Is it normal for pregnancy to change your attitudes and thoughts on loads of things?

[firstlittlebub]

Since becoming pregnant I’ve noticed a lot has changed in me, but mainly in terms of my outlook, values and feelings towards things.

I am also mid 20s so wonder if some of it is prefrontal cortex reaching full development!

Some examples…

I’ve had the urge to reconnect with family members who we don’t see very often because life is just too busy, and found this to be really lovely when I’ve made the effort to catch up with them

I used to be a workaholic and absolutely love my job. I’m now a bit indifferent and it doesn’t feel like a priority in the same way anymore.

I feel sad about the world (environment and conflict) a lot more and pay more attention to it

I don’t care so much about whether people like me or not or what they think about me

I understand why people say things a lot more now and listen to understand rather than to respond. I don’t take things as personally

Did anyone else notice any changes like this when they got pregnant? I must admit I’m really quite enjoying this new side to myself!

Definitely!

Growing a whole other person certainly focuses the mind - on your own experience of family, on the state of the world you’re bringing your child into, on what (and who) really matters.

Congratulations! I wish you an easy pregnancy

No, but I was 39 when I was pregnant. It sounds to me as if, as you say, you’re just engaging with the world as an adult.

I suppose I did change somewhat. I was late twenties, became very calm, content, and felt very well. I was fortunate that I sailed through pregnancy (& birth), quite laid back about it all, and did enjoy my work enormously during that time which was good for me. I hope your pregnancy continues well, it's an exciting time.

Yes, and the same things. You realise what's truly important in this world and that every child is precious. Really didn't like kids before sadly...

I don’t know if it’s specifically pregnancy or just having kids but I am much more laid back and relaxed thanI was before. It’s almost like as long as my babies are happy and healthy then everything else is secondary.

On returning after may leave, my boss said I wasn't as nice as I used to be. I told him it's because I no longer had the headspace or time to tolerate crap.