10 Reasons I Can’t Answer the Phone Right Now

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A close friend recently pointed out how challenging it has become to have phone conversations since we both entered motherhood. Although it was said in a light-hearted manner, it truly resonates with me. Pre-baby, I was the person who relished long chats, but now I find myself fumbling with quick, hushed calls, often interrupted by a little one’s demands. Here’s a glimpse into my current reality:

1. I intended to call you, but then my baby had a major spit-up incident. While cleaning it, I noticed the floors needed mopping. After that, my little one decided she could no longer tolerate my absence and started crying. Thus, playtime ensued.
2. The baby is napping, which gives me a fleeting window of 30 minutes to an hour to squeeze in a shower, tackle laundry, and clean the kitchen. Instead, I find myself sulking on the couch, overwhelmed by my to-do list and unable to reach out to friends.
3. It’s evening, and the baby finally drifted off to sleep. All I want is to unwind with some light TV. Even calling to chat about our favorite shows feels like too much mental effort.
4. I planned to call you but got caught up in my endless to-do list. Now it’s 10 PM, and I need to rest before the baby wakes up for a feeding.
5. Social media has distracted me. I got lost in Facebook, Instagram, or some celebrity gossip site, and the time slipped away.
6. I made the conscious choice to enjoy a meal in peace instead of engaging in conversation.
7. My partner also wants to communicate. I made a lifelong commitment to him, and there’s definitely jewelry involved, so I can’t ignore that.
8. I genuinely don’t know where my phone is at the moment.
9. My baby is quite demanding, constantly wanting my attention—whether it’s to play, sing, or go for a walk. The work-life balance is non-existent, and my little one always wins.
10. Honestly, I feel too exhausted and uninteresting at the moment. When we do talk, I fear our conversation will go something like this:

You: “Hey! How are you?”
Me: “Good, you?”
You: “Great! What’s new?”
Me: “Not much. You?”
You: (insert fascinating updates here)
Me: “Nice!”
You: “Anyway, gotta run! Talk later.”
Me: “Okay, bye!”
And I can’t help but think, “I’m not that boring. I need to step it up!”

I truly value our friendship, so I’d prefer to avoid putting you through that awkward exchange.

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In summary, motherhood has turned my phone habits upside down, leaving me juggling responsibilities while yearning for connection. Yet, the demands of babyhood often take precedence.