aprilz81
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 8, 2018 9:19:08 GMT -6
1) Eating ALL THE CARBS
2) Not blowing my nose a million times a day and finding bloody snot
3) Being able to breathe again because I don't have a baby kicking my lungs
4) Being able to get up off the couch without a major production
5) Being able to get dressed/undressed without getting out of breath
What are you looking forward to?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 9:37:44 GMT -6
No reflux, not having to pee every hour, and BOOZE!!!
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 8, 2018 9:37:56 GMT -6
Probably not fair for me to comment but I'm excited to have some wine, not have to pee every hour. Breathe, and be able to pick things up off the floor without a major production. I actually ate dinner last night without feeling like a stuffed pig. My stomach has room to fill up!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Jan 8, 2018 9:39:29 GMT -6
Drinking!
Holding my baby!
Seeing how I approach the newborn stage differently now that I’m a little more chilled out from a patience perspective and this is our last baby.
Seeing how the boys do with a sister and H with a little girl.
Work has been one thing after the other from a stress/annoyance standpoint. I will miss it but I need a little break.
Losing my pregnancy weight. This will take time but since it’s last hurrah I have plans to not just lose the weight but tone up.
Great post idea April.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 8, 2018 9:53:11 GMT -6
flippinchica, you give us all hope! 1-no more reflux: being able to eat more of what I want, being able to bend over, not having to have 5 pillows under my head in bed 2-being able to put my shoes and socks on 3-no more bloody noses 4-not feeling like I'm going to puke most of the day 5-less stress/anxiety (in some ways...I know I will have more in other ways but the health of this baby has been something I worry about constantly due to loss/complications during pregnancy) 6-seeing DS turn into a big brother 7-not being constipated for months on end (I know it will get worse before it gets better but it WILL get better!) 8-exercising again-my grandfather was asking last night if I'll do a local 5K in April and it is a maybe!!! 9-as much coffee as I want 10-having a chance to re-do the newborn phase, without the FTM anxiety of breastfeeding...again, I don't expect it all to be easy and rainbows and sunshine but I think I will be way more comfortable with everything this time around Hm...can you tell I am excited to not be pregnant anymore? Shall I go on?
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 8, 2018 9:55:57 GMT -6
I can't wait to roll over in the middle of the night without it being a production, or to put my boots and pants on without getting out of breath!
I also can't wait for a nice big glass of champagne/beer/wine (really any alcohol will do at this point- LOL).
Wearing my normal clothes again- I can't wait until I can fit into them. I am tired of wearing leggings everyday.
And of course, I can't wait to meet him and see what he looks like and see what DH is like as a dad!
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 8, 2018 10:34:01 GMT -6
1. Agree on all the carbs!
2. Blow my nose without feeling like I’m going to push a baby out
3. Walk around without feeling like there’s a head between my legs
4. Sleep in less pain and roll over whenever I feel like it
5. Agree..BEER.
6. Non portion sized chocolate I’ve been saving up
7. Be able to keep up with my big kids again
8. Spend more time outside because it’s winter in Saskatchewan and I can barely get anything to fit me anymore so it has to be as nice of a day possible to get outside lol.
9. See the kids with a baby. DS being 4.5 over the 23 months he was when DD was born is going to be SO different. And DD has obviously never done the big sibling thing before.
10. Finally finding out-boy or girl?
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 8, 2018 10:35:33 GMT -6
Gaww pinkcat there are so few FTM on here, it makes me extra excited for you all ☺️ |
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 8, 2018 10:38:55 GMT -6
Breathing
Breathing while putting on shoes
Breathing while rolling over in bed
Breathing after climbing the stairs... etc.
Just generally feeling like my body is fully functional again.
And champagne, white wine, tropical cocktails, etc.
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 8, 2018 10:40:19 GMT -6
Gaww pinkcat there are so few FTM on here, it makes me extra excited for you all ☺️ Thank you!!  I know, there are so few of us FTMs on here that sometimes I feel a little behind! Haha. But it is also so great to see so much advice from all the STM and TTMs on here! |
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Post by mrsp84 on Jan 8, 2018 10:51:03 GMT -6
I can’t wait for any and all alcoholic beverages. Give me one of everything. Seriously.
