Things you wish they told you before you had baby!

[sonjainnsw]

Some great tips for a newbie everyone. thanks for taking the time to write these down, they are very helpful tips to someone like me who has NO idea!

[Lolli]

You actually can get by with minimal 'stuff' for a baby. Things like a change table are totally unneccasary.
And... you will be overwhelmed with visitors the first week. The second you will be sitting by yourself with a crying baby, a filthy house and a neglected husband, saying wtf?? where did everyone go??

[Arimeh]

The thing I wish I had been told the most:-
That EVERYONE in this world has an opinion on how you SHOULD be raising your child. But nobody elses opinion matters as much as your instincts as a mother.

[~clover~]

One thing I've always said is have no expectations. Just enjoy it.

When people give advice, listen to it all. Even try it. If it doesn't work 4 you find something else.

I have to say read. I fell pg with dd1 at 17. Ibought mags & got books from the library. I thought I knew it all! I did the same 2nd & 3rd time around.

There will always be someone out here who doesn't agree with something you are doing. Always. Ignore it.

Oh, & personally - don't wanna scare anyone, but I honestly believe the first 12 months is the easiest.

When it comes down to it do whats right for you & your baby. Breast or bottle, Cloth or disposible, whatever. As long as your both happy & fed!