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My Secret Shame
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November 13th, 2008televisionA lot of things are different this time around. I’m calm and confident (with the baby, anyway). “Rest” is a relative concept – what I’m doing now would have been considered “extremely active” when I had Ironflower. I no longer have to lift the baby up much to nurse. Ironflower (and Lovebug) show lots of interest in the baby this time. I have tons of stretchy yoga pants to wear – no stress about fitting into “normal” pants.
But I STILL find myself watching Bringing Home Baby. And I am ashamed.
First of all, it’s a reality show. I always feel shame when I watch reality shows. But at least most of the other ones I watch have scandalous and/or interesting aspects that explain WHY I would watch them. There’s no scandal on Bringing Home Baby. Hell, it’s not even interesting. I’m not learning anything – I’ve brought three babies home from the hospital.
Secondly, it involves watching people I don’t know get used to living without sleep while gushing about their newborns. Why should I care? I already know how to live without sleep. And I already know how fantastic my newborn (not to mention my older children) is.
Third, why the hell did these people invite a television show into their homes for this? Are they getting paid (I hope)? Because, second only to the last few weeks of my pregnancy, now is not the time I’d like to appear on television. Call me vain, but puffy and exhausted is not how I’d like to present myself to the world. On top of which, the newborn days are not so exciting that they need to be filmed for thirty-six hours straight. And I’ve yet to see one family that’s actually interesting or funny or dramatic on the show (not that I blame them).
I can still blame hormones for my odd behavior, right?
Please tell me about the lame shows you watch or have watched in the throes of new parenthood.
Tags: Bringing Home Baby, reality tv, TV
8 Responses to “My Secret Shame”
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Bwahahaha! I watched it when I was pregnant with Alex, but I run far, far away when it’s on now.
But yeah, go ahead and make fun of them with me. I’ll join you.
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You know how I figured out I had PPD? While watching Brooke Shields on Oprah promoting her book about it. Isn’t that something I should be ashamed about!?
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New parenthood or no, I’m drawn to bad television. My latest shameful viewing: Celebrity Rehab. (A new season just started!)
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Becky – Aren’t they all just the most boring people ever?
AFF – No, although if you start acting like that woman who’s doing everything Oprah does for a year then you should be ashamed.
Leslie – But Celebrity Rehab is at least compelling – I’ve been watching that too.
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When I had a newborn, I watched the really trashy talk shows (Jerry Springer type stuff). They were obnoxious enough to keep me semi-awake, but didn’t really require any functioning brain cells. Since my daughter never slept, I had the entire after midnight schedule of tv trash memorized!
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I have a friend who just ordered DVR (TiVo) service because she’s about to give birth. She didn’t want to get stuck watching QVC for hours on end. Point being? We all watch weird stuff when we are nursing a babe & recovering.
Me? I’m just thrilled you admitted watching television. When I complained I was watching weird stuff MY friends said THEY were all “reading” and how GREAT it was. So thanks for being normal.
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Mama Zen – Now I’m kinda sad that Jerry isn’t on anymore!
Jess – I will admit that I tried to read after I had Ironflower, but she would always fuss. And I couldn’t focus. So I turned to TV and you know what? It’s GREAT.
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ExMi
i watched Birth Stories, Birth Days and Amazing Birth Stories.
I watched them until my eyes just about fell out. Even repeat episodes. I could not. tear. myself. away for love nor money.
thankfully they’ve replaced those shows with boring DIY shows, and I can carry on with normal life.
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