No matter how many lists you read before giving birth, nothing can really prepare you for all the things that change once you have a baby. Still, there’s no harm in trying. Here are ten things that change once you have a baby:
Your mum is suddenly a fountain of knowledge
During your teenage years and early adulthood, you probably thought there was nothing left for you to learn from your mum. This changes very fast once you have a baby.
You don’t look at yourself in the mirror half as much
You’re too busy looking at your baby, obviously. Who cares about a few stray hairs or the bags under your eyes?
You suddenly become a complete worry wart
Did he just sneeze? Does she look a funny colour to you? Did you wash your hands before you touched the baby?
Your body isn’t your own anymore
If you're breastfeeding your baby pretty much owns your breasts. Well, they own all of you, really.
Your learn a whole new language
No one can understand your baby quite like you can; you’re pretty much bilingual.
You are much more sensitive
Maybe it’s the hormones, but after you have a baby, those cute YouTube videos can reduce you to tears in a matter of seconds.
You don’t use an alarm clock anymore
Who needs an alarm clock when you have a screaming baby to wake you from your slumber at 6am?
You suddenly have very little money to spend on luxuries
New shoes have to take a back seat when your little one is in need of a new highchair.
The amount of laundry will dramatically increase
How can one tiny person cause such a mess?
You won’t have sex as often
You genuinely don’t have the time, or the energy.
