"1. Some of the best days of your life will seem like the hardest at the time. 2. Motherhood takes time to settle into. You can never truly be prepared for what’s in store for you as a new mama; all you can do is your best. 3. YOU know your baby best, even if you don’t fully have the confidence in your 'natural mother’s instincts' yet—I promise, they will come. 4. People will give their unsolicited advice; you may choose not to take it. 5. Just because your baby doesn’t sleep 12 hours, wants to be held close to you more often then not, and seems less 'chilled' than other babies doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. Every baby is different (and that’s the point). 6. Your baby will be your biggest teacher, your biggest expander, and your biggest mirror to heal. You can choose to be a victim to the 'hard' times, or use them to heal, grow, and evolve into the best version of you. 7. A 'bad' day/night is usually followed by a good one. (This advice got me THROUGH some tougher earl...