I used to dismiss the stereotype of women being emotional wrecks due to pregnancy and postpartum hormones. I thought, “That’s not me.” Sure, I had a bit more of a temper and my memory was fuzzier during my pregnancies, but I considered those quirks just part of the journey. However, after welcoming my second child, I found myself transformed into the very stereotype I once mocked: the emotional, postpartum crier.
It’s tough navigating sleepless nights with an infant (not to mention an energetic preschooler), but did I really need to cry over everything? Yes, there were legitimate reasons behind my tears, like the chaos of parenting, but I’m talking about the lighter, more absurd instances that led me to tear up since my little one arrived. Here’s a rundown of those moments…
- When my partner gently suggested I toss those hot dogs I left out all day.
- Explaining the heart-wrenching epilogue of Knuffle Bunny Free. (To be fair, it’s beautifully poignant, and even made my partner tear up.)
- Reading an article online about a lost cat. (Honestly, anything about children or pets can get me misty-eyed.)
- Watching that Google ad featuring a young girl overcoming her fear of public speaking. (And really, nearly any Google commercial makes me emotional.)
- Discovering the $5 bill I had set aside for iced coffee was missing.
- My baby’s laughter during a diaper change. (That cuteness can be overwhelming!)
- When my preschooler declared I couldn’t play with him.
- Missing my favorite segment on NY1, “In The Papers.”
- Simply waking up in the morning.
- When the deli guy slathered too much mustard on my sandwich. RUINED!
- Seeing a video of a baby crying at her mom’s singing. (Honestly, most online videos about children or animals can turn on the waterworks.)
- For absolutely no reason at all.
- Gazing at my son’s artwork.
- Reflecting on the song “Landslide.” (It’s just so beautiful and tragic. Here come the tears again!)
- Picking my son up from school and seeing his little face.
- When my son got a less-than-stellar haircut.
- Not being thrilled with the hair color I’ve had for over a decade.
- My DVR failing to record Project Runway: All Stars (which I know I can find online, but still…).
- The cat decided to throw up under the bed.
- Watching the tribute to Mrs. Krabappel on The Simpsons after the actress passed away.
- Hearing about Amy Robach’s battle with breast cancer and Robin Roberts’ journey. (I don’t even watch Good Morning America, but it still hit hard.)
- Thinking about how much my son loves his favorite stuffed animal.
- Mistakenly pouring salt instead of sugar into my iced tea. (That was a disaster!)
- Accidentally deleting an episode of my son’s beloved show, Jack’s Big Music Show, which is now impossible to find. (The episode was “Jack’s Super Swell Sing-Along,” and it was the best!)
- Realizing I hadn’t washed my slipper socks, forcing me to wear regular socks in a chilly apartment like a HEATHEN.
- Reflecting on how fortunate I feel every day.
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In summary, parenting has brought a whirlwind of emotions, both profound and trivial. From heartfelt moments to unexpected triggers, each tear reflects the journey of motherhood, filled with love and a bit of chaos.