Mothers, Be Honest

[campy]

Originally Posted by marina

Yeah, see that's the kind of loving mother/daughter bond I had with my mom.
She used to constantly bitch about how my c-section scar made her ugly.

that is really mean....i consider mt scar a battle wound that saved my sons life....sorry your mom screwed with your head like that marina

[lindafarm]

Hi, I am a mom of three kids, so here's my share...pregnancy and was ok, some mild discomfort with the morning sickness and big belly to carry around plus the extra weight ..I put on 10 kg with every pregnancy (my weight gain) but thankfully, I work it out and watch my diet to get rid of it. Post pregnancy...also a little discomfort with all the changes in the body...hormones and baby and all...but overall went thru all of it successfully. My advice is GET PREPARED....every woman's experience is different....

[da_ticklah]

Kids are a net negative investment, you put money in and get nothing out aside from an occasional hug or miss you. I could get that emotional support from a dog.

[jorjo]

If I'm ever silly enough to tell my son he should be nice to me because I gave birth to him, he tells me I was only in labour for 6 1/2 hours so I should be THANKING him!!

Don't know where he got the smart mouth from



One thing I do remember is watching a birth video during my ante-natal class - we were told it was an 'easy' birth and it frightened the bejeezus out of me. They need to show more of that stuff at high schools.

[Deborah]

Stretch marks, episiotomy, weight gain, not knowing if "it's still tight" is a lie or not, lack of any privacy! knowing all the songs from Mickey Mouse.

But when I see his little face, it's all worth it!

[bw81]

Originally Posted by campy

The c-section was a breeze to heal from.

My wife has had 2 C-sections and although they have been without complication, it has been difficult. She was unable to drive for the first 4 weeks, mainly due to insurance not covering her. She was unable to lift anything heavier than our newborn which meant she couldn't hold our 2.5 year old when she wanted a cuddle. Small things but they add up with everything else.

Originally Posted by campy

Baby blues are a side effect every woman feels. It is like taking the wind out of your sails. You will cry after your baby is born every day for 2 weeks...it's normal.

My wife cried in the hospital on the 3rd day with both babies, but that was it. Aside from one day this week where she had a really bad day, she's coped pretty well. But that's not everyone of course.

Having kids is great, but its all sugar coated. Marina should be there whispering in your ear mid-fuck just to remind you what you are in for. It's not for everyone, and if it is for you don't expect it to be a cakewalk. Like most things that make you happy, you have to work at it. But its worth it.

My tampon is full, s'cuse me.

[da_ticklah]

In my experience (2 different ladies) it's not still 'as tight' but it'll get the job done.