The newborn bubble… that time of wonder, exhaustion and everything in between.
As a parent, you're plunged into a world where every day is an adventure, and every moment is filled with surprises.
Sure, there are the sleepless nights and endless nappy changes, but there are also moments of pure delight that make you find beauty in the ordinary and magic in the mundane, and make it all worthwhile. I promise!
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Here are the 6 of the most unexpected delights I found from first experience of the newborn bubble.
1. The magic of baby smiles.
One of the most unexpected delights of that newborn stage is the excitement of discovering new things about your baby every day. From their fingernails (so tiny!), to that soft, fuzzy hair on their back that you know they will hate one day.
But few things in life are as heartwarming as your baby's first smile — that infectious grin that lights up their face and fills your heart with pure joy.
And be warned, once you've seen that first smile, you'll find yourself doing all sorts of crazy dances, making silly noises, or pulling the most ridiculous faces just to see it again.
2. How the camaraderie of parenthood feels.
There's nothing quite like the solidarity you feel with other parents. Whether you're swapping tips on breastfeeding or sending memes in the WhatsApp group at 3am, having a support network of other mums and dads can make all the difference.