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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.

New Mom 101 had so much good stuff I thought a similar post would be helpful... what are the things no one told you/you wish you knew about labor and delivery?

Hello ladies. My handsome boy is 5 weeks old and I'm ebf. I pump sometimes if he is in a deep sleep and it's been more than 2 hours or so. My ?'s are:

-How often should I pump to keep my supply steady?
-Can pumping confuse my supply? To make more or less.
-should I pump my right breast more? (it's always bigger and more full) or will that keep it bigger?

Any info/advice will be great.

Sometime when I feed my son I get a burning/itchy feeling. Lately it seems to be worse. It's mainly in my right breast and I'm starting to feel a knot. What should I do? Ds is only 4 weeks old.

Sometime when I feed my son I get a burning/itchy feeling. Lately it seems to be worse. It's mainly in my right breast and I'm starting to feel a knot. What should I do? Ds is only 4 weeks old.

•Insurance info- pre-register if u can
• hospital forms and birth plan (if you have one)

2-3 pairs of warm, nonskid socks that can get ruined (for walking the halls before and after labor)

•A warm robe
• 2 maternity bras — no underwire — and nursing pads (whether or not you plan to nurse, you'll appreciate the support and leak-protection)

•Lip balm (hospitals are very dry)

• Toiletries and personal items — hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, makeup (as if), shampoo, conditioner, lotion, contact lens case and solution (remember, travel-sized products are your friends) Eyeglasses Headband or ponytail holder (avoid clips)

•Lots of change for the vending machines and non-perishable snacks (you'll probably be hungry after labor, and the hospital cafeteria could be closed)

•Cell phone and charger, phone numbers of people to call after birth, prepaid calling card (if your hospital doesn't allow cell phones)

•Camera, film or extra memory card, battery or charger A gym bag packed with a change of clothes and basic hygiene products for your partner Take it or leave it:

•Extra pillow (with a case that can get ruined, in a pattern distinguishable from hospital white)
• Comfortable going-home clothes in six-month maternity size and flat shoes (or, just wear the clothes you came in — sorry, but they'll probably still fit)

•Bath towel (the hospital will likely supply a small, very thin one)
• Hairdryer Your favorite brand of soap, shampoo and heavy flow sanitary pads (the hospital supplies these things, but bring your own if you're picky)

•A few pairs of maternity underwear that can get ruined (the hospital will have disposable pairs, which some women find handy and others find gross) A ruin-able nightgown (you can use those lovely hospital gowns, but your own might help you feel more

•laptop , iPad or iPod

• Adorable outfits for baby (the hospital provides the essentials, and infants are too tightly swaddled in blankets for a fashion show anyway)

• What to Bring For Baby: Approved car seat Warm blankets (for the ride home) Outdoor gear like a snowsuit and hat, as seasonally appropriate (remember, babies are extra sensitive to cold)


( Got this from a couple of other post and combined them)

Happy Packing!!

Be truthful, did you poop during labor? and if you had the choice, which we do, would you of gotten an enema before delivery? Reason for question to follow...

I love it!! Ds is only 8 days old. But I love it. I feel so close to him and he is doing great. I'm so grateful that he has stuck with me and helped me learn what to do.

How often do you bathe your LO? My dd is 4 weeks old and I gave het a bath 5 days ago and was thinking about bathing her tonight but was just curious as to what everyone else was doing?