Second time + moms....

MrserinJ

Do you take yourself a little less seriously this time, with pregnancy? I have to say, with my first one, I was so careful and felt so special. Like people should be concerned with my pregnancy and everyone should be interested! LOL. Not in a snobby way, but it was such a huge deal to me, and I just assumed it was to everyone else too! I was very protective of my baby and of course I am this time too, but I realize that me being pregnant is just not the most important thing to some people! I mean, before, I didn't lift heavy things, and if I was too tired to make dinner or do something, I kind of expected DH to do it for me. I got annoyed at little things my MIL did, etc. Its so different this time, with having a toddler. I have to lift him, run after him, cook dinner, do laundry and he doesn't care. I'm not offended this time if people don't ask how I am or ask me pregnancy questions. Of course I believe pregnancy is special and I'm enjoying every minute of it, but I guess I just realized that its not the be-all end-all, "treat me specially and carefully" I thought it was the first time. LOL Anyone else?

tropical2

Me too. I think because being a parent requires us to be less selfish. I know the first time it was all about me and know with a three year old I just have stuff to do and can't sit around and think about "me" all day..LOL!

KellyG6279

Your soon realize that pregnancy is a very normal thing and most people do not think twice about you being pregnant.  It's been very different for me second time around, probably the biggest difference is that I have less time for myself.  Having a toddler and being pregnant is completely different than not.  The time is passing so much quicker and I have less time to think about this pregnancy.  I will love this baby just as much as DS but do not have as much time to dwell on the pregnancy and baby stuff.  

Andys_Candy

yes to all of that....except the husband part!  I still expect him to help me out whenever i need it and to treat me special   And all without asking!!  Does it always happen?  Hell no.  But does he hear about it??  YES! 

Skruffy

my friend just gave me back 7 pregnancy books I devoured in my 1st pregnancy and had loaned to her. I just shoved them in the basement because, meh. Been there, done that. It'll work itself out

preciousmetal

Yep! The first time around, I'm pretty sure I acted as though no one had ever been pregnant before me. Not in an intentionally snobby way, but I'm sure people were tired of me LOL. Now I've got my DD to chase after, so I don't have as much time to worry about the pregnancy this time around.

sopranole

Yup, I am the same way this time. It is so different this time. But that is okay. It is going by faster because I don't have time to sit and obsess about everything that is developing each week, worry about everything, etc... And I can't wait to register because now I know what I really need and won't waste a bunch of money like I did with DS. And I will enjoy the first year so much more knowing that really isn't the hard part.

lillyhd

LOL I completly agree with you Andy and that yes I guess the third time around I feel a little less selfish about the "me me me " thing lol guess thats cause I have 2 other people depending on me .......................