How has having a child effected your life? Or, if you don't have any kids, how does it effect people you know?

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It’s a life changing matter. . . starting out you’ll need to pack diapers, feed, strollers etc. . . whereas prior to the child, you just fend for yourself… I don’t regret it, it’s part of my life’s plan…

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