Weekly Lessons Learned

1. Baby’s poop is supposed to be yellow if you’re breastfeeding. Lentil’s hasn’t been yellow for weeks. Doctor told me not to worry, but I have. I thought I needed to nurse more, or better (getting every last drop of hindmilk). Um, no. If you take prenatal vitamins, the iron turns the baby’s poop green.
2. When a baby gets a rash, do not use your regular wipes. Use only cotton balls and warm water.
3. A hair dryer (on low!) helps dry out the baby’s bottom.
4. Do not leave cotton balls in the baby’s new diaper when you put her back to bed, even if it’s 5:38 in the morning.
5. Baby vomit is relatively odorless and should not cause you to retch.