10 WTF Surprises of Being a New Mom That You'll Never Read in Any Book

I used to admonish friends who were constantly checking their phone over dinner, but after one rare night out in which I checked mine as the bill arrived, only to see a stream of 17 text messages from my husband, I've loosened up.

Next time you see a table of people at a restaurant, all with their faces glowing inches above their iPhones, don't shake your head and declare the end of civilization. Maybe they are all just trying to make sure their babies are still alive.