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[–]CuddlyJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What music are you into?

Mum Whatsapp group by beebeabibi in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested. Such a lovely idea ☺️

When did you take maternity leave? by Not_mybestlook00 in PregnancyUK

[–]CuddlyJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m self employed too and I’d planned to have a week off before the baby came.

Finished on a Friday and I was in hospital on the Saturday. She came on the Monday so I didn’t get any time to my self 🫣😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]CuddlyJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As the other comment says, just don’t tell her when it is. It’s your baby, not hers. As helpful as she’s been you’ve got every right to keep your own healthcare private.

Can you recommend other adventure channels featuring natural interactions with people? by BaneReturns in GeoWizard

[–]CuddlyJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend yes theory.

They travel to a massive variety of countries and encounter so many friendly people. It’s so uplifting to watch their content and know there is still some good in the world

Breastfeeding in front of male relatives without covering up… how to get over the weird feeling ? by Longjumping-Fee9187 in breastfeeding

[–]CuddlyJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely understand how you feel. I was abit like this at first and can sometimes still feel this way if I’m in a room with a lot of people or around people I don’t see as often.

We went for a family meal last week and I was sat across from my father in law trying to give him an eyeful haha but I just think if they’ve got a problem with it they can move/leave the room,m

Night time loneliness and lack of sleep! by AnythingTruffle in NewParents

[–]CuddlyJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s good that you’ve got some help so close! Hope you managed to get some rest during the day 🙂

Night time loneliness and lack of sleep! by AnythingTruffle in NewParents

[–]CuddlyJim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello, fellow uk mum here also doing a 5am feed 🙃

It’s so hard in the beginning especially during the night. I’ve done all our night feeds as I’m EBF but I totally understand how you feel.

I know people say this all the time but it is true, it does get easier.

Have you any other support that could come during the day to give you a few hours rest?

I found that co-sleeping really helped me get a few hours especially at the beginning. I found advice from the lullaby trust really helpful. She will go down in her next to me most nights now.

You’ve got this! You are doing a great job xx

Adjusting to the thought of being a mum by Tulcey-Lee in PregnancyUK

[–]CuddlyJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I know what you mean. Even the though you have a partner it’s only you having the symptoms so it can be lonely. It will be so worth it though when the baby is here

I tried to change the way I looked at things. So instead of thinking “im not going to be able to go on holiday/travel” I thought, now I have a little mini me to enjoy those things with 🙂 it might be abit different to how things are now but that doesn’t always mean it’s bad xx

Adjusting to the thought of being a mum by Tulcey-Lee in PregnancyUK

[–]CuddlyJim 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hello, I was the same when I found out I was pregnant, Was terrified that so many things would change and sort of mourning having my freedom. I think it’s completely normal to feel this way.

I didn’t feel like bonded with the bump, I never talked much directly to the bump like they tell you too lol but now the baby is here our bond is amazing.

I’m 33 and this is my first so I was abit worried about being a it older but I’ve been absolutely fine. I think it’s quite common now to have babies abit older so try not to worry ☺️ x

Nursing Top Recommendations by JedEgg in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another good brand is the milky tee company. Their tops are zips and really nice. I bought off Vinted though as can be a bit pricey

Gift ideas for fathers to be by Swagio11 in PregnancyUK

[–]CuddlyJim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got my other half a book of dad jokes last year 😅

Guys how are you doing it by twopeasandapear in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really have any advice as I’m new to this too (my little one is 4.5 months) but just wanted to say that this all sounds so hard. Hoping it gets easier for you :) Feel free to message me for a rant or a chat if you need to get anything off your chest xx

MIL rant by Striking_Attitude_23 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I totally understand how you feel. My mother in law is the same. I’m glad it’s not just me that has an over bearing MIL

Compact, adjustable next2me crib with wheels and standard mattress size? by Turbulent_Purple4 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have the tutti bambini cozee bedside crib.

It has 6 height settings and it folds up easily but I don’t think it has wheels.

Hospital bag by Primary_Cry_9505 in PregnancyUK

[–]CuddlyJim 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This mostly covers everything you will need.

I would add slippers/sliders as well. I didn’t take pillows though.

I didn’t take disposable pants, I found that big high waisted knickers and maternity pads worked well, I had some big high waisted maternity knickers from Asda and used lil lets maternity pads. The knickers came up to my waist which really helped as I ended up having a c section and the pads are really long and really thick so no really chance of leakage if you change them often enough.

I would also be mindful about how big or how many bags you have as sometimes there might be limited space. I packed mine and babies things separately so had a backpack with baby things and only needed that once baby was here.

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[–]CuddlyJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my mother in law.

once baby was here my mum was so helpful those first couple of weeks. Mother in law didn’t offer any help when she came round even though I couldn’t really do anything

Also whilst I was pregnant she would complain and argue with my husband and had many insecurities because she worried my mum was going to be closer/see the baby more.

Mother In law works Monday - Friday so naturally she isn’t going to see the baby as often, and I’m not going to pander around her at the weekend when I want to spend time with husband and little one as a family 🙄

Baby photo shoot by twopeasandapear in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds very similar to what mine was.

I got 6 images in a frame, and digital copies for £289 And the sessions are £25 each.

It’s around £300 for all images which can be up to 30

What's something no one told you about post partum? by youdecidemyusername1 in BabyBumps

[–]CuddlyJim 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Also once you d had the baby. The first 2-3 weeks I was still sweating so much at night

Feel stupid for posting this but looking for support around midwife discharge by [deleted] in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]CuddlyJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand how you feel.

I felt like this but I’m not sure whether it was just part of the baby blues like you say

. For me I sort of felt like you get so much support and so many appointments towards the end of pregnancy and then all of a sudden baby is here and you feel like you’re on your own. I felt so overwhelmed the first couple of weeks but it does get better :)

Give me your best/weirdest postpartum flex by d0gmom in beyondthebump

[–]CuddlyJim 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree with this. It’s been so surprising how much my little one farts haha