Newborns... What are you most excited for?

dtaded13 · December 2015

Last night DH took DD (will turn 5 on my due date) out to play in the snow while I took a long hot shower. I was thinking about how much I loved showering with DD when she was a newborn. She loved the warm water running over her and honestly it was one of the only times in the day I felt completely relaxed. So I got to thinking, what are you most looking forward to?

Also, I can't wait to see DD with this new DS. She is great with her baby cousin and constantly hugs my tummy and says "I love you Turner!" Maybe the 4yr secondary infertility journey was worth it to have this age gap where she really does comprehend it all. Two nights ago I was singing You Are My Sunshine to her before bed and she sat up, grabbed my face and said "soon you're going to have 2 sun shines!" It made my heart melt.

So what are you excited for? It'll be here before we know it!

camusoh2011 · December 2015

I'm excited to see how similar/different they look from each other and their brothers and sister. I also miss the newborn smell so I can't wait for that!

dragonfly321 · December 2015

Snuggles. Really nothing else. Just baby snuggles. I have 2 newborn nephews and 3 newborn cousins, but nothing will be like having them with my own

Kiek · December 2015

It might be weird but I can't wait for those midnight feedings where the world is asleep and it's just me and my little love. Listening to those sweet little sounds of her eating and watching her experience everything new. I can't wait to see her and DD grow and learn together. My sister and I are close in age and have been best friends since day one. I hope my girls will get to experience that kind of bond with each other.

dtaded13 · December 2015

@Kiek midnight feedings are one of my favorites too. Everything is just so peaceful.

@dragonfly321 snuggles are the best! And it's 100 times better when it's your own child. I never imagined I could love another baby more than my nieces and nephews but then DD was born and it is such a deeper/intense love, it's amazing.

@camusoh2011 that's true. I honestly haven't thought much about that, but now I'm curious!

camusoh2011 · December 2015

@dtaded13 we're having boy/girl twins, so I know they won't look any more similar than any other set of siblings, but I still sort of think that at first they will look very similar. It's just exciting!

dtaded13 · December 2015

@camusoh2011 that is so exciting! Congrats! My best friend has b/g twins and they looked very similar as infants!

Achae · December 2015

dtaded13 said:

Last night DH took DD (will turn 5 on my due date) out to play in the snow while I took a long hot shower. I was thinking about how much I loved showering with DD when she was a newborn. She loved the warm water running over her and honestly it was one of the only times in the day I felt completely relaxed. So I got to thinking, what are you most looking forward to? Also, I can't wait to see DD with this new DS. She is great with her baby cousin and constantly hugs my tummy and says "I love you Turner!" Maybe the 4yr secondary infertility journey was worth it to have this age gap where she really does comprehend it all. Two nights ago I was singing You Are My Sunshine to her before bed and she sat up, grabbed my face and said "soon you're going to have 2 sun shines!" It made my heart melt. So what are you excited for? It'll be here before we know it!

When I stop to think about it I'm excited about breastfeeding and rocking the baby to sleep. It was exhausting doing it so often, but it was also a nice quiet time and bonding. Around 2 my daughter stopped falling asleep after being rocked and it was so bittersweet! I'm looking forward to snuggling with this LO (and maybe our daughter will want to snuggle as well haha) and rocking him to sleep.

Achae · December 2015

@camusoh2011 Yes, this too! My daughter doesn't have my brown hair/eyes nor my husband's blue eyes (possibly his hair) so I keep wondering if this LO will be a brown/brown like me!

@kiek should have read your post first, I thought I was crazy for looking forward to it, but I really am!

Kimbarbour08 · December 2015

dtaded13 said:

I was thinking about how much I loved showering with DD when she was a newborn. She loved the warm water running over her and honestly it was one of the only times in the day I felt completely relaxed.

