How does being a parent change your life?

Answer 1

Its a beautiful experience.

Answer 2

Well, I went from drinking and going out all the time and not being happy, to having a family, always wanting to be with my husband and baby, and staying at home all the time- not drinking at all anymore and very happy. I'd say my life changed drastically! Instead of working almost every day except maybe one day a week, I work only on weekends so I can watch my son.

I find it hard to take time for myself, where as before I could take a long shower, take a long time to do my hair, make-up, paint my fingers and toes- now I have a hard time doing that because I always have to hold my son, so I can't have wet fingernails! lol

Not only that, my friends call less, I see them WAY less than before, which is very sad and depresses me. I'm not sure why they don't call me anymore- and it's easier if someone calls me rather than me calling them, only because watching my son keeps me extremely busy, and when I do get a chance to myself, I take a nap, or shower, things like that, so it just doesn't cross my mind to call anyone. So yes, this can be tough, but it's weird and new to me.

I do have to say though, being a parent is a huge reward. When my son gives me hugs and kisses, it just melts my heart, he's so happy and so sweet. Yes it can be exhausting sometimes, but in the end, it's amazing, and a true blessing. I'm also happy to be called Mom :) I think becoming a Mom has made me a better person, with more direction in life. And to see how much joy my son brings- not only to me and my husband, but to all of our family members, wow, it's really neat! Oh and yes they are expensive, but you know what? All that money before that I never had went to alcohol anyways. lol So it's better that it's going towards my son now instead. I'm glad I really don't have a desire to drink anymore.

Answer 3

Being a parent change your life in all the ways you can imagine, and even those you don't even imagine.
First of all, you will be so much aware of self security as you've never been, it becomes a priority as much as taking care of your baby, taking care of your self since in that stage you realize how much he or she needs you and is so frustating to think what would happen if you weren't there.
Second, all the choices and decisions you make will be thougth thinking of your baby, if you change your job, if you want to move to some other house or even another citty, you will be thinking how much would that decision affect your kid.
Besides, if you are concerned of being a good parent, you migth even change your feeding habits, you will start taking care of what you have in home as snacks, because the baby will learn by looking at you and will follow your steps.
Your friends group migth change, if you have single friends, or even couples without kids, you will notice that you cannot go with the to party all nigth, and you will be looking to relate with other people like you, with kids, so you can share a walk in the park, or a Mc'Donalds meal.
But you know what, all of that is worth it. I bet once you live it you will find out you would do it again anytime.
Good luck being a new parent!!!

Answer 4

It changes in so many ways!! But not just less money, responsibility and stuff. Imagine loving someone more than your own life? You would die to keep them out of pain. It's the most amazing feeling I have ever felt. I cry everytime she does something new (even when it's something she shouldn't do lol like climbing on the coffee table). You'll never see anything more beautiful in your entire life. You will have less money, but who better to spend it on? You'll run around with laundry, vaccuming, dishes and everything else to do, but getting to bed at 1 am doesn't matter when you wake up at 5 am to their face! I am only 21, only been to a bar once! It was my bachlorette party. My husband offers girls nights all the time. Why would I want to waste my time there? Cuddling watching the news with cereal on my shirt is a lot better. All in all, be prepared, it's the most rewarding, incredible experience of your life!!

Answer 5

In every way possible. Your kid has to come first,middle,and last. Every decision you make counts in the biggest way. It is a miracle that anybody ever makes it to adult hood and comes out a descent person, but if you have sorry parents it's almost always impossible. Being a parent is SO much more than feeding and clothing the kid. I have found that you can really love the kid but still stink as a parent if you don't understand what it is all about. It is So easy to mess a kid up.

Answer 6

IT changes your privacy but gives you joy but if the child is born with sickness alot of added stress, work harder [sometimes depends on your income] rewarding watching the two of you as parents create and mold a child that may change your lives for the better and maybe the world! well I'm gotten carried away but for me it was so pleasant most of the time with the second child the first you experiment on lol but in all seriousness it changes you from a selfish person if so to an unselfish person who has this small creature that you smell thier hair after thier bath, holding them in your arms as they sleep and seing a smile which is gas at first lol, but to you it's the most precious thing you get your camera out and video everything they do, yes your life does change to see you or your partners features in your little one , it's awe inspiring.The child becomes number one in most cases it teaches you to save money ,[college]and to really appreciate your parents what they went thru it's a whole learning experience .best wishes amy y

Answer 7

Oh you have no idea. The little things don't seem to matter anymore. As a mother you don't care if you have spit up on your shirt and cheerios in your hair when you go into the grocery store. I will admit sometimes it can be really rough, but for me when that little baby smiles or my now three year old says something that totally catches me off guard, I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world. Who needs a nice little sports car anyway? One other thing that is weird for me anyway. I don't know if other parents are like this, but me and my husband can't remember life without either one of our children and our youngest is only 6 months. It just seems like your life wasn't right until they got here.

Answer 8

Being a parent will change your life because you never again think of only your self. It will keep you from doing anything wrong because you will never have a decision to make that will not involve your child. It is hard but it works.

Answer 9

Gosh, in many, many ways.

For me, being a parent has done the following...
1) made me realize what's important
2) think more about how I live and act
3) given me the warm fuzzies hearing "I wuv you, Mama!"
4) made me a little crazy and craving some alone time
5) made me cry over the thought of something happening to one of my kids- it makes you vulnerable
6) made me sleep deprived
7) overwhelmed me at times with the responsibility that until they are older, I am my children's only voice for anything they need
8) caused me to wear underwear on my head to elicit a giggle from a grumpy 3 yr old
9) influenced the house I have, car I drive, and almost everything I buy.
10) made me always think about someone else before myself
11) improved my life an immeasurable amount, back-talking pre-teen and mushy fries in the car notwithstanding.

Answer 10

Being a 'responsible' parent changes every aspect of your life.

Answer 11

OMG there are so many things. Priorities change BIG TIME. You never realize how much you could love someone until you have a child. Not to mention, no sleep for like 18 years, but an immense satisfaction when they do something good.