Best thing about being a mom?

yogahh

I am literally obsessed with my daughter. I stare at her all day. Constantly taking pictures and videos. I love feeding her and changing her and bathing her. I love being a mom! Which had me thinking...what is everyones favorite part of being a mom so far?

My absolute favorite? They way she cuddles up on my chest for her afternoon nap. Even if she is cranky and fussing, the minute I set her down on me, she calms down. I love that I can comfort her and she feels so safe with me. I also love how this foot always sticks out

pbandjyummies

@yogahh just wanted to say that's the cutest thing I've seen all day  

bkjade

I second the snuggle time I get with Jet. She also makes the cutest noises and faces in her sleep. I can't even. 

And watching her snuggle her dad? 

cortney626

I love everything about being a mom! The best part (since I have a 8.5 year old) is seeing them learn new stuff and reach each milestone. With DD#1, one of my best memories is when she learned to read. It's amazing to see her learn new things and grow into the person she's becoming. She's grown so much this past year. And with the little one, I get to experience it all over again. She's just such a joy and started smiling now. I can watch my kids sleep all day long! 

kbrands7

I agree! There's so much to love! New milestones are really exciting-- and your heart will never be the same after the first time your child tells you he/she loves you. I really thought I might burst the first time DS told me, "[DS's name] loves Mama!" I love the snuggles too, and being able to bring them such comfort and reassurance. DS comforts me when I'm upset the same ways I calm him, which is so amazing too. Plus, anyone else feel like their baby's/child's head scent is so calming and sweet? I love how they just stare right into my eyes too. And I love it when they eat well! Maybe that's my Italian heritage shining through though

Bellodomani

This is funny that this thread just started, because most days I feel like there's not much to love about the newborn days (I can list like a million things I love about being a mom to my older child, babies just aren't really my thing). But just this morning I was out walking with Vivi in the wrap while my son was at a friend's house, and I just had this swell of contentment at seeing her all cozied up and happy and I remembered how much I love wearing my babies! So I guess that's one thing I love about having a tiny baby

kp90

I love the cuddles and the way she looks so content while in my arms or on my chest. I love her faces and noises and I love seeing her daddys dimple she inherited when she smiles. I love the look she has on her face when she's eating and knowing I can provide all the love and nourishment she needs. I also love her big grins. 

sarawifenow

I love that every morning Cole is waiting for me with a smile and some giggles. I love that sometimes he fusses specifically for me. It's so amazing knowing that there is someone out there who just wants his mama...and that mama is me!

yogahh

cortney626 said:

I love everything about being a mom! The best part (since I have a 8.5 year old) is seeing them learn new stuff and reach each milestone. With DD#1, one of my best memories is when she learned to read. It's amazing to see her learn new things and grow into the person she's becoming. She's grown so much this past year. And with the little one, I get to experience it all over again. She's just such a joy and started smiling now. I can watch my kids sleep all day long! 

Both of your girls are beautiful! Don't take this the wrong way (I'm not being creepy I swear!) but your older daughter is stunning! I feel like 8 is normally an awkward stage, but she is so gorgeous!

missnc77

I wish my daughter would fall asleep on my chest. Instead she just tries to lift her head and eat my chest. 

I love the moments where I finally calm her, and we just stare at each other in peace. I start talking about all my happy memories or things I want for her, and it makes me so emotional. The quiet, peaceful awake moments are few and far between it seems, but when they happen it's amazing. I find it much better bonding time than when she has her eyes closed sucking on my boob. I also love waking her up from naps when she's all cuddly and dopey still. Then she'll start her stretching and making noises. I also find her farts hysterical. I don't know how something so small can have such loud farts. 

cortney626

@yogahh thank you! I took this picture yesterday and couldn't believe how old she looks. Them growing up is so bittersweet! 

valerie4786

You guys, I can't believe how much I love my baby!  I love her smushy little serious faces and how she stretches and grunts when waking up.  I love how intense her eyes are and her long eye lashes.  I love her little smiles, even though I know they're not "real" smiles yet.  I love how calm she is and how she only really fusses or cries when she's hungry.  Part of me wants her to stay this little and adorable forever, but I can't wait to watch her grow and see the little person she'll turn into.  Ugh, gosh I just love her and feel so lucky to be her mom.

NinnyJean

Growing up all I wanted was to be a mom and now that I am it's better than I ever imagined! I love all her snuggles and how when she fusses all I have to do is pick her up and she snuggles right into me. I also love watching all her expressions and her faces when she's waking up. Pretty much I love it all because she's just so precious 

JoMunson

I definitely love that now Ezra's a little bit older he can hear me coming, like if he's crying or needs something even if he just hears me coming into the room he suddenly calms down a little. 

