As children women typically play house. They take care of their pretend children, pretend to cook, and pretend to clean. They seem to think of only joys and happy times. As we get older we begin to think about different aspects of motherhood. We think about decorating a nursery, getting clothes for a baby, and getting every gadget and gizmo available. We get so excited and get blinded by the idea of a baby.
Before having a child all women should take care of an infant for an extended period of time. You can not get a real feel for how it is to take care of an infant until you have taken care of one. Most women think that they are ready to have a child because they watched one for a few hours and then gave them back. There is a strong misconception from young women that all that babies do is sleep, eat, and dirty diapers. Some babies sleep very little after being born which means that the parents sleep very little. Explosive diarrhea is something that can not be described. It is disgusting and nothing can prepare you for it. Another disgusting thing babies do is projectile vomit. It happens to just about every baby. The smell of rotten milk or formula is a smell you will never forget.
Another important thing to think about before having a child is the financial responsibility. Raising a baby is very expensive. Diapers, baby wash, and formula are not cheap. Before having children be prepared. Make sure that you are ready to deal with all that a child can dish out. You will not be ready for everything and it will be difficult at times. It will also be very fulfilling and one of the most amazing things you can do with your life.