10 Keeping-It-Real Inspirations for Every New Mom (PHOTOS)

Being a brand-new mom is one of the most intense experiences in the world — the thrilling highs, the plummeting lows, the spaced-out, sleep-deprived middles … I'm pretty sure every mom has those early days of caring for a newborn permanently etched into her heart. The times when it seems almost impossibly wonderful, and, you know, the other times.

For every new mother who's making her way through the hazy newborn days, here are some words of encouragement … and solidarity.

What advice would you like to give new moms?

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1. Ask for Help

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2. Be Patient

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3. Accept Your Own Normal

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4. Let It Slide

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5. Know Your Value

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6. Know You're Not Alone

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7. Trust Your Instincts

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8. Accept Your Truth

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9. Go With the Flow

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10. Go With Your Heart

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