What I wish I'd known before becoming a mother

After just over seven months of being someones mum I decided to put together a list of useful, funny and interesting things that I didn't know before.

- You've never be tired before, not really.
- Poo discussions are not gross, just a daily conversation, like how did you sleep?
- Teething sucks, invest in every gadget claiming to give relief.
- If your old jeans fit again within the first six months you should think yourself lucky.
- You can go two weeks without washing your hair.
- You can also go months without shaving your legs.
- You will question as to if you're capable of it all (you are!)
- Every stage is just that, a stage.
- You can't just grab your keys, phone and wallet and duck out anywhere anymore.
- You will be praying for them to go to sleep and then you will miss them until they wake up.
- On the occasions you do go out alone you will see other kids and get pangs in the chest.
- The washing can wait. As can most of the housework.
- Self-care is just as important as baby care.
- Pregnancy makes your feet bigger.
- Mum guilt is real for lots of reasons.
- People will always have opinions, just smile, ignore them and keep doing what works for you.
- It's ok that it takes a while for your body to feel like yours again.
- All your baby cares about is that they are fed, changed and getting all your love and cuddles.