“When I become a Mom, I swear I would never…” Does this phrase sound familiar? Surely, you had your own set of expectations about what life as a Mom would be like, and what kind of Mom you will be. The “no-screen time Mom.” The “will always cook from scratch Mom.” The “I won’t be as strict as my own Mom type of Mom.” And so much more! But, as you know very well, Motherhood has many ups and downs. Eventually, you find yourselves doing the things you said you never would! It doesn’t make you a bad Mom at all. Just a real one!

You’re not alone in experiencing real-life Mom moments either! We asked a few Moms to share their expectations of what they thought being a parent would be like versus actual reality. We’re sure you’ll find them hilariously relatable. Check them out!

You never really know what being a parent is like until you become one yourself. So, before the kids came along, it’s normal to have your own daydreams about Mom life. These Moms share their own expectations!

Life can’t be curated like an Instagram feed, after all. Expectations can be far different from reality! There’s nothing to be ashamed of, Moms. You’ll find that other Mommies like you share the same struggles!

There will always be both good days and bad days. Yet the rewards of Motherhood and the love coming from your little ones make the rollercoaster ride worth it, right Moms?