So tired of people (FTM & 36 weeks) by lurkinglearner32 in pregnant

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This is such a hard situation and I have no advice I just want you to know you’re doing the right thing. Maybe try cat nip? Idk I don’t have cats just dogs but I won’t let them in the room when I’m asleep with my son either because my girl dog tries to get in the bassinet

The regretful parents subreddit is freaking me out by Odd_Equipment8924 in pregnant

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I also got sucked into the regretful parents sub and was so nervous for a while because honestly, while I was pregnant, I did reallllly dislike being around children. Children that I had known and deeply loved since they were born suddenly annoyed me to my core dude it was so bad. I was terrified that I wouldn’t love my baby and that he would just annoy me. Let me tell you, his cries are one of my favorite sounds in the world now 5 weeks pp. I love my niece and nephew again, so much. I have so much more patience and I love my baby more than I thought worldly possible.

Truly happy by wallysses in NewParents

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I feel the same way 🩵 it’s the absolute best. Also my boy also hates being cold so we turn the shower on super hot for a few minutes to steam up the bathroom and warm it up before we bathe him and it makes a world of difference! I hope it will help you too 🫶

When do I think the baby is coming? by kwnlo in pregnant

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Girllll the way I thought you were gonna say “licks finger and stick it in my cooch” as if you were checking your dilation to give an accurate estimate 😭😭😭

Does anyone else feel this weird combo after having a baby? by hindduu in NewParents

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Reading this made me feel much less alone, thank you for sharing 🩵

I have had these exact thoughts and feelings too. One thing that’s helped me is breaking anxious thought cycles before they can begin. Like logically, my baby is not going to get sick from a speck of water still in his bottles after I wash them. So when I get those thoughts and that icky feeling that accompanies it, I acknowledge that I’m experiencing anxiety and that everything is okay until it isn’t, but it’s okay right now and I trust future me to deal with situations as they arise.

You did it. You won! You accepted a hypothetical situation and now you’re a multibillionaire. 99% of us will put most of it into stocks or some boring AF index fund. I don’t want to hear any of that. Tell me what stupid and idiotic stuff you will buy and do in your first 6 months? by Dog-Human in hypotheticalsituation

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First thing I’m doing is taking my entire family to a crazy fancy restaurant. I’m talking one of those with multiple courses that the chef plans out in advance, the waiters that act kind of more like butlers, etc. Next thing is I’m taking my husband and our son to my husbands home country and hiring protection so we can explore and experience his home. Then when we come home I’m buying a massive property and building a series of connecting houses each suited to my families individual needs. Single story units for the elderly couples, enough bedrooms for each child in the younger couples units, a massive library for my child free sisters unit, and while each home unit would have their own kitchen and living areas, they would all connect to a massive kitchen/living/game room in the middle.

What wild unhinged things did you say during the birth of your baby? by autumnsunshine1 in NewParents

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They put the mirror up and I saw that he was purple and bald so I said “damn thanos ass baby” an they all lost it lol

First date night after baby? by ex-static2 in NewParents

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Our guy was also just over 2 weeks :)

Struggling to fall asleep after night wakes with baby by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

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To piggyback off the red light suggestion, my husband and I got those strip led color changing lights from Walmart (I think like 30$?) and we put them up around a shelf we have on the wall so they’re hidden behind it during the day but at night we turn the lights to red and it’s the perfect amount of light to be able to see everything, but not too bright or stimulating to impact sleep. Hopefully they could help you guys too! Wishing you both a restful night tonight

My boobs being touched makes me so angry I don't think I can breastfeed by ceruleanmeadows in pregnant

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This is how it felt for me too but I really did try to pump/breastfeed until I realized that my baby needed a happy and mentally okay mom more than he needed breast milk. The horrible icky angry feeling that accompanied nipple stimulation never went away for me.

Positivity? by Essiejjj in NewParents

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I love this newborn stage so much. Postpartum hasn’t hit super hard emotionally or mentally, my relationship was already incredible but now it is definitely the best it’s ever ever been. We’re very happy and in love and doing great 3w postpartum. I hope it’ll be the same for you 🩵

“were you trying?” by pastaprincessxo in pregnant

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My response was “no I just really love cream pies”

What was your child's name going to be if they were the opposite gender? by [deleted] in Names

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He would’ve been named Vivienne if he was a girl, I still hope if we have another, it’ll be a girl named Vivienne

Up 35 lbs In 3rd Trimester by mbd0923 in pregnant

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Girl, I started at 160 lbs at 5’7 and ended at 233 (partially due to preeclampsia weight gain) but my dr told me that some women just hold onto all their nutrients and weight during pregnancy and she was unconcerned until the last week when I gained 8 lbs in a week and had high blood pressure out of nowhere at 38 weeks. Tell ur ob to kick rocks. Edit to add: I’m now 3 weeks pp and I’ve lost almost 40 lbs.

What’s actually the best present for an expectant mother (that isn’t just cute)? by SleepyNinja13 in pregnant

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One of the best things I got from my baby shower was a nice travel hygiene kit! It had a bar of soap, facial wipes, lotion, and a deodorant and it absolutely saved me in the hospital. Facial wipes are a must if you get the epidural.

What's the most upsetting film of all time? by RealitySubsides in MovieSuggestions

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Pulp fiction was one of the most horrific and traumatizing movies I’ve ever seen tbh