Obviously the one sure way to tell that you are the mum of a newborn is the fact that you are walking around with a tiny tot on your hip.
But while you might think that is the only way to tell, even if you do manage to put Baby down for a bit, there are still a number of tell-tale signs that you can’t hide.
1. You’re crying
Louder than Baby.
2. You haven’t eaten a proper meal in hours
You have been living off biscuits and bread – easy, on-the-go foods – because between eating and sleeping, there is just no time for dinner.
3. You are yawning
Every five minutes.
4. You really, really enjoy a hot tea
We all love a good cup of tea, but when a hot one is a rare occurrence then when you actually manage to get your hands on one – it’s pure heaven!
5. Having a shower is the best thing ever
Even a quick two minute one does more to your body than caffeine could ever do.
6. You have multi-taking down to an art form
You are currently feeding Baby, reading this article, making dinner and talking on the phone at the same time! Go you!
7. You go shopping just to be alone
The peace and quiet of the grocery store is pure heaven!
8. Your washing machine hasn’t stopped since Tuesday
Sick and poop all over tiny baby vests, pyjamas and blankets means it has literally been non-stop since Baby’s birth!
9. You haven’t seen the hairbrush in a week
Nor have you left the house, so you don’t actually need it to be fair.
10. You can’t remember what it was like to wear jeans
You’ve been living in your pyjamas or tracksuit bottoms for the past two weeks, simply because they are the most comfortable and absorbent – (you are just too tired to wipe away the baby sick...)