Welcome to Parenthood, please leave your dignity at the door!

Did anyone prepare you for the reality of parenthood?

New mom, we know the answer to this question the minute we prepare to give birth. We have been poked, prodded and paraded among the obstetric community. Put on a scale to be weighed while in labor. How many times were you checked to see how far you were dialated? Breastfeeding....... did you prepare your nipples for breastfeeding? Were you prepared to have your breast whipped out and handled by a nurse to assisting you?

Dad, your dignity is lost in the delivery room as well. Did you realize you could not be recognized as the baby's father until the mother names you? Hmmmm. There is never a doubt about the mother of the baby but sorry Dad until you can put a tracking device on your sperm your parental rights are in question. Would you like to cut the cord? It's right there connected to the placenta.

Diaper changing. Did you ever imagine wiping someone elses butt? Seriously, I don't think I ever thought about it before giving birth. Did your husband gag every time he had to change a dark diaper? Yeah, well we want to gag too but we change the diaper anyway. Don't give in. Little boys, well who hasn't experienced urine being sprayed in our face.......

Parents, your dignity went through the diaper genie! The problem is we forget all about it every time we look at our little replica.

No one can deny that becoming a parent is the most amazing and rewarding experience but sometimes we forget the little details that keep us amused.