https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:06:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-452506 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:16:01 +0000 prettylizy 452506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really loved it too, I sometimes miss my squisy little newborn when she is all up and can't keep still! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-452479 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:04:53 +0000 sorrycharlie 452479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely loved it. Every minute of it. I was so nervous of getting PPD because i had depression earlier in my pregnancy, but it was like a dream! I felt like some cheese ball commercial lady because I love(d) it so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451851 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:11:15 +0000 sarac 451851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I adored it! And they just keep getting more interactive and they do more things. It just keeps getting better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451781 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:42:20 +0000 mrskc 451781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: same here minus BFing pain. </p> <p>I struggled the first few weeks and didn't fully enjoy them. I was a crying/ hormonal mess. Motherhood has been a tough adjustment for me. At 4 weeks things started getting much better/easier and I started enjoying him more and more. Now he's 9 weeks and I just love being around him. Sometimes I wish I could've enjoyed those first weeks a bit more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451738 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:14:11 +0000 travelgirl1 451738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Maysprout: Thank you :-)</p> <p>@PrincessBaby: that's great that her levels are improving. A isn't fussy at all either, she only cries to feed or if we put her down - and I can't be mad about that, I love holding her. I think an easy baby makes it much easier to enjoy.</p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: me too. I'm 32 now and feel like I waited a long time for the right time and now I'm SO ready for her that it really helps me lap every moment up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451693 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:49:31 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 451693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've loved it all, but I waited a long time to have kids, so I've savored every moment... even the hard ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451673 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:38:45 +0000 PrincessBaby 451673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am paranoid about sickness &amp; her health (the jaundice bilirubin is improving finally but we're still following it very closely so that still stresses me...We go get blood tests every 2-3 days)...But other than that - I am enjoying the NB phase really bc she is such an easy baby. She only really cries when hungry, and she gives tons of hunger cues before it goes that far. And she's done great with BFing, so I really just marvel all the time at how lucky I am. I know things could change later but for now, she is prety amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451628 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:23:27 +0000 Maysprout 451628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved it and surprisingly it gets better. Though at the same time each stage has it's unique set of challenges. </p> <p>Congrats on your LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451589 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:02:41 +0000 travelgirl1 451589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: aw I bet that was so hard. I bet you were So happy to have baby home!</p> <p>@autumnlove: hopefully second time round will be more enjoyable!</p> <p>@mediagirl: sounds like you had a lovely time with your baby!</p> <p>@Rubies: colic sounds so hard to deal with! Glad you're having such a fun time with her now though :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451581 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:56 +0000 Andrea 451581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: I think he was too young to really be bothered by it, but I don't believe it is painful. He did have to wear it for a certain number of hours a day so I think that was the stressful part for my friend. However, it was off by the time he turned one and then he started walking normally a few months after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451573 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:57:28 +0000 travelgirl1 451573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: yay, that's a good long stretch!</p> <p>@Weagle: aw that's a really nice way to put ir.</p> <p>@travelingbrit: I'm glad you're gettingvthere, sounds like you had quite an ordeal!</p> <p>@Andrea: I'm glad your friend's little boy is fine now. I didn't realise they could wear the brace for that long though. Did baby cope with the brace okay? My biggest fear if she needs one is if it hurts her.</p> <p>@Mrs. Tricycle: yeah the crying can be difficult. Hope baby boy starts sleeping better for you soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451478 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:02:38 +0000 Rubies 451478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a rough time in the newborn phase. LO had colic and she cried/screamed more hours in the day than not. After she was 4 months, things started settling down and I had finally figured out what I was doing. Months 5-8 were soooooo fun for me. But, right now, at 16 months, LO is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO fun. She plays, eats well, sleeps through the night, and is able to communicate simple things to me (being hungry, thirsty, tired) and she's just a joy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451473 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:59:13 +0000 mediagirl 451473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. I had a hard time with breastfeeding and had to supplement but I loved that phase and everyone after it so far! She has been a great baby, I think that helps. I did have a lot of anxiety when she was younger (and still do, but not as bad) but I really have enjoyed every stage with her so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451472 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:59:09 +0000 autumnlove 451472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not enjoy the first month....I hope I enjoy the newborn phase more with my second LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451469 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:58:35 +0000 littlek 451469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved it. But I was also so happy to have my baby out of the NICU that nothing could bother me. The 10 days he was in the NICU were the worst days of my life though. Each day gets better and DS gets more amazing each day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451458 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:51:22 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 451458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 3.5 weeks in, I like the newborn phase -- as long as he's sleeping or nursing. When the crying starts (which happens pretty regularly), I'm not a fan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451417 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:22:53 +0000 Andrea 451417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: thanks, not much longer to go now!! I'm glad that you're really loving it. A friend of mine also had to deal with hip dysplasia wtih her son. It was nerve wracking and he wore a brace for about a year, but he is just fine now at 2.5 y.o. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451408 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:19:12 +0000 wheres_c 451408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: physically I'm feeling about 90%back to normal. Emotionally I'm a bit better and still working on that. Thanks for asking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451406 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:15:23 +0000 Weagle 451406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVED my newborn, and each stage just gets better and better. My love for her then doesn't even compare to my love for her now. She's just so amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451400 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:10:30 +0000 chrispygal 451400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Sure, go ahead! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451399 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:10:21 +0000 MamaMoose 451399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: last night she slept from 8pm to 3am!! Here's hoping that will be the new normal for us!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451393 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:07:55 +0000 travelgirl1 451393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingbrit: how are you feeling now after your section? So glad you're enjoying your lovely baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451392 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:06:56 +0000 travelgirl1 451392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pink Champagne: aw I can't wait until she starts to giggle!</p> <p>@MamaMoose: That's so lovely, hope you get a bit more sleep soon though!</p> <p>@duckduckkristen: I think sometimes excitement gets us through the sleep deprivation :)</p> <p>@Andrea: yes I think it makes a huge difference if they're fussy. Hope it's easier for you with your second lovely babe.</p> <p>@Bao: aw that's good to know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451386 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:03:11 +0000 wheres_c 451386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it so far! He has such a great temperament and has made or really easy for us so far. Plus he is just too cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451384 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:02:37 +0000 travelgirl1 451384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chrispygal: do you mind if I write on your wall to ask you a couple of questions about it? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451375 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:00:01 +0000 Bao 451375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved it but it gets better everyday! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451373 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:59:50 +0000 Andrea 451373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't. She was so fussy and unhappy. I had my own health issues. I hope things go a bit more smoothly with #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451363 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:56:13 +0000 chrispygal 451363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I loved it! LO is 5 months old and I wish I could freeze time! </p> <p>P.S. My LO had hip dysplasia as well and had to wear a harness for 6 weeks. Luckily that was all she needed and she is doing fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451361 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:54:59 +0000 duckduckkristen 451361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really enjoyed the newborn phase! For some reason it wasn't until about 3 months that I got really sleep deprived and things got hard, but then around 5 months things got better and now at 7.5 months things are really really great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-youdid-you-enjoy-your-newborn#post-451350 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:51:47 +0000 MamaMoose 451350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first week was horrible. I was such an emotional wreck and I was so anxious that I was miserable. But after we hit the one week mark things got better and better. M is 3 weeks old today and while we still have our rough moments (like the nights that she fusses non stop from 10pm to 1am) she is absolutely the best thing that ever happened to me and I love being her mama. </p>