I am looking forward to fill in the blank the most/least....

Miz_Liz · April 2015

Whether you a FTM or have multiple kids - what are you looking forward to the most and the least with this new baby? For me, the most would be just experiencing everything again - first smile, first steps, first words. I look back at pictures and videos of DS and it makes me sad how much I have already forgotten (until I see the pics/videos) and how fast it really went by. His big boy bed just got delivered yesterday and he slept in it for the first time last night, it was bittersweet! I am hoping that I enjoy it even more this time around because I realize how fast it goes. As far as the least? DS just now sleeps through the night some nights, not all, but more. He is 2.5 and so it makes me want to cry thinking about getting up multiple times per night again after finally starting to get back to a semi normal sleep schedule...c'est la vie!

PixelPosy · April 2015

Most, those sweet snuggled up on my chest newborn naps.

Least, back to work pumping and the hectic schedule that goes with it.

Miz_Liz · April 2015

PixelPosy said:
Most, those sweet snuggled up on my chest newborn naps.

Least, back to work pumping and the hectic schedule that goes with it.

OMG yes, I used to call it "tree frogging" with DS...he would smush up like a little frog on my chest....sooooo can't wait for that again!

prpl11butterfly · April 2015

Everything. Raising my niece from 2.5 I feel like I missed out on soooo much. I love her, but don't have the attachment that you get from giving birth and caring for a baby. I just cannot wait to meet this little guy. He's already bringing out another side of his daddy that I adore. Didn't think I could love DH more but the way he talks to our son already makes me fall over and over.

Gooblin · April 2015

Most: being able to have my normal sex life back!!

baby snuggles,smell. The interactions between them and siblings. First smile and laugh!

Least: poopy diapers! Gag! Crying and not knowing how to fix it. Having a period again and working to lose all the baby weight :P

Lalala2326 · April 2015

Most: baby snuggles, all the firsts, seeing how my daughter and the new baby interact

Least: lack of sleep, hormone issues after birth (I have thyroid issues that swung all over right after DD was born), all the hard things you have to work through (colic, trying to get them to take a bottle, falling asleep on their own, etc...) and all the early worrying when they get the slightest bit sick, worrying about SIDS, etc..., painful sex again if anything like last time - I needed topical lidocaine till close to 18 months PP just to get through it.

visualcircus · April 2015

Most: Seeing baby smile and laugh for the first time, feeling a bond like I've never felt before, seeing my family light up when they hold DS

Least: Stress from lack of sleep, diapers, wishing for more adult interaction due to time off from working, worry especially when they are sick

ChristyM87 · April 2015

I am a FTM but mine are :

Most: Holding my baby, watching it explore the world for the first time

Least: Being wakened up multiple times during the night,

shihtzufan · April 2015

Most: everything, especially snuggling and seeing DH in his role as a new daddy. We've been together since 16 and sometimes I still see him as a teenager even though we're 25 now. It'll just be cool seeing him in that new light.

Least: losing the weight! Really hoping breast feeding will help with it.

jemholo · April 2015

Most: seeing the baby experience the world for the first time, seeing DH with the baby (I know he'll be a spectacular dad), and having 24 weeks off work with our new little guy.

Least: learning the ropes of BFing - I'm really nervous about this!! Also getting back in shape....

CaliforniaDream87 · April 2015

I feel like it wasn't that long ago that I had a baby so here are a few things still fresh in my memory:

Most: seeing the relationship between DD and her big brother, baby snuggles, all the *firsts*, having 17 weeks off work with my babies and getting my body back since I have such a great plan that worked well after DS.

Least: sleep deprived, initial BF'ing issues, trying to balance time between new baby and toddler that is going through major changes (this is more of a fear than a least), PP body, and all the bleeding.

Miz_Liz · April 2015

CaliforniaDream87 said:
I feel like it wasn't that long ago that I had a baby so here are a few things still fresh in my memory:

Most: seeing the relationship between DD and her big brother, baby snuggles, all the *firsts*, having 17 weeks off work with my babies and getting my body back since I have such a great plan that worked well after DS.

Least: sleep deprived, initial BF'ing issues, trying to balance time between new baby and toddler that is going through major changes (this is more of a fear than a least), PP body, and all the bleeding.

Can you share the plan for getting your body back??

lifesabeach85 · April 2015

Most - getting so see and hold dd, and especially her first smiles and laughs! And (might have to wait until after done BF-info for this) not having to stress about everything I put in, on or around my body!!!

Least - the other side of getting my body back ie losing weight, worries that I'm not doing something right (i know I'll feel this way about something), ease of alone time or time with just me and DH

MouseMama817 · April 2015

Most: the 12 weeks of bonding time after she is born. And for some odd reason I'm super excited for bath time? Not right away but when she's old enough to play with bath toys. Very random lol.

Least: having to split my time between my child and my job.

ashbash1012 · April 2015

Looking forward to seeing who he looks like. That's my first "can't wait". My daughter takes after her father they're practically identical so it'll be nice if Baby Tre (he's the third) at least resembles me lol. It'll be my first boy. So dressing him will be a challenge lol, but daddy will handle that. Holding his tiny hand. So much stuff. I have a three year old, so she's doing her own thing. But, her helping will be another "can't wait!"

amylianne · April 2015

Most: the boneless stage where they just sag into you, and even a little later where every time you pick them up their legs go into the froggy fetal position. Nursing. I even love the late night feedings. Watching DS interact with her. WINE and a margarita. And just not being pregnant.

Least: pumping, keeping a pumping schedule, especially in airports. DS had so many food allergies and I couldn't eat anything, so that would be a bummer again. Worrying about the balance of calories, exercise, and losing weight while not losing milk. Oh yeah, and pumping.

tylery · April 2015

First time mom, so I'm looking forward to anything and everything! Mostly excited to dress my daughter up, see her smile and babble, sleep (peacefully, I hope lol), and just hanging out at home for the first 6 weeks after delivering. And for some reason, I'm really excited to use my ergo baby carrier when I gotta go to the store or want to take baby out.

Least looking forward to the pain that comes with delivery, since I don't know what to expect! Gonna be sad to not feel baby kicks while she's in the womb... Also I'm gonna dread working full time with no set schedule to spend time with my daughter

Saratiff · April 2015

Most: getting to meet her and learn about who she is. Her personality, her cries, her snuggles and smell, all of it is an adventure I am just so excited for. Also just as much as the first I cannot wait to see DH in his new role as Daddy as I know he will be amazing. Also I just hope she is a daddy's girl and I have the privilege to be a witness to it. Gah I just can't wait. And I cannot wait to not be pregnant. No more sickness, I can drink margaritas and wine again, hopefully my coffee aversion will go away and for the love of sushi bring me some sashimi and spicy tuna roll stat.

Least:
Breast feeding I know it's a long hard journey but one I hope to be blessed to be successful with. Labor and everything that comes afterward. The sleep depravation. And this may be weird but the no commitments. Hubby and I go off for long weekends all the time just the two of us. Now we will have a child with us or we have to find a sitter. And I won't be as carefree because my daughter will be somewhere else. So I guess the loss of "just the two of us"

holli0801 · April 2015

I'm so impatient and cannot wait to see him, smell him, hold him, watch my SO fall in love with our son, everything! But at the same time, I will miss the kicks and squirms.. I've been very anxious and full of worry lately. But the thing I'm most fearful of is having something go wrong in labor. I remind myself that odds are in my favor, but cannot help but think of all the things that could go wrong.