10 Ways a Baby Changes your Life
By Jazer Basan
1. Your bed becomes crowded.
“Bed space becomes limited with the arrival of the new baby. I sacrifice my own comfort, di na baleng kapiraso nalang hinihigaan ko as long as my baby sleeps comfortably." - Michelle Nequinto-Hidalgo, mom to 3 year old Vince.
“His is the last face I want to see before I close my eyes and end my day. His limbs blissfully fall over my body when I wake up as he takes up more space. These little things make life really worth living!” - Andrea Cecille Akim, mom to 3-year-old Liam Galahad
2. You shop for 2 (or three, or more).
“When I'm shopping for an item I need, I can't help passing by the children's section and end up buying things for my baby instead. What about those which I need to buy for myself? There's always a next time.” - Joy Ann Z. Caldo, 28; mom to 2-year-old Xian Allen
3. Vanity falls to the bottom rank on your priority list.
“I used to be vain and spend thousands on my looks. After I had a baby, there came a time when I needed to rush her to the hospital for an emergency so I had no time to fix myself, so I was at the hospital looking like a modern-day Sisa. Since I became a mother, nothing matters to me more than my baby's well being. I don’t care anymore if people don't find me attractive - I know my baby thinks I'm fabulous.” - Pearl Cervantes, 23; mom to 2-year-old Alexandria Chloe
“I used to easily get grossed out, even by the mere word "poop". Having a baby means I have to ignore the nasty thoughts and get on with it whenever I have to change the nappy. My weakness turned to strength and I overcame my kaartehan.” - Bianca dela Rosa, 24; mom to 2-year-old Aidan Ryleigh and 10-month-old Adrianne Raphael
Jazer Basan, Contributor
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sweet&spice
4 weeks ago
All true, and so much more. From the moment I knew I was pregnant, I had to take better care of myself. I am no longer reckless, especially in driving. :) I cannot overlook my health as well, since a healthy body, will ensure a longer life with my child. Amazingly, in as much as it could instill so much hope and fear, having a child, gives you both the courage and the strength, to plan, nurture, provide and protect. -
jameehraandrea
4 weeks ago
Yes, I can relate po ,, ganun talaga your world turns upside down once u became a mother.. hahahaha dati nga nandidiri ako sa mga food na galing sa mouth ng mga babies, kahit sa mga pamangkin ko pero when andi came to my life hehehehe lahat ng ayaw nya food ako na umuubos kase sayang, u became selfless kase dati pag nagshoshopping puro makeup, clothes shoes etc pero now puro baby section na lang .. personally naiyak ako habang binabasa un story i can really relate each and every story.. -
Guest
2
months ago
Awwww..I can totally relate to everyone! I gave up my job to be a SAHM, stopped skipping meals and started preparing helathy meals for both of us. Everything written here is so true! :)
