As a first-time mother, I tried to prepare for our new baby by reading all
of the experts' books and arming myself with the latest baby gadgets. Little did I
know those quiet moments over the years spent breastfeeding would teach me all I really
needed to know about being a mother, as well as some other universal truths.
Eat when you are hungry. Stop when
you are full. Take naps between courses.
Touch. Everyone loves skin-to-skin
contact.
Listen to your child.
Trust your own instincts.
Surround yourselves with supportive
friends. Ignore the naysayers, especially if they are related.
Let the telephone answering machine do its
job.
Be confident. Be proud.
Cuddle. Snuggle. Snooze.
Read out loud to your baby. It
doesn't matter if it's the "New York Times" or "Winnie the Pooh."
Take care of yourself.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Children are portable. Take them with
you.
Sing, even if it's off-key. If you
don't know the words, make up your own. When in doubt, hum.
Simplify life. Throw out the
schedules and go with the flow.
It takes time to learn all new things.
With practice, you get better every day.
Marvel in the magic of your body.
Drink lots of water.
Sit back. Relax. Put your feet
up.
Look into your child's eyes.
Smile.
© Dawn Lamuth-Higgins is a mother,
writer, and the owner of Mommy Gear, an online breastfeeding boutique
(www.mommygear.com). This article may be reproduced for educational purposes.
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