11 things all new mums know to be true
Cards on the table, I’m not a mum. However, I’ve been surrounded by babies my whole life – whether it was my cousins, my neighbours or my co-workers, I have seen a whole lot of new mums deal with the trials of being responsible for a tiny human.
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From becoming a one-handed whiz to dealing with crazy new emotions, there are plenty of things all new mums know to be true after giving birth. The mums here at bh HQ and our members share all the important lessons you learn as a new parent. Enjoy!
#1 You’re an emotional wreck
Hormones, sensitivity and ALL of the emotion. bh’s Diana tells me, “Once you have a baby you cry at the drop of a hat, especially if you read/see/hear something sad about children.”
#2 You can never have enough breastpads
At first you underestimate just how many breastpads you’ll need if you’re breastfeeding. After multiple trips to the supermarket you eventually learn to buy them in bulk! #leakage
#3 You’re a modern day MacGyver with cloth nappies
“They become wraps, burp cloths, pram liners, change mats, feeding covers, shade cloths, bibs, play mats, face washers and blankets in an instant,” bh’s Michelle explains.
#4 Everyone’s an expert
Whether it’s your own mother, your girlfriends, your co-workers or strangers on the street, you get advice left, right and centre! But as platinum member PrettyPrincess tells me, “Just because something worked for them doesn’t mean it will work for you. Don’t stop (or start) doing things because people tell you that you’re ‘wrong’. Mother’s intuition is real!” bh’s Kym agrees: “Trust your own instincts, and you’ll have a happier baby!”
#5 Hangovers are the devil
What happened to your pre-pregnancy tolerance? bh’s Michelle learnt that, “You eagerly crack into your wine collection that’s been untouched for months, only to discover that you can no longer have a few drinks and feel fine in the morning.”
#6 You become a one-handed whiz
Especially when it comes to eating. Gold member Seezora tells us her fridge was always filled with easy-to-grab food that she could eat with one hand, including “yoghurt tubs, cut up fruit, muffins, cold cut sandwiches and muesli bars”.
#7 Nappies don’t hold everything
How can so much come out of something so small? bh’s Bree learnt that, “Napisan and a soaking bucket will be your best friend and the washing machine will run 24/7.”
#8 If you don’t shower when your partner is still home, you won’t shower at all
… And your dressing gown will be your new uniform.
#9 You make plans with the best of intentions, but your baby has other ideas
bh’s Michelle explains: “You book into mums and bubs classes with the intention of being back to your pre-baby weight in three months. Your baby knows this and chooses said lessons as the time to have an unusually long feed or cry relentlessly unless held, ensuring you sit on your mat and pay to watch everyone else’s core strengthen.” #mumproblems
#10 Respect for your own parents reaches an all-time high
Remember when your mum used to say, “When you have your own children you’ll understand?” Well, she was TOTALLY right.
#11 You never knew you could love something this much
Sure, you love your partner, your parents, your siblings and your friends. But once you have a baby, your heart feels like it’s going to burst.
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I've marked Peggy Rothchild's post below as SPAM!
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All of this especially those breast pads!
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Put the baby bouncer thingy next to the shower if you're desperate. Many chores got done for me during nap time.
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I can relate to these so well!! My first is 8 months old and it’s been such a challenging time, but I also love this little babe so much!!! The products at the end of the article would all be amazing if I could get my hands on them right now.. and some Me Time, of course!
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The joys of motherhood, I don't think there's ever such thing as a good nights sleep after your first pregnancy, from feeding to toilet training to nightmares and now my elders is in yr 12 and still sometimes keeps me up all hours of the night to help her revise :(
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Nappies, Nappies and more nappies, and try and buy them when they are on special, cos they aint cheap
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Oh the photos we have of leakage. I’m yelling at my husband to come help me and he’s running for the camera.
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Been through all of them and what a joy they are - now that I can look back at it all. Would have been nicer to have the husband do a bit more baby stuff though.
I love that picture of the baby's face in the header. priceless
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LOL yep, my girls are nearly 7 & 9 but can relate to this when they were younger!
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My friend group are starting to think about babies and it's a little terrifying!
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I want children in a few yearend am lucky my partner wants to be a stay-at-home dad. Looks like I'll be on dinner duty for the next 18 years! Haha
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Yes yes and yes! I can totally relate to all to all of these! I'm so glad we all go through the same things
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Hahaha yes to all except cloth nappies! I did use them for a bit with my first but got over it as soon as the weather cooled down as we don't have a dryer.
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No 9, all the time! It’s like the days the sleep past 7 is when you need to be somewhere lol
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Hahaha everytime right! My kids always wake at the crack of dawn (or before) but jave somewhere to be super early and I end up waking them!
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All of the above is true and in short story of my life. So precise and exact, wonder as if some one is reading my mind.
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I am not a mum but I really loved reading this. Great article, good read for mums and non mums like me hehe
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NUMBER 9. The story of my life.
And Number 11 - so true!
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Haha, this is cute AND funny! I love how some of my feisty friends have become super calm once they became mums. So amusing!
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...and then the Terrible Twos.
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Oh no ! My poor sister !! She is a new mum!
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