They Should Have Warned Me

[viola]

This article was shared on PAIF today and I thought I'd pass it on over here. Clicky
Anyone have anything to add? What do you feel like you weren't "warned" about?

[mcbaby]

I saw this on Facebook and shared it. I think it's beautiful. I'm a FTM and can't wait to experience all those feelings!

[orangepickle]

They should warn you how all of the poop issues you have while pregnant will totally prepare you to deal with all of baby's poop issues, which will seem like nothing by then.

Also, I did love this article but couldn't read through it all because the hormones are raging lately and I didn't feel like crying (again).

[Starbuck128]

That was beautiful. The end about the newborn crying and worrying about whether or not that time would be the last time she would sleep on her chest, those were the emotions the surprised me the most as a FTM.

I love my sleep. I was afraid I would start to resent a little baby for making me miss so much sleep. Truth is, I could have had more sleep in those first few months than I did, but watching my baby sleep and holding him was more important. Babyness doesn't last forever and sleep can wait.

[stephaniesee]

Crying.

[mariisz]

This is amazing. FTM as well. Can't wait for my little girl to get here.

[veganontuesdays]

And the tears...

[staccajaye]

Awwwwwww
I cannot wait. That really got to me
I'm going to be a mum to a baby girl!!! Oh my

[allisong87]

Wow this took my all not to burst into tears at my desk. Beautiful.

[shmee]

And I'm crying. I'm so fucking excited to do this again, like it just hit me within the past few days. I'm nervous, I'm scared, but mostly, I'm so excited.

[brittneysandra]

I cried & while reading the babe was kicking. I love this so much! I can't wait!

[robotpcr]

Jan 15, 2015 8:48:43 GMT -5 Starbuck128 said:

That was beautiful. The end about the newborn crying and worrying about whether or not that time would be the last time she would sleep on her chest, those were the emotions the surprised me the most as a FTM.

I love my sleep. I was afraid I would start to resent a little baby for making me miss so much sleep. Truth is, I could have had more sleep in those first few months than I did, but watching my baby sleep and holding him was more important. Babyness doesn't last forever and sleep can wait.

I'm glad to read this.  I'm so excited for my daughter but I do have those thoughts where I'm like, "crap, my sleeping in days are over, this is going to suck".  

And yeah, this was beautiful.

[viola]

That got some real tears out of me too I had to share because who doesn't love a good emotional happy cry?

[freddyisready]

Cue the tears! I am already feeling a deeper connection to DH, and a ton of love. I know he is feeling it too, by the way he looks at me. Like I'm a strange superhero who is growing his child, lol. I can't wait to hold our baby.

[lolacachia]

Definitely a tear inducing piece. As a FTM, I have had my worries that then make me feel guilty, but in the end I know it will all work out and be so worth it.

[lysbel]

I read this the other day and was bawling. It was such a nice read though.

[jko454]

I read it the other day. So much truth to it!

[ajm0711]

Trying not to cry at work. I can't wait for this little girl to get here.

[lupineaura]

STM here and I teared up as well, because so much is true. Too many people scare FTMs into thinking life is going to suck after baby. Is it hard? Sure. But the good outweighs the bad, or everyone would be an only child.

I promise, you WILL sleep again. Sure, not right away, but eventually your kids actually go to bed earlier than you and stay asleep. That's what I wish someone had told me- that yes, sleep deprivation sucks, but it does end. And it's worth it.

I would add one ore sappy thing- so far, every age has been my favorite. I look at her and think, "this is my favorite age." Then I do the same thing again a few months later