A few things I have learned with this pregnancy...

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• sla626 member

  November 2013

  I have learned its not possible for me to "sleep when baby sleeps."
  
  I have learned I can to operate on little sleep, but its not as fun.
  
  I have learned that my hubby is a great support system
  
  I have learned that a huge drop in BP is not safe at all and not a fun experience.

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• GopherBaby13 member

  November 2013

  I have learned just how much my family, immediate and extended, loves me.
  
  I have learned that you can be more hormonal after delivery than before.
  
  I have learned that hospital food can actually be good.

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• [Deleted User] member

  November 2013

  I have learned when it comes to childbirth and parenting to throw any pre conceived notions out the window.
  
  I have learned that as much as I thought pregnancy was hard and uncomfortable breast feeding is 10 times harder and more uncomfortable.
  
  I have learned DH is an amazing father and more of a natural at some things than i am ( changing, swaddling)
  
  Most importantly I have learned the greatest most powerful intense love I could ever feel

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• artistlife member

  November 2013

  I have learned that everyone was right and each pregnancy IS different.
  My body does not like to be pregnant.
  Csection only birth is much better than the double wammy of pushing for 2+ hours before an emergency csection.
  Girls (at least mine) are divas compared to boys.
  My DH is more wonderful and understanding than I even realized. Also, he is going to be wrapped around Shelby's finger.
  

  
  

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• finallymom16 member

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  I've learned that while my first pregnancy was a breeze, my second was not and that people aren't kidding when they say every pregnancy is different.
  
  I've learned that while i was not excited about breastfeeding, I am really disappointed that it didn't work out for us and that I have to pump every two hours. My first was formula fed, and while that was convenient, providing milk for my son is the most rewarding thing I've ever done.
  
  I've learned that I am not an expert on how to get babies to sleep and that while swaddling and white noise worked with my first. .. this baby Hates to be swaddled.and white noise keeps him up all night.
  
  I've also learned that men are idiots and you shouldn't ever depend on them to take initiative. I have to give SO specific instructions other wise shit gets done completely ass backwards.

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• CarrieB. member

  November 2013

  I have learned that it's true when they say if your first one is easy that your second one will be a nightmare.
  
  You need to go to sleep you crazy crazy baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  Also I've learned that 2 1/2 year olds can be thoughtful and helpful. DD1 is a big help and a great sister already.

  IVF, acupuncture, meditation and a miracle. 

  
  

  

  
  

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• skleyla member

  November 2013

  Though I never remember it at the time, many moments of stress and anxiety (aka freak outs) that accompany moments that don't go to plan aren't really the end of the world. Example: my husband convinced me to supplement with formula when my milk had not come in and I was staying up all night with baby and battling high blood pressure and baby's jaundice. I was certain he wouldn't want to nurse from me and had tears running down my face as I proclaimed I could never compete with the formula. My little guy loves to sleep and can sleep about three to four straight hours IF you hold him the entire time.and he always knows when he is put down and wil prompltly wake up. Just when you think you've sort of grasped the art of breast feeding some new variable kicks in and you may have to start all over again. Another freak out example: my first real shower following birth and little guy decides he will have nothing to do with me for a couple of hours. Luckily he got over that quick. I have always appreciated my husband, but seeing him fulfill the role of father has made me appreciate and love him more.

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