by Brandi Riley posted in Pregnancy

I'm not new to this parenting thing at all. As the mother of a 7-year-old, I've been in this game for a minute. I've also been a teacher, and have done tons of research on being a parent for my writing work. That being said, when I brought my son home a few days ago, I realized that maybe I don't know as much as I think I know.
Parenting is kind of like riding a bike. There's a lot of instinct kicking in that comes into play. If you want to be a great parent, you can't just rely on instincts, though. You also need the support of other experienced moms and dads, sometimes professional assistance in the form of a knowledgeable pediatrician, and, let's not forget, Google.

Oh yeah, Google is a key resource for me, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I go to it a million times a day with any random parenting support request or question that pops into my head. Even as a long-term mama, there is a lot that I completely forgot about when it comes to newborns. Here are just a few of the things that I've actually Googled since bringing my baby boy home a few days ago.
What do 4-day-old babies do"
Why is my baby crying"
How can I get my baby to stop moving his head and latch on so I can feed him"
Is it normal for a newborn to sleep all day"
Is it normal for a newborn to be wide awake at night"
Why don't baby farts stink"
How do I know if my baby has a dairy allergy"
How long does it take to heal after a c-section&...