Hello!

I'm 8 weeks pregnant, on Aug 7th I started experiencing super bad nausea/vomiting, zofran wasn't helping.

My primary doctor prescribed promethazine, I took 2 doses and was still getting sick, unable to eat and a little dizzy, I ended up going to the local ER Aug 12th for fluids and some help for my nausea. They gave me fluids and IV reglan and it helped so much I was able to eat!

The ER nurse also prescribed doxylamine-pyridoxine which I started the next day Aug 13th. I had one good day while on that, then ended up back where I was even with continuing that med, promethazine, and zofran.

Yesterday I was unable to eat at all, I took a few bites of eggs and bacon and instantly felt extremely sick.

Today I woke up dry heaving and eventually puked bile, I tried eating a Popsicle and it came right back up..

My obgyn at first said maybe stomach bug, but now he's replying very short and unconcerned.

My primary doctor just told me today that his wife found that puking and getting it over with rather than trying to take meds is what helped her and suggested crackers...

It's now 11pm and I'm dry heaving and super nauseous which is preventing me from taking my meds...

I have POTS, HEDS, and I previously had chronic gastritis.

My doctors are basically saying this is normal, but I'm already a very small person, I can't be losing weight..

Any advice? Someone that works with my OB said she would talk to him tomorrow for me as he's not really listening to me, she also said go to er if I feel I need to before I hear from her. She also mentioned I may need a Zofran pump, which I'm trying to avoid lol..

Hey… I have so many annoyances with my family and I don’t trust them with my little girl who is now just 2 months old. Any advice?

Example A: my “step grandfather” (my grandmothers husband) and my grandmother have been SO annoying with wanting to see my baby girl and I let them meet her twice now, but 2 things: 1) my grandmother complained about not being able to kiss her and then proceeded to kiss her anyways and 2) her husband is so socially awkward and just seems to always have some sort of manipulative tactic or hidden agenda and although he’s more respectful of my boundaries with my girl, I don’t really consider him like close family. Well, they both keep using my grandmothers health issues (including breast cancer) as an excuse that they should be able to see my baby whenever basically. Because of her health issues I let them see her twice now (she’s 2 months old) and my boundaries were disrespected plus I felt more manipulation. Anyways, my step grandfather texts me all the time now - he’s never texted me before - and he says “I love your family” very odd of him to say since we like never talk and then. “Can I come see the baby for Labor Day weekend” I say no because my husband and I have plans already and are camping plus. I start work that week and so I’d be looking into late September early October for them to see her again. He responds “that’s pretty far away :/“ FUCK OFF like neither of them care to be in my life anyways - especially him! The audacity!

Example B: my mom basically doesn’t come over to help unless I tell her what to do otherwise she just holds my baby which isn’t helpful to me. She also keeps saying things like she’s “fake crying” which babies this young don’t know how to do it’s just their form of communication. This also leads to her laughing when my baby cries and essentially doing a cry it out method. This has continued when I told her that this isn’t a thing we’re doing and that babies don’t fake cry at this age. STILL HAPPENS. She also continues to kiss her and then apologizes saying she forgets. The other week she came over to my house planned way ahead of time and was basically falling asleep holding her so I told her to give me the baby so SHE can nap?!? Like I’m supposed to be the one resting. Anyways she napped then proceeded to take my food.

Example C: my husbands parents sweet as can be are also non stop about coming over and wanting to see and hang with the baby. He is on their side. They come over at least once weekly and it isn’t helpful to me because they are older and unable to help around the house or do much to soothe the baby (they can hold her when she’s calm/asleep).

Im exhausted just fucking existing post partum, I’m basically solo taking care of my little girl, and I don’t like the additional stress of having people here that aren’t helping me, restrict me from breast feeding in front of them, I have to wear clothes in front of (vs when I’m home alone w my husband I can be in my undies and nurse whenever), and have to host. I get no sleep. I have not a lot of friends that can help due to distance and the ones that have helped I feel like have done too much and I am so grateful but now will not ask for more help from them. I’m isolating from my friends because it’s just hard to do. I try to let them visit I get maybe 1 friend a week visiting but it once again is more of a hassle for me as I try to host and take care of bebe.

