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10 Things That Surprised Me About Motherhood

Published: July 8, 2019, 4 a.m.

I don’t know a single mother who hasn’t been surprised by some aspect of motherhood. We all read that “what to expect” books, and maybe they (sort of) prepare you for the birth-giving part, but then what do you do with the little tiny human laying in front of you (or on you). 
 
We all think - or really, really hope - we know what we’re doing, or that instinct will somehow kick in - and many times it does - but today I’m talking about ten surprises of motherhood I’ve had along the way, and what no one really tells you before you’re just in the trenches. I think you’ll relate to at least a couple…I’m even slippin’ one of my birth stories in there.