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Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know
What
Is The Nesting Instinct?
During the final days of pregnancy, you can
count on a nice burst of energy to infest you and make you
go crazy around the house. It is very common for women
to start having some serious energy the last weeks of pregnancy
to prepare
for the new baby. Don’t overdo it and wear yourself out. The
baby isn’t going to be crawling through the bathroom anytime
soon. Don't let yourself get carried away or you'll end up
overtired. Most of the tasks at hand can be done while a newborn
sleeps or is nestled in a swing. There are many ways to include
family members, such as your partner, siblings and parents
in the nesting process. Allow others to move heavy objects
and you can work around them. Don't over do it, save some energy
for labor and delivery, you will need it. The earlier you begin
to nest the more you can pace yourself and not tire out.
An expecting mother's efforts to prepare herself and her surroundings
for a new baby are instinctive. While you may already know
what room you'll convert into a nursery and have installed
numerous baby-proof safety devices in anticipation, your pregnancy
may subconsciously stimulate your own natural drive to nest.
On their own, cleaning out closets, purging antiquated or unsafe
household relics and selecting soothing items to place in a
room are actions we generally take for granted. Typically thought
of as strong organizational skills or examples of efficiency,
sorting through household items or updating the color of a
room is really tasks on a to-do list. When you blend several
of these instinctive behaviors together with the physical expectations
and effects of having a baby, questions regarding the phenomenon
of nesting begin to surface. The means of nesting can be as
individual as each tiny footprint stamped on a birth certificate.
The desire to put down roots or establish a more permanent
home base and lifestyle guides us toward creating a sanctuary
for our family to be safe and loved in. Nesting is generally
associated with pregnant women. However, men also exhibit signs
and feelings of nesting. These show up in the form of feeling
the need to work on the yard, car or even search for a new
job. Women should not feel inadequate if they are not urged
to nest.
Scrubbing every surface of the house and where the baby might
eventually be is probably not a good idea. Some good and not-so-tiring
nesting ideas are laundry. Going through baby clothes, washing
and folding can be a light and enjoyable activity. Getting
to smell those fresh baby clothes and place them neatly in
drawers for later use will bring a sense of excitement and
relief the time to meet your baby is near. Decorating the crib
and/or bassinette is great, too. Picking out what to put in
it and how to arrange it will be fun and allow for some good
shopping. Once the crib and other major furniture have been
placed in the baby's room, you can enjoy arranging the small
things such as where to put the changing table and swing. You
can also decide where the place for the rocker and what lighting
will work best. No heavy lifting, that is dad's job and he
will like to be involved in nesting, too. Remember he is excited
as well.
You and your partner can sit together and put the baby items
together, such as swings, bouncies, high chairs, and other
bassinet. This will allow you time to bond with each other
while preparing for your new baby. Include other children for
the new arrival of the new baby by having them draw pictures
and hanging them in the baby's room. Have them help with cleaning
items in the baby’s room. This can helps the sibling-to-be
feel involved and prepares them for the older sibling role.
The Nesting Instinct
Although the desire to nest usually occurs during pregnancy,
there are several times in your life when you may find nesting
helps express your personality and emotions:
- During
pregnancy.
- When
a child starts kindergarten.
- Change
of seasons.
- Following
the loss of a parent, spouse or close friend.
- When
a child leaves for college.
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