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Being a mother, or a guardian in general, is not an easy job. Every experience is a major learning experience for your child, and you have to try to model for them what it means to be a kind and honest person. Basically, you don't get a break. But some parents definitely seem to have it all figured out, like Dr. Chae, an educator, and mother, equipped with a beautiful amount of patience. She has received much praise for being direct and asking her daughter why she was behaving rudely. The way she got on her daughter's level while speaking with her was very impressive to the Twittersphere.

We all have that one friend who just cannot stop 'sneak-bragging' about how overwhelmed they are, how they just barely have enough time to eat or sleep or exercise. Yet it seems as though they really make the time to tell you all of this, literally every single day. And of course, they never ask you about your life and your duties, because they're so cute and little compared to hers. You couldn't possibly understand what it's like to be tired! Why is it always a competition of who is busier? I know this must be making you think of somebody.

Before we get into this aggravating 'Am I The A-hole' post, if you feel pissed off already and want to scream, feel free to let it all out.

Having a child is a beautiful, magical miracle that many people feel very lucky to do. It also happens to be one of the most painful things a person could possibly go through, but hey, men are stronger than women right? I digress.

The point is, after all that work, and planning, and pain you'd hope that the final project is at least presentable. But then this alien creature comes sprawling out of your insides and you realize that thing is yours and it's pretty crazy. Obviously, it's beautiful, it's a baby! It's the purest thing ever, but damn they can be funny looking too. It's okay if you've had these thoughts too.

Giving birth is without a doubt one of the most beautiful miracles to occur every single second in this life. Side-note: Isn't that crazy? However, even though it is a precious thing, it is uncomfortable, painful, and gooey. I don't know about you, but my mom loves to remind me of that too. I guess childbirth/raising children are both one of those things that you never fully understand until you give it a go.

They say that mothers know best, and no one is proving it more than Poonam Sapra, an Indian mother going viral for all the right reasons. Together with her son, Pranav, they run the Instagram page 'Mother With Sign,' which showcases Poonam standing holding signs that contain her advice on living a happy, fulfilling, and emotionally healthy life. They started the wholesome account eight months ago, and it has already gained over 100k followers. Check out Poonam's pearls of wisdom below; they will make your day!

Breanna Lockwood, a 29 influencer from Chicago, together with her husband Aaron, 28, has been struggling to conceive naturally for many years. Having undergone several surgeries, various attempts at harvesting eggs and failed embryo transfers, as well as miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies, they have decided to take drastic measures to get pregnant. 

Breanna's 51-year-old mother has lovingly offered to be a surrogate mother for her daughter's child and is now carrying their baby which was conceived back in March. Although Julie (Breanna's mom) is 51 and surrogate mothers must be 35 or younger in order to carry a baby, her exceptional health means that she was approved and could help give her daughter the ultimate gift. Check out the adorable pictures so far of their incredible and unique journey.

Serious Mom Shit is a popular Facebook page where one mother tells sh*t like it is, without the fluff.  

In the hilarious bio, this serious mom writes,  "I love the shit out of my little crotch goblins ...  My kids are total assholes and I won't ever downplay that. The shit I write is real and I love being able to speak my mind without the judgement. We are all entitled to bad days and lazy days. Let this be your safe haven. We will all survive motherhood together, in Jesus name, Amen."

And just a few days ago, Serious Mom posted a super relatable story about sharing a toilet stall with 4 kids that went viral. Other moms commented below sharing some of their similar experiences and honestly, it's all hilarious. 

This is Serious. Mom. Shit. 

We just had to share the laughter! 

Sometimes things aren't so clear and so mothers do what they do best. They tell us what to do. And what better way then leaving little notes all around the house?

Far from the idealized image usually presented, photographer Jade Beallhas chosen to show the reality and the effects of pregnancy on the body, in a desire to strengthen the self-esteem of women and celebrate natural beauty and love. Her project, "A Beautiful Body" is a series of very powerful photographs.