Let's post the most important pieces of advice we have learned....
I'll start:
1. Some days suck, tomorrow will be better
2. If you want to give up nursing, just try it one more day. Never quit when frustrated.
3. Co Sleeping is the best and worst thing
4. Listen to the doctors and experts, but trust your gut
5. Be prepared: Every time you said "I would never allow that or do that to my child" - it will come back to haunt you. And you'll laugh (eventually) and silently apologize to that poor parent because you will "get it."
6. If you are still able to get things done during the day, don't tell anyone else because you'll just make them feel bad about what they didn't accomplish.
7. You will blame teething and gas for everything.
8. Parenting is hard.
9. Parenting is full of fun and pride and giggles and more love than you can really handle.
10. A Momma bear and I will go head to toe any day.
11. Make sure your pediatrician doesn't make you feel stupid.
