While first-time expectant parents may get a wee tired of hearing it, the old cliché is true: nothing prepares you for parenthood. Thanks in part to the digital age, there is a plethora of information at our fingertips, but the great odds are no matter how many books you read, how many blogs you follow, or how many YouTubetutorials you watch, there are going to be some sleepless nights and chaotic days.
Don’t worry, parents – you’re not alone! Check out a few of the cold, hard reality doses many parents face in those first few months (or years):