First time mommas.

Just a little advice from a mom who's halfway through her second pregnancy. I've been battling this guilt that my son (he's 2) will no longer be the only child. He will no longer get my or his fathers undivided attention once this baby is born. I know he will cope, and will be an amazing big brother, but the guilt is still there. I also feel guilty that this second baby won't ever get to experience being the only child. Will never get our undivided attention, will never get to sleep peacefully on my chest for a few hours during the day because I will have a toddler at my feet asking for a drink, or to play. I'm glad I have four more months to prepare myself and my son for the new addition, but I wanted to offer some advice to the momma's that are having their first kid. CHERISH that newborn phase. It is hard, unbelievably so, but you will get through it and you will never get that experience again. On the days where the baby just can't be put down, try not to get too frustrated, and just soak up in the fact that you CAN hold them all day. Just cherish every moment with your new baby because one day, when they're grown and they no longer fit comfortably on your chest, you'll miss it dearly. And when you want to experience it again, by having a second child, it won't be the same. It'll be double the fun, double the work, and double the love, but it won't be the same.