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My biggest challenge has been finding time for my friends who don't have children. They seem to not understand just how busy my boys keep me. :)

after having my twins my life was changed quickly. I had to little ones needing me and I had to basiclly skip over a lot of things I used to do for myself. But it is all worth it. I love them more everyday.

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The biggest change in my life since becoming a mom is having a good night's rest. Once my head hits the pillow I immediately pray for my three children. I am constantly worried for their safety, health, and everything in between.

I think that the biggest change for me was finding out just how much I can love someone. I love my husband and family, but the minute I held my daughter in my arms, I felt such a love that it is hard to describe. As my daughter wrapped her tiny finger around mine, I knew that I would go to the ends of the earth for her. I wanted to protect her from anything bad and knew I would do anything in the world to fill her life with happiness. Everything else just seemed insignificant, even my career, as I knew that my daughter had changed my life forever and I am thankful everyday of my life for that change.

My biggest challenge was going from a working mom to a stay at home mom. I found it much less stressful to be in the workforce than at home caring for my kids all day. In the end we decided it was the best choice, but it was a HARD change.

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My biggest adjustment was the limited sleep and a job change. I couldn't keep up my travel schedule and didn't want to leave my son with my parents all the time so I changed my career. Though it made me really nervous, the move helped me adjust into mom mode!

I felt the biggest change was becoming a lot more selfless. Everything was about the baby.

Everything has changed. I have become a better person no longer just thinking about myself. It really makes me stop to think about what others are going through. I can't imagine my life any other way.

The biggest change in my life since becoming a mommy is an overwhelming sense of joy and hope, I miscarried before having my sweet girl , so naturally I was scared when we discovered we were expecting again , I had morning sickness every morning while expecting her .. And.. Oddly enough.. I loved it ! Every episode of sickness just confirmed the safety of the child inside me, and now every cry , every giggle , every load of dirty onesies reminds of the joy of finally having our sweet girl here ! We feel so blessed ! So my first impression of parenthood is pure joy!

I used to love to sleep a lot, but that is a luxury I no longer have. That's ok though, because it has been worth every minute.

The biggest change is the challenge of making special time for my husband & dog.

My biggest change since becoming a mother has been learning to seize moments faster than in my pre-mother life. If an opportunity presents itself and the baby is taken care of I jump on it since I live in his world and don't have time to hit pause. This goes for getting workouts in, house projects, writing projects, etc. I think my son has taught me to be more focused and efficient with my goals.

The biggest change to my life after adding our latest little one, our sixth, is that I see my other children so much more! This beautiful little girl has the power to pull teenagers out of their bed rooms! She has given all of my children a shared interest and has brought us all closer together. What a blessing!

My baby boy is due in early December, which means he could be here any minute. But already my writing has become more insightful, maybe incisive, as I think about how each word is important to get right. I know about all the physical changes which will be coming, even though I can't fully appreciate them until they happen, but the careful weighing of words, that need for words to matter, will be a hallmark of parenting, as is my desire to listen well.

The biggest change I've had was changing the way I was thinking and saw things. I couldn't think selfish any longer. I love my children, unconditionally.

When I first got pregnant I can honestly tell you I was not excited,fear played a huge part in that.It has been the most amazing life changing event of my life. I had no idea how beautiful,sweet and innocent a life can be!It is the most glorious feeling to fall in love numerous times a day!!!If you have ever loved a 7month old I suppose you may relate.My life is complete and my heart overflows with love and contentment in away i never dreamed imaginable.I am truly blessed everyday to receive this incredible gift of love my baby girl fills my soul with.

my biggest challenge has been doing so much on such little sleep

We recently became grandparents. It is a joy to be a grandparent to a little boy and a little girl.

The biggest change is having to baby proof our home for a new generation.

The biggest change has been thinking always 100% about someone else over myself - and the amazement that not only do I have to do that, I WANT to.

Before the surprise of our baby girl, I didn't want to have kids, ever. I never thought I could handle all that it entails. Now that I have my little girl I cannot imagine life without her. I have never seen anything more beautiful and have come to know a joy and love that is beyond anything I ever knew before. From the moment she was born my heart took a 180 and I fell in love. Everyday feels so special and new as she discovers life and she teaches me how to be a better person. Having a child has taught me how to be a selfless person and love without boundaries. What a wonderful world.

There are lots of changes I expected when I became a mom. But since my oldest was born just over 4 years ago, I have become an advocate. Not only for my children, but for extended breastfeeding and natural childbirth. I did not expect this, but they have become passions I am working on making my life vocation.

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I have a 5 day old daughter and she is such a blessing. She has most definitely completed our family. My husband was away for 22 months (Army) leaving me and our almost 3 year old son. My son barely remember "daddy" and was almost 5 upon his return. Now, not only do we have "daddy" home, but we have a beautiful new daughter to complete our family. I often worry that our house is not big enough for the four of us, that I can't keep things straightened up fast enough or that we don't have enough money to provide the opportunities I would like for my children, but at the end of the day we are BLESSED to have a happy, healthy family and for THAT I am thankful! So, to sum it up, having this second child, my husband home and seeing the love in my son's eyes for his daddy and new sister has changed my life by helping me to realize what's important in life and that it's the love for family and one another that makes the world turn!

