The bad news:
You gain 30 pounds during pregnancy.

The good news: You lose 22 of that in the course of eight minutes.

The bad news:
Labor seems to go on forever.

The good news: At the finish line is the prize of a lifetime!

The bad news:
The baby inherited your mother-in-law’s crooked little toe.

The good news: She also inherited your mom’s red hair, your husband’s grin, and your big brown eyes.

The bad news:
Months of sleepless nights.

The good news: Napping with impunity.

The bad news:
Look terrible in tight pants.

The good news: Look spectacular in tight sweater..

The bad news:
Sex drive drops to zero.

The good news: Love drive zooms off the charts.

The bad news:
Monster poops.

The good news: Equally gargantuan smiles of relief.

The bad news:
Gorgeous baby clothes that get worn only once before they’re outgrown.

The good news: Lots of adorable photographs of baby in an endless parade of outfits.

The bad news:
No time for yourself.

The good news: Never lonely.

The bad news:
Missing all the great new restaurants, books, and movies.

The good news: The money you save by also missing all the duds.

The bad news:
Losing control of your schedule.

             The good news: Finding meaning in your world.

The bad news:
The days move so slowly.

             The good news: You relish every minute.

The bad news:
Your life is turned upside down.

             The good news: You feel like the luckiest woman in the world.