getting used to motherhood

I am adjusting to motherhood and have learned some tricks that make it easier.

1. The pacifier does what it is supposed to -- it pacifies baby Doodle when he's cranky.
2. Never leave the house without the pacifier.
3. Babies aren't embarrassed to be changed on Main Street in their strollers.
4. Swaddle baby Doodle at night so his arms don't jump and wake him up.
5. Baby Beluga by Raffi will calm him almost immediately.
6. Baby Doodle will always fall asleep in the baby carrier.
7. There is a big difference between 2 weeks and 5 weeks old.
8. No stage will last forever.
9. I can do other things while feeding him, like reading my book. I've taken to reading Human Capital to him while he eats.
10. Try to feed him before he reaches the frantic phase of hunger if at all possible.
11. If his body is close to me or Mr. Doodlebug he's generally happy.
12. Cold hands are the kiss of death.