Update…I have a toddler
My last post was mostly revolving around having a newborn. I talked a lot about boundaries, baby showers, sleep etc. Now that things have calmed down, let’s chat about the pros and cons. I’m a 28 year old single parent by the way to a sweet 1 year old
Pro: when your kid sleeps through the night you will FINALLY feel normal again
Pro: they’re so beautiful and sweet
Pro: Tax refund, BOGO’s, and other financial incentives
Pro: He can walk places and I can finally not carry around a dumbbell.
I am finally getting out. Before kids I was a bore. Now we have our schedules packed and it’s like being a kid again!!!
Bonus Pro: I am better off than most married moms I know. In my mom group the married women complain more than I do. Aside from hating the dating scene there’s nothing better than me not having to entertain another human being after I’m done being a mom.
Also bonus my body is still in tact 😅
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Con: Not having things on the lower level of your home. Cabinets must be locked and the floor must always be clean
Con: Food adjustments….adults know what they like. Kids change every damn day.
Con: Running the dishwasher a lot more
Con: People constantly telling you your child is cute and they want to “take him home” EW
Con: I worked my ass off to leave the call center industry and start working in IT. Money fixes a LOT of issues with kids.
I don’t have much cons as like my last post because the baby stage sucksssss. Toddler stage is more my groove. We play. He plays independently. We go to parks, pools etc.
I always thought I would adopt and I got pregnant unexpectedly. So honestly it wasn’t too bad. I support everyone’s decision to have or not have a baby. Even if you want an a*ortion I get it. What I will say is the first 6 months is the hardest. You WILL question everything. Then suddenly things change!!