45 Reasons to Have a Baby. Right. Now.
Cold feet? A few good reasons to dive right in.
by the Babble Staff
May 21, 2008
28. Who Needs a Partner?
More and more adults are choosing single parenthood, whether through sperm donation, adoption or other means. If you've been waiting for Mr.-or-Mrs. Right to walk through the door, remember that you have a choice — plenty of loving families consist of just two people.
29. Bringing Sexy Back
You may have to deal with more interruptions, but having a baby does not mean the death of your sex life. In fact, after that mandatory six-week post-baby hiatus, adults-only time often feels really good.
30. Sleep Cycles
Young babies need frequent naps, so they tend to conk out every two hours or so — giving you a few minutes to get other things done (or catch up on your own sleep).
#33 Your baby will be the funniest person you've ever met.
31. You Won't Become a Stepford
Being a good parent doesn't require moving to a suburb, taking up a golf habit or doing lots of baking. For all the flak this generation gets about "indoctrinating" their kids into hipster culture, it's really just about being yourself — and letting your kids be themselves, too.
32. No Phase Lasts for Long
Whether it's nighttime crying, gassiness, a dislike of baths or something else entirely, your baby will probably be over it in a few weeks or months. Some annoying phases end so quickly that you'll miss them when they're gone.
33. You've Never Been Smiled at So Much
A baby's "real" smiles start at around five weeks, but she'll probably make occasional smiley faces from the start — sometimes when passing gas, sometimes in her sleep. Also: your baby will be the funniest person you've ever met.
#36 It's way less embarrassing to scarf down copious amounts of candy when it was given to your kid.
34. You May Be Jaded and Cynical . . .
But your baby's not. Watching him interact gleefully with a ceiling fan may just give you a whole new appreciation for the little things.
35. Blame It On Baby
If you tend to be a little on the late side for social events and really hate having to iron, guess what? Now you have a built-in excuse for tardiness, slovenly dressing, and a whole host of other things. "Sorry, but with the baby and all, it's practically impossible to [fill in the blank]." Hell, you'll even get to leave boring parties early!
36. Two Words: Halloween Candy
It's way less embarrassing to scarf down copious amounts of candy when it was given to your kid. By eating most of it yourself, you're saving your offspring from OD'ing on sugar (not to mention saving yourself some cash on dental bills.) Plus when you didn't pay for it, there's no calories, right?
©2008 Babble
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