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Monday, July 9, 2012

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.