What I've Learned

Well, Carter is 6 months on the 14th and I just can't get over how fast the time has gone. In the last 6 months he's gone from a tiny newborn who only eats, sleeps, and poops, to a little man who also smiles, laughs, talks, plays, and has his own personality. Today I started thinking about all the things that have changed in my life in the last 6 months and the lessons I've learned. I thought I would share some of them with you (in no particular order):

I have the best husband in the world
You can make a lot of new friends after having a baby, even really great ones!
I can get through the day on 3 and a half hours sleep
Epiderals don't always work
Breastfeeding is hard, but worth it and it does get easier
I love shopping for all things baby!
6 month olds are so much fun
Lack of sleep makes me do some really stupid things - there is such a thing as baby brain, AKA sleep deprivation brain!
I was definitely meant to be a mom
Everyone has an opinion and they’d rather tell you theirs then ask you yours
Most people mean well so take it in stride
People love babies – people LOVE babies in sun glasses!
Thinking you might be pregnant when you have a 5 month old is scary!
Sitting at home all day makes me stir crazy
It's so important to accept help and to ask for it
Talking poop becomes a regular thing 
It’s important not to get caught up in the rough moments as they get better before you know it – but do get caught up in the good ones because they're gone before you know it
Hearing your baby cry is heartbreaking!
You care less about what others think of you when you have a baby
You care more about what happens to you when you have a baby
I have a lot more respect for single parents!
You see your friends less but the good ones don't hold it against you and don't stop calling
Every rough day is almost always followed by a good one
Babies make you smile more then you’ve ever smiled before
It is possible to love unconditionally
You can never “zip out” with a baby
Taking care of a baby is one big guessing game, but it feels amazing when you get it right!
Family naps are the best
It’s fun to be a kid and play with toys again
It’s fun to read all the children’s books you use to read... “Clang, clang, rattle, bing, bang. Gonna make my noise all day….”
I’m amazed at what my body can do 
Your life revolves around your baby - if it didn't you wouldn't be a very good parent
It's important to still have time to yourself - everyone needs a break sometimes, no matter what

I’m sure I could come up with many more but those are the ones off the top of my head! 

What have you learned?