps put a hectic day in perspective and helps me remember what's important. 

...more readily nurse.

One of the more interesting benefits we hear from BabyPlus moms is that their babies more readily nurse and have success with breastfeeding.  Here are some of the amazing things our moms have written to us.

"My daughter took to nursing right away and it was a wonderful experience."

"After birth, my daughter latched on from first try. "

"In the nursery she was the only one not crying and took to breast feeding right away."

"Our little one took to the breast right away and she is a very good self soother."

""He took to breast feeding immediately.  I had ZERO problems with nursing my son.  He just took to it soo easily."

"She latched on successfully the first time I try to breastfeed her and that was amazing! I have very little idea on breastfeeding and was on my own but she is just so cooperative and latched on like a pro."

One more reason why BabyPlus is a wonderful tool for strengthening your babies cognitive development.  Click on the link below to read more testimonials from other BabyPlus families.

It's not very often that you get a hug at work.  But that is exactly what I got at a recent conference I attended. A nurse walked into my booth, wrapped her arms around me, and said "Thank you for BabyPlus". (I wished I could take credit for it, but I told her "your welcome" anyway.)  She proceeded to tell me that I had given her a BabyPlus Prenatal Education System at a conference we had both attended.  Her baby was now four months old, and she credited BabyPlus with her child's very calm demeanor, his very contented nature, and that he was a very good sleeper, but she said the most noticible thing about her baby was that he nursed like a pro from the very beginning. (As a mother of two, I know what a struggle breast feeding can be.)  I was happy to tell her that many first time parents who used the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System, have reported the same thing to lactation consultants. I'm excited to hear from this wonderful mother in the future about her childs developments.

See you next time!
From Your "Feet on the Street"

Becoming a parent for the first time can be a little scary.  There is an overwhelming amount of information about what to do and what not to do.  It can be quite intimidating.  By stepping back and taking time to decide what you want can help you begin to narrow down what things to research further.  An example would be a baby's feeding schedule.  On one hand, some say to set the baby's schedule and feed them only at specific times.  On the other hand, some say to feed the baby when they act hungry and to not depend too much on the clock to dictate the schedule.  There is a lot of information to support both sides but each method may not fit everyone.  Think about what type of lifestyle you will lead after the baby is born and how feeding will fit into it.  Once you've decided what would be best for you, then research more into that method. 

Always remember there are no hard and fast rules to parenting so if something doesn't feel right or doesn't work, try something else.  Take cues from your baby and above all, try not to over think or get stressed.  You'll find that your baby is quite forgiving and won't hold it against you if you don't know everything!

BabyPlus is a great baby gift! 

Considering that you use the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during the critical times in child development, who wouldn't want to give this gift to any child? 

Read any article on prenatal development, and you will see that the benefits of learning in the womb can last a lifetime.  Whether this is a first time pregnancy or not, the prenatal development research all says the same thing.  Think about the research - every child development assessment tool will measure what has happened up to that point in a child's development.  The current research strongly indicates that the womb is so important when a baby is developing.  Give a baby a gift that lasts a lifetime!

Another awesome review from two first time parents:
Being in the field of developmental psychology, when I learned of the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System, I knew the potential benefits that my unborn child in the various stages of fetal development could experience.  I have since been astounded by the degree to which, I believe, it has impacted my now four-year-old son, Nathaniel.  When he was born and placed immediately on my belly, he instantly raised his head up and stared directly into my eyes and then into his father's.  He did this about three times and, knowing how difficult that would be for a newborn, we were amazed.

He was incredibly aware of his surroundings and developed both perceptual and physical skills very early.  He wallked the first week of his eighth month.  At 10 months, he had a list of words too long to remember and was creating two to three word sentences by one year.  By 18 months, he was easily constructing 45 piece puzzles on his own.  To this day people consistently comment on his advanced level of language and social skills.  The environment of the womb seems a natural place to begin bringing awareness to all of the subtle stimuli that impact physical and emotional conditions as well as the developing infrastructure of the brain.  We are very thankful for the BabyPlus system for helping our little one get the best possible advantage!

Angie and Shawn Phillips