GTKY: What are you most/least looking forward to?

SkiChic626

I know someone did one of these about food, but aside from food you may be abstaining from, and obviously meeting your babe, what are you most looking forward to being able to do again once you're no longer pregnant?  What are you least looking forward to postpartum?

For me...
Most: I can't wait to be able to get laser hair removal again.  It's amazing and was working beautifully!  This pregnancy has given me new dark hairs on my chin and neck, like a ton of them wtf, never happened with DD, so those are going to be the first to go!
Least: Breastfeeding....not looking forward to the anxiety about whether or not my milk is even going to come in (took 10 days last time), and then the mess of weight I'm likely going to gain while trying to keep up my milk supply.  The weight gain gave me horrible depression last time, I just felt so disgusted with my body and completely uncomfortable in my own skin because I'd never been that heavy sans pregnancy.  *sigh* the things that we do for our littles

beenabee

Most:
I can't wait to start eating better, becoming a vegetarian again, working out, toning and looking/feeling better than I did before I got pregnant. 
Least: 
I'm least looking forward to not being able to feel him kicking and moving inside of me anymore. It's my favorite part of being pregnant but being able to hold and kiss him will easily make up for that  

pelorunningmama

Most: Figuring out his name! Breastfeeding. Getting rid of the melasma on my face. Hopefully losing the weight and toning up to better shape than I was before I was pregnant.

Least: This could be our last baby, so I will definitely miss feeling the sweet kicks and carrying him. It is hard to believe I may never feel this again.

jamiesc58

Most: I am really looking forward to just being able to sit down an relax with an adult drink with dh. I have never really drank to get drunk, but to unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine or a mixed drink is nice sometimes. That being said, it is still going to be a while as I am planning on breast feeding.

Least: Going back to work once I get released after maternity leave. I only get the allotted 6 weeks as I have nothing more that will be paid. I have 3 other kids so you think I would be used to it, but that has got the be the hardest time ever. I cry every morning for at least a week. 

Ceventa

Most:
I'm ready to start feeling like myself again. This pregnancy I've felt sicker and more tired, so I'm looking forward to loosing the weight and getting my energy level back up. 

Least:
Not looking forward to the getting back to work part while still nursing during the night. 

SkiChic626

@jamiesc58 said:

Most: I am really looking forward to just being able to sit down an relax with an adult drink with dh. I have never really drank to get drunk, but to unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine or a mixed drink is nice sometimes. That being said, it is still going to be a while as I am planning on breast feeding.

As long as you're not drinking to get drunk, you can still drink and safely breastfeed    Alcohol leaves your breast milk the same as it leaves your blood, so if you're not drunk, baby isn't going to get any of that, either!

bearsandbeets7

Most: Feeling like me again! My energy is constantly shot. I wake up tired and go to bed tired. Although I'm not quite sure how much energy I'll have with a newborn and a 2 year old.

Least: Starting a new routine once LO gets here. I can only imagine how hard things are going to be for the first few months 

texasmama2014

Most--  Team Green Reveal!!  Breastfeeding a tiny baby as opposed to my wild flailing toddler...  Bonding.  Seeing DD become a big sister.  

Least-- New routine. Sore vag.  Bleeding and other bodily functions.  The hair loss. The sweat. Dealing with the inevitable issues bringing a new baby will create for DD (she's seriously going to be so heartbroken, she's such a mama's girl)... Also pumping at work.  It sucks.

karlimonster

Most: Having my body back. Well, at least being on the way to it. This is our second and last and I'm eager to invest in a work wardrobe that fits and makes me feel good. Also, exercising and bike riding!

Least: Having 2 under 2. Our son will be 18 months and it's going to be a challenge since there is only so much he understands. We will manage no matter what, but it's gonna be a long road. 

ballofmeat

Most: The days when I will have her all to myself and get to snuggle her. October/fall stroller walks. Seeing DH become a daddy. Telling people she's my daughter. Watching her grow. 

Least: I'm not looking forward to having my period again. Or the whole recovery process in general. And as PP have said, going back to work. I'm sure I will be a hot mess the first time I drop her off at daycare. 

jamiesc58

@texasmama2014 I am with you on the pumping at work thing...it does suck! And in the office I work in right now, there is literally no where to go but the bathroom. There is one office that isn't used a ton but has a huge window with no blinds or anything. I think that will have to be modified soon.

SkiChic626

Don't fear going back to work, mamas!  I didn't cry or even feel compelled to call daycare even one time.  Yes, juggling being a working mom is probably the hardest thing any of us will do, but at the same time working is my sanity!

Also, agreed, pumping at work blows chunks!

@jamiesc58 Bring a sheet and tact that sh*t to the window LOL, maybe that'll send the message.

emilymt06

Most: Watching my DD become a big sister, and getting back into shape.
Least: Breastfeeding (if I decide to, last pregnancy breastfeeding was a sh!t show - NICU baby), the hair loss that comes after baby, and like PP not experiencing the sweet kicks and rolls anymore (plan on it being my last pregnancy). 

