2007-10-05 12:11:44 · 11 answers · asked by Lioness 6 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
It has made me a better Woman. a more caring person. my daughter is the MOST Important person in my life. I would do anything to protect her.
Becoming a Mother has made me see that there is Love at first sight. I never believed that Love was real. i thought Love was a LIE!! since i never had any love. but the moment they hand you your Baby and you look at her sweet face you KNOW in that instant that Love is very real and you are never the same again.
I now look forward to everyday. I look forward to watching my Daughter learn new things. I love watching her eyes when I teach her about different things. i love watching her run around the house laughing and knowing that she has her whole life ahead of her and I Pray that she will always be happy as she is now.
Becoming a parent to me has made me see that. and I can NOT image life without my Little Miracle Child. Great question. God Bless
2007-10-05 21:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Proud Mommy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have not yet given birth to our first child but I can already feel the calmness and maturity others above me mentioned. You also feel confident and naturing. It is like I have matured in weeks and I am the happiest I have ever been!
Believe me, I was not little "grow up and start breeding"... I have a social life that is much alive and this was not a planned pregnancy (btw happily married). BUT I see now that I can still accomplish everything in life that I wanted, just now I have the chance to help someone else do this also!
2007-10-06 09:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by kub2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is life-altering. It is the single most important thing for many people in terms of:
gaining greater patience, maturity, selflessness, a live-and-let-live attitude, safety conciousness, interest in community affairs, and most importantly, helping people to see the big picture.
When you see a hurt child, or when you hear about someone getting murdered or dying in an accident, you think "That is someone's child." And it hurts your heart to think of that.
You no longer can be OCD about cleaning, you have to forgo sleep and showers occasionally, and the hours kind of suck. But it really is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I know many other parents feel the same way. I would highly recommend it. :-)
2007-10-05 19:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Junie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had any children through birth, but my ex and I did raise my niece/god-daughter Mel, from a few weeks old until about two and half years old. My sister was having personal issues that required her to be hospitalised for a long period of time, so I offered to care for Mel, did not want her in my mother's and stepfather's care.
Having her in my life definitely changed me, I became less selfish, and for the first time, experienced constant worry for another human being, it was a hectic yet beautiful experience.
Now that she is with my sister and her husband, her and I stay in contact almost everyday, her calls always brighten up my day. I'm smiling now just thinking about her. :-)
How about you?
2007-10-05 19:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by Quelararí 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Simply put:
I think less about myself and more about my children.
I'm a better listener, and more empathetic.
I worry more about the econmomy, world affairs, health, and our environment.
I never knew love like this.
I smile more.
I enjoy the little things, like exploring a blade of grass, playing in mud or dirt, and chasing butterflies.
Devoloped a 'fear' of society, from car wrecks to child abduction, to school principals!
I see the humor in bodily functions, farts, and have a deeper appreciation for Sponge Bob Square Pants.
I enjoy looking at the world through the eyes of my children.
Love my babies!!
2007-10-05 20:30:20 · answer #5 · answered by bijou 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
For me, it made me kinder. It also made me so much more aware of everything around me. Whenever there is any kind of news story about damaged toys, abducted children, etc. my anxiety level just soars. In different ways it also made me more assertive. I was never the most assertive person around but now if there is anything to do with my son, I can assert myself without blinking an eye. It's probably changed me in more ways but I can't put my finger on them exactly.
2007-10-05 19:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
parenthood has changed me to become a much better person...
i've learned to be more patient and control my temper..
i've learned to become more affectionate and sympathetic with the people around me...
i've learned the value of reflecting things over before doing something...
i've learned to become more loving about my husband (my son looks exactly like him...:-)
i've learned to be more aware of my personal relationship with God and being always prayerful for His blessings, protection and guidance with my family...
i've learned to be more practical in terms of material things that is, choosing the best good available at reasonable prices...
i've learned to appreciate things which i failed to see when i was single...
i;ve learned to value more and love my parents and siblings...
i have learned a lot of household chores and managing my time from work to our home chores...
there are a lot of things and i think parenthood has really changed me totally...for the better...
2007-10-05 23:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Let me reflect a bit more. I have become more responsible, that's not so bad in the long run. I have learnt how to share feelings and emotions a bit more. I have learnt a bit about arbittration, especially when they fight, so that I can bring them together under the honest guise they are family.
2007-10-05 19:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Less discrentionary spending... My single friends cannot believe how much I spend on groceries.
2007-10-05 19:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by Curious Couple 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realised that financial success was unimportant if it meant you did not have any time to see your children grow up.
2007-10-06 00:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