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You Have A Baby, Don’t Feel Obligated To Do Anything Else

by Team Scary Mommy
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Mamas, listen up: You brought a baby into this world and do not need to feel obligated to do anything other than bond with that baby. Don’t feel compelled to clean your house. Or to meet your aunt for brunch. Or to even take a shower ⏤ although when someone comes to babysit, you might want to make that a priority, because it’s been a hot minute since you’ve had one. #HuggOn

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