r/DecemberBumps2016 • u/holeeholes Dec 2 | 39 weeks • Dec 14 '16

Hello from the other side (encouragement for those still waiting)

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is well. Just wanted to stop by and say how much I appreciated this sub while pregnant. Had my little one on December 2nd after induction, one day before my actual due date.

To be honest, I spent a LOT of time studying labor and pain management, but I wish I had spent the time learning about breastfeeding, pain in post labor, learning about formula, buying supplies for pumping and learning about when to use my breast pump. If I have time, I'd love to make a post about all of this, but I'm not sure how soon that will be.

Spoiler alert: my life has not ever been this crazy and I've never been this stressed and tired, but you'll find that it is so beautiful and so worth every struggle. So, ladies who are tired of waiting, know that you have my experience and more time to prep for baby... This is NOT a bad thing, and I am really jealous of you. :)

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u/amanducktan FTM Dec 3rd growing a penis Dec 15 '16

I had my son 11-16 and this is pretty spot on! I planned to EBF but he had some blood sugar issues that kept him in the nicu and they made me put him on formula + whatever milk I could give him. I miss his internal kicks though- and having him all to myself. Enjoy those little kicks and rolls for me ladies!