Things I have learned post-partem (mostly about your lady bits lol): 1, support is HUGE. You need someone to lean on, I probably would of lost it by now if I didn't have my husband. 2, don't buy the huge thick pads when you go home, they hurt worse! They work nice if you plan to soak them in witch hazel and freeze them (which I didn't like, but some women like the cold). Buy the Always flex-foam pads! They hold the same amount (or more) blood and it doesn't smear all over you because it sinks to the bottom of the foam. 3, I don't know what every hospital does but mine gave me a perri bottle to rinse with, a package of unscented, flushable wipes, a can of spray anestitic (benzocaine) and a little can of Tuck's witch hazel hemmoroid pads to use down there. Rinsing with warm water from the perri bottle while I peed kept it from burning, then I'd dab with the wipes, spray the benzocaine (burns at first, BAD, but trust me, it numbs fast) and then tuck the witch hazel pads along the inside (they feel cool and really help with the soreness). If your hospital doesn't supply these, ask! Or get them at your local pharmacy, it made things go a lot smoother, especially because I had an episiotomy and I tore upward. (Yay for 9 lb babies, am I right?) 3, if your breastfeeding, people are going to see your boobs. A lot. I was a very modest before, but after all the nurses and doctors in and out for my hospital stay, I'll whip one out wherever. I tend to ask if anyone is uncomfortable in social situations because I'm super paranoid about being polite, but otherwise I don't care. I try not to expose too much for my husbands sake, but I could care less who sees lol. 4, Don't push yourself. My first few days home I was so excited to beable to get up and move again (I was all but bedridden my last months of pregnancy) I spent most of my first few days home cleaning and standing. I crashed, pretty hard on the third day. If my husband hadnt of been home, who knows how bad it might of been. Be sure to move around, walking helps speed your recovery, but know when to sit. Listen to your body. 5, SNUGGLE THAT BABY. They won't be this size for long, and soon you may have to go back to work, so hold, hug, snuggle, kiss, and love on your little one while you can. 6, and finally, give yourself a pat on the back. You did something amazing, don't forget that. You made LIFE, and that is hardwork. Congratulate yourself, you've earned it! :D