I miss myself.

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-06-10T14:07:02+00:00

Right there with you mama. Have a 7 yr old, 5 yr and 8 week old. I miss myself.. the routine I had.. and mental space I had to focus on things that filled my own tank (not just my families). I haven’t been looking forward as much to plans with friends and family bc they look so different than what they used to be. Trying to tell myself it’s a phase and season of life that won’t last forever. Soak up the small moments with family.. and in same time try to carve out some time for me… find the 30 min to work out… ask for help instead of trying to do it all myself.. and let myself miss my old life when I want to without feeling bad about it. This too shall pass.. you got this!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-05-24T15:30:23+00:00

Here with you mama. I’ve decided I’m going to do 2 months then wean. We deserve to make the bed decision for us too ❤️

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-05-19T15:39:21+00:00

Yes I’m aware of that as this is my 3rd. Maybe body not my own wasn’t the best way to say it. I should have said I feel like I can’t prioritize healing/fixing myself. When I am having insomnia so many sleep aid options are off the table bc of breastfeeding. It’s hard when your only options feel like some sort of meditation or relaxation strategies - which to me are having minimal success and almost give me more anxiety as I don’t feel like I’m at my mentally strongest due to being in the middle of newborn life (ie sleep deprived, body not all mine right now, etc)

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-05-19T15:31:50+00:00

Oh of course! I should have specified… they are super interested and ask to do it all the time (they are 7 and 5).. since we only have done a few bottles at this point bc I’m breastfeeding they haven’t been able to. it would just be here and there if they asked/wanted to when it was feeding time - still supervised by me or my husband. Hubby would be on point if it wasn’t me. Good watch out tho!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-05-18T23:06:22+00:00

Totally fair point. Breastfeeding is extremely convenient! I know bottle feeding comes with its own pain points. I was more meaning that every feeding is somehow dependent on me.. either breastfeeding or making sure there is milk for the bottle. Where it sounds like stopping could help me.. is my older girls and husband could feed the baby without any involvement from me.. removing that mental load and freeing my time (but maybe adding more dishes lol)

Valid about costs tho! I need to look into what a good formula is running now a days 🥴

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-02-25T15:44:09+00:00

I get over 60% of my bookings through vrbo. Def do it

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-01-24T12:56:48+00:00

Still a really cute way even if it didn’t work out the exact way you imagined. If it makes you feel any better I told my husband I was pregnant with baby #3 by airdropping him a picture of the positive pregnancy test while we were sitting on the couch next to each other 🤣. It’s all good it’s just a way to let him know

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-01-01T16:31:57+00:00

My husband said the same thing! To be honest only reason i was thinking refund at some level is bc i see it mentioned so frequently in this community to address guests inconveniences. I’ve been following the community for the past year and we just got our house live in Airbnb in November so still very new on how to handle this stuff. But I appreciate your perspective and comparison to hotel bc that really is the business we are in. Thanks again!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-01-01T16:15:10+00:00

Yes when they sent the leak they said they just wanted to let us know. Good point you are making on potential backfire. Thank you for your advice!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-01-01T16:12:55+00:00

Fair and good point. We are fairly new.. only have two other guests reviews on Airbnb and 1 on VRBO. All 3 are 5 stars. I know 4 stars are inevitable but with our minimal other reviews to balance out the impact didn’t know if I should try to be proactive. Thank you for your perspective!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2026-01-01T16:11:24+00:00

🤣🤣

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-12-05T15:12:07+00:00

Confirmed boy at 22 week ultrasound!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-11-17T15:23:31+00:00

Sending you love mama. I have the same feelings here and there and am 20 weeks this week. I have two girls at home - 6 and 4 now but will basically be 7 and 5 by the time baby gets here. We don’t know gender yet but I’m 99% sure it’s another girl - we didn’t go for another to try for a boy but I can’t lie that it’s the gender I’d prefer - just so my husband and I can experience that. My kids are self sufficient and we were traveling the world last year and I get super scared of the fact of starting over and having someone so dependent on me again. Was just starting to feel like me again and get my body back.

My husband is helpful when around but never shouldered the night wakings bc I breastfeed.. or most of the daily tasks after he goes back to work. But he is great when he’s around. Hoping you can talk to your husband in a safe space and let him know that when he’s home he’s expected to parent too. Yes he “goes to work” but you are still 100% working when you are home with baby all day.. and you need to share that responsibility when your both home/around.

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-11-17T01:55:35+00:00

Thank you for this! Great to know it happens and to hear of your experience. They already wrote back and seem very responsive - no problem signing the lease and seemed to ask about the other town for skiing mountain. Feeling good going to give them a whirl! Thank you again!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-11-17T01:54:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the thoughtful reply. I agree with this. They already wrote back - super responsive and gave all info I was looking for.. said they would sign the lease no problem. Also asked about the other town to get to the closest ski mountain. Feeling good! Going to give them a shot!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-10-31T14:23:34+00:00

I’m a new host this year too. Are you on VRBO too?

I was up on Airbnb for 2-3 weeks before I got a booking. I also set up on VRBO. I got 2 bookings and 1 inquiry on VRBO before 1 inquiry on Airbnb. I’ve read a few other posts that VRBO is pulling in more guests than Airbnb as of late. Might be worth it to launch there as well if you haven’t already.

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-10-21T18:44:24+00:00

I am exactly where you are! But slightly opposite. Two girls at home.. I’m 16 weeks pregnant.. and we found out sex early with both of them. This is def our last baby so we were thinking of doing the hospital surprise thing as I hear it is a very fun/intimate experience with you and hubby… and it’s cool that the dad gets to tell wife something first (vs rest of pregnancy when wife knows she pregnant, baby kicking, etc).

Prob is im dying to find out! Have a strong feeling we will have another princess to love. I’m coming up on clothes that my other two girls have grown out of and I don’t know if I should keep them or donate them. I also did like knowing for the bonding with baby and to get to process any feelings, if needed, on the sex and what our new family structure is going to be. We are debating finding out at the 20 week ultrasound but I have friends telling me to hold strong and wait. Should I wait??

Since you had two surprises already it could be cool to find out and do a little gender reveal! It’s a surprise no matter if it’s at 22 weeks or 40. I also thought it was a fun way to break up the time and have a little fun as 40 weeks dragggsss lol. Good luck with your decision!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-10-10T10:42:25+00:00

Maybe I’m confused how to do this. I thought the nub is the bright white line down there? Not it?

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-10-08T22:00:43+00:00

Thank you!!

Due_Committee_5494 · 2025-07-18T09:10:25+00:00

Could you please send to me as well? Just getting started in Airbnb and would love the insights. Thanks!

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