I thought I'd be able to breastfeed and do so until I returned to work, instead ended up formula feeding. Never thought I'd have bubs in bed with us! I thought I'd be able to settle bubs and she would sleep in a routine. I love having dd in bed with us or lying on my chest, it is absolute bliss!
Thought I'd do some form of controlled crying, in fact I hate hearing dd cry and pick her up to calm her immediately.
Thought I'd have time to keep the house clean, cook meals everynight and go out walking or start an exercise program, have a shower in the mornings.....
Thought I'd be able to sleep when bubs sleeps.
Didn't think I'd be so sleep deprived in the early weeks from either listening to dd breathe, waiting for her to wake for a feed or waking b/c I haven't heard her and check to make sure she is still breathing.