Things that are GREAT about a summer pregnancy and baby... - Page 2

[rightkindofme]

I might actually buy flip flops or crocs.

I'm looking forward to the pool. It'll be awesome.

[lunarlady]

This might sound really selfish, but DD will go back to school right after the baby is born, which gives me long days of baby and I to bond, nap, and relax.

And I'm really looking forward to not having to get a maternity coat. DD was a November baby, and I actually had to wear DH coat for awhile because it was so cold and nothing fit me! I felt silly tromping around in this giant coat with the sleeves rolled up, shoulders falling off, but straining over the belly. And I hated lacing up my boots when I couldn't see my feet. So hooray for no coats, slip on shoes, and pretty, floaty maternity dresses.

[detroitgirl77]

I'm really looking forward to having a babe in the summer, since both my boys were winter babies--December and January. Glad I don't have to drag a newborn out when its cold, bundled in a million layers before getting into the car. Gonna need a lot less stuff this time around as well.

[lmheartsmm]

Originally Posted by COgirl19

I have never thought about this. To be honest, after being in the South the last few years and being miserably hot when I am NOT pregnant, I wasn't exactly looking foward to being a hippopotmous in this heat. However we are in Colorado this time so it's not quite as bad and....

Popsicles!
Fudgsicles!
Swimming actually sounds really nice (yay for buoyancy!)
Watermelon (which is also hilarious to watch DD eat)
Lemondade
Comfy flip-flops for my swollen feet

We don't have AC in our apartment though so that might suck. i picture a lot of cold meals so I don't have to stand in the heat of the kitchen.

Mmmmmm Fudgsicles!!!!!!!

[lisalulu]

This is way off in the future but I'm looking forward to bday parties that can be outside!! Its always a struggle to find a good spot for the boys parties that are low key and not a fortune to rent.

Now I'm craving watermelon

[dannic]

Here it's HOT in the summer and mild in the winter, so I'm not looking forward to the last trimester much. flip flops are a plus tho (to not be a downer).

[naturalmomma1]

Originally Posted by lisalulu

This is way off in the future but I'm looking forward to bday parties that can be outside!! Its always a struggle to find a good spot for the boys parties that are low key and not a fortune to rent.

Sooo true. I have one June baby and one November baby. I'm glad to have another summer baby because winter parties are hard to do as far as affordability and creativity!

Let's all hope for a mild summer like last year (at least, here in Indiana it was terrific...seemed like it hardly broke 80!).

[dannic]

Yeah, outside parties are nice. I've got dec, jan, and may so far and may is way easier to plan for!

[newmommy7-08]

How about not having to be heading to the hospital in a massive snowstorm for those of us who do hospitals or birth centers. Last night in PA we got 25 1/2" of snow...

[meredyth0315]

All my guys are summer or I was huge during the summer (Oct, July & Aug) My favorite part is the beach. It's so nice to just relax and picnic and play in the ocean. And ITA, flip flops are awesome for fat pg feet

[amyrobynne]

Originally Posted by newmommy7-08

How about not having to be heading to the hospital in a massive snowstorm for those of us who do hospitals or birth centers. Last night in PA we got 25 1/2" of snow...

Oh my gosh, yes. We had homebirths but had to bring each of them to the NICU. With ds1, there was a blizzard that day and driving to the hospital was scary and took forever. With ds2, there was a blizzard the next day. I figure maybe with #3 there will be a tornado or something instead.

[McK.E]

- A few wash and wear maternity dresses
- flip flops for swollen feet
- strawberry shortcake
- strawberry chocolate chip pancakes
- strawberries
- I really like the birthing outside idea
- no wresting with the kid's coats, snow pants, boots, gloves, cardigans, sweaters, hats etc. while big and pregnant
- Less laundry both right before and right after the baby is born
- Parking the baby outside in his pram for naps (in the shade)

[TanyaR1024]

I planned this pregnancy to be big in the summer! My reasons:

-rocking the bikini with the giant belly (adorable and no pressure to have flat abs)
-no seasonal depression to deal with
-kids are off school, so I'm off work so lazy days! Just wish we had our own pool but we will make the drive to visit family who has pools!
-kids going back to school shortly after baby is here (though now we are seriously considering homeschooling lol)
-in addition to the bikini, sundresses and flip-flops are all you need
-outside birthday parties!
-No need to bundle babe up to go outside, or cover their adorable cloth dipes we spend so much money on!

[isras1]

Originally Posted by megan sacha

A good excuse for eating lots of ice cream and fresh fruit! Mmmm watermelon.

I'm already eating both in quantities, but am looking forward to FRESH fruit and better prices! lol

Originally Posted by newmommy7-08

How about not having to be heading to the hospital in a massive snowstorm for those of us who do hospitals or birth centers. Last night in PA we got 25 1/2" of snow...

We have a mile-long driveway to get to our house, with a small valley in the middle, with our house on the upside = we don't keep it plowed in the winter = we snowmachine. So we planned for a summer baby, so that we could:

- have a homebirth, people can drive in easily
- we wouldn't have to drive in snowy/icy weather or my midwife
- August is a fun month in Alaska = great for birthday parties
- meets the preschool age cut-off
- personally: as other posters mentioned, no winter clothes and adorable summer clothes

[bjorker]

Originally Posted by lisalulu

This is way off in the future but I'm looking forward to bday parties that can be outside!! Its always a struggle to find a good spot for the boys parties that are low key and not a fortune to rent.

Now I'm craving watermelon

DDC crashing to ditto this. I'm due the end of June/beginning of July (will likely go into July!) and I am thrilled at the idea of being able to have birthday parties outside and in parks. dd was born in January, and I'm really not a fan of this birthday-party-at-home thing.

Other things:
- I can birth outside if I want to. We have a back deck w/ a hot tub that I could use as a birthing pool.
- What's already been said: not having to bundle baby up, being able to get out and DO things (!!!!!), big sister will be going to school in September (most likely...), and so on.

If the heat really gets that bad while preggo, I'll just scrounge up the money for an a/c and live in one room for awhile.