"I judged moms who gave their kids 10 chances. Now I own a 'chance factory.' I can't believe I used to say that my child would have absolute zero screen time. Not understanding why people hire babysitters. 'If you want kids, you should be with them 24/7.' I should go to jail. I used to think that being a stay-at-home mom was easy - I got humbled real quick. I never liked children that were loud in public. My child has a built-in microphone."
"I used to think pregnant women used pregnancy as an excuse to eat a lot. Then, I too became an insatiable bottomless pit during my pregnancy. I am eternally sorry for my past transgressions. Moms who neglect self-care. Well, look at me now. Not being able to calm a crying baby in public. For that, I am truly and sincerely ashamed and I do apologize."
Many new mothers confess they previously judged other mothers for choices such as strict screen limits, hiring babysitters, co-sleeping, and visible exhaustion. Those same mothers now adopt many of the criticized behaviors, offering repeated chances, using screens pragmatically, hiring childcare, co-sleeping, and using bribery. Several mothers report increased empathy for public misbehavior, overwhelmed caregivers, and undone household chores. Pregnancy cravings, difficulty calming crying babies, velcro-baby attachment, and neglecting self-care emerged as common humbling experiences that overturned earlier judgments. Parents frequently apologize for past criticisms and express surprise at how parenting reshapes priorities.
Read at TODAY.com
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