Samm116

Most:  seeing my son for the first time, seeing DH hold his son. Being off of work and doing stuff together as a family.

least:  nighttime breastfeeding, going back to work, trying to figure out how to pump while working. Losing all the weight I gained before pregnancy 

Curls919

Most: baby snuggles (I held my friend's 2 month old yesterday and declared that if i wasn't already pregnant that I'd be going home immediately to get KU). And not having varicose vein issues!!

least: lack of sleep

MamaKSquared

Most: Hopefully getting down to my pre-pregnancy weight in a reasonable amount of time. Meeting our little one! Maternity leave.

Least: Not feeling our LO kicking inside me. This is our first and it is just the most amazing feeling! Hair loss (my hair is usually thin and I have loved how thick it has gotten during pregnancy!) Lack of sleep. 

SkiChic626

Am I the only one with a vain "most" other than weight loss?? lol  C'mon, there's gotta be SOMETHING ridic and not baby related you mamas can't wait for.....

Mfuller76

@jamiesc58 Legally (with a few exceptions) your employer has to provide a private place for you to pump that is not a bathroom - so they need to get on it! 

Most: Seeing DH hold our son and also, sleeping on my stomach again. And wine. 

Least: All the stuff that's going to happen with my body in the first few weeks after. The engorgement, bleeding, soreness, sweating... I'm dreading that way more than labor or sleep deprivation. 

cm716

Most:sleeping on my stomach!!!!! I'm also looking forward to having a son (i have two girls).
Also hopefully my immune system will make an appearance after I deliver. I'm tired of catching every little cold sniffle virus excetera.

Least: I'm dreading the entire labor delivery and recovery process. I'm at least hoping for an epidural this time.

Fremdschamen

Most: seeing DD be a big sister, the end of the horrible pelvic pain, WINE, breastfeeding/newborn snuggles and being on maternity leave, since my boss is being a jerk.

Least: no more baby kicks, post-partum recovery, lack of sleep.

Mrsrundell

Most: baby snuggles, seeing hubby as a daddy, exploring the city together, family outings and seeing my parents with their first grand baby 

Least: no more feeling baby kicks, having to share him (I like him right in my tummy all to myself lol), recovery after birth, dieting and exercising harder again 

paulakathleen

Most: ALCOHOL, getting my butt back into shape as I struggled with an injury before pregnancy and so even when getting pregnant I was far from where I wanted to be. Also watching my parents with first grand baby, my hubby be a dad,and my brother be an uncle. All big firsts. 

Least: figuring out breastfeeding. Excited about the idea, but fairly sure that it will stink until we all get the hang of it! As well as maternity leave - taking 12 weeks even though the money anxiety is already present.

Duffgurl

Most: Meeting this LO and enjoying those first moment of us together. Also being able to have some wine or beer with my girlfriends. 

Least: The struggles of finding time to workout with three little ones. Aunt Flo coming back  

acpear11

Most: seeing baby's face for the first time, being able to bend over/get out of the car/off the couch/out of bed without sound effects, and rrreddd rrreddd wiiiineeee!

Least: hubby not doting on me day and night...seriously, he's been too sweet for words, I have been loving every second of it.

nanner26

Most: Seeing DH become a dad. Getting to finally see what she looks like. Being a stay at home mom. 

Least: Basically all the unknowns. Will I have an easy time breastfeeding or will it be awful? Will she be a good sleeper? Etc etc. I'm also a not looking forward to having my mom and MIL staying with us the first 5 weeks. I'm sure it will be incredibly helpful at times, but I'm worried about the times that will be stressful.

kristynmac

Most: New baby smell. Watching DH and DS with the baby. All the cuddling.

Least: Not feeling him anymore even though his movements are rough and a little painful. The unknown, my first was a really good sleeper, but with as wild as this one is now I think he is going to be very alert and ready to party all the time.

mmclark10

Most: Finding out after being Team Green!  Having a drink! Breastfeeding.  Seeing DS be a big brother.

Least: Pumping at work. Trying to find the time to work out since I was able to do lunch hour workouts at my last job and this job doesn't have a gym accessible for that.  I'm also a little nervous about the breastfeeding experience with a much longer commute and sending this baby to daycare at 4 months old.  I already know how lucky we are that Grandma is coming for a month after I go back to work to extend it that little bit but it was so nice to drive 5 minutes after work and nurse as soon as I got home with DS, not sure that will be as easy this time.

WinnieLou82

Most: just getting her in my arms and settled at home, walks together during maternity leave, red wine.

