Wondering what life after baby will really be like? Here’s a sneak peek…
You’ve brought your lovely new baby daughter home from the hospital, and you eagerly show her to your three-year-old son, who pats the baby lovingly. Five minutes pass, and your son says, “Mommy, give the baby back to the hospital and come play with me!”
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. This is a glorious time in your life - and a sleepless time, too. Newborns have very different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you understand your baby’s developing sleep patterns, and will help you have reasonable expectations for sleep.
Shortly after having your baby, you start worrying about who will look after your new little bundle of joy when you return to work. Unfortunately, it tends to consume a large portion of your maternity leave and can be extremely stressful. There are three options: a daycare, a dayhome or a nanny.
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