2007-03-11 22:42:12 · 19 answers · asked by Skidoo 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Thanks for all the great answers - except 'scorch_i...' (!) - I can't really choose one as the best so I'll leave it to a vote.
Thanks everyone!!
2007-03-12 23:12:33 · update #1
Many things:
- less selfish or self serving. My kids come first.
- my house is messy. Before kids, it was spotless. Now, its hard to keep it tidy...and I'm good with that.
- much more patient than ever before
- I'm much happier as a dad...
2007-03-11 22:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Prior to my daughter's birth it basically was all about me. Now and forever, things have changed from the second I saw her what I wanted really didnt matter much anymore. All I could think about was her safety, her life and what I could do to make that better.And i have never resented any of the "sacrifices" I have made for her benefit. It has been so easy to put her first and so easy to love her. My daughter is almost 27 now and I have been a single parent since she was 8. It has not always been easy but it has always been fulfilling and wonderful. I am not at the point where I have had to back off and stop parenting - this is the hard part. It's funny how much easier it is to try to fix all your child's problems than it is to watch them struggle. But remember that struggle is necessary for your child to grow and be the best they can be. Good luck -k-
2007-03-12 08:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by kbama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm far less stressed. I can have an awful night at work and come to that little face and all of my stress is gone. She makes everything better with one little smile or giggle. I just went through a break up and I didn't get depressed like I normally would, because my baby girl gives the best hugs in the world.
2007-03-16 05:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! I have no life anymore (use to go to the movies every weekend but a 2 year old isn't very good at sitting through one quietly), I am more serious about what kind of foods are in the house always and how money is spent, I am more conscious about the words that come out of my mouth, and the biggest change is that I am a stay at home mom now.......I liked working before.
2007-03-12 05:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by MOMMY585 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So many ways! I had my first baby when I was 22, before that, I was saving money from every paycheck, just to buy my Prada shoes. Every woman has 1 thing they love, whether it be purses, lipstick, or SHOES! I still have my pre-parent Prada shoes, but now, I go for months at a time with out buying any new shoes anymore, my kids and their needs come first, when I do go shoe shopping, it is now at Wal-mart and Payless shoe source. People who knew me from my single days can't believe their eyes when they see me buying shoes from Wal-mart. My daughter who is 11 and fast nearing my shoe size loves to play with my shoes, that is another thing that has changed, before I would not let any child near my closet, now my clothes are half off the hangers, and my shoes are always messed up and sometimes mismatched. I like to watch my daughter and her friends try on shoes and giggle over how wobbly they walk in them. Kids are fun to watch, I am grateful for everyday I have with them.
2007-03-12 13:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by missjax72 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU have to change. Being a parent is a major life change and stressful for some, more for some than others!!! Hang in there it never gets easier. I think it drops off after they turn 6, then starts over after they reach 13 or so. Good luck
2007-03-12 06:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by fourwheeln05 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh geez Im no longer hanging around the "wrong people". I have a set of friends whom all have children about my kids age. Instead of heading to the store to buy myself something i ususally feel guilty and in up buying the kids something.Everything before my kids was rush rush. Now I take the time to sit with them and talk.I read articles on how to be a better parent and a better listener because sometimes they don't wasnt your advice they just want you to listen.
2007-03-12 07:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by ~CountryKitten~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a million ways. I'm more patient, less self-centered, more giving and nurturing. I'm more efficient with money and more concerned with financial security. I'm much more involved in charity, and in taking care of the environment. I'm more creative, and laugh more. I sleep less, and have holey pj's. I get excited about kid's books and construction paper and glitter, when I used to get excited about concerts, and novels, and tattoos.
Parenting made me feel like I had the power to affect the future, and gave me the chance to make a difference in the world through this beautiful gift of a child. It's quite magic.
2007-03-12 14:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by ~Biz~ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm less selfish, more self sacrificing. I've given up a lot of bad habits because I want to be a role model. I'm a lot stronger because I have someone to protect. I'm more focused in my decision making because my decisions affect more than me. I'm more patient because kids can drive you nuts. I have less money because kids are expensive. I worry a lot more because she's driving now. I'm more driven because I have someone who needs me. I love more fiercely because there's nothing like having a child who loves you back.
2007-03-12 08:29:06 · answer #9 · answered by kgee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
made me become almost a better person than i use to be. acknowledge that i would be a total waste if not for my parents. to do everything more than the best of my ability.
2007-03-12 07:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by lasguns bm 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