What did you learn from having a baby?

My babies are now 6 and 3 years old. But I agree with just about everything you said. I also breastfed and I always say that if you can stick it out those first few weeks, then it becomes easy. My nipples were sore, hurt, bled, with both kids but happily breastfed for a long time with each one and will always miss it. I was a reader and preparer too and nothing in those books prepare you for real life but I was so thankful that I have a natural mother's instinct and when I wasn't sure, I could call my mom for help. Both of my kids have fallen off of something as a baby and it's usually when I was right there and trying to be extra careful. The only thing I didn't get to experience is my libido coming back... I wonder when it will come back. LOL! My husband and I have to work at our marriage so never think that having a child is going to make your marriage stronger. Marriage is work no matter what and having kids seems to test all of it.