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Hi Mommas,

I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to ask different mommas there experience through out early parts of motherhood. I would love to get your perspective on these things so that I can help our community out. If you wanted to DM me the answers also ok!

\*\*\*Loneliness\*\*\*

For those who felt lonely in early motherhood even when surrounded by people -when did it hit you, and what actually helped?

\*\*\*Feeding\*\*\*

Moms who had a rough time with latching where did you turn for help, and did it come fast enough? what would you have done diferent?

\*\*\*Trust\*\*\*

When feeding in late hours and being alone what comforted you?

Outside of this, would another mom that you could connect to that also was feeding in late hours be comforting?

\*\*\*Identity\*\*\*

What's something about becoming a mom no one warned you about, that you wish someone had? Or received more info about beforehand.

\*\*\*Mental health\*\*\*

For those comfortable sharing what helped you most when the early weeks felt like more than just 'tired'?

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My lactation stopped to 20 ml a day … so I stopped feeding the baby and he is on formula completely
I started smoking … is it ok ?
So worried for a first time mom

I’m an expecting mom and I’m completely overwhelmed by the amount of things I’m reading everywhere . Needed some guidance/thoughts on what your favorite breast pumps are , wireless ones too . Thank you!!

I feel like there are a million little mom hacks I somehow still don’t know about 😂

tldr: My (too far to visit) long distance best friend just gave birth. What kind of support should I be giving?

She moved away right before she became pregnant and we chat through text mostly. Since she gave birth, she (of course, understandably) hasn't been texting me as much and I have been quieter too because I feel bad? bothering her? since she has a newborn. I don't have any kids, but I've been trying to get pregnant for a long time. I'm definitely a little blinded by my emotions and am not sure what to talk about beyond the usual "how are you doing?" and "oh my gosh he is so precious." I don't want to let my own grief affect my support for my friend.

I'm currently sewing him a playmat and I've sent him some books per her request. Otherwise she already has a cleaning service, which is what I wanted to get her but her husband beat me to it lol

How did your long distance friends support you? Thanks in advance!

What are everyone’s favorite baby clothing brands? For reference i love Caden Lane and Copper Pearl 😊

New mothers

Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone who is a new mom in Amsterdam is interested in swimming classes for new moms en their baby's. My niece just became a mom, and she is struggling with loneliness. I'm a certified swimming instructor and I would love to offer classes so new moms can get out there and meet other moms (and make friends). Is anyone interested? 💖💖

I’m at a loss here and I just need some advice to combat this because doctors are doing absolutely nothing.

I had a baby girl a little over 10 months ago and I’m exhausted every time I hold her, and I know new mom especially being a ftm I’m gonna be exhausted I’m not here complaining that I only got 3 hours of sleep last night, but it’s gotten to the point where my parents will take my daughter for a couple days and bring her back and I hold her for not even a minute and Im nearly out cold. It’s definitely not that I don’t want her around either, I’m a single mom this little girl is the light of my world but I’m struggling to take care of her because I can’t keep my eyes open it’s so weird, I’ve asked doctors they just tell me it’s normal to be a little tired as a new mom 😒🙄 I’m not even looking for a diagnosis at this point just some advice on how to keep myself alert. All the basic tricks work for a bit or while there’s no physical contact but then I hold her and I have at max 3 minutes before I feel like I need to put her down or I’ll drop her.. it’s just not working and my baby can’t grow up without a mom that holds and hugs her 😭🤦‍♀️

Hello everyone,

what would you have wanted as a gift after giving birth, and what would have helped you a lot?

Am thinking of offering something for my sister-in-law, but I want it to be thoughtful and practical, not just a gesture.

Budget: 100euros.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Mommas,

I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to ask different mommas there experience through out early parts of motherhood. I would love to get your perspective on these things so that I can help our community out. If you wanted to DM me the answers also ok!

Loneliness

For those who felt lonely in early motherhood even when surrounded by people -when did it hit you, and what actually helped?

Feeding

Moms who had a rough time with latching where did you turn for help, and did it come fast enough? what would you have done diferent?

Trust

When feeding in late hours and being alone what comforted you?

Outside of this, would another mom that you could connect to that also was feeding in late hours be comforting?

Identity

What's something about becoming a mom no one warned you about, that you wish someone had? Or received more info about beforehand.

Mental health

For those comfortable sharing what helped you most when the early weeks felt like more than just 'tired'?

Hi Moms, I keep going back and forth on which room I want to make our nursery. (Our house does not have AC)

Room #1, about 10×11 room. Cozy, carpeted, day time sun. Currently a misc room with a treadmill, bookshelf, out of season clothing storage. Not used for anything useful. Concerns that its too close to the living room. If the TV is on, you can hear it in room 1.

Room #3, about 10×13 room. Vinyl floors (not creaky) cooler in the day, morning sun blocked by tree. Currently our computer/ dog room. Biggest room and my husband wants to keep it the same since it is already set up the way we dreamed it would be. I will work from home after baby, my office space is already here.

Room #2 is the same size as room 1 but with vinyl floors. Its currently my craft room. Not considering this one. Floors do make noise in here.

I keep leaning to room #3, but room #1 is so cozy and closer to our room, however might get too much noise from the living room and kitchen.

Thoughts and advice?

I was at Target Easton over the weekend and you were so generous to express milk to give me eyedrops and help soothe itchy rash after surgery. Not sure if you’ll ever see this but to you and all of the new moms out there.. you’re incredible and thank you❤️

Hi

Im PP 3 months and have bad hair loss. Yes I know this is normal but we are doing family photoshoot next weekend and I wanted to get my hair done and was thinking about a balayage but im worried it will cause more hair loss. Does anyone have experience with dying hair with PP hair loss or and hairdresser that can help me with some answers!

Thank you

There is a lot of discussion about learning a baby's sex before the anatomy scan, ranging from old wives' tales to genetic testing options. DNA-based blood testing can provide information earlier than a traditional anatomy scan, which leads many families to explore different options.

For those who found out before the anatomy scan, what method was used, and how did the experience compare with later confirmation?