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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 29, 2018 5:45:41 GMT -6
I was thinking about this the other day - since this is my last baby I've been trying to focus on the things I need to savor, even in the tough weeks following birth. So whether you're on maternity leave or at home as usual, what are you looking forward to with the new baby in those early days?
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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 29, 2018 5:52:28 GMT -6
I will be on maternity leave for 3 months. The one thing I am looking forward to the most is the newborn snuggles. That was my favorite with N. I am grateful that part of my leave will be over the holidays, so there will be stuff to do and activities going on. It will be nice to enjoy all of that without worrying about work in between.
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Post by quijibo on Aug 29, 2018 6:20:05 GMT -6
Newborn snuggles, for sure. I’m oddly excited to try BFing / EPing again, mostly to prove to myself that I can conquer the beast that traumatized me with DD. I also cannot wait for H to meet and bond with his son. He is madly in love with his little girl, but it’s going to be special seeing him with his little boy. Oh, and baby squeaks. Gimme all the baby squeaks.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 29, 2018 6:29:09 GMT -6
I am really excited for Thanksgiving at home with the four of us. Selfishly, I’m hoping none of our out-of-state family members want to come stay as house guests over Thanksgiving so I can just savor that time— our first holiday as a family of four!
I am so excited for the baby snuggles and that short stage where they just want to sleep on you all day.
Excited for all the tiny baby clothes & to see DS with his brother.
One weird thing I’m not excited about is bathing a baby again. For some reason I’ve always hated giving babies a bath & I usually try to make MH do it.
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Post by Dramaphile on Aug 29, 2018 7:03:43 GMT -6
Newborn snuggles, baby head smell, breastfeeding again (maybe not the first couple weeks of that, though!). Having a baby to wear again in my wraps and ring slings. Maternity leave over the holidays. Not going to my husband's family's giant loud Thanksgiving and instead having a small one at our house. And I'm really curious how DD will be with her baby brother.
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Aug 29, 2018 7:10:53 GMT -6
Baby snuggles for sure.
I am also looking forward to breastfeeding again once the initial engorgement and pain passes.
Babywearing snuggles and trying out tandem wearing with DS2.
Seeing all the boys bond with each other and DS2 having a brother closer to his age. Seeing DS1 help with both boys and get excited about having a baby around again.
Really looking forward to not be at work during our busiest time of the year too.
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Post by jillywilly on Aug 29, 2018 7:42:44 GMT -6
Is it terrible if I say baby's first birthday? I found the first year really hard with DS, so I've been having a lot of anxiety about repeating it with another. I keep telling myself hopefully this will be my shot to enjoy the baby phase though. And if this is another non-sleeping, difficult baby... at least I know it passes relatively quickly.
But, I am really excited about DS meeting his baby brother. And baby wearing again. I'm told babies seem much easier the second time around compared to having an older kid, so I'm really counting on that, and just hoping I can stop and enjoy more of it this time, especially knowing this is the last time we'll have a baby.
My maternity leave will basically be all of December and January, and then kind of easing back into my schedule over the course of February, so so I'm excited to spend the winter kind of holed up with the baby, and I also like that the holidays will fall over it, which means H will be home for a good chunk of it, so I think it'll be a nice way to transition into the whole family of four thing.
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Post by hayleysmith on Aug 29, 2018 7:54:03 GMT -6
Watching Hallmark movies 24/7 for weeks But really I'm just looking forward to having someone to snuggle and being someone's favorite again
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Post by summerrain on Aug 29, 2018 8:02:18 GMT -6
I am most excited for my kids to meet their brother. They’ve both been asking for a sibling for a while and they keep asking when he’s coming. I think they will be in love.
I’ll be honest that I’m not a baby person. The snuggles are great, but I really look forward to having three kids to take and do fun activities and trips with. Having my kids spread out of 8 years has been hard, but closing this chapter of my life excites me.
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Post by Diordra on Aug 29, 2018 8:58:22 GMT -6
Newborn snuggles and new baby smell. How HQ (DD1) will do with the baby, I think she is going to be an amazing big sister. Taking the girls to get Santa pictures done in matching holiday dresses.
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Post by ladybrienne on Aug 29, 2018 10:08:55 GMT -6
Newborn snuggles and new baby smell. How HQ (DD1) will do with the baby, I think she is going to be an amazing big sister. Taking the girls to get Santa pictures done in matching holiday dresses. I was just thinking earlier about the adorable photo opps I will have with the boys in front of the Christmas tree this year. Yasssssssssssssssss. #priorities
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Post by jense927 on Aug 29, 2018 11:46:30 GMT -6
Yes I am excited to have extended time at home during the holidays. I am also very excited for DS to meet his baby sister. I am not a huge fan of the newborn stage either but I am hoping we have an easy time this go around than we did with DS (preterm birth, reflux, diet issues, breast feeding struggles etc). I am excited to have my body back and be able to sleep on my stomach.
