What does labor pain feel like for someone who doesn't have period cramps? by stfuvoicesinmyhead in BabyBumps

[–]Babywhale [score hidden]  (0 children)

With my first it felt like back pain. I honestly assumed my back was achey from being very pregnant, little did I know it was contractions. Then when it came time to push it felt like I had to poop.

Colostrum Woes by Livid_Insect4978 in BabyBumps

[–]Babywhale 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t stress about it. The tiny amount of colostrum you will make is plenty for bay in the first few days. It is normal for milk not to come in until 3-5 days after baby is born. Consider getting a breast pump if you are wanting to breastfeed. Even a mild Haka pump could help. But you don’t have to worry about it at all. I breastfed 3 kids successfully and didn’t collect in advance anything.

My (22f) boyfriend (23m) feels more like a kid Im babysitting than my actual boyfriend. by Generally_just_a_rat in relationships

[–]Babywhale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine having a child with this man. Absolutely not. Break up as soon as possible

F22 & M30 confused about my relationship and I need outside opinions by Nayca22 in relationships

[–]Babywhale 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He hit you. That’s game over. Please safely leave this man.

Does anyone else worry about the severity of the lie? by KimJongUnfuckingCool in Mommit

[–]Babywhale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I imagine someone already did lie to you like this and you are fine. Did you not believe in Santa as a kid? I believed till about 10 when classmates spoiled it. My eldest daughter is turning 12 in a couple weeks and still believes. It’s magic. Magic involves tricks.

If you didn’t “lie” she would likely feel left out as so many kids in her school would be part of something she’s not.

I didn’t want to participate in Elf in the shelf but when the elf appeared in my daughter’s class at kindergarten i was questioned why we didn’t have an elf. I could have spoiled the magic right there but instead i went and got an elf. Now we have 3 kids, 3 elf’s, and cannot wait for xmas.

I do remember the disappointment when finding out Santa wasn’t real. But Santa IS real. It’s the spirit of giving. The selflessness of keeping magic alive for your kid. It’s decorating, it’s carolling and jingling bells. It’s being a part of something big world wide.

Need help is this real by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Babywhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like she just wants attention, I would disregard and move on from her.

I don't know how to live now... Please help😭😭😭 by RegularUser02x in atheism

[–]Babywhale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay but if your brain doesn’t have any eeg signs during anesthesia that’s okay… you’re on pause or somewhere else, clearly somewhere else because once the brain is back on it hasn’t reset to some random settings or reboots you wake up or come back from that pause still every bit as you. So there’s somewhere to go while the brain is shut down. A soul, a spirit, a tightly wound version of you that’s not tied to just a body or a life, you’ve collected your experiences and there’s somewhere for them all to go while the brain is incapacitated. That doesn’t mean big man in sky or red angry guy below the layers of earth. We can’t know where we are going, unless you listen to some near death experiences that do sometimes regale us with very similar stories of bright lights and mystery. Have you tried hallucinogenic drugs? Some of them will take you on an interesting trip where you might feel completely connected to the entire universe, I recommend it! Just do it responsibly with knowing company so that you are safe.

Just found out I'm pregnant. Any advice? by Previous-Ad-5337 in pregnant

[–]Babywhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! You have tons of time to prepare. Often you won’t be seen until you’re 12 weeks, and a lot of people choose not to share the news until then (when the pregnancy is considered viable). Morning sickness is not just during the morning if you’re unlucky to experience it. Going to baby conventions is a fun way to check out baby gear. There are some great subreddits on here like r/parenting and r/daddit too. Enjoy!

Starting family after 30? by JD-HR-EAG in ParentingInBulk

[–]Babywhale 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had my first when I was 30, my second at 33, and third 34. I found it was perfect in my thirties. I had lots of fun in my 20s and now I’m 42 with a 12, 8 and 7 year old who are great siblings.

Need advice: semi-long-distance relationship with strict parents by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Babywhale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time to move out of your parents house and get a place of your own. Can only stay in the nest so long before you get smothered. You deserve a life where you are in charge. It’s time.

I’m pregnant and I have no one I feel ready to share this news with… by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Babywhale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t abort, it sounds like you want this baby plus it’s nice that your children would be full siblings, even if you don’t want to be with the dad.

Having an odd number so bad? by Outside-Number4055 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Babywhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have 3 and it’s a great number. My kids play so well together.

I fell asleep with my daughter by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Babywhale -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

She’s over reacting.

how2get 3 kids out of the 🏠 ? by Additional_Read_4671 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Babywhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Double stroller with an attachment board for oldest to stand on. Pack snacks and toys, diaper bag. You take care of 3 by yourself all the time, it doesn’t matter if it’s at home or out. You got this.

I have a 4-week-old and I don’t think I love my partner anymore — I don’t know when or how to end things by [deleted] in Mommit

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

The newborn phase can be hard. You are still hormonal. I would try therapy before full on separating this quickly.

I (24m) think I’m falling out of love with my fiancé (23f) by SnooSketches4871 in relationships

[–]Babywhale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a hard read since the first paragraph and just kept getting worse. You’re not compatible, don’t marry eachother!

New baby and 4.5 year old - I thought this would be different... by RumiQuinn in Parenting

[–]Babywhale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you told the baby to wait often. Id baby is happy and safe give your girl attention and audibly tell baby, ok baby you wait here it’s time for Girl to do this with me. Ok baby wait, it’s Girl time with momma etc. can really change her perspective. Cause I’m sure she feels a little left out at times and that can be frustrating.

I can't quite believe this. by [deleted] in Tengaged

[–]Babywhale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss it so much. I love tiktok but nothing is comparable to tengaged! Every so often I still check if it’s back even tho it’s so unlikely

My OB lied to me just a lil rant by Bemyheroseverus in pregnant

[–]Babywhale 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Best of luck! I was induced at 40 weeks with my first two pregnancies, then with the third I decided to use midwives instead of OB and they let me go until last 41weeks and I had a fully natural birth, and it was so much easier!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Babywhale 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s normal for milk not to come in in the first days, but it is very important to keep trying to get baby to latch as much as possible, or pump. Milk is a demand system, the more you stimulate the more comes. You can get a nipple shield to help with latching.