Just to be clear. I am NOT pregnant. However that does not stop me from clicking on a bunch of people’s “baby boards” on pinterest. I don’t click on them for normal reasons like seeing adorable babies in extremely large bows. I click on them because they always have pregnancy articles pinned. This is like birth control for me. I don’t have baby fever, I how I DONT have baby fever. But if I ever get it, I can just remember to go back and reread all these absolutely horrifying articles. Today I came across this article:
This article completely horrified me. Not because I don’t think it’s true, but because it is true. It is talking about 10 things they don’t tell you about AFTER you give birth. I highly suggest everyone who has baby fever read this. Just to tame the fever. I like babies and kids, I am not a child hater. I just KNOW that I am nowhere near ready to be a mom or deal with some of these things mentioned in the above article.
°(your period) It lasts as little as two to three weeks or as long as six weeks after birth.
°Your crotch might be a mess. You may be dealing with a swollen, stitched up mighty mess that even Stephen King couldn't dream up
°Your hair might fall out.
° A jury full of mothers with newborns wouldn't convict you if you bludgeoned him (your husband) to death with a breast pump.
°Pooing is scary.
Go read the article, and tell me if you still have baby fever.
Ummm... yup. I knew about a few of these, but seeing them all together... well yeah. Haha. I still want a baby, but maybe I can wait a little bit longer.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure actually having a child and being a mom is awesome. But this article definitely put me back a few steps.
DeleteAaaah! You're right! That's terrifying!
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Isn't it? I seriously was petrified reading this.
DeleteI'd like a stork to drop my baby off. Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you girl!
Deletefirst of all, you crack me up! hahahahaha. childbirth scares the bejeezus out of me--and now I'm even more scared ;) THANKS! jk.
ReplyDeleteso glad to find your blog, miki! have a happy weekend! xoxo {av} | {long distance loving}
Hahahaha! I hope this post didn't scare any expecting moms... But it definitely scared me to death!
DeleteHahaha. http://babypmakesthree.blogspot.com does some good blog posts about "the other side of pregnancy." She's done some recently if you just scroll back a few posts. Scary stuff!
ReplyDeleteWell I know which blog I'll spend my Saturday reading now. You're right that is some scary stuff!
DeleteWell, on that note....
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm still single for now...
Yes then there is no temptation to make a baby and deal with all this stuuuffff
Deletepooing... WAY terrifing!! took me almost a weeek.. TMI!!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! I'm sorry you had to experience that. Did you name it?
Deleteahhh too scared to read it haha!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha! I think you should do it, just so you can see every mom in a new light :)
DeleteAhhhhhhhh!!! OK, I have a total fear of giving birth. I clicked on the article, but I haven't read it yet. I'm terrified, and like you, don't hate children, I just know I have not reached that point where I feel ready to welcome that new chapter in my life. Amongst all the mom and baby blogs out there, I'm so glad to have found someone who has the same mindset as me! haha
ReplyDeleteWe should start a club with our mindset. The article is terrifying, seriously i was so grossed out and horrified that I read it 50 more times :) because I am really weird and this is my solid form of birth control. Maybe in 10 years I'll forget about it.
DeleteWoah... What?? You mean babies don't get dropped off by storks??!! My mom has some 'splainin to do! :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I would rather have a stork baby!
DeleteOh my gosh, shew. umm no thanks, ha!
ReplyDeleteha ha ha! That's how I felt too. I seriously felt my stomach toss and turn while reading that blog!
DeleteAHH I've read this before and was completely FREAKED out! I still think about it sometimes...it haunts me that much. I almost would've rather gone through life not knowing any of those things until after I squeezed out a little human the size of a watermelon. I'm not engaged or married yet, so hopefully that means these horrifying things won't happen for quite a while...
ReplyDeleteHaHa! I love that you used the term 'haunts' that is absolutely correct! I feel haunted by it too. I am engaged and married, just kidding I am only married. But dude there will be no baby growing inside this uterus anytime soon! I cyber pinky promise you that!
DeleteOh. My. H. I have heard of a few of these but not in such detail! So not ready to have my whole body ripped to shreds! Props to all those mamas out there! Yes, I also think a stork is the best option!
ReplyDeleteThat's how I was too! I had heard a few things, but definitely not all of them and definitely DEFINITELY not in detail. I am not ready to be a interior war zone after a baby. I probably should just erase my mind with that thing on men in black, and then when I have a child in 10 years I will be totally ignorant!
DeleteI am in love with all of your photos! absolutely gorgeous! I am having a Sunday blog hop right now and would love for you to link up.
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I'm horrible! I didn't login yesterday! But I will have to join the next one! Thank you a million! I love the photos too :)
DeleteIt's really not that bad! (Well, it wasn't for me anyway). And you are so wrapped up in baby bliss that you don't really care what's going on with your own body :) I was surprised by a few things and remember thinking "Seriously? Why didn't anybody warn me about this?" But, ultimately SOOOO worth it! (When you're ready, of course) Definitely glad we waited until we were REALLY ready...it's easier to enjoy the good parts and ignore the bad stuff when it's something you planned for!
ReplyDeleteha ha ha! =) Do you know what is funny? Most moms that I have told to read this article say that exact same thing. They also say that you're on maternity leave and in the comfort of your own home, so most of the thing don't bother as much as you'd think like the extended body cleanse. Which makes total sense, after it was brought up. I also agree 100%, that when you're ready you're a little better prepared and I think a lot would also depend on your husband. Will is awesome, obviously. I think that when we BOTH are ready then Jared would also be a lot more prepared for changes and that would make it easier on both of us to accept all the changes in life, plus the changes with my bod.
DeleteBahahah oh god! This is hilariously horrible...it makes me rethink that whole kids thing down the road haha.
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly how I felt. I was horrified!
DeleteOkay, now I'm terrified to get pregnant! haha. And to think, before reading that, my biggest fear was pooping during labor!
ReplyDeleteI know... this is the most terrifying thing I have ever seen. I am actually scared to go back and read it since it's been a few months.. ha ha!
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