I had a wonderful pregnancy and a great first time labor experience. I miss her hiccups and feeling her move around and the excitement in not knowing until delivery if we were having a boy or girl. Can't wait to do it all over again even though I'm sure it'll be so different the second time around.
Postpartum recovery sucks and I'm having mild baby blues from breastfeeding difficulty, but I still don't miss being pregnant because I remember clearly that sucked also! And I'm less worried about him now that I can see that he's alive and thriving. I don't miss the heartburn and constant stuffy nose, the impossibly heavy body, and the uncertainty of not knowing if he would be born ok or not. Now I have a firm belief things will only get better from here. I'm also more confident in our parenting abilities than I was. So I would not turn back the clock for anything.
Postpartum recovery sucks and I'm having mild baby blues from breastfeeding difficulty, but I still don't miss being pregnant because I remember clearly that sucked also! And I'm less worried about him now that I can see that he's alive and thriving. I don't miss the heartburn and constant stuffy nose, the impossibly heavy body, and the uncertainty of not knowing if he would be born ok or not. Now I have a firm belief things will only get better from here. I'm also more confident in our parenting abilities than I was. So I would not turn back the clock for anything.
Looong, leisurely baths!!! with candles (not LED), movies, books... I used to camp out in there!
DH said clearly the worst moment for me in the hospital was when the Dr said no baths for 6 weeks. he said the look on my face was just utter sadness lol
@virginiaunicorn11 YES. I took nightly baths to relax & get ready for bed (which included candles & books & bubbles). I'm saving that 6 week post bath as a "YOU MADE IT!" this far treat.
I HATED people telling me to get sleep, but oh my word, I want to tell every pregnant woman I see to sleep in, or just sit & find a position that doesn't suck and relax.
I miss what most people miss on here, the movement and feeling like she was just mine, sleep, even my bump. But to look at her face and see SO completely melt all over her is worth everything. She is our first, we would love to have 3 more, so I know this isn't the end. But if it was, I have to say that this journey of creating life is incredible. I can't wait to see what lies ahead for raising her and whatever siblings she may have.
He gets hogged all day by grandma. I miss him being mine all mine. I feel like she's taking away our bonding time. Out like she's trying to be his mom. He's mine back off we need to bond.
i miss my normal anal. (still havent had my first BM yet) and also miss my nipples that werent sore. but thats just cause things suck lately. they suck a little too hard..
I mostly miss the generosity of other people! Not only family and friends, but random strangers! Everyone opened doors for me, offered seats etc. it really reminded me how generous and good people can be!
I miss this too!!!!! Everyone was so nice to me when I was prego!
I miss being able to come and go as I please lol.. DS is 4 weeks and we are waiting the 6 weeks before taking him anywhere crowded. I miss being able to shower whenever I want, sleeping (I slept amazing my whole pregnancy), not having to watch the clock if I do run out to like the the grocery store (gotta get back to nurse) and I miss normal underwear! This c section and bleeding has me in high waisted undies and pads ugh!!
But one thing I do not miss.. Is not being able to poop! Hurray for caffeinated coffee and regular bowel movements!
Postpartum recovery sucks and I'm having mild baby blues from breastfeeding difficulty, but I still don't miss being pregnant because I remember clearly that sucked also! And I'm less worried about him now that I can see that he's alive and thriving. I don't miss the heartburn and constant stuffy nose, the impossibly heavy body, and the uncertainty of not knowing if he would be born ok or not. Now I have a firm belief things will only get better from here. I'm also more confident in our parenting abilities than I was. So I would not turn back the clock for anything.
Omg this was me!! I was worried the whole time that he wouldn't be okay! I thought I was crazy for worrying that something would go or be wrong even though I had a great pregnancy I worried! My husband was born with half his face paralyzed, it got full movement by 6 months, but the first thing my husband asked when DS came out was "is he moving both sides of his face?" Waiting 9 months to hear the doctor say "yes, he's fine" was the most amazing relief!
Re: What I already miss about being pregnant...
DH said clearly the worst moment for me in the hospital was when the Dr said no baths for 6 weeks. he said the look on my face was just utter sadness lol
I HATED people telling me to get sleep, but oh my word, I want to tell every pregnant woman I see to sleep in, or just sit & find a position that doesn't suck and relax.
and also miss my nipples that werent sore. but thats just cause things suck lately. they suck a little too hard..
But one thing I do not miss.. Is not being able to poop! Hurray for caffeinated coffee and regular bowel movements!