Motherhood Learned

I have several friends who are pregnant right now, 3 that are very close to me and it got me thinking of everything I have learned about motherhood in the last 7 weeks. So for those expecting or wanting to be moms, here's a short list of funny things I have realized that may help you one day.

1. If breastfeeding, you must feed before you shower, or expect a lot of cleanup.
2. Get into a bedtime routine early, starting when they are capable of being awake more than 2 hours at a time.
3. Receiving blankets are not for keeping warm, but to be used as napkins, always have at least 2 with you.
4. Fingernails on infants serve no purpose but to scratch themselves and others.
5. In my kid's case, feetie onesies are the best to sleep in when swaddling no longer works.
6. Always have a camera handy.....and diapers.
7. You can never use too many wipes.
8. When burping a child who just had formula, LOOK AWAY! You don't want that burp smell anywhere near your nostrils.
9. Teach them to sleep with silence and noise, as well as lights on and off.
10. Most importantly, the dishes can wait until tomorrow, stare at them all day and watch them change before your eyes.