We all know that becoming a parent completely changes your life no matter how old you are, but I can't help but think there is a bit more that changes for us young mums (and dads). For instance, I know a lot of young parents whose relationship with their own parents has completely changed along with having kids - for better or for worse.
For me, one of the more difficult things about having kids was finding out who my real friends are - I've noticed that my circle of friends is entirely different these days, and most of the people from my pre-baby days I haven't heard from in over a year. I've also found that it's hard to make new friends around my age because most 22-year-olds are either living at home with their parents and adamant about not having kids until they're at least 30, or they're the type you see on Today Tonight, spending their baby bonus on babysitters and eccies.

I know I'm a totally different person now to what I was at, say, 18 - back then parties, getting high and going nowhere were the most important things to me, and nowadays I don't even drink on Christmas Day!! But on the upside, I couldn't imagine my life being any different and my relationship with my parents has definitely improved, and I find that people tend to take me more seriously now because I'm somehow more 'responsible' now that I have a husband and a daughter to think about.

How have your lives changed, for better or worse, after having kids?