Honest statements from parents
It’s been different since we had a child
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A child changes everything, that is clear. But what does that actually mean in everyday life? Here parents talk openly.
That life turns 180 degrees when there is offspring is probably an understatement. A lot changes for the good, and of course other things also change for the bad. Parenting is a huge change, especially in the early days.
Would you like to go on vacation spontaneously? Of course, this is no longer feasible when the children have to go to school. Sleep in on Sundays or even stay in bed all day? Also only possible if the children sleep away. And time for yourself? What was that again?
On the other hand, you experience so many unique things with children that you would never want to be without again. And suddenly you feel an unprecedented love in you.
In the Urbia community parents have shared about how their life has changed since the child was born. We went through the amounts and have reproduced some of them accordingly.
Ever since the child was there …
1 of 15
… you only really know what love is.
2 of 15
… you need a longer preparation time to leave the house.
3 of 15
… one often says the honest opinion.
4 of 15
… you wonder about your own energy reserves.
5 of 15
… you think a lot.
6 of 15
… is a larger handbag included.
7 of 15
… the diet has become healthier.
8 of 15
… baby wipes have become an indispensable part of everyday life.
9 of 15
… the world seems more colorful and beautiful.
10 of 15
… it is better to take a quick shower instead of a bath.
11 of 15
… you hardly watch TV anymore.
12 of 15
… the meal times have changed.
13 of 15
… one only secretly eats sweets.
14 of 15
… you avoid hangovers on Sunday.
15 of 15
… you sleep much less and sleep is easier.
Wasn’t that a great mix – from cheesy to funny to tough and honest? The great answers show how colorful everyday life with children really is. In case you think now: The most essential change has not yet been mentioned. Then: don’t be shy and discuss a bit in the forum!
24 hours in the old life – what would you do?
Incidentally, it is quite normal for parents to ask themselves from time to time: What would I actually do if I had my old life back? If only for a day? Stay in bed all the time? Travel spontaneously? Lying in the tub for hours? Or do a dangerous sport? Click here – you will certainly nod your head when you see many of the posts!
Do you have any further thoughts on that? Then she’ll be happy to share this question with the Urbia community!