Advice for first time moms

[VI_Empress]

This is my first baby and I'm five weeks. Any advice for first time moms?

[louella13]

I didn't have morning sickness with my son but I did with this one I worked at subway I was always making an excuse to run and throw up in the back lol

[louella13]

It's all hard but well worth it. With my first I had no idea I was pregnant I thought I was fixing to start no one ever said you cramp when pregnant or implantation bleeding I was so clueless. No one talks about the bad of pregnancy I googled everything!  With my first I has issues with my nipples inverting and not producing enough milk I felt helpless so I gave up too early so I am going to try again. I breastfeed my son for 3 weeks or so but he is perfectly healthy he's only had one ear infection, he's been sick twice now is the second time he's almost 2 and never had a diaper rash. So formula feeding isn't the end of the world. Being a mom is the hardest job ever were the ones who have sleepless nights and manage to keep everything together so worth it tho

[VI_Empress]

Yes my morning sickness had already started and almost everything smells funny and may trigger nausea at any time.  All we can do is hang in there and push through.  

[laguna_ieva]

It is also my first pregnancy and not to scare you, but be prepared for the morning sickness that lasts all day and throwing up out of the blue..

I cant believe nobody, none of my sisters, nor my cousins, not even my closest girlfriends EVER mentioned it was so bad.. Or can be so bad. And I dont believe they all had a breeze.

I am 9 weeks, haven't told anyone yet, but as soon as I do - this will be my very first question to all of them!

I do hear on forums breastfeeding is hard and now I have to say - I never again heard from my sisters or cousins or friends that it was hard. Everyone is just happy to breastfeed, make the connection, loose weight.

Should I be worried?

[louella13]

I agree this is my second pregnancy and it's kicked my butt also lol carrying a baby is hard work. I'm going to try to breastfeed again I did for 3 weeks with my first so hopefully I'm more successful this time.

[VI_Empress]

Thank you everyone for your comments,  I sincerely appreciate them all.

[massajr03]

This is my 3rd pregnancy...I only have 10 days left till my C Section.  Just remember all the things you ever hear about pregnancy...it CAN happen...even if it's not the first or even the 2nd pregnany..lol. my first 2 pregnancies were so simple and a breeze...this one has kicked my hiney...but it's still all worth it in the long run.  Goodluck!!

[hkjen]

Breastfeed - it may take a couple of weeks to get the hang of and it may not be easy at the beginning, but once you and baby have learnt how to do it, it is SO much less work than messing around with bottles.  And it's free.  And it makes you feel all chilled out when you do it :)

[simplylizzy23]

It will all be okay and over before you know it. I have had 3 babies and this one is kicking my but with thing people don't tell you that can happen while pregnant.  So I have to remind myself that no matter how I hurt or feel sick, it won't last and this little person inside me is counting on me. Good luck

[VI_Empress]

Aww, thanks, I will try my best not to stress.

[louella13]

Don't stress. it's hard but the best thing in the world. be prepared to feel overwhelmed with emotions I've never felt so much love towards anyone.  I have a almost 2 yr old and due soon with our second.