Can someone tell me something nice? 🌞

Hey I gave birth 5 days ago. He had to spend 4 days in the NICU and I didn’t spend a single night with him until last night, but I was down in the room every 3 hours to feed him and change him. Last night was magic and later today I’m gonna get to take him home. Right now I’d give anything to have the moments that I lost with him back but I’ll take what I can get and I hope I never have to leave him alone again, don’t know how much that helped but I just know the love is more important than me not having slept for 5 nights in a row. That’s the only thing keeping me going from losing my mind

They're not wrong you may not get sleep but I found when I was pregnant I didn't sleep but the feeling of having my child in my arms and being there for him. The little faces he pulls. Him exploring everything. It's completely normal to feel the way you feel. I feel the exact same and he's in my arms as we speak. Don't let people put you down. Overall the best part is just being there for him he may not remember but I will. Your going to smash it and be an amazing mother!!!

@Anna firstly, congratulations and well done! That must have been so difficult but I'm so pleased to hear you can take him home today. I'm happy for you and now you can soak up all the love at home. Thank you for sharing ❤️

@Lisa aw bless you. I have hardly slept in pregnancy either. I'm sick at the moment and am up constantly from coughing, but even still I can't remember the last full nights sleep I had tbh. Maybe the second trimester haha. I know it's a lot worse with a newborn though. Thank you for sharing, that's so sweet - I can't wait to have mine in my arms too.

Thanks hun and God bless you with a safe delivery and the best life with your bubba xx

As soon as I met her, which was 2 hours after birth as I had a c section under general anaesthetic, I fell completely in love. Every time I look at her I'm in awe at how beautiful she is. Yes, the nights are not easy but it will pass. It's just a phase! She's my third and last and I'm determined to enjoy every second of it! You've got it, mama! 🫂

@Audrey that's beautiful 🩷 congratulations!

I had my daughter last Sunday and we’ve been home since Tuesday. Although I am so tired I am just so happy to just stare at her she’s so perfect, there’s honestly nothing like it😭 so many people would tell me similar things and only focus on the bad, but being able to love on and care for the little person you’ve been growing for nine months is the most wonderful thing. I was also just as anxious about all the things that could go wrong but it’s like everything just comes naturally and even if not there’s lots of people available to ask xx

Crikey, people do love to focus on the negatives don’t they! I swear it was the same for me. I did hear that advice is like an “all you can eat buffet”, just take what you want. And I agree. My LB arrived on Tuesday via c-section as we are head over heels. Yes it’s an adjustment and we’re tired but it is also the most rewarding thing ever. Everything is a phase so we are soaking up every moment with him. It’s a love like no other.

I’m 4 days pp- theres instant relief when baby is born, you feel you have your body back and can actually bend over to pick things up, and I actually love my new body. I hated pregnancy but now I’m starting to miss having him with me all of the time. The love is so crazy, for me it was instant connection as soon as they put him on my chest and I cried my eyes out. I’m so proud of myself and my baby

Having children is for me the most beautiful and fulfilling thing I've ever done. Yes, it's hard. At first it's quite gruelling, but what in life that's most precious comes easy? You will grow in character, achieve more than you'd ever have imagined, and love like you have never known. x

Waiting on my second. But that first little cry is the best sound you will ever hear 😍 yes, life is different, yes you are tired but you deal with it like other things and the tiredness does not last forever. The love is like nothing you have ever felt ❤️ My daughter is nearly 2 and a half and it’s been such a wonderful experience to watch your tiny little baby grow into a little person who can speak and has a big personality, have their own interests. Also when they’re tiny babies I found it very easy to continue “normal life”, because their sleep schedules are a bit easier so you can still go to restaurants etc quite easily. I can still now, but just easier to be home before her bedtime 😊 I know everyone has different experiences. Just be easy on yourself and your partner, keep communicating. You’ve got this! ❤️

Hey! I had my little one a week ago today and it’s been the best week of my life. I was also so scared and anxious cause everyone tries to scare you but it’s honestly been so great. Pregnancy tiredness was 100% worse than newborn tiredness. I sleep when he does and I spend all my time just wanting him to be awake so I can look at his little face. I had a section and was let home the next day. I thought I would hate coming home and miss the support from the hospital but that has actually been my favourite part just being at home with baby and settling in. You’re gonna love it so much don’t let other people take away from the magic!! Xx

Those negatives do not last forever but the love you feel does! The newborn stage is my least favourite and I really really struggle with baby blues for the first week or 2 BUT it's still such a magical time. I actually really enjoy the nights when I've had the early sleep session, it's just us in the world, we watch rom coms and snuggle and take everything at our own pace 🥰 Having a newborn you have to adjust expectations, you might not sleep or shower or clean the house, they force you to slow right down and just love on them - "surrendering" to that is the loveliest thing in the world. Don't feel like you need to wear any other hats than just being a mum 😊

My littles are a bit older now & due next month but I can tell you what I enjoyed: - newborn scrunch - when they search for you and only want you - the feeling of your baby snuggled into you, milk drunk and content - when they smile/giggle at you - their facial expressions - when their little but big personalities start to show - watching them learn, explore, play and reach their firsts - first roll, first tooth, first words, sitting up, crawling & walking - watching the amazement and wonder in their eyes as they discover the silly things we often take for granted - like balloon and bubbles - when they get more mobile and do a little bootie dance to some music - when they throw themselves in your arms just because they can ❤️ - the bond you have with your child and the unconditional and overwhelming love you feel These are my two playing around together today 💙 You’re gonna be an amazing mama and soon your little love will be in your arms, it’ll all be worthwhile

I had a very traumatic birth and am breastfeeding so feel exhausted however it’s all worth it for the beautiful baby, yes it’s draining the no sleep but just try and sleep when she sleeps at night and you’ll get in a routine eventually, it’s a different kind of tired because it’s for something you love so much it doesn’t feel like regular tired, you’ll be great! As long as you’re prepared for the no sleep you should be fine, and there are 1000’s of positives that outway the few negatives completely

Thank you all so much for sharing. My husband and I read these together and couldn't stop smiling. ❤️