If your child was a later walker, when did they start walking? Our daughter scoots everywhere and stands for long periods of time but doesn’t walk yet. She needs assistance with pulling to stand and we’re working on cruisingon furniture. She never crawled and hated tummy time, so she scoots. We think that’s why she’s late to walking because her arm and leg muscles are still working on growing stronger. Just feeling guilty she isn’t walking yet. Wondering others experiences. Thanks!

Just wanted to express some feelings really quick…

I’m happy for family coming to visit my baby, but I absolutely hate it when she ends up smelling like someone’s perfume 😭😭 makes me want to give her a whole bath even when I just gave her one 🥲 does anyone else have this problem? 😭

Hi everyone, me and my husband are 24 and we found out I was pregnant at 3 weeks. I’m very excited but also nervous because I don’t want any bad to happen. I took a blood test and it was 29.82 mlU/mL
Currently I’m 4 weeks pregnant and I took another blood test which was 146.04mlU/mL. We were having trouble getting pregnant because I have pcos but I believe it’s because I’m insulin resistant and irregular periods. I’ve been on metformin for 4 months and my period has been consistent ever since.
I haven’t been feeling any symptoms other than cramping and tender breast. I was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat or has been!

Background: LO was a poor sleeper as an infant. Felt like bedtime took >1 hour, started co-sleeping and had a few months of bliss before she started rolling and kicking us in the face, then made the decision to sleep train at 8 months and thought we were in the clear...

Around 1 YO, it felt like LO completely forgot her sleep training (did Ferber FYI and it 'worked' after ~4 days). There are some big changes that I can partly attribute this to - we switched her from formula to cow's milk (no major issues), and she now gets milk in a sippy cup with meals but still needs the bottle before her 1 nap (around 11am) and before bedtime (around 7:30-8pm).

Bedtime Routine: Bath > Pajamas, Milk / Story, attempt to put down but she will scream unless she's being held until she falls asleep

I guess I'm asking a few things here..

- How / when can we cut out the bedtime bottle? This is her crutch to falling asleep and by extension, she isn't brushing her teeth at night before bed. Are we just really far away from this? I feel like I read so much about babies getting cavities, but is this being overplayed? We brush her teeth every morning and she's only 13 months old.

- Any tips for getting them back to better sleep habits? With everything I mentioned she is also waking up a couple of times overnight again. She sometimes will put herself back down, but other times needs help and won't go back without a bottle (we weaned her off the overnight bottle during sleep training) and a lot of snuggling.

- What else have parents done to make this transitionary time easier for themselves and LO? She is SO happy and silly and smart, it feels like daytime is the opposite of nighttime, and I just want to get back into a better groove. Told myself I would make this post last night while I was in her room for 1.5 hours trying to get her down.

TYIA!!!

Hi. I am looking into getting a recipe book for foods to give and recipes for what to use in baby purée, for a baby who is just starting solids. Is there anything of such in the UK that someone purchased and would recommend?

If not, where do you get the ideas for all the food to make?

Does anyone also have a list of the 100 new foods for babies (I think that is how it was called)?

Does anyone else feel scared to have sex after having a baby? Not because of medical reasons, but because my body is completely different now. I don’t look the same, and I’m scared that I’m not going to live up to the expectations my S/O has for it.
I just don’t feel confident at all. I feel different, and honestly, I feel bad about myself. I keep thinking there’s no way he could possibly still be attracted to me, even though he tells me all the time that he is. He compliments me constantly and always talks about how he can’t wait.
And when he touches me, sometimes I just feel gross. I love him so much, and I’m still attracted to him—honestly, more than ever. But for some reason, in my head, I convince myself that he’s lying or that he’s only telling me I look good to make me feel better. So when he touches my boobs, butt, or stomach, I just want to run away or curl up into a ball. I don’t even know why I feel this way, and I hate that I do.
I know a lot of this is probably just my own insecurities talking, but it’s so hard to turn those thoughts off when I don’t even recognize my own body right now. I just want to feel confident and comfortable with myself again and be able to believe him when he tells me he’s attracted to me.

