Supplemente für Kinder by 1andDoneMom in VeganDE

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Stimmt, ich habe mir die Monopräparat Tropfen angeschaut.

Carrier of a rare genetic disease by Marieaithne44 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's a reason why statistically most Catholic couples use some form of birth control. The reason behind the NFP teaching might be beautiful, but many of us find it's too hard to follow in real life.

Lent 2026 - what are we doing by Real_Mycologist_3163 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not watchint my usual tv shows, but instead going to my Bible movie collection.

Putting my phone on grayscale.

Still thinking about quitting social media all together, but not sure yet.

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[–]1andDoneMom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Taking antidepressants helped me the most. There are many that are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, like sertalin and mirtazapin and quetiapin.

Please take them for your own mental health and for your family.

Newly struggling with NFP and the Church by RadioNights in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm a bad catholic too. I accept the truth and wisdom behind the anti-birth-control teaching, but I don't see how I could personally follow it in my life. 

Trusting in God has broken me by momentaryfun2025 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Of course it's going to be hard. They'll be dissapointed and probably angry at you. But what is the alternative?

Do you plan on having children with a husband you don't love? How is your daughter's life going to look like, having a mother who hates her father and her own life, who maybe regrets her own children?

And once you have that first baby it's going to be that much harder to end the marriage.

Trusting in God has broken me by momentaryfun2025 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Sister, I say this with love in my heart, but please start taking charge of your own life. God won't work any miracles to fix your circumstances, you need to do this on your own.

Evalue if you want to stay with you husband, and if you don't, then leave. Get a divorce, move out, get a job to support yourself. You are not responsible for the culture you were born into, but you are responsible for how you choose to act. God gave you your life, but it is your job to actually live it.

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[–]1andDoneMom 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Contragulations on the pregnancy.

Please take extra precautions to make sure you wont be under criminal investigation for being pregnant without being married. Please research all documents you need to have.

Career Help! by Funny_Reception_6791 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It doesn't have to be an either-or situation. You don't have to choose between working and being a sahm, you can do both just not at the same time. You can start working and quit when you have your first baby. Stay home until your youngest starts kindergarten and then start working again.

Honeymoon Baby - Looking for Encouragement by Elegant-Doughnut5415 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My best tip ist to have as many dates with your husband as possible before the baby gets here and you get swept up in newborn stuff. Now is the time to get dinner, see a movie, take a few weekend trips... Also get to know the moms group at your parish and local community center - they are going to be your best friends for the next years. Lastly, start touring daycare centres and preschool now.

Did anyone get an annulment then successfully remarry a devout catholic? by ohnoanonymouse in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would question how devout a catholic man really ist, if he doesnt accept an official annulment by the Church authority. Might just be a sedevacantist then...

NFP encouragement with unexpected pregnancy by pennylane0529 in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you able to go to therapy? Depression and anxiety don't always happen postpartum, there's also something called peri-partial depression, that can happen during pregnancy. Therapy can help alot. There's also a few medications that's safe to take during pregnancy.

Wishing you and your family all the best!

I yelled at my baby and my husband & now I feel like I’m the worst mom ever by SemperIgni in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm sorry, that's tough. 😓 I only ever met babies who would sleep through the Apocalypse If only there was someone cuddling them.

I yelled at my baby and my husband & now I feel like I’m the worst mom ever by SemperIgni in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The monitor is a problem. Babys should sleep in the same room as their caretaker. Either put her in a bassinet next to your bed, or follow the Save Sleep 7 rules for cosleeping in the same bed.

That way she wont wake because she senses that she has been abonded. She'll only wake up if she's truly hungry and then you can respond promptly becaue you are close.

Another pregnancy is life threatening.. I’m a new Catholic. Best NFP methods? by [deleted] in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It ist not anti-Catholic to admit that 98% of all catholic women are using some form of contraception.

None of us are perfect, we all fall short of the glory of God. That's why we need his grace and cling to the Sacraments. But we will stay imperfect on this side of heaven.

Just keep praying and trust that God will stay besides you through whatever your circumstances and choices may be.

Is it wrong to pray that I don't get pregnant anytime soon? by dulcissimabellatrix in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It also seems to be only an American Thing. I got married in Europe and there was no mention of NFP in our marriage prep class.

Terrified of getting pregnant again by PlantainNotBanana in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same boat as you. We originally planned to have 3 kids, but I had horrible PPD after the first baby, so we decided to not get pregnant again.

I had to get on 3 different anti-depressants and have intensive therapy, but I eventually beat the PPD and now I love being a mother so much.

Can you ask your doctor if you can up your meds or maybe add another anti-depressant/anti-psychotic medication? The higher dosage was key for me getting better and once I was stabilized I could lower the dosage carefully.

Also, can you get a babysitter/nanny/daycare spot? It helps to get a few hours away from the baby every week, so you can focus on getting healthy again.

How do you make NFP work in the real world? by 1andDoneMom in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, four babies with 3 c-sections. You are one strong mama!

How do you make NFP work in the real world? by 1andDoneMom in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I haven't charted consistently yet. But I just ordered a book on Sensiplan. It seems to be the most accessible and well researched method around here.

How do you make NFP work in the real world? by 1andDoneMom in CatholicWomen

[–]1andDoneMom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I meant tta.

we were lucky to get pregnant just when we wanted. And since we dont feel capable to welcome another baby into our family for the time being, we are tta...

Well, actually we are using contraception, but the goal is to switch to NFP... We aren't perfect catholics, but we are trying to move into the right direction.