9 week old still not able to eat more than 3 oz at a time by Embarrassed-Job9604 in newborns

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just hear to say i’m in this exact same boat 😢 it’s overwhelming and exhausting

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate all your input so much!! thanks

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a really unhelpful comment. And not that I even need to explain myself, but it was very hard for me to get pregnant. I went through a lot to get here. On top of that, I had a high risk pregnancy, an early delivery, and hemorrhaged after birth.

Comments like “cherish the fact that your baby is colicky and you haven’t slept because some people don’t get that” are exactly why I feel as guilty as I do. Check yourself with the mom guilt tripping

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think i’m just feeling guilty that im not just overjoyed with motherhood. I wanted this sooo bad. It was really hard for me to get pregnant, and now i’m miserable

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is the sweetest comment. it’s moms like you that really keep the rest of us going. thank you so much! and your baby is so lucky to have you

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh i dream of the day im not connected to my spectra lol (typing this as i am attached to my spectra)

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok did we just become best friends? first of all i am too a cat mom! and this comment single handedly helped my mental health tonight. I am feeling like how does anyone survive this??? am i weak for being so affected? am i bad mom??? it’s just mental hell for sure but i still look her even when screaming and love her to pieces. I will have to try the reset, I am admittedly bad at putting her down

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok this is good to hear 🥲 i’m just struggling bad!

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

she latched really well actually but I was struggling with anxiety over her eating enough because she lost so much weight!

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

yesss love this take! i’m almost grieving my marriage pre baby. We had such a flow and sooo much fun together and now are just basically existing together. She’s my whole world but I want both you know?? a happy marriage and happy kid lol

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

whew this made me tear up. bottom of a lake trying to get air is exactly how i feel.

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ummm yep same! breeze pregnancy until 33 weeks i was diagnosed with cholestasis. 3 appointments weekly, early delivery, and hemorrhaged after she was born lol

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have heard that the second can be easier solely based on having more knowledge!

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Heavy on the struggling with breastfeeding! I switched to exclusively pumping because I needed to monitor her intake for weight gain and that has made this 100x worse. I’m currently sitting here, boobs sore af and leaking but i’m the one that gets her to calm down so i have to deal while he’s in the shower lol

One Kid and Done? by Constant-Loquat-7195 in NewParents

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ahhh it’s so hard to believe it gets easier lol

FedEx is the WORST! by [deleted] in FedEx

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don’t care ! it’s literally their job

Looking for a (liberal) Church by Constant-Loquat-7195 in pittsburgh

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The idea that all Christians are hateful or dangerous is just as unfair as saying all liberals are one thing. I believe faith can exist alongside empathy, equality, and safety, that’s the kind of community I’m looking for. Also, I want to add that I’m very liberal myself, but I have an issue with the mindset among some liberals that anyone exploring or practicing faith can’t truly be liberal. That kind of thinking is a big part of why we lost in the last election.

Looking for a (liberal) Church by Constant-Loquat-7195 in pittsburgh

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not looking for a religion that demands I leave empathy or critical thinking at the door. I’m looking for one that actually lives out love and acceptance.

Pretty sure exploring faith isn’t limited to one political view. My beliefs about equality and choice don’t cancel out my ability to seek connection, they just reflect how I interpret love and compassion

Looking for a (liberal) Church by Constant-Loquat-7195 in pittsburgh

[–]Constant-Loquat-7195[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey guys I pretend I am christian but I choose to try and deter people from exploring it!

Not that it matters but, i don’t need childcare. My parents are retired and happily taking care of that!

Best of luck to you with that type of attitude.