I knew it! I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! I knew new moms lie. And now there's a survey to prove it.
In this case, at least a third of the more than 11,000 moms who talked to Netmums admitted they will lie about how well their babies are sleeping. It seems they feel so much pressure to put on the face of being a good mom with a wonderful baby, so they fake it.
Now, I'm going to be completely truthful here: I'm glad to hear moms admit they make stuff up. No one wants to feel like they're the only one who isn't having a perfect time being a mom. It's easier knowing moms like about how great it is.
And just in case you aren't sure what I'm talking about, let's look at some of the other lies moms tell (that I don't believe for a second):
1. Of course I shower every day: Yeah, sure you do. If by shower you mean "grabs some extra baby wipes and rubs them over the armpits then applies extra deodorant." It's OK to skip a shower now and then. Heck, I have a 7-year-old, and I am still sometimes just so busy it doesn't happen.
2. My baby never, ever cries, unless he's hungry: Never? Ever? Don't you worry about him?
3. I love absolutely everything about being a mother: Even the projectile vomit and the poop under your fingernails? Because I didn't love them.
4. I didn't have to work out or diet. The baby weight just melted away: Uh huh. And I have magical fairies who live in my dresser drawer and fart rose petals so that everything will smell better.
5. I wash everything the baby throws on the floor before she gets it back because of the germs: Wow. What a way to waste water.
6. My baby has never sat in a soiled diaper for more than a few seconds: Daaaang, you must have some amazing spidey senses. You can sense a wet diaper from your room in a dead sleep in the middle of the night before your baby has even noticed.
What do you hear other moms say that makes you roll your eyes and think, "Yeah, right!"?
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I am SO glad I have a girl. I learned early on what can(and usually DOES) happen while you're bathing your baby boy! (I learned this from watching my mum bathing my baby brother!) And, my weight DID come off immediately. I left hospital with NO 'pouch' for a tummy. My weight was exactly what it was pre-pregnancy. (I only gained 15 lbs in total cos of unrelenting 'morning' (all day) sickness. I had to pack on those last 12 lbs in less than 3 months. And, compared to my friends' children, I really DID birth a little angel. (And poo under your nails? Wow. If my daughter DID have 'the runs' for some odd reason, I wore surgical gloves when I changed her.) But. that only happened twice while she was in diapers. She was so healthy. And, I SWEAR none of these are lies. I also got to shower every day cos my husband would watch her so I could tend to my own needs, so I don't understand HOW a mother couldn't get at least an hour to herself each day if she has a husband/partner. If YOUR partner would rather have a dirty wife than to take care of his own child, well I wouldn't stick around long for that. My husband would change diapers, bath and dress her, help feed her, bring her to me to bf at night. And we BOTH thought that was totally normal. We were surprised to find out that it was kind of rare. (AND he shares the housework too!) Some are luckier than others I reckon. I DO give thanks every day for all that I have.
After having twins--- I really and truly did shower every day, that's the secret to staying sane, and I really didn't diet or work out... I was back in my pre-pregnancy jeans in under 2 weeks. Everyone's different! :)
I really did shower every day. I cannot stand not showering, so I made a point to, every morning. I put the baby (then babies) when I had twins in bouncy seats in the bathroom and showered, every single morning. It's not that hard and I don't get why some women claim they can't take a shower.
My little one had slept at least 10 hrs a night once she was in her own room. Now 13 or so.
I do not mind poop if it is contained. Like in the pamper not all over the crib.
The weight melted off plus an extra 35 off. I nursed. I also wanted my children to be healthier so I don't feed them pre made crap which was a benefit to me also. What I didn't expect was to have to work to keep it off when she was weaned :/
I don't worry about dirt anymore they're toddlers its friggin exhausting.
I change my kids as soon as possible. Possible!
Why would I lie I don't care, I think I'm awesome and am told so by my mom and in laws all the time :) If you are lying about things like this then let someone know you need an ego boost and tell yourself that you are the parent to those kids and you know best!