When to get the mom cut? Help!

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So I'm seriously considering chopping my very long hair. My ends arnt healthy and I'm about to have a newborn and I won't be able to maintain it as well as I need to, nor do I like have it constantly in a pony tail and that's what will have to happen for awhile if I keep it long. anyways, that being said I'm wondering when I should do it if I decide to do it. On one hand it's going to be a big difference. And bittersweet. I could chop it after my lil guy gets here and have it be like a mommy make over. But I'm afraid I will be in a fragile emotional state and what if I hate it? Buuuut, my daughter needs her first hair cut really badly and I'm not sure her hair can wait another four to six weeks and she needs to watch mommy get her hair cut before she will allow a stranger to touch hers. She's super shy and hates her hair being messed with. BUT, I've gained a little weight in my face and don't look 100% me right now, I'd really like to lose that before I alter my appearance so that I don't blame the cut. I just don't know what to do. 
To clear up any confusion. 
Cut now pros: short hair done in a good mental state. Daughter gets her hair cut as needed. No annoying hair mess, looks cute right away. 
Cons: don't know if I'm ready yet. The slight facial Weight gain might mess with my perception. No feel good mommy make over later. But I might not feel good about in in which case that brings us back fear of weakened frame of mind.
Help you guys! What do you think I should do? Vote & comment or just vote. Thank you for your help you guys.

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As a stylist.... Wait! Short hair can be more work... Think about it you can't put it up in a pony you have to have to looking decent down wait til you have more time when the baby's older that's what I alway tell my clients

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Oh man my hair was to my ribs. I decided to get it wacked off today! I'm 36 weeks and being induced in 8 days. Figured baby didn't want hair all in her face while eating lol. I officially got the mom cut!

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Get a trim so your daughter can see it's not bad. Who says you have to have short hair? I throw my unruly rats nest in a clip or bun, always have. When natural it's past half down my back, if I take the time to straighten it, it's about 2 inches longer. Thick, kinky & dry

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I personally couldn't imagine having short hair and not being able to throw it up in a sock bun or braid while taking care of this little one. I just cannot stand hair on my neck.

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You could always do it in stages rather than one big chop at a time. Like maybe get a little trimmed off so you get used to that length if you like it and think you want a little more then get a little more off when your used to the sort of shorter length it can be a massive shock when you chip the whole thing. I had hip length hair and I got it chopped to shoulder length in stages and because I didn't really notice over a period of time it wasn't a shock and I really liked it, but I then grew it out again when I look back now at pictures at my hair that length and my hair now I don't like it because I see the massive difference but doing it in stages I actually loved it and also that way you can find a perfect length for you without it being a shock.

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Go get your hair trimmed so daughter can see you get your hair cut and hers can be cut. Then, if later on you want to go shorter, go for it. If not, then you'll still have the length and won't be sad. I think getting a little style, shape, and dead ends cut will make u feel a lot better!! Have fun with your girls day at the salon with your daughter!! Go for glam :)

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I say wait. The easiest hairstyle ever is a ponytail. Short hair can actually be more maintenance because you always have to style it.

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I wanted mine long to put up for delivery then got it cut short the week after birth...

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I'd say get a few inches off then if you like it get a little more taken off...there's no need to go into shock over your hair that will grow back. I'd see about trimming your daughters hair yourself and she probably has a sensitive scalp where it hurts. I was like that when I was little and even now I don't always like others doing my hair.  I'll be honest I cut my own hair.

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I did that after the birth of my daughter because I heard as a first tme mom you'll want shorter hair. I hated it and regretted it! I will never chop it off like that again. My daughter is almost 7 and I haven't had a real big cut since. Only trims every 6 weeks.

When to get the mom cut? Help!

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