Holly Whitman

Fourth Trimester Expectations Holly Whitman

When someone is expecting a child, they are the center of everyone's focus, but once that baby is born, attention is directly shifted to the new bundle of joy, and mom and dad are often left without guidance or a manual of what to expect for themselves or this new baby. When I was expecting my first child, I was nervous, but thought that I had a pretty good idea of what to expect when bringing a new baby home. After all, I did have siblings, cousins, and I babysat throughout high school and college. What I didn't realize is that these experiences came with a complete list of what to do when caring for these children, regardless of their age. Another thing that I didn't take in to account, were the changes that I would personally experience with my own body, eemotions, and personal relationships. There were small details that I wasn't quite prepared for or knowledgable about before I had children. This is why I created the Fourth Trimester Expectations, because while you can't prepare for every scenario, new parents can at least feel more prepared and confident when they bring their new baby home.