39 Moments All Moms Go Through, According to Lorelai Gilmore

By Lauren Levy
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We can't stop screaming! Not because no one can hear us over our child's tantrum, but because a Gilmore Girls reboot is in the works at Netflix, and our parenting goals will never be the same!

It's safe to say that Gilmore Girls has taught us everything we need to know about being a mom. From setting mother/daughter squad goals to expertly (and humorously!) navigating teenage angst, Lorelai set the ultimate example for mothers. And through seven witty seasons, the iconic show also highlighted all the crazy emotions and realizations that all moms come across. Thanks to Lorelai, Rory, and even Emily, these are the 39 stages of motherhood.

01
When you give birth and realize that you created a perfect baby, and your heart instantly explodes.
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When you give birth and realize that you created a perfect baby, and your heart instantly explodes.

02
When your baby starts sleeping through the night.
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When your baby starts sleeping through the night.

03
When you realize there's no end to your mother-in-law's "suggestions."
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When you realize there's no end to your mother-in-law's "suggestions."

04
When you remember that you're more than just a milk machine.
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When you remember that you're more than just a milk machine.

05
When you realize that your baby is growing up . . . without your permission!
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When you realize that your baby is growing up . . . without your permission!

06
When your angel turns into a threenager.
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When your angel turns into a threenager.

07
When your kid starts saying the darnedest things.
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When your kid starts saying the darnedest things.

08
When your child starts showing an interest in your childhood hobbies.
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When your child starts showing an interest in your childhood hobbies.

09
When your schedule becomes your bible.
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When your schedule becomes your bible.

10
When you have to deal with judgy moms at the playground.
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When you have to deal with judgy moms at the playground.

11
When you're ready to start trying for Baby No. 2.
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When you're ready to start trying for Baby No. 2.

12
When you become supermom juggling everything for everyone.
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When you become supermom juggling everything for everyone.

13
When you realize how gullible kids really are.
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When you realize how gullible kids really are.

14
When you have to sit through endless homework assignments.
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When you have to sit through endless homework assignments.

15
When your weekends become dedicated to birthday parties and sports games.
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When your weekends become dedicated to birthday parties and sports games.

16
When your child starts asking where babies come from.
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When your child starts asking where babies come from.

17
When you witness your child doing the right thing.
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When you witness your child doing the right thing.

18
When your kids officially surpass you with technology.
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When your kids officially surpass you with technology.

19
When you realize that you'll never be able to do it as well as some of the other moms . . . and that's OK.
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When you realize that you'll never be able to do it as well as some of the other moms . . . and that's OK.

20
When you realize that your kids no longer need you as much as they once did.
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When you realize that your kids no longer need you as much as they once did.

21
When you remember it's your house, your rules.
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When you remember it's your house, your rules.

22
When you have start letting your kid go to sleepovers.
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When you have start letting your kid go to sleepovers.

23
When you're stuck in the middle of the tween years.
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When you're stuck in the middle of the tween years.

24
When the PTA has more drama than when you were in high school.
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When the PTA has more drama than when you were in high school.

25
When you realize you have to start setting a good example.
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When you realize you have to start setting a good example.

26
When you officially become the parent of a teenager.
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When you officially become the parent of a teenager.

27
When they start dating.
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When they start dating.

28
And then you have to start giving relationship advice.
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And then you have to start giving relationship advice.

29
When you have to have "the talk" with your child.
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When you have to have "the talk" with your child.

30
When your child doesn't appreciate all your hard work.
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When your child doesn't appreciate all your hard work.

31
When you try to prove to your kids that you're actually fun.
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When you try to prove to your kids that you're actually fun.

32
When you learn how well mother guilt trips work.
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When you learn how well mother guilt trips work.

33
When you have to watch as someone breaks your child's heart.
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When you have to watch as someone breaks your child's heart.

34
When you realize your teenager is no different than you were.
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When you realize your teenager is no different than you were.

35
When you start to sound exactly like your mother.
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When you start to sound exactly like your mother.

36
When you couldn't be prouder of your kid's accomplishments.
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When you couldn't be prouder of your kid's accomplishments.

37
When your kid starts realizing all that you do for them.
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When your kid starts realizing all that you do for them.

38
When it hits you that you've raised your best friend.
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When it hits you that you've raised your best friend.

39
When your child is no longer a child.
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When your child is no longer a child.