Positive newborn stories

It is really really hard but it’s also really really magical ✨it’s definitely an adjustment but of the very best kind. There is truly no love like it, soak it all in, have all the cuddles, take all the photos.. they grow so so fast x

New born is the best stage yes it can be hard yes you might be sleep deprived and forget your own name and covered in bodily fluids that your not sure where they came from… but it’s so worth there’s no feeling in the world like that first time you hold that baby and you look at them and wonder how did I make something so perfect. wait till they hit 2 and turn into monsters, nothing puts you off more than toddler lol.

When you finally have your baby in your arms, meeting them for the first time and taking in their insanely magical smell, it’s honestly the best feeling in the world. Yes it is a shock at first but so magical beyond words. The way their fingers grip onto yours and how they want your cuddles and comfort. And their little toes and feet - it’s all so priceless !!

It’s very hard but it’s the most wonderful experience that doesn’t last long! Look forward to it and treasure every moment xx

I actually loved the newborn stage! They are so squishy and smell incredible. They just sleep and feed and sleep and feed and it’s dreamy. I remember sitting in bed with my husband, the dog & our daughter who was on my chest and I had literally never felt happier. Also don’t panic when people say to you “you can tell the difference between their cries” or “you’ll just know”. Sometimes you won’t and that’s ok. You’re learning how to be a mum! It doesn’t always come instantly. Just DO NOTHING though. You don’t need to entertain people, go out and about until you feel ready. Lounge around in bed, on the sofa in your pajamas and just soak it in and rest. I actually found you could rest the most during the newborn stage as they are sleeping more often so if night times are tough, nap as much as possible in the day xxx

There is no denying the sleep exhaustion, but it is just absolutely wonderful. We just couldn't take our eyes off him. Cuddle them all you like. They grow up very fast and you have held them for 9 months so are used to it and like it. From a practical point, read up on the 4th trimester. It will really help you to have your expectations in line with reality.

Oh my god and introducing our mums and my father in law to our daughter was a moment I shall never forget. Watching my mum hold my daughter and say “I can’t believe my baby made you!”. Magic. Also the first walk in her pram, I have never felt pride walking the dog with my husband and baby in the pram 😂 might be silly but it was amazing. I use to wear her in a baby wrap on my chest constantly and I just loved looking down and seeing her chubby little cheeks snoozing away! Getting to smell her head whilst I did whatever I was doing. Her first bath I will literally never forget either she was about 2 weeks old and we were SO nervous and must of prepped everything about 15 times just for her to projectile poo everywhere, all over my husband 😂 so funny. Us driving around in the car one night with McDonald’s drive through because the only way we could settle her was in the car. those nuggets tasted GREAT once she fell asleep! I could go on for hours, she’s 3 and still magical ✨

I napped daily for the first 6 weeks. It definitely got slightly easier after that. Just be kind to each other. I can see why people fall out with partners due to the sleep deprivation.

😭😭😭 these are the loveliest. Thank you. You're making a hormonal mum to be sob!

The sobbing will continue for literally ever. My daughter wrote her name for the first time today and she said “oh mummy you don’t need to cry again” the sobbing never stops 😂

it is hard. especially after a c-section after having one myself. postpartum is just a crazy time. its so hard but my daughter is now 9 months and id do anything to go back and give her a cuddle as a tiny newborn. i would say make things as easy as possible for yourself. meal prep so that you don’t have to cook. stock up on easy to grab snacks. pizza is great for lunches because you can eat it over 2 days and easy to grab out the fridge. and also i recommend to anyone having a c-section to have a nursing pillow for feeding baby (whether youre FF or BF) and just holding baby without hurting your c-section wound! best newborn memories for me: finally being able to stand and pick up my baby on day 5 (i was too weak after a PPH before) sat cuddling on the couch all day cluster feeding binge watching TV our first meal out with bubs where she just slept like a dream the whole way through the windy smiles are the cutest the feeding noises they make as a newborn 🥰

It is hard but it’s really rewarding. And yes there is a lot of unknown and that can be scary. But they come out loving you and needing you in equal measure

I am still in the thick of the newborn stage and whilst it is overwhelming it's amazing. The noises they make, the scrunch their bodies does, their little hiccups. The way their arms jolt out when you accidentally startle them. It's the most magical experience. The tiredness is another level but you somehow manage to cope and survive and when you do have a low moment (which is perfectly normal and do not beat yourself up about it) you'll find yourself reaching for little one and just holding them because you will want to run away at the very beginning but also at the same time you just want to protect this little whirlwind you have created and who probably will have wind but you will convince anyone who listens it is a smile 🤣

Apparently c section babies can be quiet sleepy. My babies first two weeks she was awake for maybe an hour a day. She just wanted to sleep, she would cry asleep, eat asleep and was incredibly hard to get to be awake and stay awake. When she started to wake up at week 3 I was like ohh! You have discovered thr waking world hello! The first few weeks where tough because I was in pain from my c section. My husband was amazing, for his two weeks of paternity he did everything (even cooked even though he can't really cook).

The sleep deprivation is another level but in reality, it’s one of the easiest stages in my opinion. It’s the part I miss the most and the baby bubble is amazing. Every stage has so many good points, as well as hard admittedly. But that’s the one part I wish I could go back and do again and again

If I could go back and tell myself some things that I wish I knew then… I would rest in bed more, with baby, stay in bed, cuddle, soak it all in. It’ll pass all too soon. Try not to worry about doing every little thing perfect, your baby just wants to feel your skin, feel your heartbeat close by - the only one it’s ever known. That when baby cries, they’re just trying to communicate - holding your baby to co-regulate will help you both. You may feel disregulated when you’re not there immediately to comfort your baby when they cry, but this is all so NORMAL. It shows you are being a responsive parent. All of your feelings are valid, your intuition is going to be so strong, listen to it ✨ Make life easier for yourself and bring the nappy changing basket right next to your bed!! Look at those tiny toes and tiny fingers, take all the photos 🩷🩷🩷