Trust your instincts. Whatever you believe, there's a reference out there to back you up!

Enjoy every moment and don't feel bad for sneaking in a nap too when the baby is sleeping, Take lots of pictures and gives lots of hugs and kisses - they grow up so quick!

Everyone will give you criticism. Don't let it get to you. Go with your best judgement and you will be fine. We were all first timers after all.

My best advice would be to take time to relax and take care of yourself.Also to eat healthy foods and get plenty or rest and exercise.

When I was pregnant many years ago with my son, my mother told me that I was pregnant before I could say anything. She said there was just something about the way I looked that she knew and then I confirmed it . I remember being so afraid after he was born whether I would know how to take care of him but my mom was my coach and I don't know what I would have done without her. It's like you just feel your way through and everything just falls into place.

The best advice I could give you (as a mom to 3 now), is to really (like reeeeeally) relish in your alone time and the time you get with your partner. I mean, do as many date nights as you can in a week...and take as many long hot baths (complete with dimmed lights, candles, and music) as you can stand, in a week. These moments alone with your partner, and with yourself in a bathroom...those are the 2 things that I wish I could get more of now that I have my 3 beautiful children. Granted, I get to have a date night maybe once a month or two...but those hot baths? I haven't had one in over a year. I haven't showered with the door shut in over a year...heck, I haven't showered in the bathroom ALONE in over a year! LOL...not to scare anyone or anything ;) Oddly enough, I wouldn't give up my chaotic dinners and showers as a group for a hot bath any day. I absolutely love being a mom, and you will too. Just remember to take a few extra hot baths for me...would you, please?

Advice from my sister when I was pregnant with my daughter (now 9): every age is the best age. Enjoy it all.

Always take help when you need it. My advice is to make time to take care of yourself. Often as mothers we expect perfection out of ourselves. We need to remember to relax! Then we can be top of the line parents! :-)

Best advice I can think of (from a mom of 6 yr&2 yr old girls) - #1 choose your battles (think "Want to wear a ridiculous outfit to eat your dinner?" As long as you eat -have at it)... #2 was passed down from my mom- no matter how mad you get b/c of something they do/get into, grab a camera and snap a pic or two.... If it made you this mad now, you'll want the pic to laugh at in the future (when u forget the offense lol)

Enjoy being pregnant. I loved it. That first time I felt him move. It was like a butterfly wing. I did sit UPS with my kneed bent. It helps to strengthen your stomach and up thigh muscles. It aids in carrying the baby and helps the delivery. I always did them laying on the bed.

I hope you have 5 minutes of pain for a lifetime of happiness.Of course there will be trying times when your back is aching.With lots of love and understanding they will work themselves out.

Eat healthy foods and continue to walk, yoga, exercise as your body will spring back quicker to your pre-baby self.

Don't let other moms influence you with negativity - do what's right for YOU!

Enjoy your life before it completely changes and you have no time for yourself.

My best advise to expecting moms: create a baby registry at amazon.com: http://amzn.to/1Wqg2Rk It's universal (you can add items from any website), and they give you additional discounts, special offers and even a baby welcome box full of freebies! You also get a chance to win everything on your registry - just by creating one! All expecting parents and those with kids under 2 are eligible. This was literally the best thing I have done with my youngest: it kept all my "wished for" items neatly organized, it was super easy to maintain for me and super easy for everyone to shop - they could choose to ship the gift straight to us, and we were getting surprises in the mail long after the baby was born :) Those extra amazon discounts were also appreciated: baby things can be expensive, but I got 50% off diapers, 15% off ANYTHING at amazon, 25% off maternity, 25% off vitamins and that saved me a lot of money.