12 Things change when became parents
The moment you think about planning for a baby, your thinking changes immediately. Suddenly you start thinking for the long term or put it more simply, you started thinking & seeing the big picture. Likewise, after becoming parents The sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and continuous feedings turn your life upside down.
But what might be more surprising to you is that, with time, you’ll no longer mind. The best part about being a parent is that you naturally becoming willing to give up so much for such a little and sometimes demanding noting. So here are the things which change after becoming a parent.
1.You will experience a love like no other
Beyonce put it beautifully,
“Being pregnant was very much like falling in love. You are so open, Beyoncé said in the 2013 HBO documentary “Life is But a Dream.” “You are so overjoyed. There’re no words that can express having a baby growing inside of you, so of course, you want to scream it out and tell everyone.”
Regardless of your baby being safe, you will always worry about her/him. You want to become the best mom in the world, giving them the world’s best education, making all the organic baby food. it’s a no brainer for everyone. no matter where you are.
2.Your body changes a lot
This time you will realise no matter how much you try some things will never be the same again. Sure you can cut extra body baby fat but your hormonal changes will be there forever. Like your feet is a bit larger or you have put a bit extra weight than before.
your hair may start falling out more than usual but don’t worry they will grow back again. Your skin might feel drier, and you may notice stretch marks on your belly and/or breasts. These marks will lighten over time.
Your milk will come in a few days after giving birth, which can cause your breasts to become hard and engorged. They’ll eventually adjust to your baby’s needs, so nurse frequently to reduce any discomfort.
3.You have a totally a new schedule
Spacially sleep is a nightmare. Get ready for endless nights and days that blur into one another. But don’t fret: you’ll be surprised at how much you can get done on only 1-2 hours of sleep. You’ll learn how to keep moving, even if you’ve had three nights in a row of no sleep.
Furthermore, your other schedule will also change, like eating time, screening time, travelling time & if you are a working mother your work schedule will change.
Now you think about your child first when you get something
4.Sleep is a luxury
How many times have you heard someone says, “oh, G you sleep like a baby”. Now this time is to see what they had actually meant mentioning that.
Babies are poor sleepers. According to Stanford health department,
“Newborns do sleep much of the time. But their sleep is in very short segments. As a baby grows, the total amount of sleep slowly decreases. But the length of nighttime sleep increases”. Here is a chert for you
5.Now you have got a name – X’s mommy or daddy
Sure whatever your name, will be there but in the house, you will be called by Momy or Dady / ma, baba/ mammy, papa etc. & in his / her friend circle or teachers circle, you will always be X’s mom or dad.
6.You will think differently
You will no longer enjoy violence, blood, thriller rather enjoy cartoon again. You will again go back to your childhood cartoon, & always try to ensure wherever they are watching should not affect them in a negative way.
Now you drive slowly safely despite your son is not in the car. Now your life is not completely yours. You think more about your own health & well being. Your phone has now got a kids mode. You don’t allow your child to watch YouTube excessively as well as constantly thinking about what they watch.
7.You value your parents more
Now you remember every single word from your mom & value them more than ever. The sleepless night they had for you, the special meal they prepared for you & everything which you used to consider mambo jumbo before. Now you have realised why your mother used to call you frequently when you were outside of the home. you value it all.
8.You worry more than ever before
That moment you become a parent you worry. Isn’t it so? No, let me correct us, The moment you decided to become parents you start worrying.
Why my kid is not eating? Why he/she is not sleeping? Why is he not paying, so on & so forth? & it’s normal.
9.It can be lonely, scary & unfulfilling
It is normal. You will never fill satisfied to be a parent. No one hasn’t yet. & in fact, people will respect you for that. & will share their own battle with you. Therefore, you should find your tribe to share this journey with. This way you wouldn’t feel lonely.
10. Now you don’t value social media or any other favourite show like before
You remember how you used to be obsessed with your favourite TV shows or movies. You couldn’t think about anything without it. Now the same tv shows or movies seem useless to you. Your little one is your only destiny & you never compromise on him/her. same goes with your work, now you want to earn more & secure your family future & if you have a good income you think about spending more time with your kids. teaching them play with them etc.
11.Now you are an adult & making adult decisions
Sometimes being in a relationship or getting married doesn’t mean you are an adult. Having said that, when you’re raising your kids you have to be an adult you need to act, think, behave like an adult. You are her legal guardian. if anything happens to your child it’s your responsibilities. You are making life insurance for your self . some people in India start saving money for their child’s education as well as their marriage.
12.Most of the time you struggle to be on time
Even if you have the best interest to be on time.
for instance, Everything is set. He is sleeping now & you can go to a friend’s birthday. But when you are about to leave, he suddenly woke up & start crying!
Now??? You are late. but there is nothing you can do about.
Now we have completed this article, we have a question for you. how many of these things you worry most being a parent. let us know in the comments. & we will share ours, & as always until next time good bye, take care! enjoy your parenting cause you will not get the same feeling again.
