14 Jan 2015

What to expect from your newborn

No new parent is truly prepared for the unpredictable bundle of joy that arrives after those 9 long months of waiting. You may think you've read all the books and articles around and maybe you've even been to a few classes, but when your little one arrives, all bets are off.

Watch the video below by a mom of 2 as she shares her experiences with newborns.

Source: YouTube/WhatsUpMoms

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