Tuesday, June 23, 2009

How Will Your Life Change If You: Parent

I'm often asked by mothers experiencing unplanned pregnancies how their lives will change if they parent. The simple answer is this: in every way possible. That sounds big and scary but, while it is the truth, it's not horribly scary.

Well, no more than any life-altering decision!

So what changes can you expect?

1. Social life. While your friends may be supportive now and even after your baby arrives, the truth is that parenting takes a large chunk of your time. Even if you have a partner the support of your own parents, most of your time is going to be taken up by the ins and outs of parenting. Especially in those sleep-deprived first months, you won't have much energy for gatherings... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]