So, Ben turns one on March 30th. I am in no way ready for it. I can't believe how quickly the past year has gone by. It really does seem like just yesterday that I found out I was even pregnant. What to say about the first year? It was amazing. And I actually
do have a few mom tips:
~Anything goes when it's 2 am and you want to sleep, whether that means giving the kid a bottle before it's really "time" to eat, or if that means putting them back in bed with you so everyone can sleep. I say whatever works!
~Breastfeeding is rewarding, an accomplishment and when it's time to give it up, you'll know~ do it and don't feel bad about it. If you did it all, you can congratulate yourself and move onto formula.
~Don't believe everything you read in baby books.
~Don't believe everything you read in baby magazines.
~Don't second guess your basic mom instincts. You have them for a reason.
~Orajel, Benedryl, and baby Ibuprofen make teething much easier to manage!
~Rock them and cuddle any chance you get! They grow out of it entirely too soon.
~Wipe Warmers are overrated. Who knew there was a filter you had to keep watered down?
~Pajama makers that design them with buttons all the way down to the toes don't have kids. Dealing with buttons at 4am is a feat in itself!