I love that I have a little buddy. At DH's family's functions I always used to cling to him and hope not to get stuck with anyone. Now I'm just relaxed hanging with my kid. It reminds me of the times everyone would be over and suddenly we'd realize my SIL and nephew were just gone

I also love getting to live my values. I stuck with not circumcising my baby and having less stuff for him (among other things) and where before I'd get those "oh whatever you'll learn eventually" now when people say how calm and happy my baby seems I can't help but think "well, he's a vegan, appropriately attached, naturally born baby. What did you expect?"

one thing i dont love is how big my little star baby is already! All his newborn clothes are so tight, I put him in a 3-6 month outfit today and it was almost a perfect fit

mello13

I love being a mom. But I was honestly afraid that I wouldn't love my second child as much as my first. Which sounds ridiculous, but really how is it possible to love someone SO MUCH, much less twice?! What I have since learned is that, just like growing a whole new person in my belly, I've grown a whole new place to hold all the love I have for her.

I adore the baby smell (I could sniff her for HOURS. Seriously.). I love the way my son has so naturally become a big brother and loves giving his sister hugs and kiss and telling her about all the things he does. I love how she falls asleep on my chest, and how I'm the place she wants to be most of all. I love the newborn stage, and I'm already feeling sad that these past (nearly) 6 weeks have flown by. I love tiny toes, and noses, and fingers, and ears. And I feel a little bit of sadness in knowing that this will likely be our last one. 

nerdymama15

I love our morning snuggles and how when she is fussy she trusts me to fix it and usually quiets down.  I love it when she is fussy in her bassinet and I go pick her up and snuggle her close and she instantly calms and snuggles into me all peaceful like.

JoMunson

nerdymama15 said:

I love our morning snuggles and how when she is fussy she trusts me to fix it and usually quiets down.  I love it when she is fussy in her bassinet and I go pick her up and snuggle her close and she instantly calms and snuggles into me all peaceful like.

Yes! That second of quiet right after you pick them up! It's like they're saying "oh thank goodness you're here"

kami09

kbrands7 said:

Plus, anyone else feel like their baby's/child's head scent is so calming and sweet?

Yesssss!!! & about to get super weird... But I also love the smell of her breath lol--my breastmilk on her breath. Haha. It just smells so good!!

LadySamLady

Yes to everything that's already been said!! 

I love my girl so much and I love that I'm her mommy. It fills me with so much joy and love to be needed the way that she needs me. I love the way she nestles into my neck and sighs with contentment when I pick her up, I love (and hate) that I'm the only one who can calm her down when she is upset. I love the way she looks into my eyes and smiles, a new development! I could go on forever! It's so hard but I really do love it all. 

wsgjmw1

Everything that has been said ! But for me .. My favorite thing is my own way of getting DS to sleep at night .. I love our little routine before his first sleep of the night and then the final reward is his angelic face when he is freshly asleep. I could stare at it for hours . Being a mother is a beautiful thing. 

TXmamatobe

My favorite thing about being a mom is witnessing all the little moments that I never want to forget and seeing my husband be such an amazing dad. DD said she wanted to go play in the rain so she slapped a bowl on her head and DH walked her around under the umbrella. I could hardly take it! 

Jenly17

TXmamatobe said:

My favorite thing about being a mom is witnessing all the little moments that I never want to forget and seeing my husband be such an amazing dad. DD said she wanted to go play in the rain so she slapped a bowl on her head and DH walked her around under the umbrella. I could hardly take it! 

Oh my heart! This just made me teary eyed!! 

camillaandcarson

I love seeing my husband be a wonderful dad. I love watching the kids grow, each age, each stage, special and awesome in its own way. 

And as a bonus today baby actually really SMILED at me today, in my eyes, whole face lit up. 
I remember this moment with #1 (this baby started a bit earlier) but these are magical moments. I love them!  This has made my week! And will for awhile. 

Charissadeats

@TXmamatobe Your family is seriously the cutest! All your pics are so precious and they all look professional. 

TXmamatobe

@Charissadeats thank you so much! That's so nice of you to say 

and_peggy

I love being a mom! My favorite things are snuggles, that she recognizes my voice and calms down when she hears it, watching my husband with her, and her sweet smiles. I didn't grow up wanting to be a mom. After I met my husband, that changed. I feel so lucky and blessed that this little squeeze is all ours. And it's kind of cool to have someone who looks like you (since I don't look like anyone in my family).

Sunshinebins

Being a mom has made me a better person and a happier person overall. I seriously never have known joy like this. Yes to what everyone mentioned! I love that they recognize me and my voice. I love how they cuddle into me for naps or comfort. And now watching them do things and hit milestones is amazing. I love taking them places and showing them things. It's literally such a joy that I could cry about how much I love them multiple times a day...but I don't....anymore

SunnySurprise

My favorite thing about being a mom is that I've never had as much certainty about meaning so much to someone as I obviously do to my daughter. Feeling needed & loved like that is scary but also so gratifying. 

Another favorite (can't possibly pick just one) is how having DD changed me as a person. I didn't know I was capable of so much love and she has helped me discover a whole new strength within myself. It's amazing!

seasalt123

Not being pregnant anymore!

Bellodomani

seasalt123 said:

Not being pregnant anymore!

Amen. 

tripledaggerWed95976

My fav thing is creepily staring at him while he sleeps.  He just looks like a little angel, I can't help it!