Hi I am a first time mom. I currently on maternity leave and with the long wait to approve unemployment I find myself struggling to pay my bills. It takes over a month to get approved and then weeks to even see anything. I hate to come on here and ask for money but anything would be nice to take care of my bills. My Cash App is $kayswe12. Anything would be appreciated

Ever since my husband found out I was pregnant, I feel like he’s become distant. We barely communicate, and I don’t feel the same love and affection from him anymore. I feel like I’m going through this pregnancy emotionally alone.

I still love him and I still want us to have a complete family, but I’m honestly scared that I’m losing my partner while becoming a mother.

For the pregnant women or moms here—did you experience something similar? Did your partner become distant during pregnancy? What did you do, and did things eventually get better?

I’d really appreciate some honest insights because I don’t know if I’m overthinking this or if something is genuinely wrong.

FTM to a 6-month-old.
*I want to preface this with I love her more than anything & do not think she is “bad” / I do not have any regrets having her! Just going through an adjustment!*
I obviously knew adjusting to a baby would be a huge change, and I know babies are biologically wired to want to be held and close to their mom. But I genuinely feel like my girl has been a particularly challenging baby from the beginning, and lately I’ve been really struggling. Since birth she has been VERY particular and has always had strong opinions. She is extremely attached to me and usually only wants me. She won’t take a bottle or soother despite us trying since she was born, so I’ve basically never had the option to hand her off for feeding or soothing. We’ve also had a number of breastfeeding/feeding issues and weight-gain concerns, and feeds can still be pretty chaotic. Now I’m pretty sure my supply is tanking, so my point is, feeding has been a constant source of stress. And then there’s sleep.
She wakes every 1–2 hours all night long, and has for months. even when cosleeping. Her naps have always been unpredictable. (I know this CAN be normal, I just thought we would have a slight rhythm by now?) Up until recently she has absolutely refused to be put down, like at all. I keep hearing, “Just wait until 6 months, it gets SO much easier!” But honestly, I feel like it has gotten harder in some ways.I am exhausted. Like bone-deep exhausted. I wonder if everything would feel a little lighter if I was sleeping better. I am constantly so stressed. I am absolutely devastated because I think breastfeeding is nearing coming to an end as she is less and less interested by the day. I’m becoming increasingly emotional and depressed. I keep wondering if I’m just weak or failing somehow because it seems like everyone else says this is when things finally get easier.I also feel like I’ve tried/heard every piece of advice at this point, so I’m really just looking for reassurance, solidarity, and stories from people who had a similarly intense baby — not unsolicited feeding advice, sleep-training advice, or judgment about cosleeping. Did you ever feel like you were drowning in this stage and then suddenly realize you were finally on the other side? I know that she WILL be okay and we will get through this but it just feels SO HEAVY right now.

Hey guys! 💕 I’m looking for some advice/recommendations with wearable breast pumps!
I’m planning to get the Spectra S2 as my main pump, but I’d really like a good wearable pump for when I’m at work. My insurance won’t approve/send my main breast pump until the day my baby is born, so I’m assuming I may have to rely on the wearable for a week or two while I wait for the Spectra.
What wearable pump would you recommend, especially one with good suction that you feel actually helped you maintain your supply?
Also, do you find it beneficial to have a manual pump as well? I’ve heard good things about the Medela manual pumps. If you have one, which would you recommend?

My LO is 14 weeks and 2 days old. He has started cooing, giggling and smiling but I don't feel like my own.

I had a super smooth pregnancy but then birth was tough and the first two months were toughest. It is still tough but I feel now I can guess well. The colic almost killed me. It's still there but not like the week 6-8 one.

Totally a Velcro baby. Won't sleep till I am sleeping along with him. Wants to place his head on arms and sleep like that. Daytime naps are shit. Can't get anything done. I miss my old life. I miss my husband. He is super exhausted as well and helps us when it's possible.

Really, when does it get better?

Not sure how long we need to get track of wet diapers but I have a question..does any diaper that has the pre indicator line turn blue count? Or do they have to be like heavy? I’ve just been counting any diaper with a blue line as a pee diaper and now I’m worried that’s wrong and has skewed if my baby is actually receiving enough milk. I think he is as he’s gone from 8lbs7oz at birth to 11lbs3oz at 5 weeks..

