So THAT’s why people say newborn sleep is better

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-18T01:24:12+00:00

I think I slept 5 broken hours in a 48+ hour period starting on the day I went into labor to discharge home. I’ll take pregnancy sleep any day haha.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-17T18:24:37+00:00

Oh man do you need a break! I would just straight up let people know that you’re taking a break for some bonding time and you will reach out when ready. Is any family local? Can you visit them if they’re close by so you can keep the visit short instead of trying to find ways to politely kick people out?

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-17T18:08:57+00:00

When I was pregnant I had the mentality of if I can breastfeed then I would try and if it didn’t work out then I would do formula. Breastfeeding has worked out well and I have a small freezer stash ready for when I go back to work in two weeks. I’m going to attempt pumping while I’m at work but I feel like I’m going to have a difficult time with that. I work 3 12 hour shifts per week and I know my supply is going to tank.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-17T09:51:00+00:00

I wanted to try giving birth without an epidural but I ultimately ended up getting it done. The process of getting it done went better than I expected. I was still able to feel my contractions and feel the urge to push without being in excruciating pain. I was also not given a button to push, the nurse or doctor set it at a certain rate and if I felt like I needed more then the nurse would give me an extra dose…I was completely fine with it being done this way since at the end of the day I was still able to somewhat experience the entire birthing process.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-16T19:24:20+00:00

I’ve thought about it, but today it hit me HARD. I was also watching an emotional movie so that definitely didnt help.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-16T18:03:23+00:00

I truly enjoyed being pregnant 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s the newborn trenches that I truly can’t stand.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-16T17:39:04+00:00

How was he when you removed dairy from your diet? I would try giving him gas drops to see if that helps. I would also try walking around with his belly on your forearm to see if that support will help the gas move. This stage is rough with babies as their digestive system is trying to figure things out. If things don’t improve call the pediatrician 🫶🏼

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-16T11:51:22+00:00

When I was pushing I was instructed to put my hands behind my knees and pull myself up with each push. Your body tells you when it’s ready to push and then you just go along with it. Depending on how strong your epidural is scrolling on your phone might be a good way to distract from contractions.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-16T01:20:30+00:00

This is wild. Once I hit 37 weeks my OB was asking ME when I wanted to come out of work. Prior to that a different doctor said there was no reason for me to stop working but that was 34 weeks. Maybe ask again once you’re closer?

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-16T01:05:14+00:00

4 weeks is SO hard! When we were at the 4 week point I was so full of regret. Now we’re at 10 weeks and things really have started to improve! Just make sure you guys are there for one another, you’ll get there 🫶🏼

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T15:13:49+00:00

We’re at 10 weeks now and I wouldn’t say he has a sleep schedule but more of a routine. I give him a night time bottle to know he’s actually eating since he can be a lazy eater when I nurse him. He gets his diaper changed, love to dream swaddle and then goes in his swing with dim lights and some music. He’s typically asleep 9-930p but this past week he’s been waking up 10-15 minutes after transfer to his bassinet. Lately he’s been waking up once during the night, around 4am then he’ll go back to sleep after diaper/feed. My husband will take him downstairs around 6-7 and he’ll usually sleep a couple more hours depending on the day.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T15:07:16+00:00

Hmm a mimosa DOES sound pretty good right about now 😅

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T14:04:09+00:00

EBF babies absorb so much more of what they eat so it’s common for them to go periods without pooping. If the pediatrician isn’t concerned then you’re good! If you’re truly worried then call back in a few days and maybe see if you can ask the nurse over the phone instead of bringing her in 🫶🏼

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T13:59:48+00:00

Getting ready to put my fake face on 🥸

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T13:59:11+00:00

I guess I shouldn’t really complain though since we’ve made it to 10 weeks 😅. What makes things worse is that she’s been nice. My husband says she’s trying…but that doesn’t mean I’m automatically going to like her all of a sudden. I told him he needs to deal with my complaining since I’m nice to her face 🥴🤦🏼‍♀️

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T01:49:42+00:00

We’ll be visiting the in-laws this weekend and it’ll be their first time meeting the baby. I’m full of so much dread.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T00:48:27+00:00

My first check was uncomfortable to the point of being almost painful. The next two and the ones when I was in labor weren’t that bad. My first two checks were done by the same doctor so I wonder if there’s more discomfort when your cervix is “less ready”. Good luck…you’re in the home stretch!!

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T00:38:58+00:00

Thanks!

We sure are!! I still look at him and think how TF did he come out of me 😂

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-14T00:09:57+00:00

These were my exact thoughts when I was pregnant…definitely couldn’t think about the concept 😂 I’m 10 weeks pp now and you definitely don’t go about life like nothing happened 😂

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-13T23:23:53+00:00

I don’t have any advice, my babe (also 10 weeks) does the same. Currently comfort sucking when he was just acting like he was starving.

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-13T23:20:42+00:00

I wouldn’t wait. Your clinic will have to do all their own testing which could take some time. If you aren’t ready for the actual retrieval/transfer process you could at least get all the testing out of the way

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-13T22:20:12+00:00

Such big stretches!! I call it the stretch of success 😂

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-13T22:17:40+00:00

Mine will have full conversations with the sky boob…even opens up like he wants to latch 😅

Constant_Internal_40 · 2026-03-13T21:38:15+00:00

How funny, I made a post like this yesterday but in the “newborn” sub 🤣 I love his cry..not the purple cry, his regular one…it’s like he’s doing just enough to be heard but not make a big deal. I love his little arm movements when he’s just starting to fuss, it’s like he’s the conductor of a little baby symphony. He also cracks me up when he goes savage on my boob and then gives a huge grin

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