Coping with a baby is hard work (Tips on Coping)

Member Name: dustmad

Product:	Tips on Coping
Date:	14/01/09 (32 review reads)
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Advantages: The love they bring to your life

Disadvantages: sleepless nights are a killer

I am a first time parent with a 13 month old little boy. My husband has two children from his previous marriage, and so I expected him to be alot more experienced at parethood than me. Unfortunately he works all the hours god sends, and so I was pretty much left to it when our little boy was born. I will be honest, having a baby is alot of hard work. It takes you a while to figure out what they are crying for. Also the endless screaming can really grind you down in the middle of the night. Sleep deprovation is a killer, but they do eventually grow out of the sleepless nights. Rest assured that things will get better. My tips for coping would be to sleep when your baby sleeps, day or night!! Be prepared as much as you can be. Organise yourself. Don't be affraid to ask for help, and always accept help if it is offered.

Summary: If only there were a manual on parenting!! My tips on how to cope.