A few weeks ago I was talking to a friend about how people our age expect completely unrealistic things such as brand new houses, cars, a large income, and perfect kids. Today I just want to be completely honest about parenthood.
Let's face it, the first few weeks of having a new baby in the house was completely overwhelming! I don't care who you are, if you say that the first few weeks with your first kid was easy, you're most likely lying. If you find yourself crying uncontrollably, you're in good company. If you want to crawl into bed for a few years, you're in good company there too.
I don't care who says what, breastfeeding is HARD! Especially when everyone is telling you that your milk will come in eventually and in the meantime just get used to having feedings take over an hour because you have to supplement with formula. Hello! I need a life you know. I can't be a dairy queen ALL day for the rest of my life!
On that note, if someone isn't breastfeeding, don't judge them. Maybe their milk never did come in no matter what they tried. By the way, taking 9 Fenugreek pills a day will not help your milk to come in. Don't waste your time. That's a myth. I would know. All it really does it make you smell like maple syrup.
No matter what people say on their blogs, their absolutely adorable perfect children pee, poop, fart, burp, throw up, and cry. Its just what they do. And they will do all of those things during Sacrament Meeting.
No matter who you talk to, everyone will give their opinion on how to raise your baby. Just smile and nod politely and do what works for you. You may not agree with my kids schedule, but you're not going to see me complaining because they're sleeping 10 hours a night.
You may want to go spend all your money on cute new baby clothes. Don't do it. They just get dirty anyway. And guess what? You're kids aren't going to know that they're not dressed in brand name clothes.
I know that I'm no expert on parenting. I mean come on, I've only been a parent for three months. But those are just a few thoughts I've had. And in all reality, being a parent is great. It makes me happy that Wyatt actually wants to hang out with me all day (as if he has a say in the matter). Having a family is the greatest blessing that my Heavenly Father has ever given me! Truly! But that doesn't mean that I don't have to work to be happy. However, its totally worth it!
7 comments:
You just made my day! I love it!! So true!
Made me laugh out loud! I tried the Fenugreek too...and smelled just like syrup. That was all it did for me too! You are great, keep it up!
That's what I love about you. You're so down to earth and all together awesome. We think you are doing great.
But, for the record, my kids NEVER pee, poop, throw up, or cry... I don't know what's wrong with Wyatt. You might need to take him to the doctor. All that activity is abnormal. ;)
This is exactly what I needed to hear...I am sure that I will experiencing these feelings in a few months when our first lil' one arrives...thank you!
THANK YOU.
Yay! I've been trying to get into Blogger and it finally worked! I am so glad you wrote this. I love you guys!
Hey! I was creepin on your blog and saw this post. Can I just tell you that I feel the EXACT same way!! I put a post on my blog after the first week my baby was born explainin how hard it was for me- because all I ever read was people saying how great it was. I was feeling so guilty that I was struggling and everybody else seemed to be perfect mommies. Its great, and really hard- and I appreciate you telling it like it is. Hopefully some new mommies can find some comfort knowing that they aren't the only ones struggling.
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