20 Things No One Told Us About Having a Newborn

Newborns are easy to transport! Don't sit at home just because you have a new baby. Find a carrier that you love and go out. Take walks. Visit a zoo or museum. I also found that going out to lunch with friends or my mom was far easier with a brand new baby than an older infant or toddler. Take advantage of this time! The days when we just sat at home were by far the hardest. This seems to be especially true for women who are used to the dynamics of working outside of the home. Solitude isn't good!

Oh, this was great! The pet one especially resonated with me. My poor cats went from being spoiled and the center of attention to...well...just the cats! LOL! I definitely cry at commercials too. There is this Kraft Singles one on these days that shows pictures of a mom and her son sharing grilled cheese sandwiches at different stages of his life. I tear up every time!

Here are a few pieces of advice that have saved me:
- shower in the evening. After all day with the baby, I felt covered in various goo. Having a shower in the evening is a nice way to refresh after a long day, AND you don't have to rush through it because DH will watch the baby!

- getting together with other moms keeps me sane (as long as they're the honest ones, not the competitive/perfect ones).

- "it is what it is". The moment I just gave myself over to the whole motherhood thing, and stopped worrying about every little thing, it was infinitely more enjoyable!