There is no general rule or 'one size fits all' for motherhood. You can read all the baby books or parenting books you want. Once you have your child, it's all about trial and error because babies are different. Some may sleep soundly by themselves, while others need constant closeness with their moms. Some may take a soothie/pacifier while some may spit it out every chance they get. Some moms breastfeed and some moms may give formula to grow their precious little ones, so the time and effort just to feed your child may take more effort then others. Here are some tips from a mom of two with two completely different children. Quick Tips Take a breastfeeding course! You won’t realize the complexity of nursing and its so important to know the facts. I hear so many women quit too soon when it comes to nursing and a little bit of knowledge will go along way. Breastfeeding has so many benefits to mom and baby, and it’s worth the effort to find out. Nap when the ba...