New Mommy - What I've learned so far... {2 weeks}

Some things I've learned so far {in no particular order}...

1. not all diapers/wipes are created equal -- Pampers, YES,... Huggies, No!

{reminds me of this SNL skit}

2.  everything about babies is cute when they are your own, including their full diapers

3.  The Milkie is a new mommy must have!

4.  if you just had a baby, it is the most appropriate time to take baby steps... ease into things, don't put too high of expectations on yourself.  For example -- I wanted to "do something" in the first week home but wasn't ready to leave Magnolia yet... so the three of us drove to target and Dad & M stayed in the air conditioned car while mom browsed and shopped for an hour.  Might sound a bit ridiculous, but it was SO lovely. (don't I have the best hubs!)

5. if you are an extrovert, make it a priority to get some regular people time to fill up your energy wells,... even if it is just the pharmacist for 5 minutes at the drug store down the street.  plan it with your spouse and make it happen.

6. if you are an introvert (not me, but hubby), it is okay to have some alone time! plan it with your spouse and make it happen.

7.  breast feeding takes lots of coordination and dexterity.  i was a bit caught of guard by this.  

8.  reading twitter at 3 in the morning while you are feeding your baby is quite entertaining! why are you awake people!!??

9.  having an iphone is great -- there are lots of great apps to help you keep up with breast feeding, diaper changes, etc.  

10.  it is sad when  you have to put a really cute outfit that your cute little baby has only worn once or twice in the "doesn't fit anymore" bag and realizing that you will do this for years to come...

11.  my "old normal" is gone forever and that takes some getting used to, but that is okay

12.  just because you aren't pregnant anymore, doesn't mean you can't blame things on hormones

13.  after having your first baby, you need your mom for your own sake more than for your baby's

14. just when you thought you couldn't love your hubby more, you see him with your little one, and you realize you've only just begun to scratch the surface of how much you love him.
15.  reading mommy blogs isn't the best thing to do quite yet, you will inevitably compare yourself and begin to worry you aren't "doing it right."  Hold off on reading them... there is plenty of time for that later.  Remember that you and your baby are incomparable!

16.  Being a mom does not put you in control of your life or anyone else's, God is still very much in charge no matter how much you feel you should fight it (praise Him for that!)

p.s. I hope you are enjoying my lovely guest posters! so thankful for their help! more to come over the next week or so & i'll continue to pop in from time to time too!