BTDT - Do Differently

[yourgirlblue]

Pregnancy: Not be so hard on myself. It was really hard for me to see my body change. I WILL have a different attitude this time.

Labor: I had a wonderful labor last time. My water broke, we moseyed to the hospital, I got the epidural, my SO was there for my the whole way through. We live several states away from both of our parents so it was just my SO in the room with me and I loved it that way. I know most women can't wait to leave the hospital but I loved the attention and tried to soak up as much knowledge as I could because I didn't know squat about babies.

Newborn: Oh breastfeeding. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. We basically EP'd for the first 12 weeks because she was too stubborn to latch and I was too stubborn to give up. After then a miracle happened and we EBF'd until 15 months. Again, try not to be so hard on myself.

[likethewheels]

Pregnancy: I'll try to stay active, and in general take better care of myself. Try to get more sleep (wishful thinking!) - I worked nights during my first pregnancy and that about killed me.

Labor: Keep it just to me and dh again. Get the epidural asap. Face the fact that a labor play list is a waste of my time (assuming this labor isn't longer than the first).

Newborn: Baby wear right away. Breast feed again, but try not to obsess about pumping and building a stash right away. Know that if I need to supplement again, it's ok.

[MissMusic]

Aug 8, 2015 13:29:33 GMT -5 yourgirlblue said:

 Again, try not to be so hard on myself.

This is so, so necessary but the hardest thing in the world. Thanks for saying it simply--we all need to be kinder to ourselves, especially with newborns!

[peanutmuse]

I only plan to do a couple of things differently. Insist on seeing a MFM, hire a private LC to come to the hospital if necessary (I hated the hospital LCs), avoid induction as much as humanly possible.

I am still breastfeeding my son, so I plan to do that for at least 18 months again.

I also plan to baby wear as soon as possible. I will be having a RCS, so it will be several weeks before I can attempt it.

[quietjoy]

Pregnancy: Be more active and be mindful of what I'm eating. I know I can make better food choices.

Labour: I want a repeat of my last labor/delivery. My OB sent me over after an appointment, she came by at 4pm to break my water, had an epidural by 6pm, and Z was born by 9:30pm after 10 minutes of pushing. This was my best labor/delivery out of the three. Oh and I will be getting an epidural as soon as possible again. Loved that thing.

Newborn: Attempt breastfeeding but not stress if it doesn't work out. Accept help from others if they offer. Especially if they are willing to help with the other three kids. Get out of the house whenever possible.

[wilburbud]

This is baby #4 for me. There won't be much change. I'm going to REALLY give it my best effort to be more active with this pregnancy.Not like I'll have much choice. My kids aren't exactly the sit and color type. Other than that, boob in the mouth, wear all the babies, and CROSS ALL THE THINGS hoping this one is a boy. But it will be a girl