HAVING A BABY?You’re going to get a lot of unsolicited advice. Ignore 90% of it.

Here’s some good advice.

10 THINGS I WISH I’D KNOWN BEFORE HAVING A BABY!Advice from real parents.

Number 10:

EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION!Do what’s best for you.

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Number 9:

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GET ON A SCHEDULE!Scheduling allows you to sleep, eat, clean and be a better parent.

Number 8:

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PARENTING IS HARD!It’s important to take personal time in order to recalibrate.

Number 7:

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DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE!Don’t try to mold your child to what you want.

Number 6:

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BE PREPARED!The unexpected will happen! It happens to everyone.

Number 5:

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BABIES COME WITH STUFF!You don’t realize it now, but a baby comes with a lot of stuff! Be sure to make room for the baby in advance.

Number 4:

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HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES!Memories are the only thing you’ll have left when all is said and done. Hold on to the keepsakes that keep those memories alive.

Number 3:

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BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR KIDS!Cherish every single minute.

Number 2:

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DON’T BE HARD ON YOURSELF!Every parent has rough days. Remember this is a massive change and you’re going to feel every emotion on both sides of the spectrum.

Number 1:

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SO MUCH LOVE!The one thing you can’t understand or prepare yourself for is all the love. Be prepared to love something more than you ever have. It will be the best thing you’ve ever done.

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RELAX YOU’RE DOING GREAT!(Hopefully)

WATCH REAL PARENTS’ ADVICE ON WHAT THEY WISH THEY WOULD HAVE KNOWN BEFORE BABY.

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