I was just thinking (as I was trying to get my screaming 12 week old DD to go down for an afternoon sleep) about whether or not things (as in being a SAHM with a baby) are what I expected or not. People seem to ask that question a lot, but I have never really thought about it properly.

When I really think about it, I think it is MOSTLY what I expected- good and bad.

BUT! Some images I had in my head about being a mother just didn't turn out quite like I had imagined! So just wondering if you had any pre conceived ideas/ expectations that were way off! Good and Bad.

EXAMPLE- When I was pregnant I somehow had this picture in my head that every afternoon my beautiful, calm and content baby, and I would snuggle down in my bed, and drift off into 'la la land' and share a beautiful afternoon sleep together. Following this, we would both awake refreshed and happy.

HARSH REALITY- Every afternoon (when I am unshowered, in pjs still and longing for just a second of sleep) my over tired, screaming, refluxy baby scratches and slaps me as we try and have a sleep together, as she cannot tolerate laying flat in my bed because of her reflux.

Don't get me wrong, it is definitely not ALL negative! I have been so pleasantly surprised when I see her do things like look around a room in search for me, then see her little face light up with a huge smile when she finally focusses on me- just amazing..or seeing her content little face in a dim lit room as I breastfeed at night, with the sound of pouring rain in the background..(how soppy i know lol)

Anyway, I would love to hear what you THOUGHT being a mum/having a baby would involve, as compared to the REALITY of it all

Thanks for listening