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I started drawing My Tired Mommy illustrations not long after giving birth to my first son. As a fresh, overwhelmed mom on maternity leave, this was my way to express the struggles, frustrations, absurdity and humor that I often found in many of these new situations.

Sharing these with my friends on Facebook, I received amazing responses from many moms who've been through similar experiences and related to the sentiment. So I decided to make it into a comic strip and publish it regularly in social media.

I often touch those sensitive (sometimes even taboo) topics such as breastfeeding, career life, relationship with spouse, extended family and their holier than thou views on raising a baby, and of course - lack of sleep and its effect on the mind and body.

I hope you will find my illustrations funny and relatable, maybe even annoying. Just remember - we're not perfect. We're mommies! 

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Lila Launehase
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to that :) Just have a looooong hot shower. It gets better, I promise!

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    Hans
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is much truth to this, but still, the journey is absolutely worth it. Those who say, holidays with kids will never be the same are right. Those who say, holidays with kids aren't holidays anymore might be either unlucky or have the wrong approach, though!

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    Ntosh
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband was like that, I had to wake him up and tell him to attend to the baby, that was after almost 3 weeks of very limited sleep. You'd expect that on weekend he'll take over, just to give you a break but oh no, he would sleep soundly, in fact sleep in the second room so that we don't disturb him. I would be really angry and sleep deprived until I decided to give the baby to him by force so that I can sleep. I am ashamed to say he was not that much helpfull. He is the kind of a guy who will not just help until you ask him. But he is the one I chose to marry

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    Sofie S
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so common. I feel like I only made it through this stage because I had to. It sure wasn't fun feeling both exhausted and in a way lonely, because some people expect mothers to just smile over the miracle of this child and cope with everything. Remember that mothers are people too, and just because they might be strong doesn't mean they don't struggle hard.

    Heather Bateman
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AMEN!!!! In my house, we both work, and I'm actually the breadwinner if we get right down to it. But I still shouldered the majority of childcare--and to this DAY, my dear husband says, "I don't know unless you tell me--just ask!" Ugh...

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    Kim Crook
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha my husband uses the work excuse too! But I use the 'too busy cooking & cleaning' whenever he's around !

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter used to give me kicks in the head at night .... Chuckeline Norris

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    Pol Macqueron
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You don't know how to do" is not really helping men to feel responsible. If you feel it's unbearable, get out and let him deal with it. He'll have to find a way.

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    jenna
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, I am a grandma and I did the same last weekend while babysitting my grandchild. Unfortunately, I didn't have this nice baby carrier so I still have a lame arm :)

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