We all know that becoming a parent doesn't come with one straightforward manual, and there are a whole lot of experiences no one can prepare you for. I recently wrote about some of the aspects of having a newborn I wasn't prepared for, and then I asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me their biggest surprises about having a new baby. Here's what they said:
1."Breastfeeding is hard! It feels like it should be such a natural process, where mom produces milk and baby is born knowing how to latch and feed. But no, just no. It’s a frustrating and painful learning curve for you both, and sometimes the milk just never really comes in. Also, pumping is the absolute worst, IMO."
2."The immediate loss of autonomy was a shock. I never expected to miss being able to do whatever or go wherever I wanted at any moment. A quick trip to the store stopped being possible when I had my son. Brunch with girlfriends has to be planned weeks in advance. It was a surprising adjustment."
3."That your life begins to revolve around your baby’s naps. That was a surprise to me. Also all the sleep regressions and how difficult it is just to get a baby to sleep."
