Post by Mary Fischer
A couple good friends of mine recently had babies, and for the most part they're doing fine -- other than having those typical, "I'm so exhausted and overwhelmed and I can't stop crying" kind of moments that all new moms have. And while they have no problem giving me the lowdown on how things are going with their new little ones as far as middle of the night feedings, diaper blowouts, and bouts of fussiness they can't seem to find a cause for -- their husbands paint a much rosier, way less realistic picture.![]()
A couple good friends of mine recently had babies, and for the most part they're doing fine -- other than having those typical, "I'm so exhausted and overwhelmed and I can't stop crying" kind of moments that all new moms have. And while they have no problem giving me the lowdown on how things are going with their new little ones as far as middle of the night feedings, diaper blowouts, and bouts of fussiness they can't seem to find a cause for -- their husbands paint a much rosier, way less realistic picture.