We all know that it takes a village to raise a child, but unless you have a kid, you likely don't know about the the secret society of Moms. It starts of subtly when you are pregnant when strangers tell you why they are sure you are carrying a girl (which means you are huge) or friends preparing you for the inevitable symptoms. And of course, there is no lack of information or advice regarding the main event - childbirth.
Once pregnant, you feel like you are wrapped in a big hug from all the other moms that want you to make the most of your experience and learn from their mistakes.
But nothing compares to the changes that occur once baby arrives. You might notice it the first time you take your baby for a walk on the street and pass another mom pushing her stroller. She will nod and smile at you. And the first time you see someone with the same stroller in the same color, well you are pretty much bonded for life. Somehow the kids throwing food in the restaurant and the child in hysterics at the grocery checkout line are endearing and you feel just awful for their mom, because not everyone in the joint knows what it is like when your kid gets a mind of his own.
Being a mom is like being a crash test dummy. You don't want to be the first one. Luckily, in my very long quest to become a mom, I have had a bunch of friends and a sister-in-law pave the way for me, offering sage advice and tips on what this little guy really needed.
Every kid is different and every parent parents differently, but I wanted to share with others what I have picked up from my friends, learned on the job,and information I acquire each and every day.
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