What to Expect? Really? 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby Wit and Wisdom

Before I had a baby, I wasn't all that knowledgeable about them. Sure, I read all of the books, from What to Expect When You're Expecting to ones on baby CPR, but they left out a few truly important messages. 

I compiled a list of the five things I wish I knew before I had a baby that you probably won't find in any book!

• Lower you expectations. That perfect dinner you had time to prepare? Nope. Accept that putting something on the table is a major victory. And frozen pizza counts, especially in those first few months.

• Know who to listen to. When it comes to babies, everyone has an opinion. Here's the catch - they have never had your baby.

• Sleep is SUCH a precious commodity. I never understood what exhausted meant until I had a baby ... especially one who didn't sleep much.

• Figure out who the new "you" is. I was terrified to lose myself after having kids. OK, so you won't be ruling the beer pong table anymore, but maybe you realize that you have a knack for making homemade granola.

• This too shall pass. Any phase, issue or challenge that your child presents will pass.

You've got this!

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