“Babies are washable!” — Amy G. “She told me everyone eats a bucket of dirt by the time they’re 18 years old, so might as well get it done and over with now!” — _Katja D. _ “Yeah, you’re a first-time parent. But he’s a first-time baby. He won’t know the difference if you make mistakes.” — Rinny “Find humor in everything!” — Cassie P. “Sometimes your baby’s just gonna have to keep crying so you can pee.” — Kathryn M. “Don’t be a worrywart. If it’s not a problem for you, then it’s not a problem.” — SB “The mess will be there tomorrow, so spend time with your kids!” — JL “When changing baby’s diaper, keep the ruffles on them out. It’ll keep the poop in!” — mlkauffman “Mean what you say. If you make a ‘threat’ to your kids, you’d better follow through, even if it’s not ‘fun.’” — Meg D. “Be patient, breathe and smile. Everything will always work out. Perhaps not how I picture it or want it to, but in the end it will come together how it is supposed to.” — Danielle P. “Asking for and accepting help doesn’t make you a lesser person or parent.” — Sarah M. “My mom said that I should follow my heart when it came to raising and teaching my child. A mother’s intuition is an individual feeling and your heart can tell you no wrong.” — Hannah P. Plus, more from The Bump: “Before I Had Babies, I Never Appreciated…” Feel-Good Mom Stories New-Mom Fears
