2006-06-23 01:04:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i was surprised when my children were born i never believed in love at first sight untill the first time i seen my babys that was love at first sight i never loved something so much as that little baby
2006-06-23 02:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Finding out that I was mature enough to take on that responsibility, first of all. I traveled with my job when our first one was born. I quickly changed that. I found out that I was missing the most important part of a miracle I could have ever been blessed with. I was responsible for another life, for it's physical, emotional and social development, and I wasn't there to be a part of it. I was surprised at how easy it was to give up the other crap in my life (sports, etc.) that weren't important. My wife is great and we were (and still are) partners in the challenge of raising , now 2 children. My favorite times with my kids, when they were small was 2-3 am, no one except us. No none to distract us. It was our time and it was great.My kids are grown now, 24 and 17, but I am thankful that I didn't miss milestones like first words,cuts, scrapes, laughter, broken hearts, mended hearts, and "I love you, dad." I can't say that I don't get teary eyed at the last part. I guess what surprised the most is that I grew up, realized that it wasn't about me and stared parenthood right in the face, and it's not as frightening as I thought. Yeah, I'd do it all over again. Great question, and thanks for letting me ramble about the best part of me.
2006-06-23 09:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by Outman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy. The most surprising thing was when I was next to my wife as she was delivering and as my son breached everyting went so fast but i remeber it all. When I saw my sone for the first time not even cleaned yet why whole world changed everytihing changed from that day forward. I haven't cursed yelled gotten drunk for 8 months, I have a complete different attatude towards life. I was jsut so suprised that something so little could change a man so easily. Also what is suprising is the rate at which he's groing lol.
2006-06-23 08:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by millitary007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been said, but I really am surprised at how much I could love somebody. From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I feel in love with this little life growing inside of me. And now that my son is 15 months, some times I look at him while he's playing or sleeping and I just feel so much love for this little man that it physically hurts.
2006-06-23 09:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely how hard it is. I knew it would be hard, but not THIS hard! Each stage brings some wonderful things, but also some harder issues. (We've started the terrible twos)
I also didn't know that it would be possible to love a person that much. The fact that I would do anything for him, and wouldn't ever let any harm to come him, it's overwhelming.
Also my love for other children and how the pain of a parent or loss of a child can just tear your heart out.
2006-06-23 09:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Miss D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That I was not just to clean up some of my act, or that I had to play the parent role, but what has really got me tripping now is the thought that I (or we all) overlook a more grand detail of the whole scene, were really being confronted here with the question or freedom of not how to raise educated people, but wow! The though alone:How to raise a human being hmmmmmmmm,..........
2006-06-23 08:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real work and responsibility it takes being one. It is a full time job and it ever ends. We have a 3 yr old, 8 yr old and a 10 yr old. And even when they move out I am still gonna be there for them no matter what. So that responsibility never ends. =) I love our childern they are every part of our life..
2006-06-23 08:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never knew just how much parenting would change me. I'm no longer a vain, selfish person. Being a mother has made me more patient and humble and every day I'm in awe of this little person who is growing and changing before my eyes. I also never knew fear before I had him...I see the craziness going on in the world and I want to shelter him. I've never feared for my own safety, but I fear for his, and would sacrifice my own to keep him safe.
2006-06-23 08:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much I love my daughter. I was also really surprised to realize that now I enjoy the little things in life so much more now than I did when I was younger and childless.
2006-06-23 08:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that my feelings have changed towards children in general. Not that I particularly like other peoples kids - but when I see a news report about cruelty to children it really hits home, as I know now how vulnerable and innocent they are...
2006-06-23 09:02:15 · answer #10 · answered by TellMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much sleep you could lose and still function properly... its amazing between the teething and ear infections and the late night feedings when they're little infants... and we're still able to get up the next morning, put our makeup on and go to work for 8 hours.
2006-06-23 13:35:45 · answer #11 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