I need something to look forward to, positives about becoming a mum.

[Kelcat9494]

Hello,

I know the title is a little odd but I'm suffering massively with HG so much so I've been hospitalised 3 times and have seriously considered ending the pregnancy but at 13 weeks I've decided to continue as this baby is very much wanted and I'd rather go through however long it takes being sick to have a baby but as some of you may know HG is physically and emotionally draining and I'm not excited anymore so please give me some positives stories about being a mum or a dad and have little baby is worth it and how happy we will be haha, I'm really sorry for this post I just really want some positivity with everything that's going on :(

Thank you
Xx

You will feel so much better soon xx

So many positives! Teenagers are ace - fun, smart etc

Watching your kids doing new things whether the slide, in a show, singing, reading etc

When they make you a card

When they become people you can never imagine!

You poor poor thing. You can get through this.

Today I was walking in the park next to my 15 month old and she reached up to hold my hand and my heart absolutely soared ❤️

Sorry to hear you're having a hard pregnancy!
My baby is 10 months old and his giggle at stupid thing (like throwing toys in the bath) is the cutest thing. And the way he gets excited when I just have to walk in the room. The look of love from a baby to its mama is the best thing ever though, and being the most important person in the world to the little life is amazing

Sooooo many fabulous things to feel excited about!

Toothless grins, both as babies and again aged 6-7 when the baby teeth start to fall out. Bonkers conversations. Bedtime snuggles. Reading stories. Again and again and again but you won't mind. The glass of wine when they've gone to bed. Picking them up from school.

Sounds like your pregnancy is a really tough one but you will get there and yessssss it is beyond worth it.

You poor thing, I do hope you feel better soon

There are all sorts of lovely things about being a mum. The first gummy smiles are so rewarding, and the way the baby smells like the most appealing thing you can possibly imagine.

I've also found it really fascinating to watch DS turn from a wobbly-headed newborn into a sturdy toddler in 18 months and I still can't get my head around how quickly he's developed. Watching their personality forming is tremendously entertaining and lovely. He's got traits from both of us but is also very much his own little person.

My best friend has pregnancies like you but she's has 3 children so the positives must be good

Honestly it's hard to describe but your own child is just magical. There will be hard times but more often times that make you wonder how you could possibly love so much. It's ace. And fun

I have been you. Hang in there. It's a journey. An awful one but it's so worth it.

My Toddler said "I love you"

For the first time today.

It's worth it. Keep going.

Sounds like you're having a tough time.

All the firsts - smile, giggles, roll, crawl, walk, words
When they reach for your hand
Mine thinks I have magical powers and can make their latest injury better with a kiss
Their strange interests!

I’m only 15 weeks into being a mum but some of my most favourite things so far

• the moment he was lifted onto my chest when born, my DH took a photo and he only had eyes for me. Amazing
• when he wakes in the morning he looks over from his crib and is all smiles
• when he stares into my eyes when we have a cuddle or feeding him. It’s like I’ve know him forever.
• those first smiles and laughs incredible.

There so much more to come and I can’t wait.

You’re having a rough time but this will pass soon and it will all be worth it

You have my congratulations on your pregnancy and total sympathy for your sickness.
I threw up every single day of both my pregnancies.I got pregnancy induced asthma. I had gestational diabetes. There's more but I'm telling you this only to explain why I hated every single fucking second of being pregnant. Both times. I cried every day.
BUT it is all worth it. Today we went for a walk and my 3 year old grabbed my 2 year olds hand and said 'lets run' and they ran together holding hands and giggling loudly and it was so cute my heart nearly broke. When they climb into bed with you early in the morning and snuggle in and go back to sleep with their face on yours, or run excitedly to you when you pick them up from the babysitter, or say their first word, it will all be worth it. Every single hellish second of pregnancy will be worth it.

I can’t put into words the feeling that being a Mum gives me

I went through multiple fertility treatments, miscarriage, almost died giving birth, the whole lot.

I would do it all again, 100 times over.

Hang in there, it will be more than worth it!! ❤️

AND from a practical point of view - getting to use parent parking is pretty ace

A few weeks ago my now 17 week old son started to giggle. Its the most beautiful, purest, happiest sound ive ever heard in my life.

SO many things! I remember just before I went on mat leave my old boss said (her child is an adult) 'oh I envy you, you have so much fun to come'. I was a bit surprised by this as people hadn't really described it as 'fun' - but she was right. My two year old is my favourite person in the world and he's just SO much fun!

I had an awful pregnancy and honestly wondered if I could get through it but for all the hard work of being a parent it is also a lot of fun, I laugh more each day than I ever have and the cuddles are amazing! Also I appreciate the little things like getting to read a book in peace for an hour or a glass of wine with friends so much more now.

When they smile and laugh for the first time it'll probably be your favourite sound ever. Also when they are a few months old and sitting down and you go over to them and they lift their tiny chubby arms up because they want you to pick them up 😍

I cannot remember what life was like without my kids. I love every stage of watching them grow and their personalities develop. This feeling you have now will fade and become a distant memory when your baby arrives. I never quite understood it when people said it about kids but my kids are by far the best achievement i ever made. I now get a 'night mum, i love you so much' every night without fail.

I'm pregnant with number two and with 5 weeks to go im feeling pretty tired....4 year old has been unwell and routines have gone out the window. She woke up very early this morning and I went in to her room. I said I needed to sleep a little longer and as I was dozing she put a blanket over me and rubbed my back as she told me a story!

When they shout out for mummy, run towards you, and give you a big cuddle!

I had an awful labour and would often cry in pregnancy, but it is now a faded memory!! It's like my brain has made me forget and when I look at my baby I feel so so blessed and lucky. I hope it gets easier for you. One of my fav things is waking up every morning and making eye contact with her - she beams and giggles and gets so excited to see I'm awake! It's the same if I put her down to play or give her to some One to hold, she looks for me and looks at me with adoration /puts her arms out, never had anyone love me like this!!