10 things I have learnt in the first week...

1) Mum is not a pacifier (dummy), don't let baby hang on in there too long

2) A pacifier however can have a time and place

3) Do not pick up baby every time she whimpers

4) Do pick up baby when she makes blood curdling screams

5) Baby likes to hold her breath at night to check you are awake

6) That look of concentration means there is a diaper explosion on its way

7) Waiting til you've just had a diaper changed to fill another is a source of much amusement

8) Despite spending 9 months in fluid, water is not baby's best friend

9) Don't be jealous that baby has longer finger nails than mum, get out the nail file as they can be a dangerous weapon

10) Every day brings with it new surprises