4 Months Later...

I've had a baby for 4 months and now I'm an expert in diaper changing, baby products, and mommy wars.

Okay, maybe "expert" is a strong word.

Here's what I've learned so far: 

(1) When J is hungry (my 4 month old son), there's no stopping the screaming.

(2) There's no perfect way to sleep train (every baby is different).

(3) Grandparents think you have no idea how to raise your child (so they give unnecessary advice that is either 30 years too old or hearsay, and I object)

(4) Even people who have never experienced parenthood will give you unsolicited advice.

(5) Don't expect to sleep properly for a while after having a newborn.

(6) There are a million choices in baby products. Ask others for advice, test them for yourself, and you'll get it wrong a few times. But hey, that's true about parenting in general. Just go with it!

(7) J is human so common sense helps with decision making.

(8) The parenting burden doesn't have to be 100% on me. DH is an amazing father  and if he wants to hold J in one arm like superman, I plan to laugh along and not fear for my son's life.

(9) J will love me no matter what. At least until he hits puberty.

(10) Ignore people when they say "you shouldn't do that." When did they become the gold standard on parenting? I know J better than anyone else. I know what makes him smile, when he's hungry, when he's sleepy, and what's right for him. He's my experiment to mess up, so stop judging me!