Things that change when you have a baby..

• You discover an inner strength you never realised you had.


• You accept that the last 15 pregnancy pounds you can't seem to shift are absolutely worth it.


• You don't need a clock any more - your baby now sets your daily schedule.


• You respect and love your own parents in a new way.


• Any pain your baby suffers feels much worse than your own.


• You don't mind going to bed at 9pm on a Friday night. (This is soo true!)


• Your heart breaks much more easily.


• You discover how much there is to say about one little baby tooth.


• You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.


• You're no longer disgusted by babies' bodily functions - in fact, you're fascinated by them (hooray, a poo!).


• The sacrifices you thought you'd made to have a baby no longer seem that big a deal.


• You respect your body ... finally.


• You realise that a baby's comforter has magical powers!


• You give parents with a screaming baby an "I-know-the-feeling" look, instead of a "Can't-they-shut-him-up?" one.


• You make time for one more baby hug and kiss, even if it means you'll be late.


• You realise that it's possible to love a complete stranger.


• You learn that taking a shower is a luxury, never mind a trip to the hairdresser's.


• You finally get to speak to the shy neighbour in your street, because you've got a baby in your arms.


• You find that things that once seemed important are now meaningless.


• Every day is a surprise.