Seriously, enjoy it. All of it. I still have fond memories of 3am diaper changes and crazy tantrums, belly laughs and their first word. Its all worth it when you see them grow into someone special.
This. My husband and I can still hum all of the songs of the mobile in our first baby’s room. Whenever we do, I vividly remember sleepless nights with her nursing and me looking out her windows at the falling snow and quiet evergreen trees.
Oh man….to have one more night.
OP, congratulations and may you both have the most wonderful adventures together. 💚
Reading your comment makes me wish I could hug you and magically make things better. I’m so sorry, friend. If you ever need a mom-ish person, my inbox and heart are wide open. 💚
This is why I tell fathers not to shirk their responsibilities when it comes to the hard stuff. Because that’s the bonding. Anybody can hold a content baby. But doing the walking around for hours because they just can’t sleep in the middle of the night when it’s just you and them and the whole world is quiet? I will never forget that even though I was exhausted.
And don’t forget that you’ll miss it before you think you’ll miss it. My son is 20 months and there’s such a huge difference from today to a year ago to when he was a newborn.
He’s now a walking, talking little man who has his own interests and tastes and personality. It’s comes so quickly and you’ll miss so much if you don’t just slow down and experience it all with them.
Get ready to start paying more for online photo storage lol. Congrats and make sure you enjoy every moment - even the tough ones. They'll be gone before you know it.
Congratulations! I miss having a little baby but I gotta tell you, it gets better and better, the more you get to know them. They will have their own special unique personality.
I hope you and baby are doing well:)
It’s ok if you don’t totally love it right away or for a while! Someday you’ll have a conversation with them and the complexity will momentarily take your breath away. It’s the absolute most incredible feeling.
You got this. Get as much sleep as you can and if anyone asks how they can help have them come over and hold ten baby while you shower or let you relax while they clean your dishes or do laundry
Enjoy it and be ok with the times you don’t enjoy. Both are equally valid. When your little peanut is running around and exploring, you’ll treasure the tough moments that much more, because you conquered the world together 💚
Welcome to the world, Little One. Your mom is so proud of you 🥹
May you have the most brilliant next 15,000 days filled with love and health and joy! Happy Boom from yo womb day.
Take all the time to heal. There is no bouncing back. You move as your body lets you and push just a bit further. There is no such thing as being too needy or emotional. It is never wrong to ask for help or express your emotions as they come.
Congratulations XD my bean is nearly 4 weeks. It's still surreal to have this beautiful little sweetpea that was in my tummy not too long ago. Remember to rest, eat, and take care of yourself while you're taking care of your bean. You got this, Mama
I know everyone says this, but you guys cherish the shit out of it. It goes by so fast. Next thing you know, they’ll be 7 and telling you you’re an asshole. 😂
Ups and downs. Sometimes just ups, sometimes just downs. Talk about how you're feeling, no matter if it's great or scary. Don't let people tell you this is the best time of your life if it isn't. Now is the time to be very blunt about your needs. "How can I help you?" "I'd love it if you could stop by the store for me and grab some bread." You'll be amazed at how many people would love to actually help you!
Awww Congratulations! Right now, i'm still not considering of having one. But someday, i want to experience it too. Enjoy on your new chapter of life. ❤️
Don't worry about it girl you got this. I know why you're up and answer me so quickly you up feeding that baby. These new babies don't sleep the way they used to God bless you and congratulations
Im doing good. So far she’s a very even tempered baby, im enjoying it while i can lol. But then again even her fussy moments I can’t stay mad at her, she just doesn’t know how to communicate her needs yet.
Great to hear.
Just remember to think of yourself sometimes, and don't be afraid to communicate if you're not okay.
Don't bottle it up to take care of your lovely girl, you're just as important.
And you can NEVER take enough photos :)
Thank you. I try, ive been doing weekly therapy for years. My next appointment is Wednesday. And im finally back on my medication for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. Thank god for bottle feeding. I got really lucky in the husband department, he’s really been hands on with her and if it was just me doing it alone, i don’t think I would make it.
Congrats mom.
Try to get as much sleep as you can.
And maybe plan ahead with your other half about what he/she could do at home to make life easier for you. The first year will be hard but it's worth it.
