What I Learned In the First 6 Months of Motherhood
Ask for help. You don’t have to do it alone, no one expects you to, especially if you have multiples. Let your friends and family know that it’s overwhelming and take whatever help they offer. Or better yet, know exactly what help you need and be specific.
Let others help. Lots of people offered help and I turned them down. DUH. Realize that the person helping is getting just as big a gift as you are.
Relax, you can’t do this wrong. I spent so much time on the internet looking everything up. Totally a stereotypical new mom. I haven’t looked something up in months. Realizing now that there is no right or wrong way. You just do it.
Sleep Deprivation sucks. And it’s a huge part of being a new parent. It sucks and there is no getting around it. And it’s ok to do what you need to do to make sure that you get the sleep that you need to not teeter off the edge of sanity into depression because of lack of sleep. Up to and including letting the baby cry himself to sleep. I’ll be a lot less afraid of crying babies next time.
Breastfeeding rocks. It was both wonderful and a hardship, but one of the most worthwhile hardships I’ve ever had to experience in life. And it’s ok to do it for whatever amount of time works for you, and where ever you need to. Breastfeeding in public is extremely liberating!
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hi there, just wanted to say i really enjoyed reading here, it is great to follow your twins through their developments and know a little bit of what may be coming for us over here with twin boys. they are cuties and sound like healthy and happy boys. and yep, sleep dep sucks and letting them cry does too but it has been getting this mom at least 4 hours a night, which is a huge improvement. have a great holiday with your family, smiles your way.