to ask what is the biggest sacrifice you've made for your family?

[dubbada]

what have you sacrficed, or what would you be willing to sacrifice?

My memory. Something irreversible happened to my brain after babies; I'm not sure what exactly...I just know it isn't what it used to be.

my job/career, sanity at times and my best friend (ds dad), my dream of having a real family (i did not have one when i was young as such) i never thought i would be a single mum

where we are now has been worth it all the tears the worry the stress ds is worth it all i feel blessed

though i have aged 10 years in 5

Emigrating to DH's home country.

A career. I loved my job that would have meant moving to more exciting things, but the DC's came first.

Financial stability.

But, when I look at what my DC's have done, it was worth it.

My original career plans, although paradoxically, my latest change has proved to be very fulfilling.
My travel plans, but that was down to DH and when he got ill, more than Tiny Clanger. We had a chance to do it again (do it being go and live in East Africa) when she was about 8, but it was too risky. I still indulge in a bit of what-if.

Uni

My freedom and bank balance have taken a massive hit.

Time to myself, when I want it, to potter about, go shopping, see friends, etc.

Sleeping for more than three hours in a row, a promotion I wanted but wouldn't give me flexible hours, and a chunk of my right nipple which dd bit off.

Totally worth it.

My mobility. Having DC4 almost finished me off.

I read this and initially thought I miss nothing of my old life so maybe I have sacrificed nothing. But having read the posts I have lost lots along the way (boobs, continence, career, disposable income, social life, holidays, the usual) but thankfully I've never really felt I am losing out.

Since I became a mum I have finally become myself. I never felt happy or content in life before, never, not even in childhood. I always felt awkward. So I think what I have lost along the way is my unhappiness and awkwardness.

Career.

beautiful post lilac

Going to university.

Wouldn't change it for the world though.

no sacrifices. changes, yes. i'm not the beautiful young girl i once was. but i love my daughter so much, and i now have a lovely little grandaughter to love too, and my life is totally enriched by being with them... no sacrifices, just happiness and gratitude. i love you, bean. xxx

Love bunny and lilac wonderful, I have to say motherhood is where I have found myself, looking at my 2dc there isn't anything in the world I wouldn't do for them

My career and my boobs. I used to have lovely boobs.

Well worth it though. Wouldn't change a thing.

My career.

My body.

My sanity.

Living in the UK.

Sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

My career.

My tiny waist and flat tummy. Now I permanently look six months pregnant. :(

Going on the pro stage!
I did all the training but then had my wedding then DS within 2 years of finishing so never really 'got out there'. I have had opertunities since DS has been born, but they would impact so much on my time with him, nursery pick ups etc that I just can't take them.

I say I've sacrificed them, but TBH it's just on the 'back burner' once DS is a teenager I'll start looking again but I'm so scared that I wont get the offers anymore by then, especially as I'll be in my late 30's early 40's.

Nothing.

I planned children young so the rest i can do later in life. I am 26 and my last child is 3.

But saying that I'd rather have DS and at least I can still do ameture stuff - I've just come back from a rehearsal tonight! Hopegully one day DS will be on stage with me!

My earning potential
My lovely boobs. Lovely they were.
That bit of smooth flesh at the bottom of my tummy, now it's like crepe paper.

I think I sacrificed my self on some level. I'm not 'me' any more. I'm still trying to figure that one out but I'm hoping to rise like a Phoenix.

i was just telling eldest dc tonight that he was the best thing to have ever happened to me

he wanted to know was he better than going to australia and having a car

Thank madda and dubbada. Its odd not to miss all that other stuff, but I am at home in my own skin now I am their mummy. Corny I know!

My Self..