I have a question to all the moms out there.
Is there anything or maybe a list of things that you wish you did before you got pregnant?
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Whoaaaa you’re pregnant
Check the bloke's bank balance...
Got pregnant younger.
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Don’t overthink it….
(That was from my wife 😉)
Wife said to do core work.
From a Dad of three healthy boys:
Tell the hubby to buy a recliner sofa .... if the baby wakes at night just hold the baby and sleep in the recliner together, maybe watch sports or something, background noise helps.
Always co-sleep with the baby. Just skooch down so your noses are at diaper level.
Of course .... breast-feeding is PARAMOUNT.
Tell the hubby .. (if money is tight) .. TOUGH SHIT, WORK 3 JOBS ... Mommy MUST stay with children until school starts at age 6.
After you make 1 ..... make another ASAP. My oldest 2 are 18 months apart ... it's better that way ... they play together .. you have all the stuff ... and you just stay in baby mode.
I keep hearing the same three things: travel more, sleep more, and sleep more… did I mention sleep more?
A lotta mums will tell you to have joy, have connection, and live fully.
But maybe this might connect with you too.. :
Having kids is like having bitcoin - Lower your time preference. A lot of people, healthy or not, don’t or can’t fall pregnant or stay pregnant when they plan to.
So when/if you’re trying for kids….. just DCA in.
Don’t try and time the market, because it can burn you both ways.
Don’t have expectations, because then your emotions can drive you into bad decisions. Stress is one of mother natures most potent contraceptives.
Just lower that time preference, DCA in, and enjoy the ride. It will set you all up for a prosperous future.
Best of luck to you Isa, have fun ❤️
He'll be a lucky fella. 🍀
You'll be great parents. 👩🏼🤝👨🏻
Pray for healthy children.
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Stay ₿lessed 🙌
From a father: Get started ASAP, then you have a whole life ahead of you when you reach 50 with no obligations. The chances are that you will still be fit and healthy into your 80's.
Not many moms here on Nostr as you can see from your replies. Happy to mansplain things to you if you like...😉
Such a thoughtful question. ❤️ I’ve heard a lot of moms say they wish they traveled more, rested more, saved a bit extra, or spent more intentional time on hobbies and self-care.
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