Couldn't Survive Without:0-3 months

Last night at about 3 AM I started to wonder how I have survived the first three months with LS2.I was having a moment of self doubt. We are in the midst of a sleep regression... is that what its called? WHY is this happening?! We were doing so well for a while she was developing a pattern. I was getting rest and feeling like a rock star momma. Not for long! One of many important lessons I have learned: Don't ever get too excited about the baby "sleeping through the night." We have many friends who all had babies in the past 6 months (8 babies total!). We all text and call each other constanly and have been sharing photos, tips and tricks and must have baby items. I am going to share my top ten products we couldn't live without in the first three months... and possibly beyond.

Soothies Pacifiers:
At one point I couldn't find any pacifiers in the house and freaked out. We ended up with 8, there was always one within arms reach. LS2 doesn't like them anymore I guess she really follows the 0-3 months suggestion on the package. As I packed them away I only have 7... there is one out there, must have eloped with a missing sock! 
Summer Infant Swaddlers:
Lifesavers! They kept her all snuggled in and asleep 95% of the time. Sometimes when I put them on her she breaks out like Houdini. When her daddy wraps her up she is not moving! I admit I bought the next size up so I can keep swaddling her, those arms are crazy! Lets hope she holds off on the full roll over for a little while. 
Pack and Play with Vibrating Bassinet:
Baby girl's room is across the house so she has been in our room sleeping in a pack and play. We have the one with the infant sleeper and vibration..... man am I sad that she has outgrown that thing. She loved the vibration and the snuggness.  My goal was to have LS2 in her own room by now, I think she is ready. I am not.
Swing/Bouncer Combo:
We are big fans of multi-taskers in this house. Space is hard to come by and these little creatures "require" so much stuff.. Graco makes a combination swing and removable vibrating bouncer. My Hubby gave me a hard time as I was putting it together. "What is that stupid thing? How much stuff does this baby really need?" Fast forward to our first night home with the baby. "You are so smart, this thing is amazing." Be sure to get one that can be plugged in! It was the only way we could get her to sleep for a while. Which brings us to our next item.
Formula Samples & Bottles:
I was determined to breast feed this baby. I thought I was doing pretty well, but this kid was crying and crying and not sleeping. What is wrong with this baby? We had only been home for two days and we already broke the baby. At our first doctor appointment we found out that she had lost weight. My milk was taking its sweet ass time to come in. The doctor suggested we supplement with formula. WHAT? NO! Emotional meltdown followed (I'm a bad mommy, I can't feed my baby, why me? The world is ending, yadda, yadda) The truth is that this happens to a lot of Moms. So when those free samples come in the mail (how the hell does efamil know I am pregnant?) keep the samples and have a few bottles on hand just in case your milk takes a while to come to the party, or if it decides to be a no show.

Lanolin:
My milk came in eventually.... enough said. 
Pain Killers:
Self explanatory. Recovery can be unkind. 
Delivery Food:
Sandwiches were the best for me. I never had a chance to eat food while it was hot. Babies have alarms that go off once food hits the table. 
Partner:
I couldn't have survived without my incredible husband. He was incredible. I also had amazing friends supporting us. 
Camera:
Oh you can't have enough pictures of your sweet bundle. They do grow pretty fast!