So, you think you're ready to be a mom, huh? What kind of questions did you ask yourself: am I financially viable, is my partner on board, do we have room for this baby? All good markers of motherhood preparedness, I suppose, but let's get real for a second.
It isn't until I had a baby that I realized all of the above was only the beginning. Was I ready for the kind of sleep deprivation torture the folks at Gitmo only wish they'd dreamed up? Ready to catch vomit in my hands?
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Ah yes, if you think having a savings account and a mortgage is proof positive you're ready to be a mother, let's just say you've got some learning to do! So let's get you there, shall we?
Can you pass these 15 test questions? Even #12?
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Motherhood Readiness Test Question 1
More to the point — are you fast enough to catch it?
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 2
Two words: rubber sheets.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 3
Hey, at least you'll GET lunch that day.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 4
How about putting a straw in a juice pouch while driving?
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 5
And then put pants on them while they're still kicking?
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 6
And what about your sleeves?
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 7
The sooner you convince yourself, the easier it will be.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 8
Got nothing? Maybe these comebacks will help — might want to bookmark them. You're gonna need 'em.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 9
I tend to prefer it over eau de poo poo myself.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 10
Bonus points if you don't throw it in your husband's face when he asks why you didn't put any salt in!
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 11
Oh no, you DIDN'T just think, "I'd leave baby in the car!"
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 12
On a Thursday night at 11 p.m., of course!
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 13
A child might be hurt; you've got to be on this.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 14
Don't worry your razzle-frazzled head about it. We've got your kid-appropriate curses covered.
Motherhood Readiness Test Question 15
Tastes like chicken and sparkles like a unicorn.
