I used to roll my eyes at the clichés surrounding women’s emotional upheavals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I felt that I was still my usual self during my pregnancies—just a tad more irritable and forgetful. The stereotypes felt like another way to poke fun at women’s emotional states instead of acknowledging the genuine feelings that often accompany motherhood.
However, after the arrival of my second child, I found myself embodying the very stereotype I once dismissed: I became a postpartum emotional mess. Sure, sleepless nights with a newborn (plus a lively toddler) contributed to my waterworks, but did I really need to cry over everything? While there were valid reasons for my tears—like the existential dread of parenting—what I’m diving into here are the more trivial, hormone-fueled moments that made me teary-eyed. Here’s a glimpse into my emotional rollercoaster:
- When my partner pointed out that I had left the hot dogs out all day.
- Trying to explain the epilogue of “Knuffle Bunny Free” (it’s beautifully bittersweet, I swear!).
- Reading an article online about a lost cat—seriously, any article about kids or pets has me in tears.
- Watching a Google commercial featuring a tween who conquers the fear of public speaking—don’t even get me started on any heartfelt ad.
- Discovering that the $5 I set aside for iced coffee had vanished.
- My baby’s laughter while I was changing him—it was just too adorable!
- When my toddler declared that I wasn’t allowed to join in on his playtime.
- Missing my favorite segment on NY1, “In The Papers” (I used to mock it, but now I miss it).
- Simply waking up in the morning.
- The deli worker drowning my sandwich in mustard—ruined!
- Watching a video of a baby crying at her mom’s singing—any online video of kids or animals gets me every time.
- Tears for no apparent reason.
- Admiring my son’s artwork.
- Reflecting on the song “Landslide”—it’s just so moving.
- Picking up my son from school, the joy hit me hard.
- My son coming home with a bad haircut—oh, the horror!
- Disliking my hair color, which is the exact shade I’ve had for years.
- My DVR failed to record “Project Runway: All Stars”—not that I can’t catch it online, but still!
- The cat’s unfortunate incident of vomiting under the bed.
- Watching the tribute to Mrs. Krabappel on The Simpsons after the actress passed away.
- Hearing about Amy Robach’s breast cancer diagnosis and Robin Roberts’ coming out—though I don’t follow them, it still hit me.
- Reflecting on how much my son loves his favorite stuffed toy.
- Accidentally adding salt instead of sugar to my iced tea—now that was disappointing!
- Deleting an episode of my son’s former favorite show, “Jack’s Big Music Show,” which I can’t find anywhere anymore.
- Realizing I hadn’t washed my cozy slipper socks and had to wear regular socks around the chilly apartment like a savage.
- Simply feeling grateful for my life.
This article was originally published on Oct. 25, 2012.
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In summary, motherhood brings an avalanche of unexpected emotions, many of which can seem trivial but are deeply felt. From the mundane to the heartfelt, every tear tells a story of love, frustration, and the beautiful chaos of parenting.
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