Navigating Parenthood While Nursing a Hangover: Why I’m Thinking About Switching to Cannabis

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Parenting is demanding, and at times, a little extra support—be it through alcohol, marijuana, or even a Xanax—feels necessary. Trust me, if you’re a parent, you understand the need to unwind.

While I haven’t yet opted to send my kids off to boarding school, and I’m not much into pills (thank goodness), I do enjoy my drinks. Kids tend to amplify that need, and let’s be honest, social media doesn’t help either.

In college, I dabbled in more than just beer and bourbon, but now, as attitudes around marijuana shift and legalization spreads like wildfire, I’m seriously considering a return to the greener side of life—perhaps reuniting with everyone’s favorite dragon from childhood.

With every election, more states are legalizing medical or recreational marijuana. Despite the chaos from certain political figures, it seems inevitable that by the time my children are adults, the stigma around cannabis will have faded into mere wisps of smoke.

I enjoy a good drink—whether it’s a craft beer, a glass of bourbon, or an occasional glass of wine. But since becoming a dad, my drinking has become more purposeful, and unfortunately, that means more hangovers. And that’s where the idea of weed comes in.

Here are some reasons why I think smoking pot could make parenting a tad easier:

• No hangover (seriously, I could go on for 420 reasons)
• Everything from Yo Gabba Gabba! to Scooby-Doo becomes way more enjoyable
• It can make those tedious, repetitive questions from the kids a lot more bearable
• Play-Doh? A blast! (And yes, it tastes surprisingly good)
• A noticeable reduction in stress, especially when your kiddos are being a handful
• Dinner, reading, and bedtime become surprisingly calm
• Housework and grocery shopping? Well, maybe avoid those while high
• And yes, it’s a lot easier to handle the Diaper Genie when you’re not nursing a hangover (I promise, I’m done mentioning that now)

Sure, there are plenty of perks to the whole “smoking while parenting” idea (have I mentioned the absence of hangovers?). But let’s be real—if I were high around my kids, I might end up hyper-paranoid or completely forget that my 6-year-old has been in timeout for hours.

Of course, I could add a million disclaimers to this piece, but let’s hope you’re mature enough to understand this is all in good fun. For more insights on parenting and home insemination, check out this helpful resource on IVF and fertility preservation. If you’re looking into ways to expand your family, you might also want to read about artificial insemination kits for your journey. And for those curious about the intricacies of the process, our other blog post on intracervical insemination dives into it all.

In summary, while parenting can be a challenge, especially with the added weight of hangovers, the idea of exploring cannabis offers a humorous alternative for stress relief. Just remember to tread carefully if you decide to indulge, as it might not be as easy as it seems.