moms on 2nd pregnancy

crkreativekids · January 2013

Do you feel like you're not in a huge rush for this baby to come, like you were with your first? Don't get me wrong, we are excited for this baby and it was planned. But I feel like with our first our life was on hold waiting to reach the next stage of life being a family with children so or made the wait seem like forever! This time there is no life on pause, we are excited to be a family of 4, but life is going on and the time doesn't seem to be dragging like before.

michelle7482 · January 2013

yes,absolutely!!

abrandnewcocopuff · January 2013

yes i totally agree.

cvl105 · January 2013

Yes and no. I was previously pregnant and due in April, so I sometimes think "ugh, I should be having a baby in 10 weeks". But at the same time, I am nervous about having two in daycare (the cost) and having a toddler and an infant to take care of. I guess it's a mix of emotions.

RunningGal900 · January 2013

I've had two miscarriages with tryin for this baby, so no, I don't feel that way. I was supposed to have a baby in 2 months then in 5, so now I'm just holding my breath to make it out of the first Tri, and quite frankly, past 6 weeks at this point. I am trying to enjoy every single moment I have with my DS as as only child though.

Mags04 · January 2013

Yes and I worry about all the symptoms of being pregnant and having to chase after a very wild toddler. With DS I could lay down after work if the ms was really bad. This time around that is not an option and is definitely making this second pregnancy feel much more difficult.

missmuffin87 · January 2013

I am definitely glad that DD will get to mature a few more months before this baby comes. I wouldn't want to have to deal with a just turned 2yo and a newborn.

I am anxious to find out the gender though, because that will determine if we start looking for a 3br apt.

ilovetolaugh · January 2013

I'm glad to have time with DS while he grows....and that is keeping my mind totally preoccupied. While I think a lot about this baby and I worry and I pray....I just don't have the time to sit and "think" like I did with DS.

BillysGrl27 · January 2013

Definitely a mix of emotions here. I am thrilled to be adding to our family but want to cherish the time I have with DS. I am scared of how he will react to Mommy and Daddy's attention being divided. But I do so love snuggly newborns!

stephosu2 · January 2013

Nope, I'm ready. My daughter just turned 2 though and I think it's a great age for her to be ready as well. She's becoming more helpful and enjoys helping and loves little kids. What I'm most concerned about is the lack of sleep I know will be coming. My daughter still doesn't sleep past 6:30 so I'm hoping in the next 9 months she works on that!

andy711 · January 2013

I do feel the same way. I'm also way more anxious about the baby being safe. Partly because I'm less naive this time around and partly because it is hard for me to accept being lucky to have two healthy pregnancies and babies. It's stressful...

balancedinnovation · January 2013

I am in a different situation and a differen relationship this time around. Things will be much different. Even though we are both surprised by this news as we agreed no more...we are both excited. I will be able to take more time and enjoy what I can with this pregnancy, my first was strained.

aesf · January 2013

It's so different. It's weird that its both dragging and rushing by.

jpettit · January 2013

I think I will get there. Being much earlier in my pregnancy and having had a chemical pregnancy since my DD I'm just as nervous if not even more nervous this time around in these early weeks having gone through an early loss. I will say I have had blood drawn and that eases my fears some, but I won't be put at more ease until I hear the heartbeat. Once I hear that, I don't think I'll be fixated on getting to the next stage.

magdalina.h · January 2013

Absolutely. I kinda feel a disconnected this time because I'm so focused on Lucas and the program I've started in Aidan's memory.

DaisyZH · January 2013

I am in a rush to be later in the pregnancy, I hate first trimester and all of the uncertainty. I'd like to fast-forward to after all of the ultrasounds and blood tests, then I feel like I'll relax more.

ShoeFanatic614 · January 2013

cvl105:
Yes and no. I was previously pregnant and due in April, so I sometimes think "ugh, I should be having a baby in 10 weeks". But at the same time, I am nervous about having two in daycare (the cost) and having a toddler and an infant to take care of. I guess it's a mix of emotions.

Switch April with March, and that's me right now. One minute, I feel like we need names and a clean nursery NOW and then the next minute I'm like, yeah, I'm only 5 weeks. Slow your roll, Shoe.

On the other hand, I have a million things to do like plan DD's third birthday, DH's 30th birthday, and OH MY GOD MY DAYCARE BILL IS GOING TO DOUBLE. So this peanut can take their sweet time.

I'm a bit of a hot mess today.

disneyfan0511 · January 2013

I'm anxious to get out of first tri, but really time is already going very fast. I'm excited to add to the family, but most of my attention is on my toddler right now, so it's definitely different.

Foxinsocks · January 2013

I feel less focused on this pregnancy. Having a 14 month old, full time job, building a house, etc, keeps us so busy. I hope that makes the pregnancy go by fast. I loved being pregnant last time, so I hope to have an easy pregnancy this time too, but I am also ready to meet the baby.

C&Csmommy · January 2013

Yes and no. With my first I couldn't wait to meet him and time seemed to crawl. With my second I was also super excited to meet him but tried to cherish all the alone time with my first but the pregnancy flew by! This time I again very excited to meet this baby but super nervous about having 3 and 2 so close in age. This will probably sound sillt but in a way I feel like I'm taking away our youngests "baby time" and making him grow up so fast.

waterfall11 · January 2013

Yes and no. I like how things are right now and that DD is on a great schedule so part of me dreads the newborn stage and is glad it's not here yet but the part of me that is terrified of another miscarriage just wants to fast forward and have this baby out.

missbrightside10 · January 2013

No rush here! I am very excited but I know what the newborn stage is like and goodness, I am not ready for that right now. September can take its sweet time coming!

Sa039ra · January 2013

It was such a huge life change the first time around. Now it just feels like a little rearranging. When I was pregnant with DS, I thought about being pregnant constantly. It feels different the second time around.

waterfall11 · January 2013

ShoeFanatic614:
cvl105:
Yes and no. I was previously pregnant and due in April, so I sometimes think "ugh, I should be having a baby in 10 weeks". But at the same time, I am nervous about having two in daycare (the cost) and having a toddler and an infant to take care of. I guess it's a mix of emotions.
Switch April with March, and that's me right now. One minute, I feel like we need names and a clean nursery NOW and then the next minute I'm like, yeah, I'm only 5 weeks. Slow your roll, Shoe.

I have the same problem, should be having a baby in less than 2 months so while I am completely nervous and even wondering if this pregnancy will last I have been looking at names and nesting (clearing out the guest room, thinking of what else we will need...)

kat81again2 · January 2013

My DS is older which might be why I feel differently; also, it took us 4 mo to get pg and we had to TTA when we were actually ready in order to wait on my school's leave policy kicking in. So, actually, I am ready for the baby to come. Maybe not right this second, but certainly in 9 mo and I'd be ready if I were 5-6 mo pregnant and expecting him/her to arrive in just a few months. It's actually the opposite of last time, when even though the pregnancy was planned I was totally not ready and didn't get enough stuff ahead of time! This time around at least we have the supplies!

TristaD81 · January 2013

Definitely not in a rush. Savoring every moment since this is the last time. Bittersweet.

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