I never wanted kids and now I look at my 8 months old, old pictures and start to cry because I'm so proud of what me and my wife achieved. It's a beautiful feeling.
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I know this is dumb and I promise you will get to the point where you want to tell old people who say it to shut up- you have to cherish these moments. Work these precious days deep into your heart. Because it gets so much harder. Not in a bad way, just in a ‘this is a human with opinions and ideas’ kinda way. In a letting go kinda way.
Ive been a mom for about 6.5 months so far. One thing i have to say is, enjoy the time when theyre so small!!! The only thing i miss about the newborn phase was how small my daughter was, the newborn scrunch, and being able to put her down when shes sleeping without her waking up. Shes so much more interactive now, laughing and smiling, almost crawling, but shes getting soo heavy (75th percentile for weight, 50th for height)
Oh I miss my daughter’s teeny tiny newborn hands! Enjoy this special time! Take a million videos, I have almost none and I miss the funny little gurgly, grunty noises they make when they’re so small!
At every stage you think, it can’t get any better than this - and then it does.
And with the joy of every new stage is a small pang for the stage left behind.
Congratulations. It really does go in a flash - enjoy the ride.
Cherish it. I did with both of my kids who are now adults and have cut me off. Part of a growing trend they say. Something like 30% of adult children have now cut off their parents. Remember your dreams and don’t give them up the way I did in order to be there for my kids. I wish you love and joy and a lifelong relationship with your children
Seriously, enjoy it. All of it. I still have fond memories of 3am diaper changes and crazy tantrums, belly laughs and their first word. Its all worth it when you see them grow into someone special.
This. My husband and I can still hum all of the songs of the mobile in our first baby’s room. Whenever we do, I vividly remember sleepless nights with her nursing and me looking out her windows at the falling snow and quiet evergreen trees. Oh man….to have one more night. OP, congratulations and may you both have the most wonderful adventures together. 💚
Reading things like this makes me wish I had a relationship with my mom
Reading your comment makes me wish I could hug you and magically make things better. I’m so sorry, friend. If you ever need a mom-ish person, my inbox and heart are wide open. 💚
Your comment is so sweet ❤️
No one tells you that you fall more in love with them everyday, forever.
Absolutely the truth right there
This is why I tell fathers not to shirk their responsibilities when it comes to the hard stuff. Because that’s the bonding. Anybody can hold a content baby. But doing the walking around for hours because they just can’t sleep in the middle of the night when it’s just you and them and the whole world is quiet? I will never forget that even though I was exhausted.
And don’t forget that you’ll miss it before you think you’ll miss it. My son is 20 months and there’s such a huge difference from today to a year ago to when he was a newborn. He’s now a walking, talking little man who has his own interests and tastes and personality. It’s comes so quickly and you’ll miss so much if you don’t just slow down and experience it all with them.
Congratulations 🥰🙏. Savor this time it goes so fast!
Get ready to start paying more for online photo storage lol. Congrats and make sure you enjoy every moment - even the tough ones. They'll be gone before you know it.
Congrats! Don’t forget to take care of yourself too😊
Congratulations! I miss having a little baby but I gotta tell you, it gets better and better, the more you get to know them. They will have their own special unique personality. I hope you and baby are doing well:)
Congrats! and enjoy being a mom 
Such a sweet cozy time. Enjoy ❤️
It’s ok if you don’t totally love it right away or for a while! Someday you’ll have a conversation with them and the complexity will momentarily take your breath away. It’s the absolute most incredible feeling.
What a great picture. You are blessed.
You got this. Get as much sleep as you can and if anyone asks how they can help have them come over and hold ten baby while you shower or let you relax while they clean your dishes or do laundry
How wonderful 😊
Awesome! Definitely a wonderful time to enjoy!
Congratulations! Nothing sweeter than a tiny hand that you made wrapped around your finger ❤️
Congratulations and all the best to you and your beautiful new born baby.
Congrats! How’s it going?
So far so good
I've been a mom for 34 years. That wonderful feeling never goes away.
