What I Wish I Had Known

I wish I had known that just as you begin to master a developmental phase with your baby and feel some confidence like “ok, I got this!” everything will change again! Labor can be a good lesson for this aspect of parenthood — a reminder to always stay in the moment and find little breaks of relief from worry, stress or overwhelming feelings to sustain you on a longer journey. The small victories and the challenging valleys of the first year of parenthood are fleeting and impermanent, but their collective wisdom will build the foundation of your satisfaction as a new parent