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Daniella Gray

Parents say staying at home with the kids is harder than a 9 to 5 – and we’re not surprised in the slightest

Exhausted mother sitting at home, her crying baby boy is in a crib behind her.

Functioning on four hours’ sleep, permanent stains on the carpet and Googling just about anything are just some of the exclusive lessons discovered once you become a parent, according to a study. 

Whether you’re experiencing some early signs of pregnancy or are in the throes of your baby’s first 24 hours on the planet, you’ve probably heard – more than once – that nothing can prepare you for parenthood. 

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