Let no one ever convince you about the sheer bliss of parenthood.  Doing so is like highlighting the ecstasy of cocaine but not mentioning the withdrawal pains. There are many personal sacrifices to be made.  Sleep is one of them.  It will be a miracle if you can get a full eight hours of continuous sleep. All the joy derived during playtime with your tots is superceded by horror during mealtime.  Food scraps can end up in interesting places other than the mouth. As parents of two toddlers, my wife and I are feeling double the stress.  Juggling children and my job have taken a toil on my body.  I have been falling ill more often than when I was just married. Besides physical health, children can have an impact on emotional health too.  A 2009 research paper found that marital satisfaction declined ......