Mum shares hilarious list of things you don't have time for when you're a mother (and they're all TOO true!)
Her bikini line is set to meet her fringe in approximately two weeks…
Some things fall by the wayside when you have a baby and that's to be expected.
But mum and journalist Emma Bartley really hit the nail on the head when she shared a long list of things that you no longer have time for when you're a mother - and the internet agrees.
At the top of the quickfire list, published on Get the Gloss, is sleep, 'obviously', followed by sex, 'mercifully'.
Also on the rundown is 'culture', 'apart from box sets, on which you become a world authority' as well as ironing, the time for which 'has now been reallocated to stain removal'.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154022044766104&set=a.427202986103.211956.572306103&type=3&theater
Next up is 'conflict resolution'. 'If you see my husband, tell him I'm not talking to him,' she adds.
At number 9, Emma writes: 'You think you've got stress incontinence because your pelvic floor is weaker. In fact, it's because you drink coffee for nine hours straight and don't even think about going to the loo until you're having a sneezing fit at a pedestrian crossing and - oops - it's too late.'
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
The laughs continue: '12. Fringe trims. Seriously. I can barely see. 13. Waxing. Continuing on current trajectories, my bikini line will meet my fringe some time in the next two weeks.'
Emma also draws on her friends' experiences. In at number 41 is 'man flu': 'Before kids I'd buy treats, be loving and caring whenever my husband was ill,' says Becky. 'Now I just want to kill him and end all of our suffering.'
And last on the list is the Pill, 'which should be fine, see 2, except that sometimes you do find time for 2. And so it begins again...'
The hilarious, relatable list has really struck a chord with readers, who took to the comments section in droves to applaud Emma for her honesty.
One user wrote: 'Oh and bikini line? More like bikini coastline!'
Another agreed: 'Just wet myself laughing reading this (see no 9)!'
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for parents. At GoodtoKnow, our mission is 'simple': we're trying to make sense of parenthood. On the site, you'll find everything you need for a happy, healthy family life. Our huge archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles and 1,500 how-to videos. These include expert-backed advice features on parenting, dealing with relationship changes after having a baby, self-care for mums and managing your family finances. We also feature tried-and-tested product reviews and buying recommendations for every stage of family life - from prams and Moses baskets to birthday gifts and top toys.
-
Why do I crave sugar? Causes of sugar cravings and how to stop them
If you're someone who suffers from sugar cravings you'll know how hard it is to give up the sweet stuff. But you're not alone.
By Debra Waters Published
-
Low sodium diet: the benefits of reducing salt and what foods to eat
By Emily-Ann Elliott Published