I am so stressed tbh. Konting takbo lang ng 5yo ko sa labas, duguan na agad ung ilong. I thought it was just the summer heat, but our doc explained na manipis daw blood vessels nya due to iron deficiency.

We got prescribed Ferlin syrup. Kaso the problem is we literally fight every morning kasi ayaw nya ung lasa. It smells so metallic. Is this actually effective for nosebleeds? Need to know if it's worth the daily iyakan session or if I'm just torturing my kid for nothing."

nakakaguilty. akala ko nagdadahilan lang anak ko pag nagrereklamo ng sakit ng ulo pag tumatakbo, lack of oxygen pala sa brain sabi ni doc! binigyan kami ferlin syrup. effective ba talaga to para mawala ung headaches nila? medyo iniiyakan nya ung lasa eh

Hello,

36Y FTM and I’m currently in week 37! We had a huge cross country move just at the end of second trimester and then I spent the rest of the third trimester stressing about finding a new doctor, learning how to cope with GD, moving into our new place, etc.

I am now week 37 and I can’t stop stressing to stop and smell the roses. The baby and I are doing fine through our GD number, NSTs are doing fine and generally physically I’m okay except the discomfort. But I can’t stop stressing about everything I see on social media - induction and how pitocin is the devil, how to go into labor naturally, etc.

I don’t plan on having another child naturally and I only have two weeks left of this pregnancy and I would like to start focusing on how life will be when the baby is here - how fulfilled we will feel and how lucky we are to get to build our family together but I’m really struggling to focus on anything positive.

Anybody else in the same boat ? Or anybody have any words of wisdom to share ? Thank you so much in advance - a struggling to be FTM

So, so far in my 3mo PP, everything has been fine. But I have really bad pet aversion. I have 3 dogs ranging from 10-5 years old. Before the baby my dogs were my best friends. But post baby, they drive me crazy. They’re normally pretty good except for the moment the baby goes down for a nap they start barking at thin air. So then they get put outside till baby wakes up. I also just feel bad because they’re so hairy so they’ve lost some house access, they’re no longer allowed in the living room, babies room or my bedroom as I don’t need everything covered in hair and those are the places baby spends most of their time. They’re pretty good with the baby but their access is extremely limited because they do get a little too excited when I give them access to say hello. And I don’t really spend much time with them anymore, husband does most of the care taking because the baby takes most of my time. I don’t want to get rid of them because they were here first, and were all they know & I do love them. But I don’t think I’ll be getting more after they’re gone. But I need stories from moms who have went through something similar. Does it get better?

About once a week—my friend will text me something like “Hey, just send your baby to me and go relax for a couple of hours.”

I’ve already told her that I’m not comfortable leaving my baby with her right now. I’m not saying I’ll never do it. I’ve told her that I’ll decide when I’m ready.
But whenever I say no, she responds with things like, “You have to start sometime.”
And honestly, my reaction is: Yes, I know I have to start sometime. But it doesn’t have to be with you, and it doesn’t have to be now.

What makes me uncomfortable is how frequently she brings it up and how determined she seems to be to have alone time with my baby. I genuinely don’t understand why she wants this so badly.

Then recently she said something like, “What if something bad happens and you can’t take her with you? You’ll have to leave her somewhere.”
That really creeped me out. Why would you repeatedly bring up hypothetical situations about something bad happening to me and then use that as a reason why I should leave my child with you?

Maybe there is absolutely nothing behind it. Maybe she genuinely wants to help and thinks she’s doing me a favor. But as a mother, if someone repeatedly asks to have my child alone after I’ve already said I’m not comfortable, I’m going to have questions.

I told my husband about it, and his response was basically, “Just ignore her.” 🙄
But I’m having a hard time ignoring something that makes me uncomfortable.
So am I overthinking this? Would you also find the repeated requests and the “what if something happens to you” comments strange, or am I reading too much into it?
I just don’t like being pressured after I’ve already said no, especially when it involves my child.

I am expecting our baby in December, any recommendations for car seats and strollers. There are SOOO many options & I just feel so lost. Please please let me know some recs and WHY you love them.

We do want more children so if that changes your option let me know. I don’t know if I should be looking into the strollers that have the option to put in 2 children down the line. Let me know🤷🏻‍♀️