10 things only another new mom could understand

1. Why you only look at yourself in the mirror from the breasts up.
2. Who to call if you need a sitter on Saturday night, a doctor on Sunday morning, or diapers at 3 a.m.
3. Why, given the choice between a night of uninterrupted sleep and a night of unbridled passion, you'd really rather have the sleep right now.
4. How taking a shower long enough to wash all the shampoo out of your hair can feel like a major life victory.
5. Why washable fabrics, packaged foods, high-action movies, fake plants, and bathing suits with skirts suddenly hold a lot more appeal.
6. Why white furniture, four-course dinners, literary novels, exotic orchids, and string bikinis suddenly hold a lot less.
7. Why you still haven't finished writing your thank-you notes.
8. How you can both love and hate your husband more than ever at the same time.
9. Why, if you're marking a special event such as your baby's first smile, 11 a.m. is certainly not too early to have a glass of champagne.
10. How a gurgly little giggle from a very small person can make you suddenly weep with joy.