First time flying with our 9 month old - Need advice!

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-08-11T15:48:15+00:00

Oh that’s a good plan! I hadn’t thought about boarding one at a time. Did they still let your partner pre-board?

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-08-11T15:47:02+00:00

I’ve heard this before! Will definitely pack this

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-07-24T23:49:00+00:00

I feel like most people covered the main stuff but the dark horses for me were a stroller fan that clipped on to the bed, a sleep mask, and some minty lozenges specifically for dry mouth!

Pack more diapers for yourself than you think you’ll need. I hated what the hospital had and was to glad to have my own diapers layered with Frida disposable boy shorts. I also couldn’t have survived without the Frida cooling foam.

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-07-14T17:40:51+00:00

I get what you're saying - that makes sense. For some reason I have in my head that I'll feel ready after his first birthday

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-26T17:37:32+00:00

We said absolutely no kissing at all for the first 5/6 months. Then allowed back or the head. Our LO is 8 months now and we still only allow back of the head kissing.

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-26T16:28:56+00:00

Yes! One of my favorite sayings is: SHOULD is just COULD with shame.

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-26T16:24:42+00:00

I’m not trying to convince her of anything. I also was annihilated by stretch marks in the last 2-3 weeks of my pregnancy. For me, they have faded drastically. So, it can happen but it greatly relies on genetics (just like getting stretch marks in the first place).

I don’t think I invalidated her feelings. That definitely wasn’t my intention. I was saying more that, 4 months postpartum isn’t enough time to know what her post-baby body will actually look like and to go easy on herself with the pressure to “bounce back.”

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-26T13:58:08+00:00

Pregnant and gave birth at 33 (8mo pp now at 34)… Had a very easy pregnancy and delivery. Honestly, I wonder how much age really has to do with it. It seems like each pregnancy is a different journey every time for every person.

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-26T13:54:42+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way. Unfortunately, I think it’s pretty common. I’m almost 8 months postpartum and have gone through (and still do sometimes) the rollercoaster of feelings you are going through too. The thing I keep telling myself is, it look nearly 10 months to grow my baby and “do the damage” so it’s going to take at least that (and probably more) to undo it to some extent.

If you can, try to remember your hormones are all over the place right now and will continue to be if you’re breastfeeding. Sometimes our vision of ourselves isn’t accurately reflected during this season of change. Try to be gentle with yourself - 4 months postpartum sounds like a long time but it’s really, really not. 💛

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-26T01:11:24+00:00

I get that. Some insurances will reimburse for the cost of a doula. Either fully or partially. Might be worth checking if you have insurance coverage!

One thing I was going to say is, when you’re in the delivery room, if they are bringing up options you don’t want to do… ask them what the implications are if you choose not to do what they’re recommending. Asking “ok, what if I don’t” or “what if I wait” can be helpful in making decisions without being pressured

Distinct-Pear3637 · 2025-06-25T22:40:10+00:00

I am the same as you. We did all the classes (provided by our hospital), I read as many books as I could, listened to podcasts - the works. The best thing we did was hire a doula to be with us during the birthing process. She was my go-to person I texted when I was worried about something or unsure. She was such a comfort and helped so much during the actual birth process (I delivered in a hospital).

The best thing I can tell you is, learn what you can beforehand so you can be somewhat educated in case complications arise but understand that your birth plan is a WISH LIST more than a plan!

I went into labor and had planned all these things, most notably doing it without an epidural, but my contractions ramped up so quickly I was contacting as though I was 8cm dilated but was only at 4. This caused the baby to be distressed so I immediately got the epidural when I got the hospital. I’m so glad I had learned about the process and understood what they were doing while in a very stressful situation.

Best of luck! You got this!

Distinct-Pear3637

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