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Lack of excitement for 2nd+ pregnancy?

baker1jm2baker1jm2 member
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Anyone else slightly disappointed in family and friends lack of excitement for their 2+ pregnancy? I in no way expected the excitement and attention I had for my first bc having your first baby is VERY exciting but I was just surprised at how indifferent everyone seems.  I got a quick "congrats" but half of my family never even asked when I was due or anything. Please tell me it's not just my family haha?
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Re: Lack of excitement for 2nd+ pregnancy?

  • 2Dash2Dash member

    Yes, I did find that.  However, my DH and I also felt like DS2 was our personal baby and that was nice.  We kept him a secret for longer, we didn't feel pressure to show him off, relatives didn't hog him as much.  We had him in January when all the parties were over so we just nested and cuddled.  It hurts because the 2nd (or beyond) is as meaningful to you as the first - but the attention is not there.


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  • HappyToBeHereHappyToBeHere member
    I find my parents/family and in-laws seem just as excited, but I myself am still really focused on DD, so even I find myself not as .... attentive, I guess. I guess the way I look at it is the people will be excited once LO is here. And, if they're not, more cuddles for me, DH and DD!
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  • HappyToBeHereHappyToBeHere member
    Sorry - lurking from August 2017 board! Just saw the convo and thought I'd chime in :).
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  • baker1jm2baker1jm2 member
    I hope the not hogging baby as much part is true haha that would def be a perk!!
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  • pawcallpawcall member
    HappyToBeHere said:
    I find my parents/family and in-laws seem just as excited, but I myself am still really focused on DD, so even I find myself not as .... attentive, I guess. I guess the way I look at it is the people will be excited once LO is here. And, if they're not, more cuddles for me, DH and DD!
    I super agree with this.  Part of it is that this baby took so long to conceive, I don't really trust it yet.  But I think part of it too is that I have a son who takes up 110% of my time.  He has a lot of medical issues that keep me on my toes.  I can't quite picture our lives yet with a newbie.
    ~Mom to an amazing Jan 2011 boy~
    ~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~

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