I’m a first time mom and I had my daughter July 5th. She will be two months tomorrow and honestly, the newborn stage is not what I thought it would be. Everyone said that all she will do for the first three months is “eat, sleep and poop”. No one mentioned the sleep deprivation that comes along with around the clock feedings during growth spurts, the fussiness during the witching hour every single night, the constant need to be rocked, walked, bounced, swayed and shushed 24/7 and god forbid I think she is finally asleep and safe to put down in her crib or bassinet for a nap, nope. She jolts awake two seconds later (she is swaddled) and screams bloody murder. I know they say “enjoy it because you’ll miss these clingy days” but I can honestly say that this sleep deprived, exhausted momma with an achy back and sore arms will most definitely not miss this.