23 Things You Swear by Until You Have Kids
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Having a child instantly changes your life – and everything you once thought no longer holds true. You swore that you're always going to feed your kids vegetables? Think again. Did you promise that you'll always make time for yourself and not feel guilty about it? Talk to us after you've dropped off a screaming toddler with a babysitter so you can get a manicure. No mom knows it all, especially before even being a parent. Here, the 23 things you were positive of before having kids.
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I'll never overreact over a mess . . . because I won't let things get messy.
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I won't mind the night feedings.
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I'm going to enjoy every second of motherhood.
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I'll never negotiate with my kids.
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And I certainly won't bribe them.
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I'll always know my boundaries as a parent.
07
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I won't let having kids affect my sex life.
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I won't be anything like my mother.
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I won't lose my cool.
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I'll definitely contribute to that college fund every single month.
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I'll never need a bottle of wine to get through a tantrum.
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I’m going to get my body back in a snap.
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I won't let my in-laws get to me.
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I’m not going to overshare on Facebook every time my baby poops.
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I'm never going to feed my kids processed foods.
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I'll make sure to still have "me" time.
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I won't succumb to mommy guilt.
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I won't put pressure on myself to do it all.
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I won't go schedule-crazy.
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I'll never wear sweatpants in public.
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I won't spoil my kids.
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I'll never swear in front of my kids.
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