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Mothers bend over backward, trying to do all they can for their little bundle of joy. Each day with your newborn is filled with its own set of challenges, duties, and joys. If anyone thought motherhood was easy, they definitely thought wrong because nothing about being a mother is easy!
From barely sleeping at night to bailing on the latest brunch plans with your friends, motherhood requires you to put your needs behind your child’s. It is a bittersweet feeling that is rewarding and tiring at the same time. In all the madness of motherhood, it helps to laugh a little to make your days brighter, which is why we’re sharing a bunch of relatable GIFs that highlight all the quirks of motherhood! Keep reading and let us know which ones you find most relatable:
1. All That Endless Crying
It can come as a shocker that your tiny human is even capable of producing so much tears! New mothers will agree that their babies are on an eat-cry-sleep-repeat cycle! Babies indeed cry a lot — in a way, this is their way of communicating. Through those tears, you’ll know that your baby is in distress. It could be that they are hungry, their diaper is soiled, or worse, they could be sick. Watching your baby cry so much can be challenging, but you can be rest assured that it is entirely normal. Just keep a watchful eye on them so you can understand what triggered the waterworks.
2. The Night Is Still Young
Soon after the birth of your baby, you’ll experience the real meaning of “burning the midnight oil” and “pulling an all-nighter”. Babies wake up several times at night for various reasons. The little munchkin won’t care if you’re snoring away to glory. If they want a midnight snack or decide to do the big job, they will wake you up. Period.
3. Baby Stuff Is Expensive
During your pregnancy, the chances are that you made a list of all the things your baby would need. We all know the list is endless; from organic diapers and chemical-free shampoos to teething toys, cute onesies, and lego, you know in your heart that you want to get them all. But there’s a catch — none of these things are cheap. For some reason, even though most of these are essentials, they can burn a hole in your pocket. It’s pretty shocking how much you end up spending on someone so tiny!
4. When Is The Next Baby Coming?
Some people think it’s funny to ask if you’re planning on being a mother again, right after you’ve just had a baby. This is particularly true if you’ve just had your first child. Society thinks it is necessary to give your tiny human a sibling for company, and they want you to hurry! The same people don’t care if you’re struggling with a baby already! This one is for those who think that carrying, delivering, and nurturing a baby is easy — we hate to break your bubble, but it isn’t!
5. Sleep Is A Luxury, Enjoy It While It Lasts
Nothing can beat the joy of blissful and undisturbed sleep when you are a new mother! Taking care of your baby can be tiring, and sleepless nights become the new norm. Your little one is bound to wake up every few hours, so when they finally get some shut-eye, you too can enjoy the same. Or, maybe the partner can stay up while you hit the snooze button — that’s a different kind of joy too!
6. Social Life In The Dumps
In between your diaper duties, feeding sessions, power naps, and household chores (and probably a job that pays your bills), you don’t have time for your friends. Your priorities tend to change when you become a mother — and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean that you don’t value your friends or don’t miss hanging out with them. It only means that motherhood requires your hundred percent, and until you get the hang of it, everything else is a blur.
7. Lullabies Are Your Jam
It doesn’t matter if you were a metalhead, a lover of all things rock, or a pop music junkie — the only songs you will be grooving to after your baby’s arrival will be their lullabies. This is probably because your little one loves the sound of your voice. For them, nothing is more calming and reassuring than a beautiful lullaby from mama. And they don’t care if you’re tone-deaf. So, sing away!
Once you become a mother, simple things such as sleep and “me-time” become a thing of the past. Instead, you are left facing a whole other world of challenges. But what’s beautiful is that despite its ups and downs, mothers take it in their stride and give it their best shot! Which among these GIFs was most relatable? Let us know in the comments below!
