https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 04:59:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314878 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:19:29 +0000 Sammyfab 314878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Much harder. I think I had a romanticized version of mommyhood before LO and I always said I was born to be a mom. Once LO was born, it definitely wasn't all puppies and rainbows (and it still isn't!) and I think it was in large part due to his temperament. </p> <p>If you've got an easier baby then parenthood is most likely easier than you thought it'd be. If your baby is spirited like mine, then it's probably more challenging! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314862 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:11:56 +0000 autumnlove 314862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier right now but I'm sure it gets a lot harder when they get older and need to be disciplined! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314850 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:05:13 +0000 chopsuey 314850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I mean harder as in.. Having to discipline, making sure to instill good values and morals, more responsibility..! Ahhhh </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314835 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:54:16 +0000 Andrea 314835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's probably harder than I thought but in ways that I didn't anticipate/understand prior to becoming a parent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314830 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:50:23 +0000 mrbee 314830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I'm kind of the opposite... struggled when they were babies, but am finding it a lot easier as they get older! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314829 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:46:55 +0000 loveisstrange 314829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier. I was so paranoid that I was going to be a terrible mom and scar her for life. I think parenting is a lot more instinctual than I thought it would be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314820 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:38:02 +0000 heffalump 314820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Much much harder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314510 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:42:25 +0000 Freckles 314510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Baby Boy Mom: i feel the same way you do. even though i have my moments where i want to pull my hair out, i feel like things are easier than i expected. when i find my groove, i definitely feel like i'm in my element. of course, if you asked me this 4 months ago, i would've looked at you zombified. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314500 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:36:47 +0000 pinkcupcake 314500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, I think it comes more naturally than I thought it would, but it's definitely hard... and I agree w/@Chopsuey119 that it gets harder as LO gets older! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314491 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:32:25 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 314491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think easier. It seemed like there was so much to it before I had LO. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely challenges, but I feel very much in my element, like I was always meant to be a mom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314463 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:13:38 +0000 chopsuey 314463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's harder. I feel like it's getting harder as LO gets older..<br /> So easy when they're babies and have no idea what's going on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-parenting-is-easier-or-harder-than-you-expected#post-314459 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:11:32 +0000 Springtime 314459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew parenting wasn't going to be a walk in the park, but it's definitely harder than I imagined! </p>