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21 Thoughts It’s Totally Normal to Have After Becoming a Parent
Welcoming a baby into your life is a whirlwind experience. You might have been a functioning adult who could hold conversations and enjoy quiet evenings, but once that little one arrives, everything changes. Your brain will feel scrambled, and you’ll find yourself on a rollercoaster ride for the next couple of decades. It’s completely normal to have a range of thoughts now that you’re a parent. Some are rational, some might seem a bit paranoid, and others are probably best kept to yourself. But guess what? They’re all valid as long as you keep nurturing that little bundle of joy. Here are 21 thoughts you might find yourself having:
- It’s okay to think your baby isn’t the cutest thing you’ve ever seen.
- It’s okay to believe that nap time is your favorite time of day.
- It’s okay to think that you could really use that extra glass of wine more than your baby needs non-alcoholic breast milk.
- It’s okay to feel that you owe your mom a huge apology for all those times you thought parenting was easy.
- It’s okay to think that the day you hit your pre-pregnancy weight deserves a parade in your honor.
- It’s okay to consider the benefits of formula when you’re stuck in the baby aisle with a wailing newborn and no bottle.
- It’s okay to think that every guy should experience simulated labor before they graduate high school.
- It’s okay to feel like you earned the right to complain about your body after carrying around a watermelon for months.
- It’s okay to suspect that your baby is being a little brat on purpose, despite what the pediatrician says.
- It’s okay to think you might be unintentionally passing your opinions to your newborn, but hey, they’ll figure it all out eventually.
- It’s okay to long for the days when life feels “normal” again, then panic when you realize this is the new normal.
- It’s okay to reflect on how you judged parents with crying babies in public before you had one.
- It’s okay to feel a bit superior to those perfectly toned twenty-somethings who don’t yet have squishy bodies (but still resent them a bit).
- It’s okay to think your baby will be fine in that dirty diaper for a little longer—maybe an hour or three.
- It’s okay to find it strange that you’re touching another person’s private parts multiple times a day.
- It’s okay to think your friends with kids are doing things wrong, as long as you keep that to yourself.
- It’s okay to think that the strangers giving you side-eyes when your baby is crying or dressed oddly are just clueless.
- It’s okay to occasionally think your partner is a bit of an idiot.
- It’s okay to admit to yourself, begrudgingly, that maybe you’re the one being an idiot, but you’re not going to say it out loud.
- It’s okay to realize you underestimated the challenges of parenthood.
- It’s okay to change your mind daily about whether you’re content with one child or ready to have nine more.
Remember, thinking is harmless—it’s not the same as acting. With all the changes that come with parenthood, if you accidentally voice one of those unspoken thoughts, just blame it on the hormones! And if you’re worried about becoming unfeeling or irrational, just remind yourself this isn’t really you—it’s your sleep-deprived brain. One day, you’ll reclaim your old self—just give it a couple of decades or so!
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Summary
Parenting brings a whirlwind of thoughts and feelings that are completely normal. From feeling overwhelmed to questioning your own sanity, it’s all part of the journey. Embrace these thoughts, and remember that sleep deprivation can alter your perspective. You’re not alone in this—many parents share these sentiments as they navigate the ups and downs of raising children.