Things I learned as a new mom
Just wanted to share my experience as a new mama with my 12 month old. Here’s some random things I never knew or learned since having a kid:Feel free to share your experiences as well!Post-partum hair loss: I never knew that PP hair loss was a thing. My hair was coming out in clumps in the shower or when I brushed my hair. Thankfully my hair is really thick so it’s not noticeable. Active sleeping: Babies are such loud sleepers for the first 3 months. When I thought my baby was waking up, turns out he’s just moaning and groaning in lalaland.Formula: First 6 months my partner and I were buying Enfamil and Costco formula but it was adding up fast. Turns out Walmart sells the exact same Costco formula at a fraction of the price. Baby loved it and never had spit up or digestion issues. Entitled people: I never knew how many people were entitled to think it’s okay to touch, hug or try to kiss my baby in public, especially elderly people. So many countless of times they would try to touch my baby without asking for permission. It’s okay to say no!My baby wants to be an IT technician: Who knew babies loves wires so much??? and why??? Every single time I try to charge my phone my baby tries to run for the wires every time. Better to make a busy board full of wires rather than get new toys 😂Babies can use straws: They can drink out of a cup and straw at 12 months and I never learned it until today. I thought they wouldn’t learn how until 2 years old or something. I was shocked when my 12 month old was drinking water out of an open cup and straw.Babies are picky eaters: Until they wanna eat the exact same food you’re eating. My baby doesn’t want to eat on his own until he sees and wants what I’m eating. Half the plate is gone but I’d rather have him full, fed, and happy.Sleep regressions: I didn’t even know sleep regressions were a thing until we hit the 3, 6, and 12 month regressions. Baby teething at the same time was like a slap on the face 😂Diapers: Around 8-10 months I let my baby crawl around the house just in diapers during the summer but I had to start putting shorts on him because he started to learn how to rip off his diapers and pee on the floor or throw poop around in his crib. 10.Babies grow up so fast: I didn’t realize how fast my baby grew and lost his baby weight around 10 months. So sad he’s losing his baby face around 12 months but I’m taking as much photos and videos as I can. Sometimes I just drop all the chores just to cuddle and cherish the time I have with him while he’s still small. Going to add more things in the comments as I learn new things along the way! via /r/NewParents https://ift.tt/CELX76I