- When moms say they don't even remember their baby as a very new infant, they really are telling the truth.
- Sleep is the best thing ever. But sleeping with a baby is the very best thing ever.
- You really will worry every time something is wrong. Even if it's something minor. You're that person.
- You'll cry when you go back to work. You'll move on and become a productive worker again, but those first few days suck.
- The baby really will be fine. Most of the choices six of one, half dozen of the other.
- If you stress out, so will the baby. This does not make not-stressing-out any easier.
- You'll become someone who gets sad and/or cries when something happens to a fictional baby on TV.
- You only have to become part of the mommy wars if you want to be. When in doubt, stay off the damn Internet.
- Make time for other people. Your friends, your family, and especially your spouse. This may be harder than it seems, but it's vitally important.
- Babies reach milestones on their own time. Don't compare your kid to others. This is difficult.
- You really will use a baby voice. So will everyone else you know.
- You will love that baby more than you thought you ever could.
- You may love being pregnant, and you may love the child growing inside you. But once the baby is actually born and becomes a real person, it's a whole new ballgame.
- Oh, and those first weeks after the baby is born are uncomfortable bordering on painful. Cabbage leaves in your bra will help.
This blog follows the life of Juliet Brambrink. All opinions and ideas expressed here are mine. And this is probably obvious, but I offer no expert advice. Unless you're trying to be me - I'm an expert at that.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
One Year
Exactly one year ago today, I was starting to realize I really was in labor (technically my water broke very early in the morning, but all morning and part of the afternoon was pretty pain-free). That means today has marked one year since I've become a mom. And I've learned some things.
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