What's the best bits of becoming a new mum?

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People always tell me how hard it is, how tired they are and sleepless nights etc. but people rarely mention the good bits. So what's the best bits about becoming a first time mum?

DS is only 2 weeks but he's just gorgeous. Every time I look at him I'm so proud of what I've grown. I didn't feel a rush of love when he was born but I love him so much now I know I'd do anything for him. When DH is at work and it's just us two I put in some music and I sit and cuddle him and tell him all about me and his daddy. Seeing DH become a dad is one of my favourite things, he's amazing.

The love you feel for them.
Knowing your life has changed forever and in a good way.

Practical things:
Buying lovely cute little clothes
Sniffing baby’s head
Feeling proud when someone tells you what a lovely baby you have

Everything. How they smell, watching them grow and develop. How they are so happy to see you, holding their tiny hands. Babies are so wonderful.

I recently watched an episode of Modern Family where Claire was breathing in the heavenly scent of newborn Joe, I felt so nostalgic for my little ones.

There’s a moment to cherish in everyday, even when it’s tough. I just love how the little things bring so much joy and watching my DS grow. He’s recently meant to wave and I just think it’s fantastic, melts my heart. There’s nothing comparable to it

Little fingers and toes.

Making them stop crying just by holding them.
Making them laugh, smile. Watching them sleep

Definitely the cuddles and the way they look at you. Their tiny hands and feet. Tiny clothes. I know it sounds shallow but I loved going out with the pram and random strangers admiring them. Now they are older I love watching their school plays, cheering them on at sports matches etc. Going out and watching them have fun.

The cuddles, the hours I spent just sat holding them both are endless. When you feel them breathing on your neck. The smell of their head. The way they gaze at you, and hold onto your finger. The way they do the tiniest sneezes but the most giant burps and farts.

When you get them out of the bath all clean and fresh and they cuddle into you and look up and smile like it's their favourite place in the world. When you pick them up from daycare and they look so happy when they see you and just drop everything to run over to you. Also just watching them discover new things in life. Seeing life through your child's eyes is the best and really makes you appreciate the small moments of joy.

There's so many! Totally outweigh the sleepless nights!

You're so incredibly proud of them at the smallest things! Doing a poo when they've been a bit constipated, drinking an extra oz, smiling at you, eating food for the first time (I cried ) every little new thing they do & watching their little personality develop.

When they belly laugh when you blow raspberries on their tummy when they look at you & you realise they know who you are.

The cuddles, I love the time where in the morning she's had her morning bottle and we stay in bed for a bit with the telly on and have a cuddle, she usually has a nap around 9am so I get up & shower etc but sometimes I stay with her & I can't help but look at her & think how perfect she is!

I had a hard time bonding, traumatic birth & couldn't do much but when it was finally just us two I completely & utterly fell in love with her, there's nothing I wouldn't do!

Wondering each and every time you look at them how you could grow such a beautiful, amazing being 🥰

I'm 😢 at this post - as a Mum to a 7 month old (who is not a good sleeper) I'm nodding away to every post I've read so far. It's an amazing journey and worth every sleepless moment

Reading these posts makes me quite sad as I never felt any of this until my little one turned 4 months old.

It's such a shame some of us are gifted easier babies than others . My baby just cried and didn't want to be snuggled. She didn't ever really gaze at me or enjoy bath time and I missed her newborn smell. I'm only now able to enjoy being a mum.

You're all very lucky mama's

The overwhelming love, it’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The moment you first hold them in your arms. The newborn smell. The butter soft skin. Watching them sleep. When they are just so excited to see you their limbs go mad like they are running a race. When they first smile, giggle, say Mama...

DD is 11 months, she wasn’t an easy baby for the first six but all the above and so much more besides kept me going. She’s now a smiley bundle of delight so I figure I must have done something right even tho it didn’t always feel like it.