Does anyone else feel that having a baby changes your perception of everything around you

[rainyroo]

I used to let people walk all over me, I realise now, and I feel that I have woken up.
I used to hide away from everything and now I am forced to confront stuff and try and be a better person. I can see people for who they really are and am much less tolerant of b***t.
I know this is a bit random, but did anyone else feel like it was like being drenched in an ice cold bucket of water?
I know it can only be a good thing but it's like I am a different person and feel a bit confused about everything.
My ds is 12 months.

Eh.. Yes and no.

I feel like the same me, except I have a kid.

But I am more assertive and I have no problem speaking up any more or saying no to people. It's not just about me anymore and that makes a big difference in how I view life. My decisions affect an innocent life who has no say in the matter, so they need to be good ones so my daughter has a good role model to look up to.

So, I guess I have, it's just not a drastic one. I still like the same things and have the same weird/bitey sense of humor. I just don't let things that shouldn't slide anyway, slide anymore.

Oh, I'm also better at housework. But I'm confident I'll go back to slacking once DD stop sticking random shit in her mouth.