Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists
7/30/25
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most unforgettable experiences—equal parts love, chaos, and caffeine. As new parents quickly learn, the picture-perfect moments often come wrapped in spit-up and sleepless nights. But in the middle of it all, there’s a lot to laugh about. In this blog, we’re taking a lighthearted look at the quirks and surprises that come with parenting in those early days, offering some much-needed humor to help you through the days of sleepless nights.
It may shock new parents to experience the force that can propel some of our little loved ones' bowel movements to new heights. In the heat of the moment poop on one's hand, face, or hair can be upsetting, but after the fact, projectile poop stories are big hits!
Parent to Parent Tip: You’ll only underestimate diaper time once. After that, you’ll learn to keep everything—wipes, clean diapers, your dignity—within arm’s reach and move like a diaper changing pro.
Kids are messy and newborns are no exception. Always carry backup outfits for baby, backups for the backups and remember extra garb for yourself. Wipes in your car, purse, and pockets are always a good idea.
Parent to Parent Tip: Spills, leaks, and unexpected blowouts are part of the job. Keep extra clothes for both baby and you.
Baby wipes clean poop, pee, dirty faces, dirty hands, even dirty hair occasionally (until you can get home to the bath, that is). They are fantastic, so carry them, always, everywhere...and never run out!
Parent-to-Parent Tip: Wipes will become your everyday essential. Beyond diapers, they’ll save you in sticky situations, literally. Stock up—you’ll use them for years, even after their newborn years.
Planning a quick trip to the local market? Your baby doesn't care. Their GI system is in full swing, and while you might think one diaper or two will suffice, chances are your risky decision will come back to haunt you!
Parent-to-Parent Tip: When you’re out and about, overpack the diapers. Emergencies rarely happen when you're prepared, you’ll be glad you didn’t pack light.
Parenting is blissful, but those earliest sleepless weeks are insane. Cut yourself some slack, drop everything (including yourself), and get some rest when your baby does.
Parent-to-Parent Tip: Sleep whenever you can. Dishes can wait. Laundry can wait. Rest is how you recharge and show up fully for your baby—and for yourself.
Kids are nonstop action. Attentive parents often hear themselves making strange statements: "Stop licking your brother," "Get that out of your pants," "Don't put your booger on that woman!" Just roll with it.
Parent-to-Parent Tip: Kids are impressionable but we are all human. Do your best to watch what you say, but know that slip-ups happen. You’ll get better with time.
Some of us pride ourselves on being independent. We can do anything on our own and shudder to think of asking for help...until we have a kid. Having a new baby means you'll need help, in any form you can get it! Accept help to take a 90-second shower, and when someone offers to bring over dinner, accept with gratitude, you will need to eat. Food prepared by someone else and shoved in your face is the best!
Parent-to-Parent Tip: Accept support when it’s offered, and don’t be afraid to ask for it when it’s not. Parenting was never meant to be done alone—and you don’t have to prove anything.
Every parent screws up, it's a fact of life. If you have ever heard the saying, "There is no such thing as a perfect parent," you'll now learn how true it is. Every parent messes up...most of us more than once. It is okay, kids are resilient.
Parent-to-Parent Tip: You will make mistakes. We all do. What matters is how you grow from them. Your love and intention matter more than getting everything right the first time.
If you were a neat freak before kids...sorry! Having children is like having a tornado roll through your home every day (several times a day, usually). Buy all the bins and organizers you can as an attempt to push off the mess but alas, it's a lost cause.
Parent-to-Parent Tip: Some days will feel completely upside down. That’s okay. Mess and noise come with the territory. Let go of perfect and focus on being present.
As parents, we often plague ourselves with guilt for having moments when we want to crack. Don't worry, every parent experiences these feelings and anyone who says otherwise is lying. Enjoy when you can and soldier through the tough times. One day when that screaming, puking, whining, needy baby is grown, you'll look back on ALL these early years with fondness!
Parent-to-Parent Tip: You’re doing something incredible. Even on the hard days, you’re showing up with love—and that’s more than enough. Trust yourself. You’ve got this.
Parenting is a wild ride—filled with unpredictable moments, endless learning curves, and more love than you ever imagined possible. As parents, we can attest to all these happenings, so don’t be alarmed. While the journey might feel overwhelming at times, know that you're not alone. Whether you're knee-deep in diapers or savoring quiet cuddles, every messy, magical moment matters. If you're just beginning your parenting adventure or have come to it through surrogacy, we invite you to read our inspiring surrogacy stories. These real experiences from new families remind us that there are many beautiful paths to parenthood—and every one is worth celebrating. If you have questions or want to share your parenting experience, reach out to Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists, today.
"Thank you for everything. All of your staff has been very helpful and outstandingly nice! I can't wait to continue this journey with your group."
Surrogate
Surrogates
Interested in seeing if you qualify to become a gestational surrogate? Take this 2-minute quiz to see if you qualify!
Intended Parents
Interested in starting or building your family through surrogacy? Schedule a consultation today to meet our team and learn more.