First off, I had no idea that I could shower WITH my baby . . . FTM here lol

But that sounds so amazing! I can't wait for snuggles and nursing, I feel like that will be such a special bond between me and my little boy! I also can't wait for that whole "I only want mommy" thing that most newborns/babies in general seem to have . . . I definitely want my baby to be ok with other people holding him, but I can't wait at the same time for him to really just want me

brushesnbrunch · December 2015

I'm excited for the baby snuggles, just fawning over him really..seeing which traits he gets from me and what he gets from H.

Baby clothes!

Aussiechicka · December 2015

Baby snuggles and watching her grow. This is our last one so I want to try and savor every single part of it. Last time I think I was so nervous about all of it and worried over so much that I didn't slow down at all and just enjoy it.

g0lightly8706 · December 2015

not gonna lie.. excited for not being pregnant anymore haha..
but definitely am excited to finally meet her, see what kind of personality she has, and just can't wait to see who she takes after, me the whitest person alive, or my husband who has darker features. also the snuggles, bring them on!

mcklough · December 2015

I'm excited for the bonding with the baby but also with DH in the newborn phase. I know it's not a vacation by any means, but I'm excited to be on maternity leave even if it is a short 6 week one so that I can just focus on my family for that period of time

shupertj09 · December 2015

My DD to meet her baby brother. She has been so excited and asks all the time when Sawyer will get here (she's 4)...and told hold my baby on my arms. I just want to stare at him for hours like I did DD.

ashcody2 · December 2015

I am excited to have the special bond of breastfeeding again (hopefully) and also hoping it lasts longer this time, only made it 8 months last time with supplementing on top of that. I just watched a random video on breastfeeding bottles and watching the newborn smile for no reason made me remember my son doing the same! Baby snuggles and the newborn smell as well.

=caenis= · December 2015

@dtaded13 : Total newb question. Can you explain logistically how you managed those long showers with baby? Not going to lie...that sounds amazing. I just can't imagine how I'd pull off washing my hair and holding a bebe.

I'm looking forward to baby snuggles and dressing him up in his tiny little baby clothes. I'm also incredibly curious to see what breastfeeding feels like. Looking forward to wheeling him around our neighborhood in his stroller (weather permitting) and showing him off a bit, too.

Monkeybutt80 · December 2015

I am looking forward to not being pregnant, to breastfeed and bond, and to be on my maternity leave! I loved being on my maternity leave last time. It was physically demanding with lack of sleep and constant care the newborn needs, but it was nice not to be stressed out and shut my brain off for awhile.
I am also looking forward to spending a little more time with my toddler. To take him to daycare (my husband does this in the am, as I go in to work earlier with much longer commute) and to pick him up before he is the last one left (again, because of the longer commute, I usually pick him up 5 mins before they close).

mamacastro · December 2015

@g0lightly8706 me too. H is hispanic and a bit darker and i'm a pale redhead and we thought DS was going to have redhair but nope so now i'm hoping our little girl is a redhead

purplepenguin3 · December 2015

I agree with everyone who said not being pregnant anymore. This is my last so it's a bit bittersweet in a way. I'm looking forward to meeting this little one. I'm looking forward to seeing how my DD and DS react to having another sibling. I'm very ready for newborn snuggles. I've been all sentimental today too! I was looking at a picture of DD when she was 3 months old and I almost cried. she's 4 now and I just can't believe we are almost done having babies. I need to enjoy every single second

mrsc12414 · December 2015

@mamacastro I too am a red head and h is Hispanic .. Dd has like light brown hair but a great complexion I can't wait to see what this Dd looks like. I'm holding out I want a redhead baby like me so so bad !!

dtaded13 · December 2015

@=caenis= and @Kimbarbour08 I guess I should have clarified lol. I didn't actually "shower" with her in my arms. I just snuggled her in the warm water. When we were done snuggling dh would come grab her and get her dried/dressed while I finished showering. She absolutely loved it and was very relaxed doing it. Eventually I got confident enough to also wash her while in the shower but I never washed myself while holding her.

dtaded13 · December 2015

Oh and if dh wasn't there to help I would undress, grab towels, turn on water etc then go undress her and get in. When we were done I would get out, wrap her in her towel and lay her on the rug while I wrapped in my towel then go get her dressed.

