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As a first time mother I was well and truly gripped with precious first-born (PFB) syndrome. I didn’t recognise it at the time, but some of my behaviour was definitely eye-rollingly ridiculous.

I warmed up wet wipes before wiping my PFB’s bum. I cancelled plans with friends when my PFB wouldn’t settle. I even peeled blueberries because I suspected my PFB didn’t like the texture of the skin.

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