Being a parent isn’t easy, and I’m sure many of you can relate to the joys and challenges it brings. However, it isn’t easy for our pets either, when all of a sudden, they have to put up with the new baby in the family.
But how? Well, one of the hardest parts of being a parent is that you can never get enough sleep. And what happens when you’re up all night trying to soothe a restless baby? Our pets will probably be awake too.
If you don’t believe that parenting is hard for our feline friends too, then this hilarious video might change your mind.
A TikTok user, shared a video of her ginger cat who’s out like a light after a sleepless night with the baby and the rest of the family.
In this 15-second video, you can see a cute baby staring off into the distance and an orange cat sleeping right behind him, like there’s no tomorrow.
The text on the video says:
And here’s the kicker – the cat seems to have passed out with its jaw wide open. I mean, is there anything that could rouse this kitty from such a deep slumber?
Mom wrote in the caption: Clearly, she can relate to the cat’s exhaustion, and let’s face it, if the cat’s sleepy, mom’s even sleepier.
However, all of this is just a part of being a parent that will flash before your eyes.
Many TikTok users who’ve seen the video can relate, and they couldn’t help but share their humorous thoughts. One person joked:
Others commented:
I hope that the kitty will get the rest and gain some sleep because he’ll have to run and hide from the baby sooner than he thinks.
However, for those of you who are cat owners and expecting a baby… worry not as I have just what you need.
The advises you to prepare your cat for the arrival of a new family member. So, here are several helpful tips:
• Let your cat explore the new setting and baby items.
• Raise the volume gradually with each session until the cat becomes completely comfortable with the sounds.
So, here’s to all the parents out there, both human and feline, navigating the tumultuous yet rewarding journey of parenthood!
