""I thought it was my calling because I wanted kids SO badly. And I do love my kids, completely and totally, but if I could go back, I'm not sure if I would have had them because I definitely was not made for this. Granted, my kids are on the spectrum (lower support, so it could be harder than it is), but it is still much more difficult than raising neurotypical kids.""
""I thought I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, but I learned that I could never do it. I love my kids, but I also love having a life with variety." "I love being a mom, but doing it and only it 24/7 is my personal hell." - u/unicorntrees"
""Motherhood always felt like my calling, and it still is, but it doesn't mean that it isn't hard AF, especially when the norm now is two working parents and a gigantic daycare bill (at least in my area), but I love my little monsters more than anything in this world and would kill for them." - u/mizpickles"
Many people feel motherhood is their calling, yet parenting can be more difficult than anticipated. Some mothers report intense pre-baby desire for children and deep love afterward, alongside doubts about whether they were suited for parenting. Raising children on the autism spectrum increases caregiving demands and can intensify feelings of inadequacy. Several mothers discover that full-time stay-at-home parenting conflicts with a need for variety and personal fulfillment. Economic pressures, daycare costs, and the expectation of dual-income households add stress. Despite hardship and mental-health challenges, many parents express fierce love and commitment to their children.
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