what was the biggest change for u when you became a parent?

Answer 1

It becomes all about the kids (for the most part). There's many sacrifices to be made when becoming a parent. The one thing that I had to learn (the hard way) was to make sure that I took care of myself well, so that I could take care of my kids better. There for the longest time I was putting everything off that had to do with me because I felt that my kids should come first in EVERYTHING. I was letting my health slip. Finally, I realized that if I wanted to be around for my kids long into their adulthood, I was going to have to slow down and take better care of myself. I am feeling better and I can tell a big difference in my kids too.

Answer 2

The biggest change when you become a parent is the responsibility attached to parenting. When a baby comes along, the attention of both couples is with the baby. Sometimes, the mother takes more responsibility especially for nursing mothers and tends to most baby needs like schedules with the pediatrician, sleepless nights especially when the baby gets sick or cries all night, laundry, etc. Also, a parent cannot just go out of the home when no one will take care of the child/children, unless you have a helper at home which is usual in some countries. Budgetting is also one of the biggest change because money is needed for the child/children's needs like milk, diapers, doctors fee, education expenses, etc. Sacrificing oneself as a parent is part of parenting.

Answer 3

I found the biggest change for me was dealing with my post pregnancy body. I put on 27kg during my first pregnancy and went from a size 10 to a size 16. I loved everything about being a Mum but I hated myself. I would avoid going out or being in photos. I cried all the time. My first is now six. When I fell pregnant with my second I again put on over 25kg. My second child is now 4 and although I am still heavier than I would like to be I have only just come to terms with my body in the last 12months. As a result of this I am only 7kg away from my ideal weight!

Answer 4

The biggest change in me when I became a parent, was knowing I would be responsible for someone else besides myself which led to the realization, from the moment I became pregnant, everything I did could affect my child. Every decision, every action, even my words. I had to be careful of who I allowed around him; I couldn't eat a lot of junk food anymore because I needed to watch the example I set (I know I wasn't supposed to do that any way, but...). I ate better, so my child would learn to eat healthy, took vitamins so my child would take health care seriously...

My child needed me to make wise decisions, so that he would be well cared for and safe.

Hope this helps!
...and is what you were looking for.

Answer 5

well i had my son last fen 10th and he will be one on satrday. the bggest change was having another living erson depend on me for everything. feeding changing bathing entertainment love and it took a toll on me . i don't have time for me except raare times like now. never having any kind of alone time with my boyfriend since he works all day and i am a stay at home mom. my friends hardly get to talk to them or hang out with adults.
but as the year went by i learned alt about love and even with all the changes with my body and life it was and is worth it
i no longer care about what i have its all about my son. i llove getting up with him or when he smiles at me and i recently took out pics of him in the hospital when i had him and i could not belive it went so very fast now those changes that where so hrd have become norm for me i suggest taking all the help you can get from familey and friends. thts the biggest change i think is hold on to them while they are little becasue once tey learn to crawel they are few cuddling moments
but my son is the best of me and my greatest thing i have ever done or made

Answer 6

biggest change was that I went from "party" girl to mom... the most profound change was going from wearing my heart inside to wearing my heart outside of me.... the poem below has been on my fridge for fifteen years... it is tattered and worn/torn.. and full of stains... and my husband has tried to throw it out.. offering to make another copy even.. it was given to me though when I was a "new" mom.... and so... I can't give it up.... but I can share it...

Before I was Mom
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Before I was Mom, I made and ate hot meals, I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone.

Before I was Mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and teeth everyday.

Before I was Mom, I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.

Before I was a Mom, I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on, or pinched by tiny fingers.

Before I was a Mom, I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, my body, and my time. I slept all night!

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a sceaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night, watching a baby sleep.

Before I was Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bondbetween a Mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important!

Before I was Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderfulment, or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was Mom.

Answer 7

There were several changes for me. First of all it was not all about me anymore. I had a much larger responsibility, to ensure my child's well being and security.
Second of all I could not be wild and reckless anymore.
But most of all I had to show love for a human being. Love that I did not know how to give.
I'm happy to say that I repeated this feat 5 times. 4 boys and 1 girl. :-)
Before it was all about me then it was about we.
Hope this answered your question. GOOD LUCK!!!
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Answer 8

the biggest change with becoming a parent is your approach ,your out look at life also you don't get have sex so often. now it like u have to thief it.everything u do is for your children every cent you make is for your kids. don't worry it is a wonder full feeling.

Answer 9

-Everything revolves around your child.

-your food goes cold

-you wake up early

-go to bed late

-wake up in the middle of the night

-sometimes stay awake all night

-get vomited on/and other things too (when changing nappies)

-Barely get time for yourself

-Less time to do things around the house

-Harder to do things around the house

-Harder to get around if you want to go shopping by yourself and have to carry a pram...your shopping better be little cause you wont be able to have a pram and a trolley at the same time..

-have to have ALOT of patience

-Barely have "alone" time

-Barely have time to spend with your other half, but by you's two, the child will always be there, and sometimes after you have a child..its just nice to have a night out just by yourself with the girls..and/or with your patner...you will need the break.. and sometimes it will only be a miracle if you get that break.

Answer 10

You are no longer no 1, your child is, everything changes when you have kids. Your day is mainly planned around them.