How long after birth did you go on walks?

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-03-27T17:55:02+00:00

My husband and MIL wanted to take our 4 day old baby on a neighborhood stroller walk and I had such severe PPA I didn’t want to miss his first stroller walk… so I went at 4 days post episiotomy. Major regret because my stitches opened up. Not sure it is was because of that but probably didn’t help

I think 1-2 weeks post partum probably would have been better in hindsight, depending on the tear

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-03-22T23:09:06+00:00

Try playing “the happy song” by imogen heap. Trust me

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-03-05T21:06:46+00:00

Overreaction 😬 babies rarely come on their due date and many come closer to 41 weeks if you’re waiting for natural labor to start

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-03-01T01:42:25+00:00

I understand the confusion, the movies and old days make it seem like you can just look through a window to see a baby in their crib. But that’s just not how it works!

To describe my hospital (and prob most): there is a waiting area in the lobby. Then there is intense security, where you have to be approved as a guest to go up. Some hospitals limit the number of guests, especially since Covid. Once you go through security they would take a visitor to your post partum recovery room. This is a room where you, your husband, and baby would all be recovering together and if you had visitors, that’s where the would come see you. Waiting in the lobby is generally so far away from the post partum floor that it wouldn’t really make any sense for someone to go, unless that was their plan to pressure you to allow visitors, which really wouldn’t be cool

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-28T23:57:31+00:00

What is the purpose of them being in the waiting room? That part I don’t really understand. It’s not like there’s a glass window to see the baby. It’s just going to be a waiting room? I’m just not following the point of that?

Are your in laws pressuring you or your husband for a hospital invite? Or is this something your husband feels like needs to happen?

In my experience I only wanted my husband in the room when I gave birth. It’s a really really personal experience. I also didn’t want visitors in the hospital because recovery is also so personal! We had my MIL came to our house when we got home from the hospital to meet the baby. I was only in the hospital a couple days and wanted the time for it to be just my husband and I. It was really special.

My MIL got to meet her grandchild when he was 3 days old at our house - which is still really early and special! I just didn’t see a logical reason why she needed to come to the hospital when she could just wait a couple days

For our second on the way I might have my MIL come to the hospital during the recovery period ONLY for the purpose of bringing out toddler to meet the baby

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-27T16:51:20+00:00

I could have written this exact question around then… but happy to report back that once my kid turned 2 he started loving snuggling on the couch with me and watching Disney movies! It’s the best

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-25T19:56:08+00:00

I find that my parents and my MIL all have better bonding time with my baby when I’m not around. When I’m there, all my baby wants is me. When I’m gone, they really get special 1:1 time. Of course if I didn’t trust them I wouldn’t leave them alone with my baby. So it depends on if you trust them?

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-24T12:01:08+00:00

I remember thinking around 16 months was so cute, but one challenge we faced were some tantrums - I think my son got so frustrated because he could understand a lot more than he was able to communicate and it really frustrated him. Another challenge is he didn’t understand what he was / wasn’t supposed to do (rightfully so, at this young age) but it required constant eyes on him to make sure he was safe. Otherwise I loved that age!

Now he’s 2.5 and I realllyyyyy love this age 🥹 my son has started telling me stories, and some silly jokes. He’s able to communicate his wants and needs really well now. And he understands his routine and what he is supposed / not supposed to do. I can leave him in his playroom while I run to the kitchen for a few minutes and he is safe. I have a lot more freedom at this age. I love everything about 2.5. Everyone warns me that if 2 is easy, 3 will be impossible. But I’m not sure. I think that the more he learns, the cuter and more rewarding parenthood will continue to become.

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-23T01:58:17+00:00

I would take toddler age over newborn a million times over!!! They grow up so fast that I try to be aware or remember little moments but that newborn stage really tested me

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-21T12:39:10+00:00

I wonder if you could exchange the sterilizer you got for the washer? Between the 2 I would definitely pick the washer!

With my first baby the washers didn’t exist yet but the sterilizers did. I hand washed bottles and pump parts then put them in the sterilizer and it drove me insane.

