Recently on Instagram, parents have been sharing photos of themselves before and after kids.
The hashtag #GotToddlered was started by blogger Mike Julianelle of Dad and Buried, and people have been submitting some really relatable stuff.
Like this mom, who once held fancy cocktails but now holds little children.
And this dad, who once was perfectly groomed but now rocks the scruff.
The photos perfectly show just how much parenthood changes you.
Left: Headshot of a childless man. Right: Candid shot of a father of two.
Left: Woman who goes out with friends whenever she wants because she has no kids. Right: Woman who chugs wine at home whenever she wants because she has kids.
Top: Man without kids enjoying a relaxing evening at the beach. Bottom: Man spending the evening pushing his two kids while holding the other one at the park.
The good news is that parents have learned to embrace themselves and be comfortable in their own skin.
And this one might not be 100% accurate, but it pretty much sums up how all parents feel on the inside.
