Tuesday, December 30, 2008

40 Things I've Learned Along My Motherhood Journey

1. Boobs serve a purpose beyond male entertainment.
2. The female body has a mind of its own…
3. Marriage is completely different once a baby comes.
4. Newborns are high maintenance.
5. Sleep deprivation sucks.
6. Baby boys do not have control of where they pee.
7. Baby boys pee a lot.
8. Poop comes in all sizes, shapes and colors.
9. Pink anti-biotic goes in…runny poop comes out.
10. Ear infections hurt little babies pretty badly.
11. Teething is hard on little babies…and mommies…
12. Hemorrhoids linger…
13. Silly dancing entertains babies AND helps burn off baby weight.
14. Baby laughs are absolutely contagious.
15. It’s amazing how much our baby reminds you of yourself and your husband.
16. Once they sleep through the night, it all gets better.
17. I love slobbery baby kisses.
18. Babies grow up so fast.
19. 23 lb 9 month olds can injure one’s shoulder.
20. The brand of the diaper really doesn’t matter.
21. Mylicon is liquid gold.
22. The BRAT diet helps with anti-biotic poop and diarrhea.
23. Prunes and juice help with constipation.
24. House work is hard work.
25. Motherhood is full of guilt that never ends.
26. The end of most days is filled with exhaustion.
27. Routines help with sleeping through the night.
28. Everything is easier when you have an amazing husband.
29. Nothing matters as much to you as the well being of your child.
30. Rocking a baby to sleep is a relaxing, comfortable and safe-feeling place.
31. Breastfeeding is one of the hardest things to do and to give up.
32. It’s so fun to feed babies different foods…especially when they are as vocal as Nathanial.
33. Reading books to babies takes you back into your childhood.
34. Laundry never ends.
35. Dishes never end.
36. Contractions hurt really badly.
37. Breastfeeding may result in a temporary loss of modesty…I’m not sure who all saw my
boobs. the first 2 months of Nathanial’s life.
38. It’s exciting and a bit scary when babies can pull up.
39. Once you five birth, your heart is no longer your own.
40. I will miss Baby Nathanial when he grows into a child.

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