Jamie

The Biggest Change that I feel that I have totally been blessed with since become a mother is not only the fact that I finally feel that I have something personal of my own that I am responsible for but my daughter has taught me to care about myself and change my life.

As an obese mother, I found comfort in food. You name it I ate it and enjoyed it's comforts. I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to do any workouts, I didn't want any part of being active. It wasn't until I found out that I was pregnant that my life changed. I started eating healthy and caring more for myself and her and after she was born in June and after a very hard pregnancy it's only gotten better. I know because of her that i want to live my entire life and not a short one if I continue to be this way. She is my change and my strength to keep being the best mother I can be and I know it's going to be a long journey to fix myself but because of her I'm ready ;o)

My name is Shawnetta Cluck. I found out I was pregnant July 28 2010, my birthday. I have to say that I was honestly suprised, and found myself in more of a shocked state. I am now going on five months pregnant and find myself changing everyday.

The first thing I noticed was the way I thought about things; the child automatically became first in my mind. I will be honest, it was a hard reality when I went to go do something and realize that what I was about to do would possibly harm the baby. For example: My husband and his Navy class all went paintballing, and as much as I wanted to go, I realized that it could possibly hurt my child. I now stop before I do anything to make sure that my child won't be affected. It doesn't only affect the way I do things presently though, it affects my plans for the future.

If I want to go anywhere I now concidered if my child could go. That applys to theme parks, fansy restraunts, big cities (new york), ect. I understand that a baby can go to most of if not all of those things, but you start to think about how you want them to enjoy it too, and how you would love to see their smiles as they get of a ride. When it comes to new york, the idea of bringing my child there just scares the crap out of me.

My whole world has turned upside down, and it is the best thing that could have possibly happened to my husband and I individually and together. My husband and I have never really argued or anything, but this baby has brought so much added joy to our lives that it is hard to even find words to discribe it.

Becoming a first time mom has led me to expirience this world in a whole other way, and I am holding on with both hands has it takes me through the next 18 years. Of course, you never truely stop being a parent, even after the 18 years is done.

I never really understood the maternal instinct until my nephew was born. Sometimes I feel like my chest is going to crack open from loving him so much. I'm fascinated by all the things he does and says and am always telling stories about him to anyone who will listen.

Now he's going to have a baby brother. I'm really looking forward to seeing them play together.

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I don't sleep anymore. I used to love to sleep late or go to bed late but now I'm making it till 10 and falling in bed exhausted because someone always needs me in teh night. Wet diapers, bottles, drinks, nursing, snuggles, too cold, too hot, scared, missing me, storms. You name it, someone has woken me up for it.

When my second daughter was born I realized quickly that she was the complete opposite of her sister and me. She was outgoing and joined clubs, entered school plays and played sports. I was not able to sit back and be a spectator any more. I was suddenly thrust into the spotlight as a mom in charge of snacks, carpooling and organizing events. Then it happened. Somehow I became a Girl Scout leader. I still don't know how that happened. But it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I have learned to not be so afraid of things that might happen or people who might not like me. I have learned far more from my daughter than she will ever learn from me. Thank you, Sadie.

I was 18 and going down the wrong path. I was making wrong choices and living on the edge. One night i woke up in the middle of the night with something telling me i need to change my way of life. I woke up the next morning and listened. Me and husband( boyfriend at time) completley changed our lives around and 1 month later i found out i was pregnant. Everything happens for a reason and I think that voice was preparing me for my son. I thank god everyday for giving me my child and giving the guidance to change my life around for the better. I now live for my son everything I do I think of how he will benefit from it. My choices are made based on whats best for him. He is the center of my life and i would not have it any other way. He is my complete wonderful change!!!!

Growing up I thought getting married and having children was going to be easy... it looked easy on TV. After having my first child look at me and be completely dependant on me I thought "How do I do this?". No I wasn't alone my hubby was and has been there. I also have many friends and family too. Butthe feleing you have completely overwhelms and consumes you. The feeling happens again withteh 2nd child. Trust me the easy time is when they are babies!

Then you worry about grade school, high school then college. You think when they get to college you have a 'break' ... no it doesn't end. I have a friend going to be a Grandma... her "baby" is having a baby! WOW... the circle of life. My time will come for that too. Then my son(s) will start worryinh about theirs', yet I will have even another to worry for.

Being a mom has changed my life in more ways than one. I have become responsible for others besides myself and my children rely on me...and it is an amazing feeling. I have changed many of my own personal habits (for the better) for my children and lastly, I have never known how much I could love. I love being a mommy and everything that comes with it.

After a specially fussy night with our newborn, my husband and I woke up to a calm, smiling baby. My husband looked at our boy and said, "you know honey, I love you above all, but the love I feel for this child is like nothing I have ever felt before". I couldn't agree more. For once in my life I could accept that my husband loves someone more than me and I was not jealous.

