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For me, if you wanted to simulate the worst part of having a baby, it would be a random alarm clock (5+ times a night) with a ridiculously complicated off switc

For me, if you wanted to simulate the worst part of having a baby, it would be a random alarm clock (5+ times a night) with a ridiculously complicated off switch. Maybe with sprays of bodily fluids. A cross between sleep deprivation torture and that number-entering bit from Lost that stops the world from exploding. Every baby is different and every parent is different, but: - You may not get restful sleep for a couple of years after the birth (my daughter didn't go to bed easily and sleep through until 3 1/2). - If you breastfeed, you may not get your body back for a while yet. Even if you don't, it is exhausting catering to the whims of small kids. I'm a guy and my body is tired every day after carrying two kids around. - There are new and exciting forms of pain waiting to be discovered. Luckily the memories fade pretty quickly - I got a rude shock when the second came along and reminded me of what it's all about.

pavel_lishin 10y ago
Ten percent of the random alarm clocks should ship with no off switch at all, but not indicate that this is the case.
silencio 10y ago
That's my body right now though, which sucks, and I can't share the burden with anyone yet - down to using up all the sample nursing pads due to leakage. Plus having to roll around in my office chair to go to the bathroom when I'm having a bad pain day. And nausea 24/7 (what "morning" sickness?). I know most folks have it easier than me, I got the shit end of some sticks (to the point my OB wanted me to take disability leave if I was still working). I can only hope that most of this isn't permanent and that the actual birth isn't too traumatic.