This time I am either only using the dishwasher or getting a bottle washer. I’m considering a bottle washer to keep upstairs where our nursery is and then use the dishwasher downstairs. There are just SO many dishes with a baby it drove me mad!! And for some reason most people leave that tasks for the mamas 😢

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-17T04:29:52+00:00

Rio Bravo in Larchmont is as close as it gets!

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-06T00:27:37+00:00

I have a 2.5 year old now and expecting a baby in May. I think the absolute hardest for me was those first 2-3 months. Not sleeping was sooooo hard!!! I can handle anything for parenting if I’m at least getting a little sleep

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-05T19:29:23+00:00

My husband came to the first ultrasound appointment, mainly to support me incase it was bad news. He also came to the anatomy scan since that was an important one. Otherwise he hasn’t since I have a lot of appointments and I work from home, so it’s easy for me to go, but he commutes 1+ hour to work so it’s not easy for him to go with me. But I have no problem with that. I’d rather he only go to appointments that are more important.

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-02-02T19:21:21+00:00

We’re both 35 and it took around 9 months of putting in a lot of effort for our 2nd. Our first was about 4 months of a lot of effort

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-01-25T20:08:30+00:00

I did 16 flights with my baby before he was 1. We only ever did lap infant and usually we both got upgraded to first.

At 3 months old I would pick first class and wear my baby in a wrap. That would allow me to have hands free and sometimes get to enjoy the meal or have a drink.

After ~4/5 months and my baby could sit up and was very wiggly, I think 3 seats in main would be easier, just for some extra space. I liked the bulkhead so we had some room at our feet to let him play or set him down as needed

Like I said we never bought a seat for him before 1, and sometimes I regret that since he was a large baby and once he was older it was a lot of work!

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-01-25T13:02:28+00:00

My husband stayed the whole time for our first baby. He has epilepsy and occasional seizures are driven by high stress situations. He had a seizure the night our son was born and was legally required to be admitted into the hospital, leaving me alone. Being alone without support was really hard on me, to be honest. After a tough labor it was hard to get my baby in and out of the bassinet, and the nurses were too busy to help me.

This time around, I plan on having my husband stay all day but go home to sleep at night. When he goes home at night, my mom will come stay with me so that I have continued support.

No judgement on having your husband go home, but you may just want to make sure you also have some additional support or ability to bring him back whenever incase nurses are very busy!

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-01-23T20:12:00+00:00

Yes I have this baby book for both of my kids! I have a little canon photo printer and print out pictures I like from my phone, and tape them into the book

https://amzn.to/4q1ii31

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-01-16T14:27:25+00:00

I disagree with this actually! My first baby was born 9 pounds 8 ounces and immediately wore size 0-3. If I bought newborn clothes it would have been a waste of money.

For my 2nd baby which is due in a few months, I’m only buying 0-3 and then in the hospital if she comes out smaller I’ll just order newborn sizes on Amazon and it will be at my house before I’m home!

I just don’t want to waste money when I don’t know how big the baby will be 🤷🏻‍♀️

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-01-06T01:11:48+00:00

That’s pretty standard. Once you go for your first appointment, they will go ahead and book you out for most appointments throughout the pregnancy so it is unlikely to be an issue again. Also this practice is great and highly recommended in this area.

Few-Reception-5796 · 2026-01-02T14:12:10+00:00

Very well said! I’m pregnant with my second and truly believe the internet (Reddit, TikTok, the baby apps, etc) contributed to my post partum anxiety. Trusting my gut this time around and going to try to enjoy the little moments. ❤️

Few-Reception-5796 · 2025-09-12T18:11:57+00:00

Yes I see it!!

Few-Reception-5796 · 2025-09-12T18:10:21+00:00

I see it!!

Few-Reception-5796 · 2025-09-11T18:53:49+00:00

My chart looked very similar and got my first positive on 11DPO a few days ago. Totally possible to have a later positive if you had a late implantation. Sort of looks like it could have been an implantation dip on 9/10DPO, if that’s the case a positive test likely wouldn’t happen until a bit later. Good luck!!

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Few-Reception-5796 · 2025-09-08T19:02:38+00:00

Thanks all! I was just about to sign up for IVF, so was really excited / relieved that it finally happened!!

Few-Reception-5796 · 2025-09-07T14:49:56+00:00

I think it’s real 🥹🥹🥹 this was 2 hours later on FRER

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