I'm still shocked at the whole "parenthood" concept. I really was just getting used to the "married" concept. The experience itself is overwelming to say the least. Any new parent would agree. But I remember a time when friends with new babies would tell me their experiences... I would just think to myself, "how hard could it be?!" ... boy, was I ever wrong.
Some random thoughts about parenthood I've picked up in the last month:
- I aged (at least) 5 years
- My arms are stronger now from the conditioning of cradling. (Not of weight, but of endurance)
- I've learned SO much about (the details of) parenthood. It simply shocking.
......- ie "Butt Paste"... simply amazing stuff. (Thanks Kristin!)
......- Babies talk. Not exactly "talk" talk, but they do have 5 distinctive "ehs".
.........- And I think I understand her! If that doesn't work.. I usually retort to telepathy.
- All those years of playing games (Sims series, Tamagotchi, etc) is starting to pay off.
- There is little rest for dad, and ABSOLUTE ZERO rest for mom.
- Advice. We get too much... and yet it's not enough.
- It's amazing how a little 10lbs girl can turn so many lives up-side down.
......- How many items are now littered around the house.
......- How much money was spent.
......- How mom pretty much lost her 'regular' life. And now resides in a 11'x14' world.
- Funny how all fathers are SO happy to welcome me into their 'club'. Or un-funny.
......- How co-workers are so sympathetic to my zombie-like persona.
- Sad how all errands must be finished within a 2 hour period.
- I miss pee-ing and poo-ing when *I* want to. Or need to.
- I wash my hands at least 30 times a day. No joke.
- Funny how when Persephanie sneezes, she poos a little.
- Not funny when I'm just finished the entire diaper change routine... she goes ahead and drops another one.
- Came to a sad realization that we aren't strong parents. We have so much support, yet it seems it's still not enough.
- Sad how I neglected EVERYTHING else in my life. (Grandparents,friends,house,cars,fish,etc.)
- Sad to see I only blog about one thing.
- Work-stress is NOTHING compared to Keeping-the-baby-alive-Stress.
- Horrifically amazed how anyone would do this again. They MUST be sadistic.
......- This further amazes me to wonder how the human race is still kickin around.
......- Knowing VERY CLEARLY that this is a TRULY painful and torturous process.
......- Anyone telling you "It's easy, everyone does it"... is just a straight up lie.
After all that's said... when I see her crack that smile*, I almost forget all of the above.
*Never too sure if it's a genuine smile or if she's just constipated.
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAAHHHHHHAHHAHAHHAAHAHHAH
ReplyDeletethere's a chemical in our brain that blocks out the painful parts of parenthood and allows you to remember the good parts only, that's why people have more than one baby!
That's the exact conclusion I came up with too! But, as I was talkin to other fathers... this chemical apparently is only in women. And it's activated after 1 year.
ReplyDeleteGuys still remember.
I think ppl are just naive and they get shocked with how difficult the whole process actually is. Of course not having enough rest makes it even worst. It's physically tiring and mentally challenging. But mind you after experiencing with the first child and knowing what to expect the second time around, it does get better because you know what is coming and how to handle it. Therefore, less surprises and you don't get so freaked out. Hate to burst your bubble, buddy but it's not that bad now. Wait until she hits the terrible two. OUCH!!! Then again, I totally agree with what you said about forgetting all the hard times when you see them smile. Especially when they sneak one in during their sleep. =p
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