AllieMo970

I came here to say this too! I have recommended this article to so many people. I still return to re-read it periodically, now that I made the leap and have a kiddo, and it’s just as impactful.

The other thing I’ll add (besides that there is no objectively right or wrong decision here!) is that I realized it was easier for me to see and understand many of the struggles with being a parent of young kids — stress, sleeplessness, flaking on social events, etc. — than it was for me to see and understand the amazing parts of it. I had to accept that I wouldn’t really get to experience the great parts unless it was with MY kid. It requires a total leap, if you decide that’s what you want. Now that I’m on the other side at age 36, it’s both the hardest and the best thing I have ever done.