1. Angels singing definitely isn’t an expectation of mine. But seriously, common sense tells me I might be just a little more than cranky after giving birth, and that there will be plenty of medical procedures still going on.
2. I’ve had surgery and been in the hospital before, but I can see how someone who’s never been wouldn’t understand that pushing a baby out of the vagina might follow with painful bathroom visits.
3. Isn’t everything in life? And do we have to be warned over and over again about the difficulties of every single step along the journey? For some, breastfeeding comes easy. For others it doesn’t.
4. Um…..i don’t mind crying, and as an adult woman of 32, I’ve learned how to distinguish between negative hormonal thoughts and fact. And for the record, I’m allowed to feel down as long as it takes to get back up again, without seeking “help” or taking a pill.
5. If at all possible, learn how to be assertive. Tell friends and family you can’t entertain visitors. I’m 7 months pregnant, I’ve already written an email asking for privacy for at least 2 weeks after the baby is born, limited visitors, and no overnighters.
6. Again, if you thought life or people (babies) are one size fits all, I feel sorry for you.
7. Better yet, don’t have people like this in your life.
8. Duh.
9. Again, it’s time to learn how to be assertive.
10. Smart one.
11. You should have started you article with the last paragraph.

Well done!