As a new mother, I often find myself with an abundance of mental space—it’s not the kind of time that allows for household chores or self-care, but rather the opportunity to reflect while waiting for my coffee to brew. A few months into my parenting journey, I continue to grapple with these perplexing questions that seem to linger unanswered:
- What is BPA, really? Is it comparable to asbestos or gluten? All I know is that it’s harmful and should be avoided, but I still don’t fully understand why.
- Why does no one want to hear about my childbirth experience? I find my birth story quite thrilling! I understand that terms like “episiotomy” can be off-putting, but surely someone is curious about my battle with intense pain or the color of my amniotic fluid?
- Do all mothers genuinely believe their newborns are adorable? Sometimes they resemble a Cabbage Patch doll mixed with Gollum. Are they still cute? Just checking.
- Why are baby clothes designed so complicated? We change them numerous times a day, yet the snaps and buttons are so intricate that by the time I’ve dressed my baby, she’s already soiled herself again. Why can’t they design baby outfits with easy tear-away fastenings, like strippers?
- Why do I have over 20 types of pacifiers, yet my baby only prefers one? And why is that particular pacifier now discontinued?
- Does my baby going to sleep at 1 a.m. and waking at 4 a.m. count as sleeping through the night?
- Why is it that the moment I finally get my child to sleep, I transform into a clumsy detective? I seem to trip over everything that makes noise or emits light.
- Who creates the jingles for children’s toys? It’s frustrating when they lack rhyme or rhythm. My baby’s toys often feature verses punctuated with giggles, which feels lazy. Wouldn’t more appealing voices, like those of British schoolchildren or Morgan Freeman, help sell more toys?
- Will I ever be able to mention “nipple” in casual conversation without feeling embarrassed? The new terms I’ve adopted, like “nipple confusion” and “breast pump,” make me feel less like a mother and more like a production assistant for an adult film.
- How many calories are in a placenta? When people choose to consume it, is it cooked, maybe sautéed with vegetables, or do they consume it raw, like a fitness enthusiast with raw eggs?
- Is there a method to prevent my nursing cover from becoming a sauna? It gets quite steamy in there at times.
- How crucial is it to track my baby’s growth statistics? I don’t fully grasp what “percentile” means, so I’ve been improvising: My baby is in the 85th percentile for ‘leg chub’ and 98th for ‘lung capacity,’ but only 5th for ‘sleeping through the night.’
- Why do even the most basic toys arrive unassembled? Do toy manufacturers not see the irony in needing a toolkit to assemble a toy toolset?
- What is the rationale behind the term “Baby Bullet”? Those two words should never be in tandem, much like “organic cookies” or “interrupted sleep.”
- Does it really get easier? I’ve heard that dealing with toddlers and teenagers is less challenging. For now, I choose to believe it.
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In summary, new motherhood is a whirlwind of questions and uncertainties. As you navigate this journey, it’s completely normal to have these thoughts. Embrace the chaos, and remember that you’re not alone in your musings.
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