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Post by letsgetphysio on Aug 29, 2018 16:05:57 GMT -6
I'm excited for the holiday time at home. Working in healthcare time off over any holiday is a luxury, so I'll be savoring that for sure. I'm also really looking forward to my one on one time with the baby - DD will be going to preschool full time, since we have to pay for it regardless. It'll be nice to bond with this little guy independently, but also have holiday times for DD and him to really bond as well.
And of course, new baby smell. That was what I most looked forward to when pregnant with DD, so I'm excited to get it again :-)
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Post by emilypk on Aug 29, 2018 19:54:27 GMT -6
I’m excited for baby snuggles too! Also I have already bought matching red and white striped pajamas for DD1 and the baby. It’s going to be adorable!
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Post by Dr. Cox on Aug 30, 2018 9:46:02 GMT -6
Watching Hallmark movies 24/7 for weeks But really I'm just looking forward to having someone to snuggle and being someone's favorite again YESSS. I am so happy this baby is coming right at Hallmark holiday season. I’m not good during the newborn phase. I am also looking forward to first birthday, or at least sleeping through the night stage.. And drinking alcohol. I will love and cherish this baby, but I am....not myself until the baby is sleeping at least 6-8 hrs a night. And once they start interacting more instead of just the blob phase.
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Post by charlotte on Aug 30, 2018 9:55:19 GMT -6
I’m also already looking forward to the part where you can just put them in a bed with a pillow and blankets and not worry because they’ve got full control of themselves. So, like, 2+? Lol.
I love the baby phase but it does bring a lot of anxiety with it, for me.
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Post by emilypk on Aug 30, 2018 17:33:52 GMT -6
I’m also already looking forward to the part where you can just put them in a bed with a pillow and blankets and not worry because they’ve got full control of themselves. So, like, 2+? Lol. I love the baby phase but it does bring a lot of anxiety with it, for me. I’m hoping I’ll feel less anxiety with the second baby than I did with my first. Time will tell, I guess.
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Post by notelsie on Aug 30, 2018 20:51:10 GMT -6
Like everyone else, I am really looking forward to the baby snuggles. I can’t wait to have a little squish again. I get super emotional thinking about B finally meeting his little brother. This little rainbow baby is so very loved and has been wanted for such a long time. There are just so many feels, and I don’t know what to do with myself.
I’m really hoping not to deal with bad PPA again so I can truly embrace every moment this time. I already have a plan in place wth my OB to get things under control quickly. I didn’t have help last time.
I don’t want to rush the time when L is little, but I can’t wait to see the brotherly bond between my sons. I am so hopeful that they will get along well and have each other’s backs. I look forward to all the special memories we will make as a family. I look forward to my family feeling complete. I just hope time doesn’t fly by too quickly. I don’t think my heart can handle it.
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Post by notelsie on Aug 30, 2018 20:53:07 GMT -6
And all the YASes for breastfeeding, baby wearing, and having a squish for the holidays 😍
I’m going to be so happy and emotional taking the boys to see Santa. It’s something I’ve been really sad about missing the last couple of years.
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Post by Argyle on Aug 30, 2018 21:06:00 GMT -6
I'm not looking forward to anything in the baby stage. In fact I am dreading the newborn stage. Is this something I should be worried about? I enjoyed every stage with DS, and BFing, so I'm not sure why I'm so apprehensive.
I do want two kids, I'm just excited about the *kid* part. Like 2+.
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Post by hayleysmith on Aug 31, 2018 7:02:00 GMT -6
I'm not looking forward to anything in the baby stage. In fact I am dreading the newborn stage. Is this something I should be worried about? I enjoyed every stage with DS, and BFing, so I'm not sure why I'm so apprehensive. I do want two kids, I'm just excited about the *kid* part. Like 2+. While I'm excited for baby snuggles beyond that I'm definitely dreading the NB stage. It was...bad with DS. I'm hoping we can handle it better this time with more realistic expectations. I was seriously told by multiple people last time that all babies do for first 3 months is sleep all day/night...
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Post by notelsie on Aug 31, 2018 10:28:42 GMT -6
The newborn stage worries me too. Especially now that I have another child.
I remember the first couple of weeks were so bad that H and I SWORE to never ever do this again.
Please, please let this baby be so happy and laid back. Let him love all the sleep.
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