Least: healing from delivery, getting us all in a routine that works.

emmeline714

MOST: To see my princess for the very first time, see how DH will be a good dad, my parents i know are way to excited since it it there first granddaughter it might make me emotional to see because i feel i am going to witness how they felt when they had me since i am the only girl they had, going for walks with princess and dh, cooking out, going back to jogging and running and get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. SLEEPING ON MY BELLY  

LEAST: not feeling her kick my bladder, getting my period and cramps back, and working from home not feel constipated no more (edited because i do love feeling her move its just my bladder)

tinkerbell11210

Most: loosing the weight. WINE. Snuggling with DH (right now I am so hot at night I can't have him that close). Maternity leave! 

Least: lack of sleep

Snaps816

Most: Obviously, meeting this little guy and spending my days cuddling and playing with him. Getting some rigorous exercise and hopefully getting back into my old clothes and shoes. I'm so tired of my maternity clothes and fat feet already. Someday, getting back into activities that I've set aside during pregnancy - skiing, camping, etc. Seeing DH be a dad and my parents with their first grandchild. Being able to sleep on my belly or back. Wine. Quitting my job!! Getting involved with some mom groups and activities and hopefully making some new friends for me and LO. 

Least: Breastfeeding, I'm not super stoked about it, but I'm hoping once I give it a try I'll "get it" and be pleasantly surprised. The process and struggle of losing the weight. Dealing with a torn up, sore vag area. I'll miss how people are so sweet and kind and well-wishing towards me as a pregnant lady. Lack of sleep at night. The worry -- you know, that whole "my heart is walking around outside my body" thing.

blond1230

Most: Alcohol, sushi, any and every food on the no no list. Wearing non maternity clothes. Resuming my stress relief gym classes like spinning and hot yoga and other physical activity and breaking a real sweat. 

Least: the afterbirth pain, sore boobs at the beginning of breast feeding, nervousness of doing everything right!

SkiChic626

Snaps816 I can't wait to be able to ski again, too!  I bought new skis at the end of last season and never got to use them this year  

Snaps816

@skichic626 I went once this year -- at about 8.5 weeks pregnant. It was a bit of a risk, but at that point my uterus was still well contained within my pelvis, and I was just doing cruisers with my 70 year old dad. My parents had flown all the way out here for a ski trip and booked a room and everything, so I felt the least I could do was ski with my dad one day. It was a bluebird weekday at Vail, too good to pass up. It was fun, but way more exhausting than normal and it took me 2 days to recover! My doc tsk-tsk'd me a bit and told me no more skiing. 

I don't have high hopes for next season either, with the new baby and a tighter budget, but if I could just get one day in, I'd be happy! 

tmk0325

Most: In terms of food and drink, I'd have to say an alcoholic beverage and sushi whenever I feel like it.  Finding out what these babies are -- girls or boys!

Least: Lack of sleep and trying to figure out how to go from just SO and myself to adding in two newborns.  I'm with most everyone else when I say the struggle of losing baby weight. I carry a lot of weight in my mid section, so I hope I don't look pregnant a year later!

No more Miss!

Most: having a newborn, baby smell, dressing up baby. Seeing DD become a big sister, watching my hubby interact with him. 

Least: sleep deprivation and baby blues. 
I can deal with the post partum bleeding soreness, breastfeeding and all that jazz again but the lack of sleep makes me crazy. 

SkiChic626

You're all so mushy with your "most" stuff, meanwhile I'm over here like bring back my laser hair removal!! LOL  I also really want to bleach my teeth again....I know they say it's probably OK, but I have an irrational paranoia about doing it while pregnant like I'm going to swallow too much peroxide or something.

slycat

Most: roller coasters!  I went to Disney/ Universal in February and couldn't do the usual rides. RED WINE!!
Least: The thought of leaving him at daycare for the first time has me in tears. 

Bookhousegirl

Most: (@skichic626 - mine are totally selfish and vain) Alcohol! I can't wait to have a summer cocktail! A real spray tan - I have pretty fair skin and getting a really good airbrushed tan makes me feel so much more attractive in the summer time - I've been substituting with a paraben-free tan towel, but it is just not the same. Wearing flowy clothes, and having them actually look flowy, not like I'm one big blob from the neck down. Getting my pre-baby body back.

Least: Trying to juggle a newborn and a toddler, sleepless nights, all the spit-up and diaper explosions, sore nipples, going back to work while still being sleep deprived, and finding time for myself with 2 kids (because it's already nearly impossible with 1!).

Whitmore1027

Most: Being able to go horseback riding again! Being able to finally meet this little person that my husband and I created. Getting energy back so that I can do intense workouts to get back in shape. Being able to quit my job which I am not fond of right now.
Least: The stress of learning a whole new way of life with a baby when it was just my husband and I for years. The recovery process after birth along with learning how to take care of a newborn and breastfeeding. Those first few weeks are scary to think about. Learning how to live on one income, and having to be extremely frugal.

SkiChic626

@slycat I just got back from Disney last week and it was kinda a bummer.  DD wouldn't have been able to do the bigger rides, but I could have snuck them in while she napped!  We're going again in October and I can't wait to do my normal Splash and Space mountains!