BTDT moms. Just for fun.

[kristabelieve]

Nursing! I finished nursing DS at one year and I'm ready for that again. Of course, I'm hoping we are successful at it again this time.

[oopsiedaisies]

Nursing, milk drunkness, sleepy snuggles, babywearing a newborn...and all the above. I love having a newborn.

[quietdownfish]

The milk drunk is my absolute favorite! Its so adorable! I love the sleepy smiles and silly faces they make when pooping or farting. Hilarious. I am looking forward to nursing, assuming this baby is a rockstar nursing champion like my last.

Not looking forward to the first 4 weeks of nursing, the unpredictable schedule with a toddler running around, and the sleeplessness. I just got my sleep back...

[manda1214]

Jan 29, 2015 12:26:15 GMT -5 @aliam20 said:

Jan 29, 2015 12:24:19 GMT -5 noname said:

 This. But I'm also kinda terrified because there's no way we'll get so lucky twice in a row with easy babies. DD was/is the most laid back, chill baby. Never cried, only fussed a little when hungry, slept awesome at night early on, BF like a champ. I don't know what to do with a fussy, high needs baby, but I'm convinced that we're due for one. One of my coworkers told me that having an easy first baby is God's way of tricking you into having a second 

Sounds like dd.. Not going to lie, I'm a bit nervous for LH to come around... I probably could have written your response.. Sounds like it came right out of my mouth haha..

I had the opposite problem but same fear. DS was fussy and high needs and so that scares me we will have that again. We had days where we couldn't put him down. He's pass out cold in or arms but if we tried to set him down somewhere he'd wake up the second he hit the mattress/rocknplay/bassinet etc. I'm dreading having that issue again. I love baby snuggles but after three days mommy just wanted a shower and to sit without a 12 lb weight on her chest!

[snyder124]

My H is really better with the NB stage than I am . I love watching him with babies . He's a pro . I start being more comfortable at about 3 months . When we are all sleeping a little better .

[telos]

Oh my goodness, now I want August to come so fast. The milk drunk face is the best, and LO sleeping on your chest in a little ball, gas smiles and wiggles, wrinkly little hands with skin they haven't grown into yet, that rare moment when they open their eyes and stare at you.

[Deleted]

Looking forward to snuggling the baby when they sleep, baby thighs and butt (though DS still has the best "chunkedy fat little thighs" as I call them and little tushy), and seeing whose features the baby "got". Even though BF was "easy" for us last time, I am really dreading it this time around, since I didn't like the sensation of it nor did I like being taken out of conversations or interactions to go BF or pump. (Pumping is something sent from the devil to torment me I'm so sure,  I hate it that much!)

[thewop]

Being able to drink a glass of wine? Is that bad? LOL.

Oh, and rocking a baby to sleep at night.

[cubberss]

Jan 29, 2015 11:44:29 GMT -5 jabs said:

Anything you're not quite looking forward to?

I hate that they can't tell us what's wrong, we just have to sit there and guess.

I'm not looking forward to the first few weeks of nursing.  My kids usually destroy my nipples.  I'm not excited for cracked, bloody nipples. 

Oh, and the horrifying after pains while the uterus contracts while nursing!  Basically labour again, and 'they' say it gets worse with each baby.  It was *horrible* with baby #3.  I'm scared for what it will be like with #4!

[cubberss]

On a more positive note, I'm looking forward to the tiny, sweet noises newborns make. And of course the milk drunk smiles.

[gr8tdanemom]

Having a child that doesn't run from me, talk back or try to hit me when it's mad.

[jabs]

Jan 29, 2015 16:44:39 GMT -5 cubberss said:

Jan 29, 2015 11:44:29 GMT -5 jabs said:

Anything you're not quite looking forward to?

I hate that they can't tell us what's wrong, we just have to sit there and guess.

I'm not looking forward to the first few weeks of nursing.  My kids usually destroy my nipples.  I'm not excited for cracked, bloody nipples. 

Oh, and the horrifying after pains while the uterus contracts while nursing!  Basically labour again, and 'they' say it gets worse with each baby.  It was *horrible* with baby #3.  I'm scared for what it will be like with #4!

I had not heard this.  I am now terrified. 

[jabs]

I'm looking forward to having a newborn because that means my baby is here (hopefully safe and healthy) and that I'm no longer pregnant.

[htuzzi324]

Little. Tiny. Baby. Feet.

My absolute favorite.
I'm not looking forward to being up most of the night. My dd is just finally only waking up once a night (she's 2...)

[mommabakes]

My first newborn experience was incredibly difficult and challenging. DD refused to sleep for more than an hour at a time, and it was a fight to get her to sleep every.single.time. She had acid reflux, terrible gas, and refused to be put down.

This time I am really just hoping for a happier, more easy going baby so that I can enjoy that time. I love the squishiness!

[jumparoundbucky]

Jan 29, 2015 11:15:55 GMT -5 jabs said:

What are you most looking forward to with having a newborn again?  Other than having a sweet little squishy to snuggle with of course.

This is what I'm most looking forward to. The smell and the snuggles and the feeling of that tiny little thing asleep on my chest and how the whole world can just wait for a minute while I sit with him. 

I'm also hoping/praying/sending vibes into the universe/rubbing my rabbit's foot and anything else that might help that this one doesn't have colic. I have no idea what a "normal" newborn experience is like, and if this one is a happy baby, I'll have so much more time to just spend with him, enjoying him. 

[livnluv2010]

The snuggles and rocking them to sleep at night. Not looking forward to diapers again!

[bebeglow3884]

Oh boy, I cant wait to really try to breastfeed, I unfortunately gave up after a flew weeks with DD. Im determined to try every avenue to help. I also want to try a much calmer, serene birth, with DD I was in labor too long and she was in distress, I didn't even get to hold her first, and my husband didn't get to cut the cord, I know I am grateful she was ok, but I felt like I missed out on bonding with her right away so this time around Im hoping to hold my little one covered in gooey stuff and bond Before they take him/her to clean.

[sunshinelady15]

Most looking forward to the baby smell. Top of the head and my nose. Match made in heaven. Wearing baby as much as possible. Bonding that nursing brings

Not looking forward to the pressure I will put on myself to look fit again. Pain of nursing those first few weeks. Sex after baby, I was terrified the first time after I had my daughter. That first explosive poo he/she will have. Last time I was in the hair salon waiting area and she ended up ALL over my lap. I was so embarrassed. I am wondering where I will be when it happens this time.

Eta:spelling is hard

[mommakc]

Hormonal, maybe.... But reading through this thread made me cry. I cannot wait to experience these things.