You know you've got a newborn when

Ah those early newborn days, who can beat them.  Sleepless nights, tiredness, not quite sure what’s going on.  Here’s a fun look at those early days, you know you’ve got a newborn baby when…..

You know you’ve got a newborn when

• You daren’t wear black, because it makes the milk stain on your shoulder from ‘burping’ your little one too obvious
• Two hours sleep in a row, is a good night’s sleep

• You find the cornflakes in the fridge, and the milk in the cupboard (again) because you’re so tired.
• You often spend the whole day in dressing gown.

• You can welcome visitors into the house, without manically tidying up first.
• You can take 500 photo’s of your sleeping newborn without thinking that it’s a bit excessive.

• Despite what anyone else might think, you’re pretty sure that your little one is so advanced that they’re smiling already, and it’s not really wind.

• You find that you have become obsessed by the contents of nappies; the colour, the volume the consistency.

• You feel like this stage will last forever.
• You have a sudden new found respect for your parents.

• You have moments where you really don’t know what you’re doing.
• And moments where you think this parenting lark is really easy.

• You wonder how something so small can drink so much….
• …..or wee so much,
• ….or poo so often,
• ….or fart so violently.

• Popping out the the shops takes the organisation of a two weeks holiday…..
• ……and involves twice the luggage.

• Random strangers keep telling you how you should or shouldn’t raise your children.
• You’ve had to answer the door while breastfeeding.

• Daytime television becomes essential viewing while feeding.
• The strangest things can make you cry.

• You’re desperate for them to sleep a bit longer, and then worry when they do.

• You find yourself consulting google, just to check that their snuffly nose, umbilical stump, dirty nappies, or just about anything else is ‘normal’.

• You’ve not really done anything all day, but finding the time for a shower is a major achievement.
• You’re quietly confident that your little one, is the most beautiful baby ever born.

So there you have it, a few things that let you know you’ve got a newborn when….. I’d love to hear your suggestions.

A huge thanks to all of the lovely people who shared their absolutely gorgeous newborn pics for this ‘you know you’ve got a newborn when’ post on facebook, they’ve all made me feel really broody.