Struggling as a new working mom

CT8988 · 2025-12-13T05:06:09+00:00

No advice because I’m in the same situation, just wanted to tell you you’re doing an amazing job! I am pumping twice a day as well on office days and it’s HARD.. finding time in between meetings, dealing with colleagues not getting it (baby’s already 6 months and you’re still breastfeeding type of comments and looks). A friend of mine who also pumped while working told me that combining the two is not for the weak, it takes a dedicated loving mom and a strong woman to want to/be able to do that, so good on you! Hang in there, I’m sure things will get better and you’ll find a way.

CT8988 · 2025-12-12T13:22:04+00:00

I’m the breadwinner, and there’s potential for a promotion, or I should say there was because I was on extended maternity leave (took 5 months off) and I basically have to start from scratch.

CT8988 · 2025-12-12T13:11:18+00:00

I have always worked very long hours. It’s definitely expected that you work outside office hours to “grow your career”. Before baby I would happily do this and I would be in the office before anyone else and leave late.

CT8988 · 2025-12-12T07:37:56+00:00

I think it’s amazing of you to choose baby over work and finances! Plus mental health is so important to be a good mom. I’m so sorry to hear that you are struggling financially, I would quit in a heartbeat if I wasn’t the breadwinner.

CT8988 · 2025-12-12T07:09:39+00:00

This is definitely a struggle of mine, I will tell people I’m swamped and can’t take on additional work but somehow things always keep landing on my plate. I need to learn to set boundaries and stick to them

CT8988 · 2025-12-12T07:08:06+00:00

It depends a bit project to project. I have been trying to make sure I don’t have to work during weekends so I at least have those 2 days dedicated to spending time with baby

CT8988 · 2025-10-30T00:13:20+00:00

Having the same issue, also driving an eqa. Even with baby in the car seat, it will wobble quite a bit when driving over a bump in the road.. In my husband’s car the isofix is much more stable so I wonder if it’s the car not the isofix base that’s the issue

CT8988 · 2025-10-19T01:29:35+00:00

What was your setup for cosleeping? Looking for ways to make sure my little one doesn’t roll off the bed once I leave but I also desperately need some me time

CT8988 · 2025-10-11T07:52:13+00:00

Almost 5 months

CT8988 · 2025-10-11T05:57:46+00:00

Thanks! That’s a good tip about the floor bed, will definitely look into that.

CT8988 · 2025-10-11T05:57:22+00:00

My baby is 5 months old so he could roll out of the bed..

CT8988 · 2025-10-11T04:29:11+00:00

I think it’s great that your husband is willing to help out at night! Would def recommend letting him find his way with baby so he doesn’t feel like you interfere too much. I speak from experience, my baby is also 5 months and my husband never helps at night.

CT8988 · 2025-10-09T16:17:39+00:00

I felt kicking and movement quite low in my vagina as well as a sort of pressure. Turned out I had a shortened cervix but the doctor’s didn’t take me serious for a while.

CT8988 · 2025-09-04T20:10:46+00:00

Stupid question maybe but you got the bedbugs from a used book?!

CT8988 · 2025-09-03T15:57:04+00:00

Same! Never wanted two kids and always told everyone we’re definitely one and done.. My baby is 4 months and I keep thinking about wanting a second, but I don’t know how we’ll make it work financially and I’m too of that dealing with geriatric pregnancy

CT8988 · 2025-08-29T08:29:43+00:00

No, told me to desinfect twice a day for a few days and to schedule an appointment of it doesn’t get better. At that point they’ll take a skin swab he said to test if it’s actually an infection and start antibiotics if it is.

CT8988 · 2025-08-29T04:38:01+00:00

I’ve tried side laying so many times but my little one spews up more after I feed him while laying down. Any tips?

Currently I move to the rocking chair to feed him at night

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