How did Ede's birth change John's life?

Over time, Ede became a constant source of disruption. Not only had she interrupted John's passionate relationship with his wife, Edith, but her birth had inspired their move far away from his job to an expensive country home. Ede's boisterousness was also a source of irritation to John. She frequently broke and lost things, which caused John to lose his temper. Though he felt guilty for his frustrations, he had trouble balancing his feelings towards his daughter.