AdventureMama · December 2015

Oh gosh. So much to look forward to.

The first thing that came to mind was how newborns just curve into your body and stay there. They're kind of heavy on your shoulder and they sleep so hard and then they wake up and just stay there in your arms. It sounds so appealing, since my toddler rarely snuggled anymore!

I can't wait to see DS interact with his sibling. He plays with baby dolls a lot and it is the sweetest thing ever so I'm really excited to see him tickle his/her little feet and kiss him/her on the head. Ahh the feels!

Also baby wearing! I really miss having the baby strapped to me all the time. Clearly my toddler is just too independent for my taste, haha!

thisusername · December 2015

Every time I look at my husband I get giddy at the thought of seeing him with our daughter. I've requested he hold her first, since she and I will have MUCH more bonding time than he will.

mamacastro · December 2015

@mrsc12414same here DS has light brown hair and a light complexion but in the sunlight there is a slight red shade to his hair

blueberrymomma · December 2015

@AdventureMama my toddler is super independent too. I'm definitely loved baby wearing her and look forward to doing it with DS

I'm really curious as to what DS will look like. DD is a good combination of both DH and I. However she came out with white hair, white eyelashes, and super fair(still is) I keep saying this one will be brown haired and olive skin lol.

There is nothng more relaxing then a shower with baby. I didn't start until DD could sit up in her Bumbo seat

BabySeaTurtles · December 2015

Newborn smells and snuggles are so special. I'm so excited to have that back. And I'm excited for that peaceful moment in the middle of the night when baby is latched on and I can close my eyes and half doze while connecting with my baby.

summererdvig · December 2015

Im a FTM so I am excited for everything. I can't wait to lay my eyes on the sweet baby girl that made my dreams come true and made me a Mom. I'm excited to see what her personality is like... I can't wait to smell her sweet new baby smell!

I can't wait to feed her and hear her little noises. Even though I am sure I'll be tired, I can't wait when it's just her and I at 3 am and I'm feeding her and the rest of the world is silent.

I really can't wait to see my husband with her. We have discussed it and bath time will be his routine with her. I'm just so excited to see him take on fatherhood.

I'm beyond nervous because of some medical issues that have greatly impared my vision, but (on a more positive note) I am excited to see how much is really instinctual. My vision will be compromised but (and this could just be moms trying to make me feel better) apparently when you hold your own baby for the first time it just clicks. Bam! You're a mom. You know how to hold them and you're just in awe of this perfect little person that you brought into this world.

Ps. Thank you to whoever started this thread. I've been dwelling on the negative and my fears and this post has made me focus on the positives, and how truly excited I am. I was nervous about labor and delivery, being home alone with her etc. but this sweet post made this hormonal Mama cry!! I can't wait to meet my sweet girl.

SoSweetTea1124 · December 2015

I am looking forward to middle of the night feedings, first toothless smiles (even if they are gas related and not actually development related). I can't wait for newborn toes and fingers, frog butts and sleepy eyes. Tummy time and story time, baths in the sink and naps on my chest on the couch.

I pretty much can't wait for all of it!! AHHH!!

middy411 · December 2015

I'm definitely most excited to meet my first blood relative! I'm adopted and I'm biracial (black and white). I have never met my birth parents or anyone in my birth family. My adoptive family is white. I am just so excited to see someone who may look like me and have my blood running through her veins. I think she and I will have an extra special bond because of it. I'm also excited to see DH with her. I can already tell she's going to have him wrapped around her little finger.

hnull · December 2015

FTM here- I've been super nervous about having a newborn since the day I found out I was pregnant (we were trying to have a baby, and I am so, so excited, I just over analyze everything) lol.

