If you would have know how hard it is to be a parent, would you still have had kids?

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I’m really struggling here… feeling guilty for disliking motherhood so much. I feel like all my children do is cry and complain despite my *great* effort to be positive, redirect, show respect, set boundaries, provide disciple, and create adventures… and I’m just so defeated and wish this wasn’t my life.

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Nothing easy in life is worth it

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Sorry you are struggling so much. It’s so much more challenging than I ever imagined. Breaks are so needed and just having time for yourself. I know it’s easier said than done. Even just in the bathroom with the water and fan running

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Being a mother is a lot different than I imagined. I thought being a SAHM would be so fun and easy, but I’ve never felt busier and more exhausted. It’s hard to know how a 24/7 job affects your entire life before you take it on. But the way my daughter makes me smile and laugh everyday is worth the challenges. It sounds cheesy but it’s true. Keep going mama

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Parenting isn’t for everyone, despite what society promises. And unfortunately most don’t realize that until after they’re parents. I’m so sorry you’re struggling. I don’t know how much me-time you get, but I personally find that regularly scheduled me-time is very important for my whole family. I need to be something more than a parent.

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I hit no on accident but I meant yes. Some days I’m like “what did I doooo this is so hard” but I know it just passes and sometimes it’s just a hard few days but the reward is having an awesome little guy that I have now. I can’t imagine my life without him even though he’s it’s very very indescribably difficult at times.

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Yes. My daughter was desperately wanted after two years of infertility, 3 failed IUIs and one round of IVF. Even if I knew before, ( I kind of knew, I worked with kids for ten years prior), I would do it again in a heartbeat

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Yes, absolutely. My first son (5) has always been very easy and pretty perfect. My youngest (2) is hard because he is a little jerk. And my middle one (3) is level 3 autistic and nonverbal. Even being that my middle one is special needs and my little one is a Challenge with a capital C, I wouldn't change it for the world. 
HOWEVER, I am 8 weeks pregnant with a "surprise" baby (I was on the pill.) And honestly, as of right now, if I could go back to the week of conception, I might actually tell my past self not to have sex for a week. But I also know, as soon as this baby is actually born, I won't regret keeping him/her either. I'm just still kind of in shock about it now, mostly because I feel guilty since one of my children is special needs.

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Yes through and through❗️
Nothing would ever put in shadow the unconditional love and joy from your kid(s)💕❤️🥰

If you would have know how hard it is to be a parent, would you still have had kids?

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