The 12 Phases of Surviving the First Year of Parenthood Together

  • Publish date: Tuesday، 18 November 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

The Shock and Awe Stage

The Sleep Deprivation Fog

The Scorekeeping Crisis

The Expert Overload Phase

The Identity Crisis

The Quickie Chore Dance

The First Big Fight

The Milestones Celebration

The Relationship Date Night

The Budget Panic

The Shared Understanding

The Finish Line Feeling

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Okay, so having a baby is the most amazing thing ever right but let's be honest that first year is basically a beautiful chaotic mess and it tests your relationship in ways you never thought possible. You are running on zero sleep and high emotions and you're suddenly sharing your house with a tiny screaming boss who demands everything and gives nothing back except cute smiles sometimes. It’s a rollercoaster for sure but you can totally get through it together and these are the twelve very real stages you’ll probably hit as a team.

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