Firstly, any small negatives are far outweighed by positives! I don't really have anything that I dislike as such, or even that I would call downsides (although my DD is only 3 months old and is a very 'easy' baby for the most part). There are a few things though, that I was unprepared for/took for granted:
-Being alone. When you have a baby (and I assume a child), you are never really alone anymore. I find myself sometimes longing for a minute alone, and even though I know my DH will be able to take DD later, sometimes I just want to be able to have a break right then, in that particular moment.
-Not being able to up and do whatever you want, whenever. For example, if I want to see a movie, it now requires forward planning...either for the one day a week my local runs mums and bubs sessions, or to have someone mind DD. We can't just go, 'oh I fancy seeing a film' and leave for the next session anymore.
Um...that's really about it! Being a parent is enriching and rewarding. It's challenging, but it's the most scrumptious, soul-nourishing priviledge I've ever been granted
Last edited by PumpkinZulu; September 19th, 2011 at 06:45 PM.
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