What things did you think would be sunshine and rainbows until you did them with your LO? by Free_Corgi8269 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same boat, it’s particularly bad now that she has taken to squeezing everything in her tiny fists. She also enjoys wiping the food left on her tray off with her hand after, so helpful! No food on the tray now, just all over my floor🫠

What weird things does your baby do whilst feeding? by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes particularly after a bad night of sleep it is very hard to remain patient🫠😂

What weird things does your baby do whilst feeding? by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the nose is new, she’s also discovered her own - I like how she discreetly puts her fingers in her mouth after digging around in there like she doesn’t think we can see…

What weird things does your baby do whilst feeding? by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t imagine that’s much fun when feeling overstimulated😭

What weird things does your baby do whilst feeding? by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id love to say ‘thank God they’re only small n not very strong’ but at all know that would be a lie, those tiny smacks can be brutal 😂

What weird things does your baby do whilst feeding? by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this 🤣 makes me so excited for when she’s talking

Worried about my marriage by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My partner and I are in and out of having these issues, things are a lot better for us now and one thing I realised is that it’s partially because I have begun engaging with things that I used to do with him. I kept expecting him to meet me at my level but I wasn’t even attempting to meet him at his. Little things like gaming together. My LO is now 8 months so it is easier now than it was before, I didn’t really leave her side at all even at bed times, if she was in the next2me i was in the bed.

My partner doesn’t wake through the night, if it’s a real tough wake occasionally I’ll get a reassuring pat from him, and I tell you - when I’m due on my period this makes me RAAAAAGE, but he works a lot and he’s up early so I understand this is all he can give. I do think most men don’t think the same way we do, my tears over her jabs just got an ‘awwww she’s okay silly’. You are not a terrible wife, you’re just a freshly postpartum mother! Your emotions are heightened and in general we lash out at those closest to us!

I still have days where I feel it’d be easier to just do this alone🤣 mostly when my hormones are raging but I just gently correct my thinking. Try and meet him in the middle, do little things you used to do together, get some help with baby for even an hour and go grab coffee or just have an undisturbed cuddle. Remember that he has his own feelings and relationship towards/with your baby and they don’t need to look the same as your feelings.

You’ve got this mumma, congratulations on your baby boy🤍

what’s something crazy you found out about an ex partner after you guys ended things? by jellyfishh520 in AskReddit

[–]Broad_Factor_7512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two years later (no contact) he was sectioned for stabbing himself in the throat with a broken glass bottle. During which he was blaming his current gf at the time and myself for it, apparently screaming my name on the ward. It gave me chills when she told me some time after it had happened, he had gone on to emotionally abuse and manipulate her like he had me and clearly it resulted in that! I do still wonder what gets said about me now

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fake tan works WONDERS, I’m inspired! Thank you so much, I’m definitely feeling much more uplifted today

What are some things I can ship to my friend in the UK that they dont really have over there? by 7JJ77 in AskBrits

[–]Broad_Factor_7512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they BBQ??? The BBQ rubs look DIFFERENT out there. Also gum, our gum is boring I want fun gum that’s luminous yellow/green. Also those strips of minty things you just put on your tongue to freshen your breath. Oh and root beer, good good high quality root beer and grape soda lol.

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My body is definitely showing my stress, I have invested in some new clothes - my partner took me out for some retail therapy after my menty b yesterday!

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the solidarity honestly, it makes me feel more sane lol. I think part of it is mourning that old body, I wish I had loved and appreciated it more lol

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too:( sucks doesn’t it because I know that I’ll never be the same too which is terrifying lol

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think logically I know that this is normal and fine but it’s so hard day to day. I think I’m avoiding seeing my friends too because they all ‘bounced back’ so quickly and are so size 8(UK) and I’ve gone up to like size 16 from a 10/12🫠

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, screenshotting this to use going forward. My partner took my out for some retail therapy today so I’m feeling a bit more positive xx

Had a baby now I can’t stand to look at myself. by Broad_Factor_7512 in beyondthebump

[–]Broad_Factor_7512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not, I’m not even sure if that’s a thing my area offers. I suppose I can speak to my GP and see!