I’m not trying to be pessimistic, but there are several things that I wish I knew before I had a baby. Of course no lesson is truly learned without firsthand experience, but here are a few eye-openers for you to ponder while growing your little bundle of joy…
You will get through those first two weeks, two months, two years, and live to tell about it.
You may feel very lonely when you’re feeding and burping at 4 AM and you hear the newspaper hit the driveway. It seems like you’re the only person on Earth that’s awake besides the paper carrier and you can envision tumbleweeds rolling down your street. Just know that you aren’t alone and it will get easier.
You will eventually run out of your surplus of diapers and wipes. They won’t last as long as you think.
Even if you get back down to your pre-baby weight, nothing will ever be in the same place as it used to be. It’s like your whole body shifts around and clothes that used to look good will not fit right anymore. Upside: you get a new wardrobe! Downside: your breasts may sag, even if you don’t breastfeed. Ugg.
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