The bad news:
You gain 30 pounds during pregnancy.
The good news: You lose 22 of that in the course of eight minutes.
The bad news:
Labor seems to go on forever.
The good news: At the finish line is the prize of a lifetime!
The bad news:
The baby inherited your mother-in-law’s crooked little toe.
The good news: She also inherited your mom’s red hair, your husband’s grin, and your big brown eyes.
The bad news:
Months of sleepless nights.
The good news: Napping with impunity.
The bad news:
Look terrible in tight pants.
The good news: Look spectacular in tight sweater..
The bad news:
Sex drive drops to zero.
The good news: Love drive zooms off the charts.
The bad news:
Monster poops.
The good news: Equally gargantuan smiles of relief.
The bad news:
Gorgeous baby clothes that get worn only once before they’re outgrown.
The good news: Lots of adorable photographs of baby in an endless parade of outfits.
The bad news:
No time for yourself.
The good news: Never lonely.
The bad news:
Missing all the great new restaurants, books, and movies.
The good news: The money you save by also missing all the duds.
The bad news:
Losing control of your schedule.
The good news: Finding meaning in your world.
The bad news:
The days move so slowly.
The good news: You relish every minute.
The bad news:
Your life is turned upside down.
The good news: You feel like the luckiest woman in the world.
