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Supreme Being
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| My first child was the hardest for me. She was my only daughter, the first of four. Lisa was the loudest and cried the most. She was either very, very happy or very, very sad - there was no in-between! And, forget about a ride in the car or a walk in her stroller to calm her down. These activities made her scream even louder. We later found out she had a form of ADD that made her feel over-stimulated all of the time. I wish I had known that back then, when I was spending many hours crying in frustration. Also, she was a daddy's girl. She refused to go to sleep without a kiss and a hug from dad, who worked the second shift. My husband would have to run home during his dinner break at 7 p.m., just to kiss and hug Lisa so she would fall asleep . He loved that, and thankfully, he worked just five minutes from home. The three baby boys to follow were a piece of cake compared to Lisa, so they give her credit for breaking me in! Lisa is now a wonderful 26-year-old woman and we are best friends, but those early days were TOUGH! 
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| I think the first baby is the hardest because you're trying to adjust to parenthood. I don't think that it has anything to do with the baby. Especially for those who are older and used to being able to do whatever they want, whenever they want - it's a big adjustment!
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I would have to agree, that the first time around is the hardest. The getting up though out the night for the feedings (I breastfed), was the hardest for me. Just getting a routine established took time, also. Just not knowing what to expect day-to-day can be frustrating, especially if you are use to having a routine type of day. For some of us, just when you get it all figured out, baby #2 is on the way 
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I think it depends on the family. My last baby was the hardest. I was used to not having to change diapers and didn't miss those midnight feedings. I thought I was done with that. Then, surprise, baby on the way.
It was exhausting caring for a baby with other little ones to take care of, too. At least with the first, I didn't have to worry about getting other kids off to school, to the doctors, to play dates and such.
Don't get me wrong, I love my youngest child and would do it over again in a heartbeat. But, it wasn't easy, for sure!!
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I guess it all comes down to adjustments and coping with them. But still, with only 5 months of being a mommy - not counting on those bulging 9 months - I have fixed my mind on my only son being the last. But hey, life is a journey so, I hope what you have shared regarding the first being the first is the hardest! 
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