1.)    You’re both balding:  Surprise!! That voluptuous pregnancy hair has to leave you now. So if your finding clumps of hair in the shower, don’t panic. It’s just your body’s way of becoming “normal” again – for whatever that means! But don’t feel bad, the new love of your life is experiencing the same rapid hair loss as you are, so you guys can have receding hair lines together, it’ll be great 😉

2.)    You’re both learning: Whether this is your first time to the “mom rodeo” or you’re a veteran, the first few months of a newborns’ life are such a learning experience for the both of you. You’re learning your parenting style, and also learning your baby. And your newborn is learning —everything. So be patient with one another, you’ll find your groove. For now, embrace the fact that there is no cuter subject to study!

3.)    You both wish you were getting more sleep: Babies sleep for the majority of their time in the womb. Your body provided the perfect sleep inducing state for them to dream peacefully for nine months. They have just come into a world with a ridiculous amount of stimulation that may make it hard for even the sleepiest babe to relax. Try to remember that your baby WANTS sleep…even if it doesn’t seem that way during your SIXTH middle of the night feeding! Get sleep wherever you can get it, and enjoy the baby snuggles when you both find that peaceful place. They won’t last forever, and they sure are glorious.

4.)    You’re both getting acclimated to your “new” body:  Watching your baby discover their hands or their feet is so magical. Learning more everyday about how this little body is going to carry him in the real world is an awesome thing to witness. You may not be feeling exactly as awesome about your new bod at the moment. But try to remind yourself how very awesome your body is too. You grew an entire person, I mean think about that, an entire person! You’re basically a superhero. So give yourself a break and some realistic timelines before you start even thinking about being hard on yourself. Right now, your body is a vehicle of nourishment, comfort and strength for your new baby…and there isn’t anything more beautiful or sexy than that my friends!

5.)    You both cry—a lot: Feeling like you want to just cry, all the time, at any given moment, for potentially a reason, but quite possibly no reason at all?? Happy tears, sad tears, mysterious and unexplainable tears that sneak up on you out of nowhere. You and your baby are experts at the waterworks right now, and pretty much for the same reason. Your baby cries because they can’t explain what they need to you just yet, and often times you probably can’t explain why you’re crying either! It won’t last forever, for either of you! So grab a tissue and hold on —to each other preferably 🙂

6.)      You’re both getting attached: Everyday with your new little one is a day closer to each other. Newborn bonding is a beautiful and incredible journey where you are your baby are creating the building blocks for a great, strong relationship with one another as Mother and child. Your baby is becoming soothed by your smile, aware of your voice and comforted by your kiss. And you – well, you’re in love, you’re in love, and you don’t care who knows it!