Would you use a baby planner?
Categories: Just for moms, Just for dads, Pregnancy & birth, Baby essentials, Mommy musts
Never been through a pregnancy before? Or, feeling overwhelmed by what you know is about to happen with pregnancy number 2? Not sure what to do, or where to turn, and feeling stressed--which is what should not happen during pregnancy? Well, then perhaps a baby planner is just what you need.
Much like a wedding planner, who takes all your ideas, wishes and needs and makes them all happen without an ounce of stress to you on your other big day, a baby planner will take all the stress and fuss out of planning for a baby. While some parents regale in every bit of minutiae concerning the new love of their lives to be, some moms and dads just can't get it all done in a way that is both satisfactory and calming to them.
If you're in the latter category you may want to give Melissa Gould and Ellie Miller a call. Introduced to the web by PopSugar, Melissa and Ellie are both moms themselves who know from experience what it can be like to have to try and figure out EVERYTHING about child rearing in the nine (ten) months of pregnancy. They formed The Baby Planners. The business savvy gals also offer Grandparent packages, Adoption packages and Post-Partum packages. There's a fee attached, of course--$500 and up for the women's packages--but that fee may well be worth it to some.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Shauna Simpson 5-18-2008 @ 3:59PM
this is SO cool, i would love some help planing for my baby. my work schedule is nuts and a few pointers would be awesome.
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ninainindia 5-18-2008 @ 11:05PM
No, I wouldn't. How can someone elese get you ready for the baby, I think it is something you need to do yourself. And isn't it something you should like to be doing. Everyone I know is excited about their baby coming and getting ready is part of the excitement.
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pbhj 5-19-2008 @ 6:02AM
Being a parent isn't just about the physical process of birth. You need to prepare mentally and emotionally too. If you ask me - thinking about your care of your child is one way that you do that.
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The Rogue Parent 5-19-2008 @ 4:03PM
Are you serious? You become a parent as soon as the fun in the bedroom is over. I agree with pbhj on this one and the preparation for the new little one is part of the process of getting ready for, and becoming, a great parent. You've got to hang some shelves, paint some walls, etc.
These are the kind of memories that you keep all through your child's life, you don't want to sit back and say, "hey, remember when we paid someone off to prepare for our child."
The Rogue Parent
http://therogueparent.com/blog/
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Laura - Dashin Fashion 5-21-2008 @ 7:11AM
What a great idea...Life changes so much with each new baby and it would be great to have some pointers.
I would have definately looked into it for my first baby.
Laura
http://www.dashinfashion.com
http://www.dashinfashion.blogspot.com
http://www.mykidsfashion.com
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Sasha 5-25-2008 @ 5:34AM
This is an awesome service. I have a baby planner she is the best. She has not replaced the advice of my mother, sisters or friends but has enhanced my life with her expertise with new gadgets and services that perhaps my family was unaware of. www.southfloridababyplanners.com has been great for me to take off a lot of the stress with getting things ready. The every step of the way package is the best. I recommend it to all.
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Lucy 5-25-2008 @ 5:39AM
Yes, I have heard of them. They are very popular in Miami but I hear they cater to the elite/celebrity client. I will have to check them out.