New and Younger Mothers, (correct this if it is wrong), here are the first things that one must do in this day and age to prepare for motherhood: - Conduct all genetic tests and alter if need be?
- Register for gifts wanted at online registries.
- Dedicate a blog site or photo sharing site to document and share the progress of baby from as early as possible.
- Develop a ring of friends and play hubs online.
- Research baby names online and have that baby named as soon as you know the sex. Most popular top five names for boys and girls: Boys -- Michael, Jacob, Matthew, Joseph and Christopher; Girls - Hannah, Madison, Elizabeth, Alexis and Sarah. Figure out the meaning of the name.
- Register for a domain name for the baby.
- Think about GPS bracelets or Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RDIF)
- Put the baby's name on wait lists for schools.
- Make arrangements to permanently store the umbilical cord blood ($2,000 for one-time fee, $100 annual fee -- private storage recommended).
- Stock up on Baby Einstein music and tapes to begin developing the brain from the start.
- Upload a video of the birth and set up text/email alerts to announce the arrival
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[Source: Pregnancy Weekly Blog - Pregnancy, Baby, and Family]
