1. Don’t change the diaper as soon as you hear/ smell the need. There is always more to come.
2. Make sure the outfit is pulled way up during diaper changing… most likely there will be more to come
3. how the heck do you strap this wiggly thing into a car seat
4. how to get out of the house without packing up the whole house to bring with you
5. watch the left boob when feeding off the right and visa versa… husbands don’t like it when you leak on their pillow
6. If you wait too long between feeds a) baby can’t latch on b) you shoot baby in the face c) baby gags when trying to eat d) your boobs get rock hard and huge e) your baby spits up
7. When baby spits up do you feed them again or make them wait the 2-3 hours
8. it is OK if the baby does not sleep in the pack and play. From advice I have gotten the car seat, bouncy seat, or swing are all viable options
9. There is no need to shoot out of bed when you hear a whimper. She is OK. She is just dreaming of boobs
10. be prepared, after a bath she will poop and/or pee in her clean towel

I am sure their are numerous more lessons I have learned this week, but this was a good start:) I am having the time of my life, and I had no idea what all was missing from my life. This parenthood is great and I am loving every minute of it (yes even the nightly feedings) Kennedy is a great baby and she is such a special gift. Jay and I (along with tons of other people) prayed so hard for her and she is proof that prayer pays off. This past year has been a roller coaster of emotion as Jay and I dealt with losing the three previous pregnancies, but due to prayer, one fabulous doctor, and one determined and strong baby, Kennedy is here and is as perfect as ever. Thank you to everyone that prayed for us and for her during this pregnancy.