How has becoming a mom changed your life?

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What advice would you share with others considering this important role? ; It’s a common expression: “Motherhood has changed my life.” In what ways has this important role changed your life? What top tips would you recommend to prepare others considering taking on the great challenge of being a mom? Thanks for sharing!

Answers and Views:

Answer by Zorro
well when it fell off…

no it is too traumatic to talk about.

*runs away weeping*

Answer by Mirky
I may not be a mommy but i will say that motherhood does change your life – for the better or worse. for one your life is not your own, you basically have this newborn that is completely reliant on you. it’s a very sobering experiance, something I watched my sis-in-law (she lived with us) go through the ropes of mother hood.
First and foremost, if you can’t support yourself then don’t have a kid. Before you even think of having a child research cost because babies are frekn expensive. So much so i don’t believe i’ll personally ever have one. I am fine with being an aunt.
Secondly, be prepared to have a backup when you’re too stressed to continue. Have a babysitter/nany/relative willing to come and take the child away while you have an hour or two to just plain think.
three, Stash up during the pregnancy. Buy as much formula, diapers, clothes in various sizes, before hand. clip coupons!

Answer by Ashley ♥Aislings Mum♥ {09.25.08}
I’ve calmed down a lot. No more are the days where a friend calls me up and I’m out the door with no idea where we will go or how long we will be gone. All of my outings have to be planned in advance now.
I’m also not the most important person in my life now, my daughter is. When I make decisions, I now think “how will this effect US”, rather than “how will this effect ME”.

So basically, motherhood made me grow up and stop being so self-centered.

Answer by 80ist
U have one child?
One is not enuf and 2 is too many
Trust me 2 children keep themselves busy whereas one u have to provide all the clownery
Consider having two kids one year apart – it is great – even better than twins

Answer by RedHead_0201
Always trust your instinct, no matter how paranoid you feel, but remember little ones are alot tougher than we think. Pray for your baby to have a blessed, happy, successful future. Motherhood changes almost everything about a womans life. Don’t fuss over the little things, and take pictures of everything. It’s really not as stressful and worrisome as some people make it seem. Just enjoy your little one, knowledge comes with experience, and experience comes with time. Good luck!!

Answer by allison
I’m 28 and have two children. A daughter, 6 and a son 2 1/2. Motherhood is a good thing but it’s challenging. It’s not as glamorous as people would like you to believe. Sleep has become a luxery for me, even now because my son is still not a good sleeper, neither is my daughter. The tantrums are very trying on the nerves and they don’t understand things like “no” or “we can’t get that toy this time”. The great things are the way you feel when your children accomplish a first, or they give you sloppy kisses. Or when your sick they try to make you feel better because they love you. Their are hard times, and good times. I am a single mom so I have to work to provide for my kids plus take care of them when Im not working, so I feel like my life is one never ending circle. Kids, work, kids, work. But you just have to find things that can be relaxing to you like reading, or watching good movies, (even though kids always find a way of interrupting you) or better yet, find fun things to do with your kids that can be relaxing to both them and you. And remember that only you can decide what’s best for you and your kids. If you let the people around you tell you what to do then they will always be there to scrutinize and analize every little thing you do especially if it’s different than what they would do.

Answer by thehonestlady
Yes, Motherhood has changed my life for the better…FOR SURE 🙂 I absolutely LOVE being a Mom of two wonderful children (5 & 7 girl and boy) who make me so very proud every day. I love seeing life through young lives, new experiences are so cherished. I sound like a sap…but it is truly the way I feel!

My biggest challenge I face daily is worrying too much. I just see how they could possibly maybe get hurt by doing something that could be dangerous. I have relaxed more, but it is always there nagging me. I just love them so much and I don’t want anything bad to happen to them. Trust me…they don’t go out to play with pillows covering their bodies, and I certainly do not keep them from trying new things. My son plays hockey and other sports and my daughter is involved with cheerleading and gymnastics. I worry about things like jumping in the pool and making sure to tell them 50+ times to not jump to close to the side (even though they don’t) I just have that fear of them hitting their head and becoming paralyzed. I just want them to be safe. Yes, worrying too much is my biggest challenge.

The TOP tip that I can recommend to others is go ahead and read everything you want to, watch all the shows and videos about babies, hear all about other people’s views and tips…then FORGET IT ALL…lol!! You will know exactly what your baby needs, and every single baby is different. Something will work for one, and do nothing for another. Just realize that you will figure it all out when baby comes and it will all feel very natural right from the beginning.

Great positive question!

Answer by so….here…goes
Well you can forget about sleep for the first little while and that I’m going to lose it and go crazy feeling is normal but it passes. Every one says oh they grow up so fast but you dont really understand the full extent of that till its yours, also the love that you have for that little baby is so enormous its a love like no other. I became a mother at 19 and her father was 21 we both worked and went to school all the time we hardly saw each other during the week but once she came along she gave me such a feeling of purpose in life yea life was easier before but being with her was so much more fulfilling than anything. You just have to make sure your ready for that little attachment that you will be taking every where with you there is no up and go any more their needs are priority. I wouldnt trade it for the world all the times I have been pooped, peed and spit up on now just make me sad that my baby is growing up. Congrats to you its a journey like no other.