I can’t wait to walk without sounding like I’m going to die because I’m out of breath.
Wearing normal clothes again. Most of my maternity stuff is starting to get snug, but with 4 weeks to go, I don’t care.
Sleeping in general.
I can’t wait to meet her and see who/what she looks like.
Seeing DD love on her baby sister. She talks ALOT about how excited she is for a sister and how they’re best friends already. ❤️
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Post by ajetter on Jan 8, 2018 10:51:09 GMT -6
Honestly all I can think about right now is sleeping on my stomach and not getting head butted in the cervix. So many sharp pains down there right now. Lol.
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Post by amesie on Jan 8, 2018 12:09:44 GMT -6
IM EXCITED FOR ALL THE THINGS!!!
-drinking
-walking/eating/moving/breathing as if I’m not a gazillion lbs
-being able to move without it being an Olympic sport
-rolling over in bed normally
-no more heart burn
-baby snuggles
-meeting the sweet LO
-walking without pain
-not having to pee 1938472817 times a day
-being able to sit on the floor and play with my DD without being in pain
-sex not being incredibly painful and exhausting... I loathe pregnancy sex
-not being completely exhausted all.the.time (yes I know the exhaustion continues with a NB, but it’s very different than pregnancy exhaustion)
-working out and getting my body back
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Post by sarahh on Jan 8, 2018 12:14:38 GMT -6
I know I already have an outside baby but I’m still recovering from my c-section so I have some stuff to still look forward to:
1. Picking up DD1
2. Driving
3. Standing up straight
4. Being able to turn over in bed without pain
5. Working out
6. Drinking beer. I’ve been gassy still which is painful so I haven’t been drinking anything with carbonation
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Post by stephne on Jan 8, 2018 13:00:34 GMT -6
IM EXCITED FOR ALL THE THINGS!!! -drinking -walking/eating/moving/breathing as if I’m not a gazillion lbs -being able to move without it being an Olympic sport -rolling over in bed normally -no more heart burn -baby snuggles -meeting the sweet LO -walking without pain -not having to pee 1938472817 times a day -being able to sit on the floor and play with my DD without being in pain -sex not being incredibly painful and exhausting... I loathe pregnancy sex -not being completely exhausted all.the.time (yes I know the exhaustion continues with a NB, but it’s very different than pregnancy exhaustion) -working out and getting my body back +1 to all of this
So sick of walking around like my 90 year old grandma!
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Post by cake on Jan 8, 2018 13:23:21 GMT -6
My wedding rings fitting again. Just in the past couple of days my fingers have swollen enough that my rings get stuck when taking them off.
Plus pretty much everything else that others have mentioned.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 8, 2018 13:27:35 GMT -6
IM EXCITED FOR ALL THE THINGS!!! -drinking -walking/eating/moving/breathing as if I’m not a gazillion lbs -being able to move without it being an Olympic sport -rolling over in bed normally -no more heart burn -baby snuggles -meeting the sweet LO -walking without pain -not having to pee 1938472817 times a day -being able to sit on the floor and play with my DD without being in pain -sex not being incredibly painful and exhausting... I loathe pregnancy sex -not being completely exhausted all.the.time (yes I know the exhaustion continues with a NB, but it’s very different than pregnancy exhaustion) -working out and getting my body back +1 to all of this
So sick of walking around like my 90 year old grandma!
My grandma is still early 80s..she is definitely going better than me these days lol. |
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 8, 2018 13:30:03 GMT -6
My wedding rings fitting again. Just in the past couple of days my fingers have swollen enough that my rings get stuck when taking them off. Plus pretty much everything else that others have mentioned. Oooh I forgot about that one. I can’t wait until I drop some more weight and can get my rings on and off again. |
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Post by bassa on Jan 8, 2018 15:13:22 GMT -6
1) Walking without waddling
2) Sleeping on my stomach
3) Sleepy baby snuggles 😍
4) A fancy cocktail
5) Wearing normal clothes. Buying new clothes.