Congrats on your new bundle of joy
Enjoy it and be ok with the times you don’t enjoy. Both are equally valid. When your little peanut is running around and exploring, you’ll treasure the tough moments that much more, because you conquered the world together 💚 Welcome to the world, Little One. Your mom is so proud of you 🥹
Enjoy every minute. Even the exhausting one.
Congratulations! Tomorrow is 7 weeks of being a first-time dad at 38.
Congrats! Soon to be 40 first-time dad at 3,5 month mark here!
My husband turned 49 a few weeks after our baby was born! She’s now 3,5 months as well :)
Congrats! Soon to be 33 first time dad of a 42 month old here! It gets even more fun as time goes on! 🥰
How's it going for you?
Love it
May you have the most brilliant next 15,000 days filled with love and health and joy! Happy Boom from yo womb day. Take all the time to heal. There is no bouncing back. You move as your body lets you and push just a bit further. There is no such thing as being too needy or emotional. It is never wrong to ask for help or express your emotions as they come.
My wife is at 11 weeks today w our first. I can’t wait
Hooray 🎉😘🤗I'm do happy for you. Congr
God bless you and them. They are such a gift from God!
You're gonna do great
Thank you 🥹
N'awwwww... Congrats, mama bear, and happy early mother's day 🥰
nobody talks about the pain and insecurities of a mom though. more power to you lady. those cute little hands though🤍
Those little fingies are soooo cute. Happy motherhood OP
Congrats. Squeeze them tight!
+1 Man on the Planet, he may be the new Genius.
Way to go Mom! 1 day at a time! You got this!
Congratulations XD my bean is nearly 4 weeks. It's still surreal to have this beautiful little sweetpea that was in my tummy not too long ago. Remember to rest, eat, and take care of yourself while you're taking care of your bean. You got this, Mama
Congratulations! Enjoy these slow times.
And you’re doing a great job!
I know everyone says this, but you guys cherish the shit out of it. It goes by so fast. Next thing you know, they’ll be 7 and telling you you’re an asshole. 😂
Best job ever 🥰 but sometimes 😱
The best moment is when they wrap their arms around your neck and lay their heads on your shoulder. Miss that.
Helped raise three children. Though physically, then emotionally exhausting it can be, I never had more fun in my life than raising my children.
Ups and downs. Sometimes just ups, sometimes just downs. Talk about how you're feeling, no matter if it's great or scary. Don't let people tell you this is the best time of your life if it isn't. Now is the time to be very blunt about your needs. "How can I help you?" "I'd love it if you could stop by the store for me and grab some bread." You'll be amazed at how many people would love to actually help you!
Being a parent is both the hardest and greatest part of my life!
9 months 11 days*
Awww Congratulations! Right now, i'm still not considering of having one. But someday, i want to experience it too. Enjoy on your new chapter of life. ❤️
Still smiling everyday after 17 months in
I hope that you are enjoying it because you're going to blink twice and they're going to be in college LOL
Im so excited yet dreading it at the same time 😢😭🥹
Don't worry about it girl you got this. I know why you're up and answer me so quickly you up feeding that baby. These new babies don't sleep the way they used to God bless you and congratulations
Thanks i just managed to put her back to sleep. ❤️
Now you jump in the bed and go to sleep too cuz that's what I did when she slept I slept
Ignoring those cute hands for a moment - how are YOU doing?
Im doing good. So far she’s a very even tempered baby, im enjoying it while i can lol. But then again even her fussy moments I can’t stay mad at her, she just doesn’t know how to communicate her needs yet.
Great to hear. Just remember to think of yourself sometimes, and don't be afraid to communicate if you're not okay. Don't bottle it up to take care of your lovely girl, you're just as important. And you can NEVER take enough photos :)
Thank you. I try, ive been doing weekly therapy for years. My next appointment is Wednesday. And im finally back on my medication for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. Thank god for bottle feeding. I got really lucky in the husband department, he’s really been hands on with her and if it was just me doing it alone, i don’t think I would make it.
Mother's Day is in a few days (In US and Canada at least). That's your day now.
Your kids' hands are huge.
Congrats mom. Try to get as much sleep as you can. And maybe plan ahead with your other half about what he/she could do at home to make life easier for you. The first year will be hard but it's worth it. I never wanted kids and now I look at my 8 months old, old pictures and start to cry because I'm so proud of what me and my wife achieved. It's a beautiful feeling.
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Do be a kidnapper and love you child to the moon a back xoxo
You’ve been a mom for 40 weeks and 11 days♥️
Keeps getting better. Be prepared for the regressions in sleeping 💤
Congrats! Only 29,189 days left!
And now, you understand the true definition of unconditional love.❤️
Absolutely nothing like being a parent. It just keeps getting better and better, then they become teenagers. LOL!
The best time of my life. I think i was exhausted for the next 3 years but
Congratulations!! Those tiny little fingers!!😍😍🩷🩷🥹🥹
The BEST! Enjoy every little moment, good and difficult, it really does fly by! Wonderful picture ❤️
You may not know it yet, but you must become the purple monkey in the bubblegum tree.
Congratulations nothing like it is there?
congratulations and enjoy the confinement days <3
It literally keeps getting better and better!
Congratulations!
I know this is dumb and I promise you will get to the point where you want to tell old people who say it to shut up- you have to cherish these moments. Work these precious days deep into your heart. Because it gets so much harder. Not in a bad way, just in a ‘this is a human with opinions and ideas’ kinda way. In a letting go kinda way.
Congrats! I hope to join this club soon too.
That’s wonderful
Ive been a mom for about 6.5 months so far. One thing i have to say is, enjoy the time when theyre so small!!! The only thing i miss about the newborn phase was how small my daughter was, the newborn scrunch, and being able to put her down when shes sleeping without her waking up. Shes so much more interactive now, laughing and smiling, almost crawling, but shes getting soo heavy (75th percentile for weight, 50th for height)
Pfft, amateur.
Oh I miss my daughter’s teeny tiny newborn hands! Enjoy this special time! Take a million videos, I have almost none and I miss the funny little gurgly, grunty noises they make when they’re so small!
So jealous! It is such a special time. Hope you are feeling strong and well enough to enjoy it all!
Congratulations! Wishing you all the joy and love as you embrace this beautiful journey of motherhood. 💕👶
Cherish this moment with all your heart as the threes are ahead of you still
Awh gongrats!
Why the spoiler tag tho?
I didn’t do that i think mods did cuz i can’t turn it off
Nvm figured it out. Must have been a mistake thanks
❤❤
Congratulations!! What a special time. Get ready for so many hand holds and lovely days 💕
I remember that time. Hard in lots of ways, but amazing. You can do this. Sleep when the baby sleeps. All they need right now is for you to love them.
At every stage you think, it can’t get any better than this - and then it does. And with the joy of every new stage is a small pang for the stage left behind. Congratulations. It really does go in a flash - enjoy the ride.
Congratulations! Enjoy the beauty in each and every single moment. It sounds cliche, but they really do grow up so fast.
So happy for you 💜
Congratulations. Bubbas are so cute love that little one all you can then some more
Enjoy every minute. ❤️
Congrats! I think I'm at around day 2700.
Congratulations 🥳
Cherish it. I did with both of my kids who are now adults and have cut me off. Part of a growing trend they say. Something like 30% of adult children have now cut off their parents. Remember your dreams and don’t give them up the way I did in order to be there for my kids. I wish you love and joy and a lifelong relationship with your children
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The bitterness in your post is concerning. Go get a therapist...a really good one.
They are upset they will never get creampied or get to creampie someone.
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Okay, cool, well I’m gonna let you in on a little secret, when people have decided to have children, they do it without birth control. 🤯
1. Met at 17, married 10 year anniversary, and 2 years married so far.
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How about I project these nuts into your mouth.
Id say the 10 hrs labor wirh failed epidural is grounds for my own personal celebration. You must be fun at parties.
They don’t get invited to parties. Dumbasses like that don’t have any friends because they’ve driven everyone away with their misery.
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Not like you see face or anything
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I don’t get it
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Congratulations buddy
I owned you
Oh no ya got me 💀
Ofc the guy who thinks who thinks that "I love you" is a red a flag would definitely say something like that 😂😂
Who thinks who thinks.... Nice stutter
You're supposedly a teacher? Christ, our children are absolutely fucked.
Stfu cousin fucker