30 Universal Realities of Motherhood

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Motherhood encompasses a whirlwind of experiences—it’s challenging yet fulfilling, draining yet enlightening, chaotic yet filled with unexpected joys. Amid all these facets, certain universal truths of motherhood stand out. If you’re already a mom, many of these may resonate. If you’re preparing for this journey, consider this your friendly heads-up.

1. No matter how deep your love for your kids runs, there will be moments when they drive you absolutely bonkers.
2. Just when you manage to get everyone seated for dinner, your meal will be cold, and they’ll already be finished.
3. Your sense of personal dignity and privacy will vanish. You probably figured this out the moment you gave birth, having likely been exposed in front of strangers.
4. Any peace and quiet you manage to snag will only happen during screen time, which will inevitably leave you feeling guilty about screen time.
5. If you decide to incorporate glitter into your home, congratulations! You’ve signed up for a lifetime of sparkly chaos. Expect glitter to be a constant companion on you or your kids.
6. Laundry will become your new never-ending saga.
7. The same goes for cleanliness—there will never be a moment when every room is spotless simultaneously.
8. You will lose some friends along the way, but you’ll gain new ones. If you’re a bit socially awkward, you’ll finally have topics to discuss with strangers.
9. Any extra cash will vanish the moment you have kids. Enjoy your clothes—I’m still wearing underwear from college.
10. Sleeping in is a luxury of the past. Say hello to early mornings, around 6 a.m.
11. Regardless of how fantastic your partner is as a father, they will never contribute as much as you do. Accept this early, and you might avoid some unnecessary tension.
12. Just because you’ve potty trained your little ones doesn’t mean you can toss the wipes. Expect to be wiping bottoms until they’re 5 or 6 (or longer!).
13. Each day tends to mirror the last: eat, sleep, mom, repeat.
14. You’ll eventually come to despise the sound of your name, along with the words “why,” “no,” and “snack.”
15. Get ready to morph into your mother. Phrases like, “If you need me, come find me,” will start to roll off your tongue, much to your own surprise.
16. You’ll invest countless hours in meal prep, only to toss half of it down the disposal.
17. You’ll find yourself holding strange items of trash, wondering how they ended up in your hands.
18. Expect to utter clichés like, “Where does the time go?” because, honestly, it flies by.
19. One day, you’ll look at your 5-year-old and realize you’ve forgotten their baby days. Capture those moments with lots of photos and videos.
20. You will scream. No matter how composed you think you are, those moments will come, and you might end up in tears afterward.
21. You’ll feel like a superstar one moment and a total failure the next. Running away might cross your mind, but so might the thought of never letting them go—often all in the same day.
22. Prepare to tackle questions that have no answers like, “Why is that a truck?” or “When did air begin?”
23. Your capacity to love will grow tremendously, yet so will your anxieties.
24. You’ll have to discuss topics you dread unexpectedly, like when your child asks about death—yep, my little one asked while I was merging onto the highway.
25. Your affection for coffee and wine will reach new heights.
26. You’ll lecture your kids on sugar’s dangers and then devour their Halloween candy after bedtime. Don’t feel too guilty; your parents probably did the same.
27. Experiencing a hangover while watching kids is pure torture. You’ll soon realize that a few hours of drinking isn’t worth it.
28. Public meltdowns are a given. Wear a smile and own it.
29. You’ll discover boogers in the most unexpected places.
30. At some point, you’ll have to catch vomit with your bare hands. Spoiler alert: It won’t be yours.

Motherhood is undeniably complex, but it’s also an adventure filled with laughter, tears, and love. When you’re overwhelmed—whether you want to scream, laugh, cry, or hug someone—just remember, you’re not alone in this journey. For more insights on navigating motherhood, check out our other post on home insemination.

In summary, motherhood is a blend of love, chaos, exhaustion, and unexpected joys. It’s a constant learning experience filled with moments that will challenge you, surprise you, and make you cherish every second.