Anyway, I'm most excited to have a precious little baby to cuddle, hoping to breastfeed and not have an awful experience as some moms do. Also, I'm very excited to see my husband react to a baby. He's an only child, and besides for our two nieces (8mo & 4mo) he's never held a baby and has never changed a diaper or dressed a baby, really nothing but hold for a few minutes. I know he's going to be so good at it though, and so special he'll have a little girl to spoil.

Sorry for the book! Lol

oxsarah7ox · December 2015

thisusername said:

Every time I look at my husband I get giddy at the thought of seeing him with our daughter. I've requested he hold her first, since she and I will have MUCH more bonding time than he will.

I am so excited about this too. I am a FTM, but I have already seen my husband change a little with how excited he is to even play with his little nieces and everything. I cannot wait to see him when our little girl comes.

cbou · December 2015

I feel so much love for this little one and I can't wait to hold her on the outside so I can express this love through lots of snuggles and kisses!

I am also excited for babywearing and introducing this little one to the outdoors and everything that DH and I love.

AdventureMama · December 2015

middy411 said:
I'm definitely most excited to meet my first blood relative! I'm adopted and I'm biracial (black and white). I have never met my birth parents or anyone in my birth family. My adoptive family is white. I am just so excited to see someone who may look like me and have my blood running through her veins. I think she and I will have an extra special bond because of it. I'm also excited to see DH with her. I can already tell she's going to have him wrapped around her little finger.

This is amazing. And something I had never thought about, that adopted kids may not know any blood relatives. How amazing and special for you to meet this baby!
Ugh I will not cry, I will not cry...

SU1989 · December 2015

summererdvig said:

Ps. Thank you to whoever started this thread. I've been dwelling on the negative and my fears and this post has made me focus on the positives, and how truly excited I am. I was nervous about labor and delivery, being home alone with her etc. but this sweet post made this hormonal Mama cry!! I can't wait to meet my sweet girl.

^This! I was JUST thinking this when I was reading everyone's responses. I feel like I have shorted myself a lot of the exciting things because I have focused so much on the things that make me super anxious and nervous. I haven't really focused on the things I am excited for because all of this unknown is terrifying to me. I have a severe anxiety disorder so it has been tough not to focus on the negative. So seriously THANK YOU @dtaded13 for making this thread and everyone for their awesome responses in helping me see the things I'm really excited for and not just the things I'm terrified of.

nbc2015 · December 2015

Snuggles. Snuggles. And more snuggles. I'm a FTM, and I'm so excited to meet my little man who has been tap dancing in my belly every day! I'm also excited to see H with him. H is generally a "macho man," but he has a soft side that nobody else but me has really seen. I think he is going to absolutely melt once DS is born. He has been asking for a baby for 9 years!

Shatzegirl · December 2015

I'm so excited to see my DS meet his baby sister and to see what she looks like! Can't wait for those baby snuggles, either!

dtaded13 · December 2015

This thread has been good for me, I knew I needed it that's why I started it

I've been sick the entire time (pregnancy til 15 weeks, now just sicknesses not going away (bronchitis+pneumonia+ear infection+sinus infection)) this thread has helped change my attitude. Although I'm terrified of still being sick once baby is born. This cough I have can't be good for baby

So... How about I add another thing I'm looking forward to? Dressing this little man in all his handsome clothes. With DD most of her clothes were from my shower or hand me down. This baby has a basically brand new wardrobe we hand selected and bought ourselves. I'm super picky about boy clothes and can't wait to see him in all the cute things we picked

hbg8711 · December 2015

I am most looking forward to seeing my husband meet our son/first child. My husband is adopted and this is the first and only blood relative he will know. I think it means more to him then he admits now but it becomes more and more obvious every day just how excited he is and the gravity of it all.
I'm also so excited to meet him and to be a mom. I have always known I wanted to be a mom and at 33 it's happening and I couldn't feel more fortunate to be part of this miracle!

Cheryl Renee · December 2015

I am looking forward to itty baby snuggles! My 2 yr old is very independent. Once she started crawling/walking, snuggles have been rare. She'll hug you but then she's done. So I'm looking forward to that again!