-Remember that Dad wants and needs to get to know Bubs as well, when I was overwhelmed and had to hand DS to DH I felt guilty that I ''couldn't handle it'', when what I really needed to remember is that NO-ONE can do it all on their own, and my DH really wanted to spend time with DS.

-I also agree with a PP about the newborn phase being very short, just repeat ''they'll only be 2 days old/11 days old/5 weeks old once'', it makes it seem more like a phase rather than the rest of your life being a sleepless trackie wearing crying mess

- Remember your the only mother your baby has, and your doing a brilliant job. Bubs doesn't have any expectations, only you do.