First-time parents often worry about the milestones in their baby's life. Advice from experienced parents can make things easier, so here are some wise words from moms who made it through everything from breastfeeding to developmental concerns.

Other than the basics, there's no foolproof method of breastfeeding. But when you've never done it before, it can seem pretty intimidating. "No one told me that breastfeeding each child would be so different and each kid would have their own way of doing things," says Serena Robar, mother of three from Maple Valley, Wash. "My daughter was a very fast nurser and would be done in less than five minutes for both sides. My sons were sippers and could take up to 40 minutes to nurse."

Even if you have a rough start, you'll soon discover that as long as your baby is getting nourishment, it's all good.

Everything feels safe while you're in the hospital surrounded by helpful people who know what they're doing. But you'll eventually need to go home.

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