The corollary of the above is that occasionally you ll be presented with soundly bad advice. If you make a mistake, learn from it and move on. No harm done. Fretting over every hiccup to the point of exhaustion. This is one of the most common pitfalls of new parenthood.
Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize.
If in doubt, consult with a more experienced parent before lunging for the pediatrician s speed-dial button. Missing subtle firsts due to exhaustion. One of the disadvantages of all that worry is that eventually you ll simply collapse from mental and emotional exhaustion. Give yourself a break and relax. Your baby will thank you for it, and you just may get to enjoy her more.