Things I wish someone had told me before I had a child.

~ You wont always feel like it, but you will be a great parent. 

 ~You will be more tired after your child is born than you have ever been in your life, yet you will want to stand and watch them sleep for hours instead of going to sleep yourself.

~ When shopping for that first baby, spend good money on the stroller and car seat. The stroller because you will use it for a few years and the car seat because you will want one that can grow with your baby. They may cost more up front, but trust me, they will save you tons in the long run.

~ When pregnant, you will have the craziest dreams ever. But, no matter how many times you dream it, your baby will not come out looking like E.T.

~ After delivery, you will still look 6 months pregnant. Once the baby is out things don't instantly pop back into place. it takes time.

~ When your pregnant with your first child you will want to read all the WHAT TO EXPECT books. Don't ! save yourself the anxiety and self loathing. it's not worth it.

~ Breastfeeding is HARD. for some it gets easier, For some it does not.

~ It's Ok to feed your baby formula if that's what you choose. What is important is that your baby is fed and is healthy.

~ Toddlers will play with anything, toy or not.

~ When you have your first baby,  Take advantage of the time when the baby sleeps. Get some sleep too.

~ Take lots of pictures, babies change so much, so quickly.

~ Just enjoy being a parent. 


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