First vs Second Pregnancy
Now that I am over the half way mark in my second pregnancy, I thought I would share some of my thoughts on the differences between first vs second pregnancies. I was not so sure that there would be much difference between baby #1 and Baby #2 but there totally is…
Learning Curve
First – You order books on multiple books on pregnancy and what to eat when expecting, and use post its to mark the important pages
Second – Who has time for reading anything other than children’s books to your toddler?
Diet
First – Followed all of the “rules” of what to eat during pregnancy, made sure to take prenatal vitamin daily
Second – You eat whatever is available, which might just be the leftovers off your toddlers plate. Cooking just does not get the same priority anymore. And did I take my vitamin today? Or was that yesterday?
Physical Changes
First – Yay! I am starting to show, lets go out and buy a whole new wardrobe!
Second – Crap, how am I starting to show ALREADY, at only 8 weeks?!? Everyone is going know early this time around I guess. Time to try to dig up the maternity clothes from the basement.
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| Belly Shot – 25 weeks… I think! |
Tests
First – You get all of the blood work and ultrasounds done as soon as you are able to. You want to make sure everything is perfect and have the results to your doctor ASAP
Second – Crap! I forgot I HAVE to get that blood work done this week, and when do we have that ultrasound booked for again?
Activities
First – Went to the gym twice a week, took prenatal yoga to make sure your body is in top shape for labour & delivery
Second – Running after a toddler is good exercise right?!? Who has time (or energy!!!) for the gym?
Due Dates
First – “I am 24 weeks and 4 days pregnant, or 5 months.” You get the weekly emails updating you on your pregnancy milestones and know exactly what stage your baby is developing at (and what size fruit they resemble)
Second – “I am due sometime in November, how far along does that make me?”
Can you relate? How did your second pregnancy differ from your first?
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lol yes so true, don't even let me start on the third baby! lol
I can only imagine!
This is SO true. And I agree with Mom vs. The Boys – it just gets worse haha.
My kids were back to back to back – and I have been sitting her for the last few weeks trying to think of if I had any symptoms during pregnancy #2 or #3, but just remembering being exhausted! haha.
Toddler chasing TOTALLY counts as exercise…. I swear. lol.
It totally is a whole new level of exhaustion!
haha I agree! It's funny how your frame of thoughts change once you hit the second one lol
Thanks Christine!
Amen! Haha My husband took away my books in our first pregnancy, I was going slightly crazy with all the “what ifs…”
Yes it is easy to get caught up in the “what ifs” I am having a bit of trouble with that this time around, since my DS was a preemie
ha ha so true! Having done this 4 times I can also say it goes the same way once the baby comes. First you sterilize the soother, Second you shove it in your mouth, third you wipe it on your pants, forth floor to mouth, LOL Just joking but really it's so FUN to sit back and watch such a difference! ENJOY!
yep, I can definitely relate- and even more with #3
Totally laughing because I totally relate – except I'm pregs with baby #3! Definitely differences in mindsets per pregnancy!!
I know I said it before but CONGRATS again
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Thanks Alyssa!
Congrats on baby #2. I agree completely. I was working night shift with baby 2 and didn't even tell anyone until a couple of months before he was due. I was actually in the best shape of my life when I had baby 2 and looked like I had never been preggo by 4 weeks after his birth. Now, baby #3 who is 6 next week, I still look pregnant. lol!
You are totally adorable! Yup it's good training for parenthood the second time because no two kids are alike.
This is totally fun. Thanks for the funny post
Baby #1 – shingles and three weeks overdue, difficult delivery
Baby #2 – kidney stones (three), right on time
Baby # 3 – perfect pregnancy, horrible birth
None of my pregnancies were at all similar.