You’ve just had your baby shower. You’ve received all that gear you spent hours researching and comparing, and adding to your registry. You even got a few things you didn’t register for. With every box you open, there is another postcard to send back to the manufacturer to ensure you get the recall notice just in case the stroller/crib/bassinet isn’t as safe as they thought before it went to market.

This is just the beginning of all the forms you must fill out for your child. Between these, the insurance forms and the million pages of questions required to get a social security number.

As your baby gets older, you’ll begin planning playdates. This is when you realize you’re not just his mother. You’re his personal secretary.