[KCMomma]

How has becoming a mother changed you?

[downunderchick]

ummm, at the moment i dont know if it has, im sure it has but im just not sure how at the moment.
I know I can now get things done in the 10 mins it takes Bellla to nap

Seriously Ill have to think about this, good question Gwen, what about you?

[KCMomma]

Well, I'm definitely more patient!!! It has changed the way I think about work. I used to make work my life, but now I care MUCH more about being at home with my husband and baby than I do about work. So that's good!! It just makes you think about someone else before yourself, ya know? Anyway, I just thought this was a good though provoking question!!

[NortheastWifey]

Great question! It definitely has in some ways. I agree with you, Gwen, about work. I love my job but I would absolutely love to stay home with Amelia. I never thought I would feel that way. It really surprises me. And I think I'm more patient, too. I'm trying to keep my fuse longer to spare DH.

I'm a lot more tired and I can function on a lot less sleep than I ever imagined was possible. And I've learned to multitask like nobody's business. LOL!

I've always been a bit of a worrier, but I think that has amplified a million times.

[downunderchick]

right I thought about this over the past few days.

I am a pretty patient person in general and I always thought of myself as very laid back but thats being used to doing things as/when I want, only getting myself ready to go out etc etc. Ive really over the past few weeks started to be more relaxed about not rushing when Im out, knowing that B will need a feed at some point but not worrying about trying to get that done quickly to carry on with things.

Im learning to go with my instincts. I worked with children with autism and its very structured and routine routine routine! At first I was worried about trying to get B into a feeding routine, sleep routine etc etc. Bah thats gone out the window, Im really enjoying just going with the flow, going with what works for us.

I always knew I wanted to BF, many reasons why but i never realised how strongly I would feel about it now that I am doing it.

I think overall Im very similar that before but Im much more passionate about things and more open minded too. Sorry that was quite a long post, lol Told you I would think about it.

[stlgirl]

What a great question! Can't wait to learn from you other BTDT moms.

[LaLaRose3]

I have become much more compassionate towards others... I find myself thinking "Where are their mothers?" instead of something mean, haha. I also have learned how to do things quickly & efficiently while DD is sleeping.

[xanada101]

Great question Gwen!

First off I have to day that being a mom is soooo much better than I ever imagined. It was a difficult adjustment at first (the first 3 months) but things are definitely easier now. My husband is the love of my life and she is the LIGHT of my life. My life before her was so drab compared to what it is like now. I do not go out and party... and I don't care. I don't see my friends that often... and I don't care. I have learned to put my family first... and NOT my job. You only get to do this once. I have found myself having more patience and more love...
The thing that I have found difficult.... is at work having to do pediatric patients. It used to be my territory and everyone knew it. Now, I just find it difficult because I want to take them all home. Needless to say, I am looking into the volunteering program for pediatric patients at the hospital.

[courtneytcu98]

This is a toughie. I feel at my essence, I am still me. I agree with Toni that the first 3 months are so hard, but now when I look back at my pre-Elliott life, it just seems so boring! I love him more than I could ever think possible. That love and care flavors all of my decisions--how to spend my time, how to spend my money, where to live, what to drive, etc. I would say that I am much more content to stay home and just be a family. I am forced to be more organized, which is a good thing, I think. I find it harder to watch the news, hear stories about kids being hurt or things like that because I feel so badly for their parents'. Sorry that's a bit disjointed. . .

Overall, it is a huge shift in priorities and I am loving (almost) every minute of it.

[samspain]

I am much more relaxed now, before I was rushing to get work things done and make sure everyone else had all their things done. Now I just worry about Ana and occasionally about the house!. (we´ll see how that changes when I finish mat leave!!).
Ana has been such an easy baby, or I just overestimated how hard it would be!, so I have never missed a nights sleep, (well, 6 hours straight is pretty good) and she will eat anywhere. I am more considerate to others and hopefully more compassionate.