10 Things No One Ever Told You About Having a Baby
1. You won't care who sees you spread eagle while you are in labor. I thought I would be nervous about everyone seeing down there and I wasn't. One time I opened my eyes after a contraction and counted 12 people in the room. It didn't even phase me. I was on a mission and I just wanted her out!
2. You will welcome the mesh granny panties and maxi pads large enough to be used as floatation devices. No one ever told me about these. At first I thought, "There is no way I'm using those!" But then something strange happened. They were comfortable! Right before I was discharged from the hospital I tracked down my favorite nurse and asked for some extras. I was actually a little sad when I ran out of these two necessities.
3. You will bleed a lot! I seriously thought I was bleeding to death. I wasn't prepared for the amount of blood. But then a nurse reminded me that I hadn't had a cycle in over 9 months.
4. The contractions don't stop the second your child is born. You will continue to cramp. Your uterus has to contract back down and the cramping does just that.
5. Breastfeeding is uncomfortable but you will get used to it! Just keep going! If it is very painful ask for a lactation consultant to stop by your room. If you can
make it through the first few weeks you will be good to go!
6. You won't care where you are when you need to breastfeed. Your child's hunger will come first. I remember breastfeeding when we were walking around the house we were having built.
7. There is a hormonal rollercoaster that begins immediately after birth. Night sweats, hot flashes, and crying spells are normal. If you feel like you have more than just the "baby blues" call your doctors office. Post-partum depression is real and it can be helped!
8. It is okay to feel like you don't know what you are doing. You'll learn what the different cries are really soon. And overnight you will turn into a professional! Cut yourself some slack and let your mothering instinct kick in!
9. It hurts way more than you can imagine. But you'll forget the pain as soon as you see your baby's face.
10. You will love your child more than you ever thought possible. And that love will continue to grow!
Published by Ambra Kix
I'm a 23 year old mother of two. I'm happily married and work for a payroll processing company. View profile
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