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Let's discuss the things they don't tell you in books about being a first time mom. Experienced moms please weigh in. I'll do my best to remember how awkward and terrifying those first weeks are.

THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU

1) You will become a poop expert!

2) Your baby WILL have a blowout, most likely in public, so bring extra clothes or a blanket. You can torture your child with the story when they are a teenager.

I will add more as I remember them. Please feel free to add your own.

What are you're babies gaining weekly and are they breast or formula fed?
Quinn isn't gaining the 5-7 ounces a week as I have read is what she should be.

back to work, i dont wanna go! whaaaaaaaa :'(

My baby is now 5 days old!! Is it too late to start pumping for her? I was not too sure on thought of breast feeding at first but now that I am leaking I feel like I'm waisting it and cheating her! I have been formula feeding her since she was born... I plan to call doctor tomorrow to ask but wanted to get a heads up from all of you first! I may try the self hand expression tonight as I don't have a pump or anything yet... Really hope it's not too late to start :/

My baby is now 5 days old!! Is it too late to start pumping for her? I was not too sure on thought of breast feeding at first but now that I am leaking I feel like I'm waisting it and cheating her! I have been formula feeding her since she was born... I plan to call doctor tomorrow to ask but wanted to get a heads up from all of you first! I may try the self hand expression tonight as I don't have a pump or anything yet... Really hope it's not too late to start :/

I have s hard time remembering which side I left on when nursing. is it okay if I start on the wrong side like once a day?

Zoey was 6 lbs 4 oz and 19.2" at birth. At her 2 month checkup today she is 10 lbs 3 oz and 21".

Please share your little ones 2 month stats. I can't believe how much they are all growing!

Zoey was 6 lbs 4 oz and 19.2" at birth. At her 2 month checkup today she is 10 lbs 3 oz and 21".

Please share your little ones 2 month stats. I can't believe how much they are all growing!

When did you start having your newborn sleep in their own room? (How many months?)

Dear Mommy and Daddy,
Please keep this letter from me in a place where you can read it and re-read it when things are rough and you are feeling down.
1. Please don't expect too much from me as a newborn baby, or too much from yourselves as parents. Give us both six weeks as a birthday present, six weeks for me to grow, develop, mature, and become more stable and predictable - six weeks for you to rest and relax and allow your body to get back to normal.
2. Please feed me when I am hungry, I never knew hunger in your womb and clocks and time mean little to me.
3. Please hold, cuddle, kiss, touch, stroke, and croon to me. I was always held closely in your womb and have never been alone before.
4. Please forgive me if I cry a lot. I am not a tyrant who was sent to make your life miserable, the only way I can tell you I am not happy is with my cry, bear with me and in a short time, as I mature, I will spend less time crying and more time socializing
5. Please take the time to find out who I am, how I differ from you and how much I can bring you. Watch me carefully and I'll tell things which sooth, console and please me.
6. Please remember that I am resilient and can withstand the many natural mistakes you'll make with me. As long as you make them with love, I cannot be harmed.
7. Please don't be disappointed when I am not the perfect baby you expected nor be disappointed with yourselves when you are not the perfect parents.
8. Please take care yourself; eat a balanced diet, rest, and exercise so that when we are together you have the patience and energy to take care of me. The cure for a fussy baby is more rest for Mom.
9. Please take care of your relationship with each other. What good is family bonding if there is no family left for me to bond with.
10. Keep the "big picture" in mind. I'll be like this for a very short time, though is seems like forever to you now. Although I may have turned your life upside down, please remind yourselves that things will be back to normal before long.
Enjoy me - I'll never be this little again!