I’m posting this subject as it was the search I typed into google just before my daughter was born. I was petrified, and deeply worried that my life would awful with a child but knowing that I had to have a child otherwise I’d regret it. I’m writing this for anyone else searching for this topic to tell you that I haven’t regretted a single moment. It hasn’t been easy at times but I have loved every minute. It really has been a joy! I absolutely loved my sleep before and was particularly worried about this. It hasn’t been an issue at all. I think your body just knows you have to get up and helps you. You’re still tired but you can safely look after your baby. I have been lucky that my baby hasn’t had issues like colic, reflux, all the things that everyone warns you about but are actually pretty rare. I am lucky to have a supportive partner who can do all the things I can when needed. I am in absolute awe of single parents, you are warriors, because just sometimes you need someone to take the baby so you can just chill for a bit. My baby is 4 months now and I know there is so so much to come but for now, things are good, and I think it’s essential to enjoy the times when all is well. :-)