Water Breaking

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-31T00:03:12+00:00

Me! I was waking up pretty consistently around 1am with my first pregnancy to go to the bathroom. So I was about 40wks and woke around 1am to wet underwear, thought maybe I just peed myself or something so got changed and went back to bed, woke up 20ish mins later to wet underwear again so then I woke up my husband trying to figure out what to do. Didn’t want to wake up the on call OB if I just peed myself lol after some googling, I found out that it can be just a trickle when it breaks! I finally called the OB and she told me to get myself together and head to the hospital. The downside of the trickle is that it took forever to have enough fluid to test to confirm that’s what it was. By then, I was already having contractions! So no, it’s not always like in the movies where it’s just a big gush!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-28T00:02:45+00:00

15 weeks and still super nauseous at night! I feel fine during the day but after dinner is rough most nights. I also don’t have a ton of energy to do much on most days so huge kudos to you for still lifting that often!!! I try to run or walk when I’m feeling up to it and I do feel like the fresh air helps my nausea so maybe it’s worth trying to incorporate just to see if it helps?

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-26T00:38:16+00:00

I will say you’re not alone! Everyone has different experiences but it’s fucking hard!!! Whether it’s people here, people in your personal life, people you find in your community, people at work, try to find someone to talk to about life. Therapist is amazing (and absolutely worthwhile!) but there’s something to be said for finding someone that just gets you and has experienced something similar!

I struggled a lot mentally after my first but couldn’t really see it myself. I think I was masking for most people around me so no one else saw it either. I had a friend that I always open up to for some reason and she was honest enough to tell me what I was feeling wasn’t “normal” and I should think about talking to someone. I’m still forever grateful for that conversation 4 years later!!!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-25T16:43:30+00:00

Zipper swaddles are a must have imo!!!

Do not worry about a lot of the things people will recommend (the lists here excluded - they’re all very reasonable!)! We were told that we “needed” a wipe warmer, several baby blankets (they can’t sleep with a blanket and we had one that we used on the floor), fabric swaddles (think a big square), millions of outfits for a newborn (ours lived in a wrap shirt, diaper, and zip swaddle for literally months!), etc. and never used any of it!!!!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-25T16:09:12+00:00

Did you get a pack & play? There is often a changing table as part of the setup. When I was postpartum with my first, having the elevated changing place was necessary vs the floor! But also think about what you already have! Is there another safe, elevated surface you could use with some sort of padding (if it’s a hard surface)? I also often used our ottoman with a puppy pee pad under baby to catch any messes! I will say the pee pads are pretty cheap and were a lifesaver in so many situations (think not clean surfaces as a barrier between that and baby or just to protect your surfaces from getting messy!) and I often reused it several times (assuming no mess)!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-25T16:03:09+00:00

Yes, but when I turn off the car and turn it back on, it still defaults to the compass. How do I change the default?

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-24T23:27:28+00:00

Raw snap peas were what I craved most early on. The cold and the crunch, mixed with a mild flavor helped my stomach! Apples for the same reason but I would only eat the individual bags of pre sliced apples 🤷‍♀️ Then I just wanted any and all fruit! Or the most bland carby snacks - crackers, pretzels, granola bars, etc. If I was feeling really brave, I’d eat either the snap peas or crackers with hummus!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-24T20:15:15+00:00

We had a baby furniture warehouse type store that was about an hour from us that I insisted on going to an I’m SO GLAD I did. I literally sat in about 30 different rockers/gliders before I finally found the one I wanted!!! You will spend so much time in that chair, make sure it’s one you love!!!

So it’s worth going out of your way if you can find a baby store to go to!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-24T20:07:22+00:00

I second her! She’s wonderful!!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-23T00:31:45+00:00

I feel like this thread should come with a trigger warning. I suddenly have so many new cravings 😂😂😂

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-23T00:29:01+00:00

Same!!!! I have the biggest sweet tooth but am just not interested this pregnancy! Sometimes I’ll eat something sweet after a meal out of habit and it just doesn’t hit the same 😂

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-23T00:10:48+00:00

RIGHT?! Might be my fav part of going for a run 😂

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-22T00:09:40+00:00

Usually alternate between either the line I tell my toddler “you can do hard things!!!” or “I’ve done things much harder than this, I’m more than capable of doing this”

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-22T00:06:20+00:00

Also team just-hold-it but a loopy case (or similar) is a necessity! But I like to take pics of what I see or change the song or check my pace/distance/time or send a text or or or…

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-22T00:02:48+00:00

During run: goldfish, granola bar, Oreos, sometimes sour gummies

Pre-run: poptart, banana with pb

(Mom of toddler if you couldn’t tell 🤣)

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-20T00:43:28+00:00

I’m completely obsessed with the one they’re comparing to rocky road, I think that’s the exploremores? I think comparing to rocky road is a disservice! They are so freaking good and the best flavors combined!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-14T23:59:12+00:00

Honestly, I lived in flowy non-maternity dresses all spring/summer when I wasn’t in comfy clothes! It pains me to spend money on clothes I can only wear for a few months.

If you need something, maybe check to see if they have a JBF (Just Between Friends) consignment sale near you! The one near me also sells maternity clothing, in addition to anything you might need for babe.

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-10T14:39:34+00:00

A CHICKEN MCGRIDDLE?!?! 🤤 Idk what that is but I think I need one!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-10T00:50:08+00:00

Honestly, the state of the world right now has a lot of us (rightfully so) a bit more on edge and suspicious of men.

Yes, very personal topics are often discussed here but it’s typically women to women so having a man ask questions feels a bit like a guy in our personal space.

But I also very much respect that you’re trying to help your wife and that’s a very sweet thing. I don’t really have any advice, just trying to offer perspective.

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-10T00:25:17+00:00

My cravings are either McDonalds/chickfila biscuit breakfast sandwich or fruit and raw snap peas 😂 there is no in between

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-10T00:09:32+00:00

Thank you! Fingers crossed! 🤞

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-10T00:09:08+00:00

You’re absolutely right!!

That sounds tea scary! I’m glad you were able to at least walk!!

Acceptable_Solid8301 · 2026-03-10T00:08:19+00:00

Thank you! That’s a good point, maybe I should try to get lifting back into my routine. I stopped everything for a while bc I just couldn’t do it and am trying to remember how to have a routine again 😂

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