Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Did you have specific expectations before having a baby?  What things would be like?  Not just breastfeeding expectations, but expectations overall.  Today Dianne and Abby discuss how expectations can mold what we think our baby should be doing, and what is reality.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:What we grow up seeing [6:40]Cultural norms and expectations [9:06]The “good” baby [12:08]There is way too much information out there now [15:20]The Apps [15:38]When 1 baby is so different than the next baby in the same family [22:56]When do we let babies be babies? [29:35]Breastfeeding expectations [29:41] This week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-the-4th-trimester/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes