congratulations zinnia

tbh, i'm a researcher & like to read as much as i can but i'm not sure that too much of it sank in before i had my DS & i think my 'on the job' training has been more beneficial than things i've read in books! there are so many differing opinions on what is good for babies - for eg, some are all about routines, others say don't even think about routines etc! and it's really tough to know what is going to work until your baby is here. and i've also read books that i don't particularly like or agree with the philosphy that i've still found bits of info that have been useful. i reckon a good bet could be to join a library, if you haven't already, and take advantage of their resources & that way you can read all sorts of books & if one really hits home, then you can buy it.

while looking after a NB is full on, you're going to do just fine - it's amazing how instinct kicks in & you just get stuck in & do what you need to. i am sure you're going to be a wonderful mum/parent - and the pinky books are great for reminding you of this. it's exactly like bath says - they're so warm & reassuring.

i was desperate for a life with no routine & then when it happened, i was completely thrown! but my DS worked himself into a routine gradually over time.

anyways, enough waffling from me! congrats again