Draining - Motherhood is positively draining!!! It drains your energy, your emotions, your spirit, your strength, your perky boobs :P
BUT
I would not trade it for ANYTHING in this whole wide universe!!
It the most satisfying thing I have ever experienced.
Last night my dd had a fever and I got into bed at 00:45. I was stone dead tired, but when she fell asleep on my chest and her hair was brushing against my neck, I broke down and cried. I was sooooo happy and I can't believe that I could love one person that much.

Dito on the projectile poop be afraid, be very afraid - don't think the other side of the room is far away!!

I was the most suprised that 24 hours 7 days a week is THAT long!!!! Did not really notice before dd.

Best advise: Try to stay as calm and relaxed as possible (I can hear everyone go *ppffft* ) It's hard, but the more tense you get, the more aggitated bubba gets.

Enjoy your little bundle!!

PS. dd was supposed to come on 8 March 2007