The S**t No One Tells You About Parenthood | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

The S**t No One Tells You About Parenthood

16
The S**t No One Tells You About Parenthood
Erica Bristow

. When you're trying to become pregnant, everyone tells you how amazing parenthood is. They go on and on about how beautiful pregnancy and childbirth are. All you hear about is how adorable those tiny babies are and the cute things they do as they grow. And all of those things are true. However, I'm here to talk about the s**t no one tells you about parenthood.

When discussing parenthood, everyone says you will never sleep again. When they say this, it's usually accompanied by a giggle. DO NOT take this as a cute innocent giggle. Instead imagine it as an evil laugh. Why? Because it is. They giggle because they know what is in your future, but they are too tired to actually work up a full blown laugh. No one warns you that this lack of sleep will cause you to do things you swore you would never do. It starts simple. You start co-sleeping when you once swore that would never happen. Then you try to make coffee and end up making yourself a bottle or using salt instead of sugar. Sadly, that's the tip of the ice burg.

As a parent you soon learn that conversations are forever changed. You will suddenly find yourself talking to adults and suddenly announcing you have to potty. Then for some strange reason, you almost always end up talking about your kid's poop. You may start out with a super cute color-coordinated diaper bag and purse combo. Trust me, eventually, you ditch the purse. And if you have more than one child, especially close in age, you figure out that a backpack is much more realistic. If you do by some miracle get to go somewhere without your little bundle of joy.....you will still find pacifiers, diapers, or toys in your purse. Oh and don't worry. There is stillness or even under on be had.

At some point you WILL have to decide whether that brown stuff is chocolate or poop. I promise. No avoiding it. You will have explosive diapers. And at some point, you won't catch that in time and your child will be playing in it. Don't even get me started on the weird things your kid will eat. That list is entirely too long. The truth is, there will never be a dull moment.

Parenthood is hard. No denying that. However, it's like anything else in the world, you wouldn't appreciate the sun without the rain. The next time you find yourself talking about poop or just feeling like you want to lock yourself in the closet with cookies and wine... remember that it's all part of the ride. The rain brings a beautiful ray of Sunshine and those little smiles are completely worth every moment of rain.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

3731
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

450120
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22025
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

44959
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments