I'd just like to take a moment to take a look at the difference between being pregnant the first time vs. being pregnant the second time.
- The first time I could rest and relax after work and put my feet up. The second time there is no time for for rest. Which brings me to..
- Steve was perfectly willing to do things for me, and bring me things with the first pregnancy. This time, he's totally over it and I have to do for myself.
- 3 years ago I took it easy and didn't do anything too taxing. Now there is a two year old demanding that I run from one end of the house to the other chasing Daddy. Or get up and down off his boat (new bed). Which always makes me think...
- How am I going to handle two kids? With the first kid you really have no idea what your in for so, your nervous but figure you can handle it. With the second, you know how much work it is and you're scared to death you won't be able to handle it.
- With the second pregnancy I'm keenly aware of how much I have to gain and loose. I had no idea the first time how amazing having a baby would be, now the stakes seem so much higher.
- My main worry the first time was about how I'd be as a parent and what baby would be like. This time I'm much more concerned with how Levi will react and making sure he doesn't feel slighted then anything else.
- When you tell people you are pregnant with your first child they are so excited for you. They tell you stories and share experiences. When you tell them your pregnant again, they're happy for you, but more like: "Oh, that's nice."
- If your me then you can't fit into any of your maternity clothes from the first pregnancy because you're fat. (Talk about depressing, try being to big for maternity clothes. What a downer.)
- I'm even more reluctant to buy maternity clothes because I know it will probably be the last time I'm pregnant and who wants to spend money on clothes to wear for 5 months. (Tangent Warning! Why are maternity clothes so expensive? I mean unless your Michelle Duggar it doesn't make sense to spent that much money on maternity clothes. Very frustrating.)
Okay that's all I can think of for now. Please leave me comments with anything I've forgotten. Or if you are so blessed as to have more then two, what was the difference between pregnancy 2 and 3 or 4?
Thanks for reading.
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I'm very happy for you and your family. People always ask me when we are going to have another baby. Sometimes I think I'm ready, and then other times I'm not so sure. Darla and I have a large tub full of maternity clothing that you are welcome to use (I won't need it anytime soon). Jen used some of it. Nothing fancy, but they worked. Just let me know (probably on facebook or e-mail) and I can bring them to bunco on Tuesday.
GASP!!! I didn't know!!! Congratulations! I am very excited for you!
One difference for me between #1 and #2 is I was so crazy in love with Briana, I was secretly afraid I wouldn't love baby #2 as much as I did her--but that was an unfounded fear! It's like your heart just grows with each child and you have a whole new supply of love for the next child.
Had to chuckle at the ringing true of some of your points. You are so right! :)
I agree with the lounging thing! I also got a lot bigger faster with the second one. My labor was much easier though, so here's looking at something positive:).
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is very exciting. I hear the 2nd one goes by a lot faster - there's a positive - less time to wait!
YAY! I thought you'd never tell! I tried to wait but I can only throw up on so many people's shoes without them starting to suspect something! I always wanted to have a baby around the same time as a sister and the other two have disappointed me so you're the winner (don't you feel blessed?!). I totally agree with the whole list except you left out that with #1 you throw up in private and with #2 you throw up with a toddler pulling up at the toliet beside you. Oh wait, is that just me?
TOTALLY understand about Levi feeling slighted--very worried about making Natalee grow up too soon (and I think we are in reverse and are making her rotten so she doesn't...*sigh*). Love you and am so happy for you!! Try a bellaband (target has them in store)...haven't tried them myself but they are the things that you can where over your regular pants that let you leave them unbuttoned but make them comfy (supposedly). Might save you in the maternity clothes shopping department!
CONGRATS!!!! i love your list. all of them are true. i think that the more you have the faster you show. when i had bronson, i didn't know if i would be able to love him like i did braxton, but i was able to. it is crazy how different the love is for each child. also, when i was prego with brax the whole time i was wondering what he was and who he would look like. with the others, i worried if everything would be ok with them. i think once you have one you realize all the things that could be wrong and you just worry more. good luck and can't wait to see what it is:)
Congratulations!! I was wondering when you were going to make the announcement...we are so very excited for you! Having witnessed you with Levi first hand, personally, I have no doubts that you will be able to handle baby #2 and that Levi will adjust well...I am sure there will be bumps, but those make the best stories someday and you know you will always get through it!
I know you don't have an old navy in the ville, but they do have maternity clothes, which they sell online. The quality is not always awesome-o, but it is inexpensive so you may feel better about buying them this time around..anytime you want to come back to StL for a little shopping spree, let me know :)
Congratulations! Whatever happens with this pregnancy, I'm sure you'll handle it just fine. Many well wishes for your expanding family!!!
I am shocked Corin. Can you here me gasping. Kidding Congrats. What an exciting time and you will do wonderful. Not to scare you but I thought the second time around was a lot harder. As you stated having a 2 year old demanding your attention and a newborn. The first day I came home with Ava we had a house full of people and my hormones. Ava is screaming bloody murder (which persisted for the first couple years) and then Carter comes in the room and sees me holding her he throws himself on the floor and starts screaming. So I just started crying. Jamie walked in and had no clue what to do. But it all worked out and I wouldn't change it for the world.
So when is your due date?
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