13-week sense check…

Vicky O'Hare - 22 Jan 16

I’ll keep this short and sweet. I’m 13 weeks in and here’s what I’ve learnt so far…

1. You instantly recognise your baby’s cry – even in a busy post-natal ward full of babies – and it always hits you straight in the heart
2. I am now totally fine with ending up with poo all over my hands and under my nails following an explosive nappy – despite previously having a phobia of touching the mushy bits of food in the sink when washing up
3. It really, and I mean really hurts when your baby gets hold of the little fine hairs on the back of your neck
4. You can lose hours playing, singing and just generally having fun with your baby (yes, that’s why there is a huge ironing pile and nothing ready for dinner most nights!)
5. That innocent little baby smile fixes everything – and I mean everything
6. Moisturising your whole body after a shower really is a treat
7. ‘Putting a face on’ now means slapping on some tinted moisturiser / foundation and a slick of mascara – but boy does it make a difference
8. Answering the door to the postman in your pjs becomes normal
9. 3am is no longer a time seen at the end of a drunken night – it’s now a regular milk date with your little one, and one of the most special and precious times
10. No one really has a clue what they are doing. Read, listen and research but when it comes to it, trust your instincts and screw the ‘experts’.

Vicky O'Hare

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