I had my fourth baby 11 months ago, and the biggest change I've made since becoming a mom is realizing that my instincts for my children are worth far more for my family than anything I could ever read in a book or magazine.

I'm pregnant with my third child. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when I'm so outnumbered - the biggest change will be having more kids than hands to hold onto them with!

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i am so much more relaxed about my kids getting dirty than i ever thought i would be. they're kids... they like dirt. it's okay. :-)

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I am about to become a mom for the first time and I know there are a million things that will change in my life- still not sure I am ready for them all but I guess no one really is!

This post couldn't come at a better time for me. Today is my two year anniversary of becoming a mom. (Also known as my oldest daughter's second birthday!)I also have a four month old little girl). Since becoming a mom, my whole life has turned upside down - and it's for the better!

Before becoming a mom, I loved sleeping in late on the weekends - now I'm excited about waking up early to snuggle on the couch with my girls to watch cartoons. Before I was a mom, I was always on time - now, I realize it's not about "my" schedule, it's all about my girl's schedule. I no longer want to put my own need's first - I want to put my daughter's needs first. I love seeing things from my girl's perspective - things take on a new meaning to me after watching their reactions to learning new things.

Being a mom has sculpted me into a new person and I'm thankful for it everyday.

What has been the biggest change is my personal freedom. I'm more an independent person and have always enjoyed dictating my schedule according to my whims, out and about and especially at home.

I've learned much more responsibility and how to organize and schedule my time.

I now have 4 children, something I never thought would happen after being told that my chances of having children was slim to none. My youngest who is 6 months old is the happiest baby I have ever seen and there are TONS of children in our family. Every morning she greets me with a huge smile, she laughs when I speak to her and loves me unconditionally. That is the best impression I can think of...unconditional love of a human that I have created.

Just go with the flow. No need to get upset when things are not working out the way YOU want them to. Things will never be perfect.

I spent so many years of my life trying to have a baby, and now that he's here, the biggest change in my life is that I'm happy. Happy and contented, and when people ask about the sleeplessness, the frustration, the anxiety of being a new mom, I just have to laugh. I'm happier than I've ever been in my life.

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When I was pregnant, I was worried about having to move back into my parents because I did not earn enough from student loans to live on my own, and I couldn't get a job that paid enough for me to get my own place. I never got along with my parents, every time I had any problems they would tell me it was because I was a stupid pathetic wuss or a freak that needed to correct herself which made my life more miserable then it already was. I was 28 years old and had tried for 5 years to get a Bachelor's degree but was constantly emotionally flipping out: whether it was breaking down because I was so overcome with feelings of loneliness that I stopped feeling human, or obsessing over dieting and exercise. At one point I was thinking that if I couldn't find a job that allowed me to have my baby and take proper care of her, then I should die with her and end my pathetic existence. But my parents were friendly to me, and looked forward to interacting with their first grandchild. They encouraged me to get married to her father, but when I did no such thing, they did not pester me about my decision. And then one day I realized that I was happy, my life was good, and I was about to give birth to a baby that I could love and share my life with. She is my darling dearest even though she has made my life much more hectic, but I love her for it, because she brought a sense of purpose and importance to my life.

The one thing that I have really learned since being a mother is what unconditional love really means. All day everyday I think about my beautiful little girl and would do anything for her. I never knew you could love someone so much. The biggest change since becoming a mother is how I perceive life.

My biggest change since becoming a mom is the last of sleep. Oh sure, I used to pull all nighters or be up late, but then I'd just sleep in the next day or on the weekend. Since having kids? Ummmm yeah. Ther's always someone who needs me or who is awake or who wakes me up. A chronic lack of sleep is just a way of life now, even when I do go to bed on my new bedtime (uhhh 10pm).

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Any of you who have known me for a long time know how unexpected it is for me to feel so giddy about being a parent.  Before we had a child I honestly thought the collective parents of the world were excited when other couples were with child so they would have others to share in their chaos and commiserate with.  Obviously, in retrospect, I see how negative my perceptions were about actually having a kid which makes one question my/our judgement in making that MAJOR life decision.  The logic of being over 30, clocking a tick-tocking and we better do it or make it a conscious decision not to have kids probably wasn’t sound enough to jump into the parenting camp, but honestly it was the best decision we have ever made.  I thought I was too selfish, we were too busy on adventures and with life, we should have saved more money, you know the usual suspects.  Luckily we realized these things wouldn’t matter because it turns out THEY TOTALLY DON’T.

After Belén was born, everything was reset and life soft of started over with her as the nucleus and Andy and I the electrons revolving around her and each other.  The rest of the world existed as other atoms we could interact with when we saw fit or we could just be our little nuclear family off on our own and be happy as clams as well.

My biggest change by far was opening up and not being so shy. I've always been shy and kept to myself but I realized when I had my son... he needed friends! And that meant me putting myself in situations I normally wouldn't and I'm so happy I have.

On this earth there are two humans who lived under my heart for 9 months. They breathed my air and circulated my blood. We are connected in a way I never knew was possible before.

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