Horribly jealous....

[chipsticks]

Of the girl I work with who had her baby today......My son is only 3 months.....I said I'd have 2..I have 2...I might need 3!

 

[xolynn]

Ahh I know how ya feel, kind of lol. I'm not jealous of anyone particularly but keep thinking how I actually kind of miss the baby stage now that my sons 20 months. I realize I have no point to come to the baby club forum now.. I want him to have a little sister! But our financial situation wont allow that. I helped a friend babysit a 7 month old the other day and I couldnt believe how much fun I had! Made me think I'm a bit crazy because back when my son was that little I couldnt wait for him to get bigger!

 

[HBGirl]

I'm ginna say it. You girls are nuts.

 

[Zeri]

I've just had #2 but I still feel jealous when I see pregnant women. I'm envious that they're pregnant and I'm not! Crazy, I know. I think pregnancy is an amazing experience and seeing a pregnant woman just reminds me of that. I'm also starting to feel that "maybe a 3rd?" feeling...

 

[Dawnyybus]

I feel sadness when I see pregnant people, I wish I could have it again and that it was different, that I had all the happy feelings and was able to do the normal expectant mum stuff, but can never do it again and that's upsetting. Xxxxxx

 

[Lady_Bee]

I don't miss the pregnant or newborn baby stage but I still always feel a pang of wistful jealousy when a friend gives birth - however for me I know it is just the newness and excitement of the experience that I miss, it's pure nostalgia. I'm fairly sure that I do not want another baby! I think it's probably quite normal to feel a little envious - it changed our lives... probably one of the most powerful moments we will ever experience, giving birth.

Not saying it's like that for you though! Perhaps you really do want another! Just something to consider I guess.

 

[felix555]

I think they accidentally ripped out my ovaries with the placenta when my LO was born because I feel nothing when I see a pregnant woman, maybe a bit of relief it's not me if I'm 100% honest

 

[cjwn]

I think they accidentally ripped out my ovaries with the placenta when my LO was born because I feel nothing when I see a pregnant woman, maybe a bit of relief it's not me if I'm 100% honest

This. I feel sorry for pregnant ladies and new mums, while simultaneously feeling smug that I don't have to do it again (I've got a two year old and a two month old and I am SO done).

 

[lanaross]

omg my friend had a baby six months ago and I keep saying to myself don't look, don't look. Her girl is just too cute But no way I am having a third.

 

[chipsticks]

Logic dictates that we shouldn't, we have 3 bed house could live comfortably with 2 but......! Time will tell I suppose!

 

[christinelle]

I am the opposite, completely terrified at the idea of getting pregnant again so soon. I haven't had a period yet but we use extra protection (condoms AND pulling out) because I couldn't possibly make it with another baby so close to this one.
I would like another child but sometime in the (distant) future, when my daughter will be old enough to care for herself and understand why I won't have enough time for her.
I wonder how they do it...

 

[chipsticks]

I am the opposite, completely terrified at the idea of getting pregnant again so soon. I haven't had a period yet but we use extra protection (condoms AND pulling out) because I couldn't possibly make it with another baby so close to this one.
I would like another child but sometime in the (distant) future, when my daughter will be old enough to care for herself and understand why I won't have enough time for her.
I wonder how they do it...

My daughter was 2.5 when my son was born, aside from a few dodgy moments it was 'easy' she was toilet trained and a fantastic sleeper when he arrived. She was/is old enough to understand if she has had her breakfast that he needs his etc!

 

[MrsT&Ben]

If someone could promise me a third baby would be as easy as my daughter then I'd probably have another but I know it doesn't work like that and being pregnant again feels me with complete dread. I despise being pregnant.
I have one of each and deep down I know I'm done having babies. But I get the jealousy thing.

 

[horseybird]

2 week old and a 2 year old. Not broody at all! Giving away newborn clothes already. (My second was bigger than we thought)

Looking forward to a few weeks time when hopefully have more of a routine!

 

[pinklizzy]

I'm with you totally! I'd love to have another but OH says no way

 

[justplay91]

I'm with you all the way on this one. My son is not even quite 5 months old, and I feel intense jealously whenever I see a hugely pregnant woman. I have a Facebook friend who is due this week, and seeing her updates makes me so jealous! Part of that is because I know how exciting it is to have your first baby, and I feel that it's never quite the same with subsequent pregnancies. Another part is probably that she's having a little girl, and while I know I'll love any baby I have, I just have this feeling I'm only going to have boys. For my broodiness and other reasons, we have decided to TTC #2 already, but this still doesn't seem to alleviate my jealousy! It makes me feel like a terrible person, but I really am happy for all these soon-to-be-mamas out there too. It's the best feeling in the world!

 

[AllyTiel]

One of my best friends just had her second baby last week and I feel nothing but sorry for her and relief that my second is already 2 months old. I really really dislike the newborn stage. My hormones are all over the place and Im miserable. also the uncertainty of newborns makes me crazy. How they wake up at night and maybe stay up for hours. Im not me on very little sleep. I feel trapped, that my life is over, and ill never be myself again. Im much better the second time around, since I don't have PPD this time. I feel more capable over all but I admit I look forward to my girls being more like 4 and 2 instead of 2 and 2 months. If I didn't dread the first months of the newborn phase so badly then it would be easy to say I want a third. Thats it though, no more than 3. I just find no joy in it. :/

 

[chipsticks]

I've been blessed with 2 'easy' babas relativly speaking (both have their moments...and hours and days lol) I think that's what has me on the maybe baby road!

 

[xolynn]

Yeah and if I could get a promise my next would be a girl, and an easier baby I'd totally do it. And if we had more money/space lol. I love newborns/babies!! But I also love giving them back to their mommies when I've had enough baby time haha.

 

[Katiie]

I am the exact same a birth is announced, a baby photo is put up or a pregnancy shared on Facebook.

Why can't I share my kids and nobody elsE share theirs?! Hahajaa