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Hang in There, Mama! Things Will Improve
Hey there, mama! If you’re nursing your little one and your nipples feel like they’re on fire and no one gave you a heads up about it, just know it won’t hurt forever. Seriously, it’ll get better. I promise.
If your baby is still waking up multiple times at night and you’re starting to wonder if exhaustion might actually do you in, hang tight! It will improve. I promise.
If your toddler’s answer to everything is a resounding NO! just know that it might not change until she’s around five or six, but it will get better. I promise.
Maybe you’ve signed your kid up for soccer, but he’s too scared to join in and you think he’ll never want to play sports. Trust me, it will get better. I promise.
If your little one is starting preschool soon and can manage to pee in the potty but insists on doing his business in a Pull-Up while hiding in the closet, take a deep breath. One day, out of nowhere, he’ll surprise you by using the potty. I promise.
If you’ve had to replace toilets more times than you can count because your kid flushed random toys down the loo, it will get better. I promise.
If your child gets carsick and you’re constantly packing extra clothes and towels for every trip, it will improve. Eventually, they’ll be able to tell you when they need to stop. I promise.
If your 7- to 9-year-old suddenly starts wetting the bed, don’t panic. It’s a phase, and it will pass. I promise.
If you’re avoiding trampolines because even a slight sneeze leads to an embarrassing situation, it might not get better without some intervention. But remember, you are not alone. I promise.
If you’ve just dropped your kid off at the gym’s babysitting room and she starts crying as soon as you walk away, don’t worry. It will get better as long as you keep trying. I promise.
If you’ve sworn off the beach because your child dives right into the ocean trying to eat sand, just know that one day, you’ll be able to relax on a chair. I promise.
If your little explorer loves to splash in the toilet or the dog’s water dish, it will get better. They’ll find less messy things to play with, I promise.
If you dread pool days because you’re constantly chasing your 18-month-old to keep him from jumping in, it will get better. I promise.
If trips to the playground feel like a workout because you’re constantly pushing your child on the swings and preventing her from falling off the slide, one day you’ll actually sit back and watch. I promise.
If your 3-year-old takes a pair of scissors to her bangs right before family photos, it will get better. You might cry in the moment, but you’ll eventually find the humor in it. I promise.
If your child embarrassingly asks someone in the grocery store about their appearance, that feeling of panic will fade. One day you’ll share those stories and laugh. I promise.
Before you know it, you’ll look back on these moments and they won’t seem quite so daunting. Your kids will be teenagers, and you might even miss the days of potty-training and toy-flushing. I promise.
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Summary
Parenting can be tough, but remember that challenges like breastfeeding pain, sleepless nights, and potty training mishaps are all phases that will improve. Embrace the chaos, keep moving forward, and lean on resources that can guide you through your journey.