Motherhood... And what no one tells you about it:
Firstly it's overwhelming... There is joy and pleasure for sure but you will find yourself vulnerable to levels you never knew existed... Even the tiniest cry From ur baby can break ur heart into a million pieces while you helplessly wonder why is he crying n what can I do to pacify him...



Second... The people u need really really close all the while in the first few months of you delivering the baby is your mother for she can handle u at your worst n take it with a smile on her face n not judge you for being extremely hormonal and consumed n exhausted with the emotional bearing of early motherhood... The other person who u need should pamper u the most along with spending time with your baby is your husband.... While juggling between work and helping with the households chores many fathers miss spending time with their wives and newborns... Also generally men take little longer to bond with a newborn.. it's not as instinctive as it is with the mother... However husbands have to realise that jus as their wives r stretched beyond what they could normally assume even possible it's as demanding to be a father... So make time... If not for anything but to be there emotionally....
Third.... A zillion people will give u zillion advices.... From the closest to the most distant ones...  Follow your instinct.... And please make time to upgrade your knowledge.... We have ample information available and many mother support groups... There will be times you have to take a call for the wellbeing of ur baby... So make sure it's an informed decision....
Fourth.... This is been the toughest personally.... You are Human and yet inspite of all precautions you can make mistakes.... Forgive yourself... Don't beat yourself down for not being a good enough mother... N trust me this feeling can come up even if ur child develops something as basic as a nappy rash... So give yourself some leeway.... You deserve it n it's not always your fault n neither are things always in your control...
Fifth... Surround yourself with positive people.. family n friends.. you need everyone of them... N they need to understand that you r hormonal... Coz motherhood is an experience most women have had n they need to be sensitive... They need to understand that there are no thumb rules... And the your experience can be significantly different from theirs... Whether they like it or not... N this is another challenging area....
Sixth... You are going to be crazy hormonal.. cranky and paranoid... Things that never bothered you are gonna annoy you as hell.. N its ok... It's not gonna last forever...
Seventh... You are gonna be home bound and totally consumed physically mentally n emotionally secretly hoping for a break.. but you will not be able to take a break.. the moment you decide to step out with your husband even for fifteen mins... All you will think of is if ur baby is fine. Is he sleeping fine or crying... N y r u out enjoying.. u should be home taking care of him.... But still take those 15-20 mins breaks and spend that time with tor husband.. you need it... Although u would wanna deny yourself of that comfort outta sheer guilt towards the baby... If u have family at home your baby will be taken care of well for those 15-20 mins...
Eight.. Take really good care of yourself along with the baby.. u need to be fit to be there for your baby... N don't let anyone dictate what you need for that...

Motherhood is tough... But with a supporting husband, your mother, good in-laws and friends its easier...

14 days and this has been my experience!