But, I read all the books!

When I was pregnant with Bailee, I was obsessed with reading books and I had like 4 apps on my phone to tell me what to do or not to do. They told me what to expect, and guess what? I still wasn't ready! The first night home Bailee projectile spit up in my face, and then wouldn't sleep unless she was on Alex's chest. The books didn't warn me about that! Bailee was and is still not a by-the-book baby!

Those books and apps tell you how your baby is growing and they give you advice and statistics, but your baby comes out unique and different. All those tips and tricks for soothing a fussy baby; they may not work for your baby. I remember standing in front of the TV from 1am-3am for weeks straight as a newborn Bailee screamed in my arm. I bounced, rocked, sang, danced, and eventually cried. 

I did, however, learn to soothe her without worrying how other people soothe their babies. I soothed her by following my mommy instincts. Her favorite lullaby is "Jesus Loves Me" and she liked to be bounced while her butt was being patted.

Now that I'm pregnant again, I have 2 apps and no books. I have one app to store my bump pictures and track her growing progress and one to share with my Facebook page about her growth. Oh, and yes it is another girl!! :) I was so caught up with making sure I knew what to expect with Bailee, but I feel like a Luvs commercial this time around. I'll be just as protective and paranoid, but I'll be prepared.