1) Expect the unexpected. Just when you think you've got it all together something goes awry... for example, just because baby pooped at 9:00am for past three days in a row does not mean that they won't have a diaper blow-out at 3:00pm that day too (at the mall too for that matter). Just because baby ate at 8:00, 1:00, 5:00 and 10:00 for weeks does not mean that they won't get hungry when you least expect it. Always, Always, ALWAYS be prepared with extra clothes, extra food, and more diapers than you would ever think that you'd need for a day out!
2) Sleep Deprivation is to be expected, but no one warns you about the extent of this, I guess people will tell you to rest during the last months of pregnancy but no amount of rest pre-baby is enough. For me, this was the hardest thing to overcome. I was told to "rest while the baby is resting" right, this was and still is an impossible task. Finally, at about 3 months into mommy hood I am finally adjusting to 4-5 hours of sleep and starting to feel like a human again.
3) A daily shower is highly overrated, nothing a ponytail and some fresh deodorant can't fix! Also, it's more than ok to wear the same leggings during the day, then to bed that night, and again the next day right?
4) A baby smile and a little coo can make your day!
5) Having one goal per day and meeting that goal is a huge accomplishment. For me, a load of laundry, washed and put away, cooking something for dinner when the hubby gets home (even if it is hot dogs or throwing a frozen pizza in the oven), vacuuming, or taking a shower and blow drying my hair feels like I have won a gold medal for the day.
6) Dressing baby in the cutest, most expensive outfits seemed like a great idea (before he was born) The reality of that outfit lasting more that 5 minutes without being spit up on is not likely... As long as I can get a quick photo of him in it makes it worth while.
7) 4 words: Stay At Home Mom. I could and will write a whole post on this topic (one day). For me, this has been the biggest adjustment into mommyhood so far. There is no greater or more rewarding job than being a mom!
2) Sleep Deprivation is to be expected, but no one warns you about the extent of this, I guess people will tell you to rest during the last months of pregnancy but no amount of rest pre-baby is enough. For me, this was the hardest thing to overcome. I was told to "rest while the baby is resting" right, this was and still is an impossible task. Finally, at about 3 months into mommy hood I am finally adjusting to 4-5 hours of sleep and starting to feel like a human again.
3) A daily shower is highly overrated, nothing a ponytail and some fresh deodorant can't fix! Also, it's more than ok to wear the same leggings during the day, then to bed that night, and again the next day right?
4) A baby smile and a little coo can make your day!
5) Having one goal per day and meeting that goal is a huge accomplishment. For me, a load of laundry, washed and put away, cooking something for dinner when the hubby gets home (even if it is hot dogs or throwing a frozen pizza in the oven), vacuuming, or taking a shower and blow drying my hair feels like I have won a gold medal for the day.
6) Dressing baby in the cutest, most expensive outfits seemed like a great idea (before he was born) The reality of that outfit lasting more that 5 minutes without being spit up on is not likely... As long as I can get a quick photo of him in it makes it worth while.
7) 4 words: Stay At Home Mom. I could and will write a whole post on this topic (one day). For me, this has been the biggest adjustment into mommyhood so far. There is no greater or more rewarding job than being a mom!
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