Could I handle being a mom?

[Anonymous]

I find kids too cute and have seen it upclose, my aunt had 3 and I was assisting her when they were small, so I know what it takes.

[Booklover_90]

Are you in a good place? Meaning, physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and financially? Being a mom is great, but it’s also hard work.

[Booklover_90]

Also, if you answered no to any of those questions, i wouldn’t have a baby right now. Also, taking care of kids and having them 24/7 are totally different things. Don’t confuse babysitting with knowing how motherhood works.

[Asker]

The problem is i don't know what i don't know, but like I said I spent summers with my aunt for years and I did not consider it particularly hard, the kids were funny in fact.

[Booklover_90]

Don’t confuse babysitting with knowing how motherhood works. Two totally different things. I cannot stress that enough. Also, you didn’t answer the question. Are you in a good place physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and financially? Being a mom is not a Hallmark movie. Things won’t always be good all the time. Motherhood is full of ups and downs.

[Asker]

Yeah but how I can get a peek into how "real" motherhood looks like? Yeah my life is pretty fine like 7 out of 10.

[Booklover_90]

Having a baby all by yourself for a day with no assistance. Also, I hope you’re not feeling planning to do this alone, meaning be a single mom. You don’t know what you’re asking for.

[Booklover_90]

Let me just say this and I’m done. I have a younger sister who I helped raise, but I would NEVER claim to know what it’s like to be a mother.

[Asker]

No, that would be probably like slavery.

[Booklover_90]

You’re not ready. If you’re saying that, you’re DEFINITELY not ready.