4. Your Breasts Will Be Giant And Hurt
When you take prenatal classes you always hear about your milk coming in after you give birth, but they never tell you that your boobs will probably double in size and that they will hurt really bad. I felt like my breasts were giant torpedos when my milk finally came in and they were as hard as a rock. It was incredibly uncomfortable and I was in a lot of pain. Not to worry, though, it does go away. Just try to breast feed your child when this happens so your milk will release. You can also hop in a hot shower and let the hot water run on your chest for a few minutes then, express the milk with your hands to release some of the pain.
5. Your Baby Will Eat Non Stop
When you take your prenatal classes you learn that your new baby will eat anywhere from 8-12 times a day. Well, once you actually have your baby it will seem like all your baby does is eat! It literally consumes you. When they are a newborn they aren’t the best at sucking, so it takes them a while to nurse or drink a bottle. It can take upwards of 30 to 40 minutes sometimes! Also, on top of that they are eating like every hour and a half to two hours, so by the time you finally finish feeding your baby, it won’t be long before you have to do it again. This was one of the most overwhelming new things for me. I seriously felt like all I did was sit around with my baby attached to my boob. I felt like I couldn’t get anything done. However, it does get easier and they will get better at it. It won’t take them as long to eat and they won’t feed as many times through out the day as they get older.
Source: MarLeah Cole via Flickr
6. You Will Cry. A Lot.
Obviously after you give birth your hormones go crazy. As if the crazy hormones weren’t bad enough while pregnant. Honestly, though, I cried a lot after my son was born and it lasted for days. It wasn’t all bad crying, though. There were a lot of happy tears as well. You just became extremely emotional and things that normally wouldn’t make you cry, will. So, just be prepared with lots of tissues and know that it’s completely normal. You might also want to warn your husband that you’re going to be extremely emotional as well. Otherwise, he’ll be just as surprised and shocked as you.
Related Images:
Mary Mulroney
Latest posts by Mary Mulroney (see all)
- 5 Easy Changes To A Healthier You - October 12, 2020
- 7 Great Resources For Affordable And Beautiful Rugs - October 12, 2020
- Tips For Switching To A Dairy-Free Diet - September 29, 2020
