"The thing about motherhood is that you fully expect it to change you. You know, fundamentally, you will never be the same once you become a mom, and you know that the world will forever feel a little different... in some good ways, in some bad ways. You know that your lifestyle, your sleep, your hobbies - it all takes a hit."
"I felt this full-throttle last summer, when my youngest was just reaching 3.5. It's not that I felt hollow or like a shell of myself up until that point - I also had a 6-year-old and a 10-year-old - but something shifted in me right around that time. I suddenly had more energy for things I wanted to do, things I'd talked about doing for years but could never get around to."
Motherhood brings fundamental and often subtle changes to lifestyle, sleep, hobbies, and selfhood. Intense caregiving commonly lasts about three to three-and-a-half years, after which many parents notice a renewed sense of self. The renewal can feel sudden, like a light switching on, with increased energy, motivation for long-delayed hobbies, and reduced overwhelm with household tasks. The shift does not necessarily indicate prior depression or a difficult child. The experience often produces brighter daily outlooks and a willingness to say yes to family requests, coupled with lingering anxiety that the regained energy might ebb again.
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