2007-01-30 05:29:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
PS: I'm not asking because I am pregnant, I'm asking because I already am a parent, and its just fun to look back and go "wow! I wish someone would have told me that!"
2007-01-30 05:40:13 · update #1
I wish someone had told me more information or shown me more about breastfeeding. My son had major latching on problems & more often than not, I'd give up, in tears because he wasn't getting all of my nipple to suck on. I tried going through the La Leche League near my home but they didn't understand why my son couldn't or wouldn't latch on. I was told I wasn't doing it right & the rude women never took the time to show me the right way either. I finally gave up & resorted to pumping my milk for him to bottle feed on. I read an article later on that suggested that I should have tried laying on my side with him on a pillow or propped on my arm.
Also, I wish someone had given me a little more insight about the sleep deprivation for the first few weeks. I can remember diapering my son backwards, dozing off while changing or feeding him, dressing him backwards or inside out. I soon learned to nap when he did & wish I'd known about 5-6 weeks sooner! He's 10 now & you'd never know he wore a backwards diaper or clothing for a few hours in his early weeks of life!
2007-01-30 05:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Belle 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish people would stop advising that nursing for the first time is natural and "shouldn't hurt". It does for the first couple of weeks and is something to just get through - I see too many women just give up instead of really trying to stick with it.
Also I'm sick of hearing "the pregnancy weight will just melt off you after you give birth". Bull honky. Some women experience this, and some don't lose the weight (or the look) with all the dieting and exercise in the world.
And I wish I was told to not worry so much about being pregnant and what will happen during the delivery, but rather focus on being a good parent. I spent a lot of time researching what delivery was going to be like (like you can know without going through it!) and what all the healthy pregnancy signs were blah blah - all the stuff you can't do much about, instead of trying to find out about the "tricks" of raising a happy, healthy baby - things you actually can do.
2007-01-30 13:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by chicchick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About how much you would truly love this little human being!! And how you would do anything for them and how having a baby changes the way you look at the world and even yourself. I mean I got a ton of advice and what not but nobody prepared me for the overwhelming feeling of love I would feel for such a little person the moment he was born. It is truly a miracle and the best thing anyone could ever experience
2007-01-30 13:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by ~ Lace ~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never be afraid to take advice from people...especially parents. You may not always agree with it, but it is nice when given to you. Appreciate it. Parenting is not always easy, but it's always worth it. Baby's will change your life in the best of ways without you even realizing it sometimes. And I agree about the breastfeeding thing...learn as much as you can & when a nurse offers to help, let them!!! I have so much I could tell you! If you need anything else, just write me.
2007-01-30 13:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of Isaiah & Kenzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you have a baby your bowel and bladder are really hard to control. It goes back to normal after about a month but I almost peed myself a couple of times as I was sitting on the toilet.
For the first week after having a baby, your torso feels like jello. Inside and out. That was the worst part of everything for me.
2007-01-30 13:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question!!!
I wish I understood and was more educated about breastfeeding. Sometimes it's not just as easy as putting the baby to your boob!!
yes, everyone said that you wouldn't sleep for years, but no one told me that patience are really hard to come by in the middle of the night!!
2007-01-30 13:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the most important thing to know about pregnancy is that the hormones and emotions are insane!! I went through all the mood swings during pregnancy and then thought it would be over after I had my son. Not the case, I didnt know that it would be worse after he was born. I want other women to know that its alright to just cry if you feel like it!
2007-01-30 13:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That they grow up into teenagers...VERY quickly!!!
Omg......girls are sooo hormonal! Why didn't I know this? I should know this....
My mom always used to tell me when my youngest was a tiny tot...we're gonna spend the first year of her life teaching her to walk and talk...and the next 18 years...telling her to hush up and sit down!
But a more serious answer......when my mother told me to trust her...listen to her......I should've......everything I know about parenting....comes from her....and while it pains me to admit that (do NOT tell her I said this;) so far I have three pretty amazing kids............
2007-01-30 13:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ WitchyWoman ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That you don't have to "eat for 2" because then you can't get rid of the weight so easily after the baby is born. I am still working on it and my son is 7....UGH!
2007-01-30 13:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish someone had been honest about nursing...it can really be painful those first 2 weeks but if you persist...it gets much easier and then becomes second nature.
2007-01-30 13:34:59 · answer #10 · answered by bgmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