things I'll miss about being pregnant:
*Everybody telling me to sit down when they're all standing.
*the Geniuses at the Apple store letting me break in line, then making someone move to give me a stool to sit on while they work on my computer.
*People giving me adorable little presents for baby!
*Cashiers at Wal-Mart rushing to put my bags in the cart before I can.
(um, that's a big deal at Wally World. you usually put your own groceries in your own dang cart or get some nasty looks from the cashier.What do you think this is lady - Publix?)
*Strangers looking at my bump and then smiling at me.
(I don't know if these smiles are if to say aw, life is being created inside of you. what a miracle. Or if they're smiling as if to say aw, you really don't know what you'r in for, honey. hope you're alright without sleep.
*Feeling her kicks and jabs.
*Having a new room to decorate!
*And of course, the end result: my little one!
things I won't miss about being pregnant:
*Um, puking.
(which actually doesn't really even bother me anymore that much)
*Clothes not fitting and having to buy new clothes I don't really love.
*Peeing every 15 minutes.
*Feeling the extreme urge to pee, then going and realizing that my bladder is actually empty, but there's just a baby on it making me think I have to pee.
*indigestion.
*the fact that I was part of the 1% of pregnant women to get PUPPP. It's the worst. If a pregnant lady ever tells you she has PUPPP, be very, very nice to her and buy her many presents. Thank God it only lasted about two weeks for me.
*not being able to have as much caffeine as this coffee-holic/choco-holic would like to have.
things I don't want to do when I'm a mom:
(and all the moms out there are thinking yeah right, lady. you're gonna do all these.)
*worry about every little thing - I hope I'm a laid-back mama
*compare developmental stuff to other kids and then feel bad if my kid's not there yet. or compare myself to other moms and feel bad if i'm not as cool/efficient as they are.
*worry about the cleanliness of my house
*cut my hair off on a whim
(I love so many people's short, cute hairdos, but I've had short hair a lot, and I feel pressure to style short hair, whereas long hair I can put into a ponytail or braid if I can't fix it.)
*respond out of emotion
(um, I know this is probably going to happen because I'm a human with emotions, but I hope I can train myself to separate my negative emotions from discipline and let my responses be out of love and patience. I know that whenever I have disciplined a student out of anger or embarrassment of their behavior, that I have regretted it.)
things I want to do when I'm a new mom:
*get ready every day (as in, put on makeup, real clothes, and fix my hair)
*go outside for a walk everyday
*focus on teaching kindness over teaching academic things (this is terrible, but I told Grant the other day that I would rather our child be kind than academically successful. thank goodness, she can be both, and let's hope she is. But seriously, for a teacher, I really don't care enough about good grades.) Although, I still have a lot to learn on kindness myself!
*this list of what kind of mom I want to be could go on and on, so I'll cut it short :)
moms, non-moms, and not-yet moms, what would you add to my list?
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9 comments:
I love your lists!!! I nanny full time, so sometimes I feel like a mom, and have a running list in my head of what I would do or don't want to do when I have my own kids someday!!
Even though I don't have kids & am not a REAL mom, I'd encourage you for sure to not compare yourself or Evie to other moms/babies around!! Every mom is different & every baby is different, and God chose you to be Evie's mommy, no one else, therefore you'll be the best one for her!!
On my imaginary list of things NOT to do when I become a mom is to not cut my hair on a whim like you said, ponies & braids are around for a reason!!
+babies like to play with (or pull) long hair :)
And the idea of getting ready everyday, is sweet, I feel like sometimes moms use their babies schedule to not look cute or ready for the day!! I've traveled with the people I nanny before & even with baby in toe I still managed to get ready for my day + take care of Baby, its all about good time management!!
All in all I'm very excited for you, I've loved reading your posts over the last 9 months of getting ready for Baby Evie!! You're gonna be a great southern momma!!
xox
I'm a newish mom, as in two years in and a couple lifetimes to go, but I can really relate to this list. I chopped off my hair after each of my babies and sorta regretted it as soon as I got home form the salons...
One thing I would add is to really take the time to enjoy your baby at all stages. It seems obvious. But it's so easy to get excited about upcoming milestones that you don't just soak it up. I've heard a lot of parents, including my own, say they didn't really get the most out of those first couple years because they were looking ahead or worrying about doing everything just right or worrying about money or whatever else.
As a mama, I spend most of my time on the floor. Very little time cleaning. 15 minutes after the kids go to bed is enough time to start a wash and pick up the day's messes.
I'm a non-mom but I would add one thing to the "don't do this" list. Don't be one of these people! Ha. Seriously. No posting about poopy diapers on facebook. ESPECIALLY don't post pictures! Also, be sure to make time for yourself, your husband and your friends.
Brook i think this is a good list, and you'll see how quickly some of that is so easy, like spending every moment loving, teaching, reading, admiring you little girl. I have a now 2 month old girl, Elia. People will still smile at you, now it's just because you're an adorable new mom and they can't wait to see your little beauty! Also I had long hair but when having her, i was ONLY putting them in ponytails and i felt like i feel bad that my hair looks lame and no style so i did cute it so i can actually get ready in the am instead of ponytailing it up. Also, i wish you good luck getting ready for the day. I'm sure now, that i can better predict what her routine is like, i actually get on clothes i want to wear not what's just convenient. Also, i'm pretty sure my body now, is harder to feel comfortable in clothes since i'm still in between maternity and real clothes. Mostly pants and jeans. I wish you all the luck dear, it is a beautiful thing and every day is such a little blessing. Just wait until the 1.5 -2 month stage. I LOVE it!! So many smiles and coos and she'll be interested in everything!!!
I love this list so much! I just had my little boy 14 days ago & I think your list is perfect. Although, the I'm going to get ready every day part made me giggle. Before I had him I swore to everyone that I was not going to let being a brand new mom stop me from doing my hair and putting on makeup every morning... well, today was the first day I put on makeup. And I only had time to put on powder before he needed a diaper change. Maybe next week will be the week!! Just don't be too hard on yourself. I'm trying my hardest not to be.
Ohh and the clothes thing! Aghhh how I don't miss those stinking maternity pants! I bought a postpartum belly band, and let me tell you... I cried when I fit into normal jeans after a week.
Congratulations on the birth of you little lady. Enjoy every second of her!
xxx
I'm not a momma yet, so I feel like I don't have any authority, but nonetheless, I applaude making some hopeful resolutions before the baby comes... folks are always saying "you'll do that differently when..." as if you have no control over actions.
Loved your "laid-back" momma comment. I have dear friend that once shared she tries to say yes as much as possible. So many moms, all I hear come out of their mouth is "no no no..." and half the time, I think it's just habit, rather than the kid really not needing to sit/stand/walk/whatever he's doing at the moment. I love that! Say yes as much as possible! (Gracious knows they'll be plenty of "nos" anyway.)
Brooke:
First, congratulations on your beautiful baby!
Second, I know you are totally in the thick of it right now. Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you. You are doing a good work!
And third, I'd love to see a follow up to this post now that you're a mommy. How's it all going?
Love,
Elizabeth and Everett :)
love you list :) we go outside everyday even if it is to bundle up and walk to the mailbox :)
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