I was so focused on the actual birth that I didn't mentally prepare for the sleep deprivation or plan for things like breastfeeding etc.

This time around, I have definitely focused on the birth, but have gotten help from the ABA and my midwife to assist with breastfeeding and supply prior to the birth.

I've also asked my mum to stay for a month or so - so that I can just concentrate on feeding and sleeping with my DD while my DS has my mum to entertain him.

So I guess my advice would be not to get hung up on the birth - it's one day, but start to prepare for after bub comes home.

For me, the baby blues were HUGE and I really didn't think I'd get them. Breastfeeding was way more difficult than I thought and I had no support, so with Coops I lasted one week