21 Emotions All Moms Experience (Sometimes All in One Day)

From the extreme highs to the superlow lows, this roller coaster called motherhood takes your emotions all over the place. Some days I literally feel like my life as a mom is some kind of psychology experiment to see just how many feelings I can hit in a single 24-hour period. One second you're up and the next you're down, which means, yup, you're a mom — so just remember it's totally normal, and try to enjoy the ride. Source: Shutterstock

We Flip Between Confusion
NBC

We Flip Between Confusion

Like when you realize you have absolutely no idea what you are doing.

And Confidence

And Confidence

Being a mom is so easy! What's all the fuss about? Source: Universal

We Feel Exhausted
Warner Bros.

We Feel Exhausted

And it sets in around 3 p.m., every single day.

. . . and Energized

. . . and Energized

Thank you, coffee! Source: WiffleGif

Sometimes There Is Anger
CBS

Sometimes There Is Anger

Why would mommy's iPad need a bath?!?!

That's Almost Always Followed by Regret

That's Almost Always Followed by Regret

I'm so sorry about yelling at you for destroying my iPad. Source: WiffleGif

There Are Times of Joy
Disney

There Are Times of Joy

Like when you find out your child got a spot in the five-day/week preschool.

. . . Coupled With Guilt
Disney

. . . Coupled With Guilt

Then you actually have to leave him there — and he's screaming for you not to leave.

There Are Moments When We Feel Desperate
ABC

There Are Moments When We Feel Desperate

There are times when you'd sell your soul if it meant your children would just go to sleep.

. . . Paired With Content
ABC

. . . Paired With Content

And they're asleep. Soul saved.

We Can't Escape the Feelings of Panic
Fox

We Can't Escape the Feelings of Panic

The feeling when you've lost sight of your child for five seconds at Disney World.

. . . or Relief
Disney

. . . or Relief

Found him!

And Then There's the Fear (Oh, the Fear)
CBS

And Then There's the Fear (Oh, the Fear)

OMG is she choking? Or just making that weird face again?

We Beam With Pride

We Beam With Pride

That's my baby! Source: Giphy

. . . and Wilt With Embarrassment

. . . and Wilt With Embarrassment

He did not get that from me. Source: WiffleGif

We Use Restraint

We Use Restraint

Oh no you didn't just insult my child! Source: TBS

. . . but Are Protective

. . . but Are Protective

What part of "Oh no you didn't" did you not understand? Source: The Wardrobe Door

We Feel Overwhelmed
Warner Bros.

We Feel Overwhelmed

First sleepover, first day of school, first dance, or anything "first" really.

All While Trying to Remain Calm
Sony Pictures

All While Trying to Remain Calm

After your spouse talks you down from your ledge, of course.

But the Feelings of Pure Love Just Can't Be Beat!
ABC

But the Feelings of Pure Love Just Can't Be Beat!

It's those unsolicited hugs, kisses, and "I love yous."