@Kate08Young Hey, it's ok! You're doing the absolute best you can. There's nothing you did wrong. I think it's awesome that you are looking at the bright side of a hard situation. I was always the girl that wanted to be Wednesday Addams, so to me Halloween sleepovers sound perfect.
I've been pregnant 5 times and still can't figure out "pregnancy math"! I am totally going with 6 months pregnant at 24 weeks... And I tend to round up the week when Sunday hits. And I lied to a stranger this week who asked when I'm due... Because I didn't want to deal with questions about why I look so freakishly big (the bump) for only being only half way there... I feel like I'm confessing. It's true. I lied and said November! Bah!!!
Glad I'm not the only one! The issue is I'm due the end of December or maybe even January if I go overdue, which is likely given my history... But I figure with a stranger... What they don't know doesn't hurt them??? Plus my kids weren't there and I simply had NO reserve patience for anything but normality at the moment! We were road tripping home and I was at my limit. Gah... It won't be a habit! I'm a bad liar!
@slartybartfast guilty as charged on the six months at 24 weeks call!
@brittnic86 you're not a freak just count your blessings! With my first I didn't wear prego jeans till the last couple of months (then I realized how freaking comfortable they are and was kicking myself for waiting so long) and I didn't really start bumping until 6. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes as smoothly! For me I paid for my cake walk with an extra difficult delivery. But all is well that ends with a healthy baby!
Also for all FTMs out there, do NOT feel guilty about chilling out, taking naps, lounging, indulging in binge TV series watching, and sleeping in. I remember feeling "lazy" for procrastinating or feeling too tired to want to be productive. Now I wish I could go back and soak up that opportunity.
These are the last few months where you get to bask in alone time and cherish your pre-parent world as you know it. Don't get me wrong, being a mom is an awesome new chapter, and Im not saying you'll never get the chance to do those things as a mom, it's just the opportunities are harder to come by so enjoy it! (Getting off my soapbox now)
@maamawaabangi 5 babies you are amazing! I'm still trying to figure out how on earth I'm going to juggle two! I feel like I've got things planned out through December and then my brain just shuts down and the simple phrase, "We'll figure it out" kicks in. Any warnings or advice about the jump from one to two kids that STMs like me may not have considered?
@aframe77 I would take it as it comes. For me having two was more natural that having my first. But, we each experience mothering differently. I would just remember that if it's hard, it's just a season, and to just do the next thing (not worry about ten things from now) and do it in love. Make time for you, your mate and for more margin in life. Don't try to live like you only have one child, make room for the changes that little one will create in your life and family ... And give yourself grace!
We will (actually) have 7 children... two joined us via adoption... so I didn't get the joy of being pregnant with them. :-(
@aframe77 going from one to two is definitely an adjustment. I would say it's just as hard as the first but in a different way. Like, baby stuff is totally figured out but the dynamic of having two is what gets you. Once the first is set, the other one will need something. Teaching patience now for your older one will really pay off when baby comes.
I'm going from 2 to 3, and for some reason it really seems like no big deal. Maybe it's because my girls are a little older now? Could be the pregnancy hormones and lack of brain function I've had lately. Idk. But I feel like I've been parenting for 10 years, instead of worrying about this one- I'm just so dang excited!!!
@zubenescamali, @yellingbanana and @maamawaabangi thank you for sharing your experience and advice. @maamawaabangi I'm going to have to add your blog to the "Why my pregnant self is crying" thread. You have such a beautiful family and outlook on parenthood! Thanks for the link!
Re: FFFC 9/2
And I lied to a stranger this week who asked when I'm due... Because I didn't want to deal with questions about why I look so freakishly big (the bump) for only being only half way there... I feel like I'm confessing. It's true. I lied and said November! Bah!!!
Due December 27th with baby #7
Due December 27th with baby #7
@brittnic86 you're not a freak just count your blessings! With my first I didn't wear prego jeans till the last couple of months (then I realized how freaking comfortable they are and was kicking myself for waiting so long) and I didn't really start bumping until 6. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes as smoothly! For me I paid for my cake walk with an extra difficult delivery. But all is well that ends with a healthy baby!
Also for all FTMs out there, do NOT feel guilty about chilling out, taking naps, lounging, indulging in binge TV series watching, and sleeping in. I remember feeling "lazy" for procrastinating or feeling too tired to want to be productive. Now I wish I could go back and soak up that opportunity.
These are the last few months where you get to bask in alone time and cherish your pre-parent world as you know it. Don't get me wrong, being a mom is an awesome new chapter, and Im not saying you'll never get the chance to do those things as a mom, it's just the opportunities are harder to come by so enjoy it! (Getting off my soapbox now)
@maamawaabangi 5 babies you are amazing! I'm still trying to figure out how on earth I'm going to juggle two! I feel like I've got things planned out through December and then my brain just shuts down and the simple phrase, "We'll figure it out" kicks in. Any warnings or advice about the jump from one to two kids that STMs like me may not have considered?
We will (actually) have 7 children... two joined us via adoption... so I didn't get the joy of being pregnant with them. :-(
Also, here's a blog post I wrote for the young mamas who I live in community with...
https://shecanlaugh.blogspot.com/2015/01/dear-new-mama.html
Due December 27th with baby #7
My Wedding Bio!