As a new parent, it’s not uncommon to find yourself with moments of quiet reflection—especially during those early hours while waiting for your coffee to brew. With so much to learn and adapt to, here are some questions that many new mothers, like myself, often find themselves pondering:
- What is BPA, and how does it compare to other substances like gluten or asbestos? All I know is that it’s not good, and I should steer clear of it.
- Why does no one seem interested in my birth narrative? It was quite a journey! Is it the term “episiotomy” that makes people uncomfortable? I just want to share my experiences and the color of my amniotic fluid.
- Do all mothers genuinely find their newborns adorable? Sometimes they resemble a peculiar blend of a Cabbage Patch doll and Gollum! Still cute, right? Just checking.
- Why are baby outfits so intricate? We change them frequently, yet they have an overwhelming number of snaps. By the time I finish dressing my baby, she’s already made a mess again! Strippers can change their outfits in seconds—why can’t baby clothing be designed for efficiency?
- Why do I have an array of pacifiers, yet my baby insists on using just one specific kind? And why is that particular pacifier now off the market?
- Does putting my baby to bed at 1 a.m. and having her wake up at 4 a.m. count as “sleeping through the night”?
- Why do I suddenly become a clumsy detective the instant my baby falls asleep? I end up tripping over everything in the dark!
- Who creates those toy jingles? It’s frustrating when they don’t even bother to rhyme. My child has toys that sing silly songs punctuated by giggles. Can’t they hire better talent, like British children or even Morgan Freeman?
- Will I ever be able to say “nipple” in casual conversation without feeling embarrassed? New terms like “nipple confusion” and “co-sleeper” are making me feel more like a production assistant for an adult film than a new mom.
- How many calories might a placenta contain? If someone eats it, do they cook it or consume it raw, like a dedicated athlete with raw eggs?
- How can I prevent my nursing curtain from becoming a sauna? It’s getting quite steamy in there.
- How crucial is it to know my baby’s growth metrics? I’m unfamiliar with percentiles, so I’ve been estimating: my baby is 85th percentile in ‘leg chub’ and 5th percentile in ‘sleeping through the night.’
- Why do even the simplest toys require assembly? It’s ironic that I need tools to build a toy toolset!
- What’s the deal with a product named “Baby Bullet”? Those two words just shouldn’t go together, like “organic cookies” or “uninterrupted sleep.”
- It does get easier, right? I’ve heard that managing toddlers and teens is less challenging. For now, I’m choosing to trust that notion.
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In summary, new motherhood comes with a whirlwind of questions, confusion, and moments of hilarity. Embracing the journey, with all its bizarre inquiries, is part of the experience that connects us as parents.