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“My mom was so excited when I was pregnant with my first. I thought I’d need to find ways to ask her for some space. I was very wrong. She’d visit every few weeks or so, hold the baby, and take a few pictures, and then on she went with her life. I was struggling in every way that a new parent can struggle — sleep deprivation, anxiety, postpartum depression — and she never once asked me how I was doing, or offered us any kind of help or support. She showed little to no attachment to her grandchild. It broke my heart and my relationship with her has never been the same.”
“This time around with my second, I knew what to expect and was prepared for it. It’s a tough lesson, but what I learned is that you may be surprised by who your supports actually end up being. Not only that, but other people just might not care about your kids the way you thought they would. And other people will love them more than you ever imagined.”
—reallywittyusername
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/parenting-secrets