STM- What was your biggest surprise about being a mom?

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With all the talk of hospital bags and going home outfits, I realized that as a FTM I did a lot of research on somethings and wasn't prepared for other things.  I wish someone had told me/ I had done more reserach about the following:

-Recovery/healing- I was not prepared for peri-bottles, sitz baths etc.

-Breastfeeding- Although I did research, I didn't know I had anatomy issues and that even though LO was "full term" 37 weekers have a tough time latching still.

That being said, what were your surprises that you wish you had known about before giving birth?