Before I even write this, I have to say, being a mother has seriously been the most rewarding thing I have ever done. I love it, I love every messy diaper, every melt down, every spit up….and I’m being serious. Why? Because in exchange for every messy diaper or melt down is a smile, laugh, or coo that just melts my heart. This really is the best time I have had in my life. However, I find that I need to laugh at my stressful moments and take nothing too seriously.
All that being said, there are still some things that I didn’t realize how much I took them for granted before having my son. Really, just some small things that really make me scratch my head and wonder what the hell I used to do with all of my time.
1. Sleep
This one is a given. No new mom sleeps. Unless you’re one of those rare few that gets a baby that just loves to sleep, otherwise you’re just like the rest of caffeine addicted moms with mismatched socks and a backwards shirt on. And the moms who say "My baby sleeps 18 hours a night and he's only 6 weeks old," they're lying...or they're just ignoring their kids. Don't let them make you feel bad.
2. Lunch Breaks
You no idea how much you would come to miss that 30 minute window where all you were supposed to do was eat…there was no other obligation. It amazes me now how hard it is to sit down and actually eat a full meal...or maybe I should say a "full HOT meal."
3. Showers
It’s not to say you won’t ever get to shower; it’s just that the duration and frequency of your showers will be greatly changed post baby. You find yourself not remembering the last time you showered and the one day your husband will *gently* suggest that you take a shower while he watches the baby. Then you'll realize it's been about four days or so.
4. Leaving The House
Read my previous post about the grocery store. Leaving the house is never the same.
5. “Real” Clothes
You won’t be able to pin point when this exactly, but as most stay at home moms will tell you, there is a point when getting dressed means changing into a CLEAN pair of sweat pants. You'll feel dressed up when you put on jeans instead of sweat pants and find yourself jealous that your husband has a reason to put on dress shoes in the morning.
I should make number 6, "writing a full blog post," because this originally started out as 10 things you take for granted but baby is demanding my attention right this moment. He seems to have been full recharged from this 17 minute nap. Part two...and three and four...will follow in the near future.
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