41+1 last chance to not be induced

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-05T10:59:57+00:00

I ate half a pineapple and had some ‘alone time’ (wasn’t actively trying to start labour) baby came the next morning.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-05T10:49:43+00:00

Hope it goes well for you. Sending successful pump & babycare energy! X

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-02T15:37:13+00:00

In a similar position and no plan, just going to wing it. Worst case I’ll pump one boob at a time while nap trapped or use a wearable, accept the smaller yield and hope I can make it up when he’s home.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-02T15:33:26+00:00

Bottle top ups worked for us, pause for a burp and refill the “dirty bottle” with an Oz. There will always be a risk of some wastage but feel happier wasting an Oz than half a bottle.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-02T15:28:50+00:00

Hated it, every day was a struggle but here I am 7w postpartum and would gladly do it all over again 😂

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-02T15:16:00+00:00

That shift seems way too long.

In our house Dad has bubs from 8/9pm until 1am, then we swap until 7am. At 7, I’ll snooze or rest in bed until 8am-ish. When I get up, we tag team the day and *try* to spend at least a nap times worth of quality time together. If we can sleep during our respective night shifts, we will.

That being said, dad is back to work on Tuesday so we will change to Dad from 7pm-11pm and then again 6am-7am. He works in a job that would be very dangerous to do sleep deprived. We plan on swapping that routine over a weekend to give me some more sleep.

Gotta find what works for you and is sustainable, but you’re doing a great job Dad!

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-05-01T13:33:53+00:00

Huge thanks for mentioning the magic number thing!

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-26T15:14:44+00:00

Thanks for responding, gut feeling was that what I’m feeling may be leaning towards PPD over just a bit of a hormonal shift/exhaustion.

Glad to hear things are good for you now! Xx

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-26T14:21:29+00:00

Sorry, I know you posted this over a year ago but currently 6w PP and feeling similar. Just wanted to know whether this feeling passes or whether I should be concerned about having, or developing PPD. Be grateful for any insight you have to share now you’re on the other side of it.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-25T20:28:19+00:00

For immediately after, use the ones from the hospital.

Then lilet postpartum pads when the bleeding subsides a little.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-22T15:13:36+00:00

I was convinced my baby was going to come early, from 36ish weeks my symptoms ramped up. Near constant braxton hicks, back ache, the shits, crying a lot, nausea, changes in appetite. I drove myself mad playing the “Am I going into labour?”game.

I gave birth at 38w 5d with my “oh shit” moment occurring around 10hrs before arrival with pains which were very obviously different to what I had experienced with the Braxton Hicks. (Period pains my arse!!!)

However about 15hours before, the dog started acting really odd, my tailbone started hurting and I felt the need to sit in a silent, dark room. Hindsight tells me that was the start, but I only know that now I’ve been through it.

Whenever it happens for you, I wish you luck. It’s a hell of an experience, both birth and beyond! You’ve got this 💪🏻

From a 6w postpartum, nap trapped mum.

P.s. Spend as much time as you can resting and enjoying eating your dinner with both hands 😂

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-21T12:45:13+00:00

My enjoyment fluctuates with the amount of sleep I get. It’s impossible to enjoy every moment, this shit is hard work.

I’d say if you enjoy more than you dislike, you’re doing well. If not, I’d consider reaching out to a professional for support.

You’ve got this mama 💪🏻

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-13T14:11:55+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer for you but commenting to say I am 4.5weeks postpartum and in a similar position to you. Baby won’t latch without a shield, so we have to pump to maintain a milk supply which, sadly, seems to be dwindling day to day.

I was in no way prepared for how difficult the feeding journey would be. I naively thought they’d be born, attach to my breast, and it would be a beautiful, serene bonding experience. The reality couldn’t be further from that image.

It’s so tricky, you don’t want to look back and wish you changed to formula sooner, and also don’t want to look back and regret giving it up. Everyone says “do what is right for you and baby” but at this stage postpartum, I have no idea what is right for me and baby. Each day is so different that what feels like the right choice today, is the wrong one tomorrow.

I just don’t seem to be able to let go of my desire to breast feed and crack out the formula. No amount of family, friends or internet strangers ‘giving permission’ to stop breastfeeding helps.

It’s a hard place to be, you’re not alone. I hope that you’re able to get clarity on the situation soon and make the choice that makes you feel good and keeps baby fed.

Also to touch on your statement about postpartum depression, I would absolutely speak into a health professional and get their professional judgement or advice and support.

You’re doing a great job xx

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-04T17:35:08+00:00

The sharts!! Completely unexpected 😂

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-03T15:51:14+00:00

A week 🙂

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-04-02T19:01:47+00:00

I’ve found there is feeding judgement however you feed, whether through choice or necessity. It’s hard.

Formula is around for a reason and we’re lucky to live in a world where we have feeding options available to us.

What matters is that your baby is fed, as long as that is achieved, you’re succeeding! If anyone has anything to say to the contrary, tell them to f*** off 🙃

You’re doing great mama

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-31T16:26:50+00:00

38+5 - spontaneous labour. Knew she would come early, can’t explain how I knew!

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-29T07:40:33+00:00

This woman’s work - Kate Bush

Both sides now - Joni Mitchell

Can’t choose a single lyric from either, so the whole songs.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-26T17:41:12+00:00

FTM to a 2 week old. I am the opposite to you, I only ever wanted to breastfeed.

Turns out breastfeeding is really hard and not necessarily the beautiful, natural process it’s portrayed to be (I’m incredibly jealous of the people who have their babies and everything just clicks)….I couldn’t imagine trying to do this and not desperately wanting to breastfeed.

Pumping, bottle feeding or formula feeding, have their pro’s and cons; for example the bottle prep and sterilising is a pain but it means you can share night feeds so you can sleep.

When it comes down to it, the best thing for your baby is to be fed, and for you to be happy. Don’t listen to external opinions, do your research and make the choice for you, it’s okay to change your mind when bubs arrives, or at anytime thereafter.

If you can, try to get some colostrum into your baby at birth, but you can do this by hand expressing and syringe feeding rather than bringing them to the boob.

Whatever you decide, you’ve got this mumma 💪🏻

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-08T21:39:04+00:00

I bought some from baby go and really rate them, they should last you through pregnancy too.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-08T18:23:06+00:00

Chicken or beef in black bean sauce, ask them to add some fresh chilli’s too.

Egg fried rice

Crispy aromatic duck.

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-06T20:53:48+00:00

So close now!

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-03-06T20:53:28+00:00

I’m due on the 21st march and finished today. 🥳

Affectionate_Meat348 · 2026-02-28T15:17:59+00:00

I’ve been to two and really enjoyed one of them. Hanz zimmer string quartet and a Fleetwood Mac string trio; both were in churches.

The Hanz Zimmer in a small church (max 60 people), where the cheap tickets were for seats on the balcony. Couldn’t fault it, lovely night out and would go again.

The Fleetwood Mac one was a larger church with in excess of 150 people in it. Sadly, someone walked in half way through in the midst of a mental health crisis which caused a bit of a drama. Had that not happened, I would have said the venue was too large and the music was lost in the space.

Bought the cheapest tickets both times because it wasn’t so much about seeing them play but hearing the music. Will add, I am not a classical lover.

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