Would you like to know my theory on why its so stressful when you...

rease. · November 2008

first bring home your baby?

Because we all have this image in our heads about being this great mother, rocking our children, singing to them, being able to handle it all, having a clean house, ect.

Its not real. You will kill yourself trying to achieve it and cause yourself undo stress. Just relax and enjoy the baby. Sleep when they do, dont do anything for the first few days to a week. They will cry and fuss and that is ok. Push that dream out of your head and embrace the reality of chaos and messes!

JimsBride08 · November 2008

I have every intention of letting my MIL get out her nervous energy by cleaning my house, doing laundry, cooking...all while I sleep. Mwahahahahaha

jenerally · November 2008

And don't expect your DH/SO to magically "get it" and be the "perfect father/spouse" ... that isn't going to happen overnight.

Lower your expectations now, learn how to compromise, and open some lines of communication BEFORE baby comes so it'll be easier to deal with once baby is here!