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Best thing about being a mom?

yogahhyogahh member
in May 2016 Moms
I am literally obsessed with my daughter. I stare at her all day. Constantly taking pictures and videos. I love feeding her and changing her and bathing her. I love being a mom! Which had me thinking...what is everyones favorite part of being a mom so far?

My absolute favorite? They way she cuddles up on my chest for her afternoon nap. Even if she is cranky and fussing, the minute I set her down on me, she calms down. I love that I can comfort her and she feels so safe with me. I also love how this foot always sticks out ;)

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  • pbandjyummiespbandjyummies member
    @yogahh just wanted to say that's the cutest thing I've seen all day  
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  • cortney626cortney626 member
    @yogahh thank you! I took this picture yesterday and couldn't believe how old she looks. Them growing up is so bittersweet! 
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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    I definitely love that now Ezra's a little bit older he can hear me coming, like if he's crying or needs something even if he just hears me coming into the room he suddenly calms down a little. 

    I love that I have a little buddy. At DH's family's functions I always used to cling to him and hope not to get stuck with anyone. Now I'm just relaxed hanging with my kid. It reminds me of the times everyone would be over and suddenly we'd realize my SIL and nephew were just gone :)

    I also love getting to live my values. I stuck with not circumcising my baby and having less stuff for him (among other things) and where before I'd get those "oh whatever you'll learn eventually" now when people say how calm and happy my baby seems I can't help but think "well, he's a vegan, appropriately attached, naturally born baby. What did you expect?"

    one thing i dont love is how big my little star baby is already! All his newborn clothes are so tight, I put him in a 3-6 month outfit today and it was almost a perfect fit :(
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  • mello13mello13 member
    I love being a mom. But I was honestly afraid that I wouldn't love my second child as much as my first. Which sounds ridiculous, but really how is it possible to love someone SO MUCH, much less twice?! What I have since learned is that, just like growing a whole new person in my belly, I've grown a whole new place to hold all the love I have for her.

    I adore the baby smell (I could sniff her for HOURS. Seriously.). I love the way my son has so naturally become a big brother and loves giving his sister hugs and kiss and telling her about all the things he does. I love how she falls asleep on my chest, and how I'm the place she wants to be most of all. I love the newborn stage, and I'm already feeling sad that these past (nearly) 6 weeks have flown by. I love tiny toes, and noses, and fingers, and ears. And I feel a little bit of sadness in knowing that this will likely be our last one. 

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  • nerdymama15nerdymama15 member
    I love our morning snuggles and how when she is fussy she trusts me to fix it and usually quiets down.  I love it when she is fussy in her bassinet and I go pick her up and snuggle her close and she instantly calms and snuggles into me all peaceful like.


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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    nerdymama15 said:
    I love our morning snuggles and how when she is fussy she trusts me to fix it and usually quiets down.  I love it when she is fussy in her bassinet and I go pick her up and snuggle her close and she instantly calms and snuggles into me all peaceful like.
    Yes! That second of quiet right after you pick them up! It's like they're saying "oh thank goodness you're here"
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  • kami09kami09 member
    kbrands7 said:
    Plus, anyone else feel like their baby's/child's head scent is so calming and sweet?
    Yesssss!!! & about to get super weird... But I also love the smell of her breath lol--my breastmilk on her breath. Haha. It just smells so good!!
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  • LadySamLadyLadySamLady member
    Yes to everything that's already been said!! 

    I love my girl so much and I love that I'm her mommy. It fills me with so much joy and love to be needed the way that she needs me. I love the way she nestles into my neck and sighs with contentment when I pick her up, I love (and hate) that I'm the only one who can calm her down when she is upset. I love the way she looks into my eyes and smiles, a new development! I could go on forever! It's so hard but I really do love it all. 
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  • wsgjmw1wsgjmw1 member
    Everything that has been said ! But for me .. My favorite thing is my own way of getting DS to sleep at night .. I love our little routine before his first sleep of the night and then the final reward is his angelic face when he is freshly asleep. I could stare at it for hours . Being a mother is a beautiful thing. 
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  • Jenly17Jenly17 member
    TXmamatobe said:
    My favorite thing about being a mom is witnessing all the little moments that I never want to forget and seeing my husband be such an amazing dad. DD said she wanted to go play in the rain so she slapped a bowl on her head and DH walked her around under the umbrella. I could hardly take it! 
    Oh my heart! This just made me teary eyed!! 
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  • camillaandcarsoncamillaandcarson member
    edited June 2016
    I love seeing my husband be a wonderful dad. I love watching the kids grow, each age, each stage, special and awesome in its own way. 

    And as a bonus today baby actually really SMILED at me today, in my eyes, whole face lit up. 
    I remember this moment with #1 (this baby started a bit earlier) but these are magical moments. I love them!  This has made my week! And will for awhile. 
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  • CharissadeatsCharissadeats member
    edited June 2016
    @TXmamatobe Your family is seriously the cutest! All your pics are so precious and they all look professional. 
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  • TXmamatobeTXmamatobe member
    @Charissadeats thank you so much! That's so nice of you to say  :)
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  • and_peggyand_peggy member
    I love being a mom! My favorite things are snuggles, that she recognizes my voice and calms down when she hears it, watching my husband with her, and her sweet smiles. I didn't grow up wanting to be a mom. After I met my husband, that changed. I feel so lucky and blessed that this little squeeze is all ours. And it's kind of cool to have someone who looks like you (since I don't look like anyone in my family).
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  • SunnySurpriseSunnySurprise member
    My favorite thing about being a mom is that I've never had as much certainty about meaning so much to someone as I obviously do to my daughter. Feeling needed & loved like that is scary but also so gratifying. 

    Another favorite (can't possibly pick just one) is how having DD changed me as a person. I didn't know I was capable of so much love and she has helped me discover a whole new strength within myself. It's amazing!
    <3 Welcome, Baby Lola!  <3
    Lorenza Justice, born 04/24/2016, 34w6d, 4lbs 8oz, 17 inches
    Home, healthy & happy :)

    ~ A., A. & L.J. - our family is complete ~
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  • seasalt123seasalt123 member
    Not being pregnant anymore!
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  • BellodomaniBellodomani member
    seasalt123 said:
    Not being pregnant anymore!
    Amen. 
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  • tripledaggerWed95976tripledaggerWed95976 member
    My fav thing is creepily staring at him while he sleeps.  He just looks like a little angel, I can't help it!
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