Parenting
Updated: Dec. 20, 2015
Originally Published: Feb. 19, 2013
Just four months ago, I became a member of the New Mom Society. The moment my daughter entered the world, everything shifted in my life.
Is that statement a bit dramatic? Perhaps.
Is it true? Absolutely.
When you step into the New Mom Society, you won’t receive a fancy membership card or a celebratory gathering. However, you will embark on a rollercoaster of incredible, maddening, joyful, and perplexing moments that will connect you to your fellow “New Mom Society” members.
Curious about what it’s like? New motherhood is…
- A practice in selflessness most of the time.
- A constant stream of self-doubt about whether you’re doing things correctly.
- Hosting more visitors than ever, only to realize they’re not there for you.
- A longing for your pre-baby life, followed by forgetting what that life even looked like, yet knowing you wouldn’t trade your current reality for anything.
- Crying when your baby cries, and also when you leave them for the first time.
- Shedding tears over every milestone your little one achieves.
- Recognizing that all the preparation you did was mostly for naught, yet you’ll manage just fine.
- Feeling a newfound respect for your own mother (seriously, give her a call to say “thanks”).
- Watching your partner interact with your child and discovering a fresh depth of love for them.
- Finally grasping the unconditional love your parents have for you.
- Facing an epic amount of leaking.
- Experiencing days that stretch on forever while months seem to vanish in the blink of an eye.
- Transitioning from a life of familiar freedoms to one filled with unpredictable changes.
- Relishing a dentist appointment as the only “me” time you’ll have all week.
- Sniffing stains to discern whether it’s pee, spit-up, breast milk, or something else entirely.
- Instinctively reaching out to block or catch any leaks of bodily fluids.
- Discussing poop at least five times a day.
- Accepting a whole new level of hygiene standards—every other day for a shower feels like a win!
- Adjusting to new sleep standards; getting a four-hour stretch? You’re living the dream!
- Letting go of all the judgments you once held about parenting before you became one.
- Wondering if that other new mom you see on the street is secretly hoping you’ll approach her to chat and befriend her (she is!).
- Going back to work while fretting that you’re not spending enough time with your baby.
- Staying home and worrying that your child would thrive better in a more stimulating environment.
- Working from home and feeling torn because it seems neither your work nor your baby is getting the attention they deserve.
- Worrying.
New motherhood is powerful, challenging, overwhelming, exhilarating… and beautiful—even when you’re covered in various bodily fluids. If you’re interested in learning more about home insemination options, check out this blog post for practical insights. Additionally, for those looking to enhance their fertility, this resource offers valuable guidance. For further information on pregnancy, you can visit the CDC’s website, which is an excellent source of information.
In summary, becoming a new mother is a transformative journey filled with laughter, tears, and a profound sense of connection—both to your baby and to other mothers navigating the same exhilarating path.
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