Hello all iam Justice I’m due in February with a baby boy! I’m new to all of this! What is some advice you would like to give me or pointers as a first time mama? Thank you
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Hi mama, first off, congratulations!! My 1st was born in February 
I’m so excited for you and I’m so happy you’re here.
honestly my biggest piece of advice is don’t be afraid to ask for help… it’s totally okay if you feel like you’re struggling to juggle everything. I have had the hardest time with being able to keep up with normal life while having kids… its so easy for us mamas to get down on ourselves because we can’t “do it all” but it was never meant to be that way! So if you have a friend or family member that offers to help you - take it! you’ve got this. Best of luck to you and I wish you a safe and easy delivery!
Welcome Justice !
Congratulations !!!
i hope your pregnancy is going well. Momcozy has lots of great articles that have been helpful! And mamas here help so much too!
Clothes - don’t need a lot of NB 0-3 because they can grow out so fast! Unless you just get a bunch for free then it’s all good ! Haha same for diapers it’s hard to range. Double-zippered onesies are our households personal fave but sometimes others work for others too.
Physical health - I would look into working on your breathing techniques and pelvic floor health. Sometimes it is not spoken about enough. Your OB might mention it down the line but also they not might not be as informative as they should. Working on your pelvic floor can definitely help if you’re planning on having a vaginal birth
Advocate for yourself and your baby !!! If something seems off trust your mama instincts. Build a birth plan that helps the nurses communicate to the doctor as well of what you prefer.
Advice - honestly I did NOT like being given un-consented advice if I of course did not ask for it. Lots of people are so different and scenarios can vary throughout others. In my specific explanation of this is I did not want to hear my mom (sorry mom lol) be like “oh hey did you try it this way” for certain things. With my first I wanted to just be the mom I was becoming naturally with my partner without others telling me what to do. If I needed help I knew I could ask.
the to-do lists can be VERY overwhelming. Don’t forget to rest and recover as you’re growing your little one.
Nesting phase is real, but also the reverse-nesting phase as I call it. Before my first was about to arrive I had to prepare everything so much and constantly organized. But after a month or 2 of him thankfully being here I was in CLEAR OUT mode of like oh no this is a lot of stuff haha.
Find your free resources ! There are a lot of resources that are sometimes hidden away. Depending on your state or country they could possibly give free car seats, diapers, clothes etc. like baby registries give out some good bottles & pacifiers !
Meal prep if that is your jam. Thankfully I had a meal train set up with my first to cover the first 2 weeks I think maybe just 1. But it was a lifesaver having one less thing to worry about after bringing home our little. With my second I’m not sure if I will prep some postpartum meals but I’d like to think I’ll try haha.
If you’re working discuss your options with your workplace ! If you’re breastfeeding…have them have a plan in place to ensure you have a space of what they need to provide for you !
I’ll comment if I think of anything else 
Congratulations! That’s great! You’re part of a great community! Hmmm advice… I have so much. lol. Ask for help (seems easy, but we want to be strong and do everything ourselves). If you plan on breastfeeding, it’s ok to pump so someone can feed the baby. Ask for someone to wash dishes, make food for you, ask for someone to vacuum the house. If you have a community or family to help, take advantage of that, but also set boundaries. If you’re tired, have someone watch the baby so you can nap.
You got this momma. We are here to help!
Hi mama!! Congratulations on your new little one!!
My biggest tip to new moms would be to give yourself grace. Motherhood is hard, some days may feel like your rocking it while others may seem like it’s rocking you. But if you need to leave the dishes or laundry for another day then DO IT!
You got this mama!