Almost six months ago to the day, I was headed to the hospital anxiously awaiting the arrival of our little girl and about to enter into a new chapter of life. I was excited, scared and quite frankly, had no idea what to expect.
Since then, I have learned an awful lot about myself, life, our marriage and one beautiful little girl. So in honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve compiled a list of things I’ve learned thus far in my six short months as a mama-some serious, some comical and overall, a compilation of the last six months.
- The days are long, but the months and years are short. That statement could not be more true.
- It is possible for more than your heart to hurt for someone. In fact, your boobs can too.
- As much as you want to fill up others’ cups before your own, you have to remember to put yourself first from time to time.
- Motherly instinct kicks in even for the soundest of sleepers.
- Blow drying your hair is a luxury.
- Plans must be made in three-hour increments.
- Learn to laugh at yourself, even in the most ridiculous situations.
- There is no amount of spit up, drool, poop or pee that will ever phase you anymore.
- You will never forget the nurse who takes you to the bathroom for the first time after being in labor.
- Continue to live your life, and you will figure out how to do it with a baby, even if that means long car rides, airplanes, concerts, hikes, etc.
- Sucking snot out of your child’s nose with a tube is not weird but a frequent occurrence.
- You will learn to appreciate your own mother in so many more ways.
- There is an unspoken Mom understanding that all mothers secretly communicate during unfortunate situations.
- The “no shopping carts allowed in the bathroom” rule doesn’t apply to those pushing around a sleeping baby and shopping alone.
- Breastfeeding is hard. For something so natural, it’s not, but if you stick with it, it’s worth it. Your baby appreciates you.
- And on that topic, breastfeeding will completely deflate your boobs, but on the bright side it is the fat whisperer. Weigh the options.
- It is 100% OK to cry on your first day back to work after you drop your baby off at daycare. Almost everyone does.
- Make time for you and your husband because it’s easy to get put on the back burner.
- An SUV is absolutely necessary because when you travel anywhere, you basically pack up your entire house.
- You will learn the definition of “enjoy the small things” because even the smallest of changes and accomplishments will bring joy to your day.
- There is no better feeling in the world than a baby falling asleep on your chest.
- Their life has just begun but so has yours.
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