does having a baby give you inspiration and ability to do more?
Maybe. It hasn't affected that part of me much. My kid's five, and I'm about as driven as I ever was.
Or maybe you change your life's priorities?
It does, sure. You will suddenly realize one day how much you love your kid. The first months you spend in shock -- Ohmygod we have a baby here! -- but after a while you realize how connected you are to him or her. And the pressure to provider for the baby can be intense.
On the other hand, you also realize that if you don't take care of yourself, you cannot take care of the child.
Or you are so exhausted that everything else seems uninteresting?
I've had those days. As the kid gets older (than a year, for instance) you are not a walking zombie. The outside world seems like a welcome diversion. Don't worry, you won't lose yourself.
How does having a baby change your life?
In practical terms: there's some new pressure, and new concerns, but you remain the same person you always were -- just maybe a little bit better because you have to try harder now.
Maybe. It hasn't affected that part of me much. My kid's five, and I'm about as driven as I ever was.
Or maybe you change your life's priorities?
It does, sure. You will suddenly realize one day how much you love your kid. The first months you spend in shock -- Ohmygod we have a baby here! -- but after a while you realize how connected you are to him or her. And the pressure to provider for the baby can be intense.
On the other hand, you also realize that if you don't take care of yourself, you cannot take care of the child.
Or you are so exhausted that everything else seems uninteresting?
I've had those days. As the kid gets older (than a year, for instance) you are not a walking zombie. The outside world seems like a welcome diversion. Don't worry, you won't lose yourself.
How does having a baby change your life?
In practical terms: there's some new pressure, and new concerns, but you remain the same person you always were -- just maybe a little bit better because you have to try harder now.