The 15 mistakes you make as a mother in the first months

I have been a mom for almost nine months mom of twins and by now I can say that I know a thing or two about motherhood.

But then again not at all, because I also make mistakes. Or well, ‘mistakes’ is a big word. I might do some things differently with a third child. As in: 360 degrees differently.

Here they come:

1. Not sleeping when my children are sleeping. Even if it's three o'clock in the afternoon. Do it. Take every minute.
2. Saying that a night of babysitting is not necessary, to my sister. Or to a friend. Now I think: I wish I had said ‘yes’ to all those times, then I could still look out

of my eyes with some energy.
3. Not reading too much about childbirth, it always goes differently than you think.
4. Not reading too much about gender: whether it's a boy or a girl, it really doesn't matter. Your own child is your own child. And that is countless love in a little person. Penis or not.
5. Buying shoes. They won't wear them for the first nine months anyway.
6. Just like a baby wrap: total nonsense. A baby carrier, with a sturdy holder, is a different story. You can put that on yourself more easily. But tying a wrap? In practice, something you always leave alone. Because: tired.
7. Letting too many visitors come by. And making too many plans when you just feel a bit fitter after giving birth. I am now craving that peace.
8. Faster than my maternity leave was over going back to work. Shame on me.
9. Not worrying too much about not knowing how to be a mother. It comes naturally. And if not, you have Google.
10. Always picking up your baby when it cries. Or giving milk when it cries. It's hard to get away from that. But definitely team pacifier and especially team pacifier that they learn to grab themselves in their crib.
11. Thinking that you don't need a moment or outing for yourself every week. You do. Do it.
12. Telling your mother that you cook for yourself. But secretly that you don't have time and still order food.
13. Buying trendy and beautiful toys in natural colors. They don't want that. They want ugly, brightly colored toys. Preferably all over the floor.
14. Saying that your child will never watch TV before they are three years old. Baby TV = a lifesaver.
15. Letting your child sleep in your own bedroom for months. Very cozy, but I still don't dare to move my toe for fear that they will wake up. And that way you have even less personal space in the house.

Credits: @tessaheinhuis