6) Watching DD become a big sister
7) Having sex while I don’t feel ridiculous!
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 8, 2018 15:18:30 GMT -6
IM EXCITED FOR ALL THE THINGS!!! -drinking -walking/eating/moving/breathing as if I’m not a gazillion lbs -being able to move without it being an Olympic sport -rolling over in bed normally -no more heart burn -baby snuggles -meeting the sweet LO -walking without pain -not having to pee 1938472817 times a day -being able to sit on the floor and play with my DD without being in pain -sex not being incredibly painful and exhausting... I loathe pregnancy sex -not being completely exhausted all.the.time (yes I know the exhaustion continues with a NB, but it’s very different than pregnancy exhaustion) -working out and getting my body back +1 to all of this
So sick of walking around like my 90 year old grandma!
+2 also all my SPD pain 😭😭😭 |
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 8, 2018 15:28:11 GMT -6
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Post by pinkcat on Jan 8, 2018 16:12:56 GMT -6
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 8, 2018 16:26:06 GMT -6
Drinking alcohol.
No more f’ing heartburn.
Less constipation.
DD being a big sister.
Not getting out of breath with almost anything I do.
No more waddling.
No more hip/pelvic/lower back pain.
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Post by stephne on Jan 8, 2018 16:49:16 GMT -6
+1 to all of this
So sick of walking around like my 90 year old grandma!
+2 also all my SPD pain 😭😭😭 Omg!!! Mine is so much worse this time around. I was having the hardest time falling asleep because my pubic bone would just throb when I layed in bed. I started doing some cat cow yoga stretches before bed and it seems to really help. Give that a try |
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Post by pippiann on Jan 8, 2018 17:22:24 GMT -6
1) Eating ALL THE CARBS 2) Not blowing my nose a million times a day and finding bloody snot 3) Being able to breathe again because I don't have a baby kicking my lungs 4) Being able to get up off the couch without a major production 5) Being able to get dressed/undressed without getting out of breath What are you looking forward to? Unfortunately you might experience #2 pp, I did. But at least you can eat carbs! 😜 |
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 8, 2018 17:28:47 GMT -6
My DD said she is looking forward to me going on rides with her?!?
She is 4 and I had never been on a ride with her before
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Post by pippiann on Jan 8, 2018 17:36:38 GMT -6
Things I am looking forward to baby and not... (not post delivery obvi):
Bfing some feedings
Not having to fortify my milk
Being able to let L sleep as long as he wants (at night, even tho he still wakes up every 2.5-3 without prompting)
Figuring out how I want to approach the preemie thing with strangers, like questions of how old L is and stuff like that. I wish I could just not ignore them.
I am def more chill with L then I was with M. It’s still tough, pumping, bottle feeding, (and all the washing) fortifying, medicine, vitamins, appointments.
One plus side to having a freezer full of milk is this mama can have a drink or 2 😜 at the end of the day.
ETA: graduation at the end of the month!!! I still got to bust my butt to get there, but I am going to do it, got to!!!!!
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 8, 2018 18:07:53 GMT -6
Since I am already pp I will share the things I am enjoying:
1)Carbs!!!! I had a bowl of pasta tonight and didn’t have to worry about numbers.
2)newborn snuggles.
3)Knowing that I will never have to worry about GD, delivery options and all that comes with pregnancy ever again. I am done having babies and it feels great to know that part is over
4)In a few weeks I can have sex again! When I am not on birth control my sex drive is pretty strong. We will have to use condoms for a few months until I get my iud but I don’t really care.
5) I have my body to myself again. I don’t have to worry about what I do effecting someone else.
6) Every day I am closer to having two kids not in diapers.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 9, 2018 18:42:32 GMT -6
Wine.
Wine.
Did I mention wine?
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 9, 2018 21:43:25 GMT -6
Wine. Wine. Did I mention wine?  |
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I know, there are so few of us FTMs on here that sometimes I feel a little behind! Haha. But it is also so great to see so much advice from all the STM and TTMs on here! 
