Sruthi Hariharan Instagram – This picture is from a day in the past. The reason it emerges now is cos of this room on CH titled “parenting today: life before and after kids” moderated by the amazing @trippingmommy . So that room got me thinking and took me back to those days. So what all has changed after janki. 1) my priorities . To the extent I have no idea who that girl you see in the picture is . She is gone . Disappeared . Poof!! 2) my body . Pregnancy does so much to a woman’s body, I don’t know where to start . And finally re claiming it and taking charge of the whole process to go down the route of fitness is CRAZY to say the least . And of course to do that with a toddler, no help, and a pandemic to deal with is a story for later. 3) my cleanliness OCD . If you are a parent, you know exactly what I’m talking about . 4) my choices of what I feed my family and myself, what we use, how much we use what we use, what we wear etc etc. . I’ve always been conscious of my choices, but now we’ve just upped that 20 notches. Becoming a parent does that to you . And lastly … 5) my dear partner @raamkumar.r . The changes I see in him is huuuge . More responsible, more proactive, more patient , and so much love in those eyes … all for her . The reason I share this with you all is just to put one thing out there to all expecting parents and to those who someday want to have kids. Life will completely change after you’ve had your child. It is not gonna be the same at all, and it is upto us to make sure we make the best of it. No Google, no aunty, no grandmother can prepare you or help you through this ride. It is going to be unique and personal. So take it in your stride and keep all those advices at bay – unless of course you want it . #parentingtoday #notwhatyouread #notwhatyouhear #notwhatyousee