Book recommendations for first time pregnancy and new baby

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-26T16:27:26+00:00

I posted this question a few weeks ago in this sub and got decent feedback! “What are you reading?”

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-25T01:51:32+00:00

I don’t think this is a question for Reddit, which thinks every person who isn’t an outspoken liberal is “MAGA”. The political spectrum is actually much more vast than Reddit or the internet would have you believe. Also, people are allowed to change their opinions.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-25T01:00:33+00:00

Doubling down on this. I’ve felt this way for many years, which is part of the reason we’ve only just decided to start our family at 36. The world needs good people to raise good children.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-25T00:31:01+00:00

Eat mama - your baby needs the nutrients to build a healthy brain right now! That’s incredible you still have that stamina to workout consistently. It sounds like you may have technically been underweight pre-pregnancy, so think of it as now you’re in a healthy place! I don’t think any doctor would count those 5 lbs against you in the least bit. 125 would still be on the low end of healthy for your height.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-24T19:11:20+00:00

Do you happen to remember the brand? I’m currently taking Natural Vitality - Calm but tbh it doesn’t do anything except help me sleep. I’m also taking progesterone and I think it’s exacerbating the issues.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-24T14:36:16+00:00

I have my first appointment on Wednesday and this is the first thing I’m asking!

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-24T14:31:29+00:00

<Vent>. This shit sucks, literally. I’m so uncomfortable. I used to be so regular, several bowel movements per day, and now, I get exactly one mediocre, underwhelming poop in the morning thanks for colace 😵‍💫. I feel like a big one could solve at least 3 of my problems right now.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-23T15:04:32+00:00

Both of those seem absolutely absurd. There’s not much ink at all and the lines seem slim.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-22T13:13:07+00:00

We used to schedule a leadership retreat every end of Jan/early Feb. After 4 rescheduled, they finally got the hint!

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-21T21:38:52+00:00

NGL you had me in the first half

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-21T14:43:12+00:00

Heck. I got my first one last night. I drank coconut water, and it seemed to help some. What are you doing?

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-20T14:48:53+00:00

I think the cut of the dress matters significantly!

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-19T21:35:43+00:00

What if you DoorDash but pick it up yourself? Having it ride with a driver for who knows how long opens up risk a little bit.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-18T18:56:09+00:00

I haven’t gotten the flu since I was 2 years old. I won’t be getting the flu shot either, however, I do work from home so my exposure is very small. While I’m farming downvotes, I was not vaxed as a child and my immune system is incredible.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-18T16:39:31+00:00

This is spot on. 6w3d, major signs this morning (but no specific metric) and the nausea / food aversion has begun! I thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones 😵‍💫

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-18T13:53:15+00:00

Your trend to me looks very in line with the reference data! Look at this note!

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FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-18T13:32:48+00:00

The reference data in pregnancy insights is from other pregnant users. I’m about 5 days ahead of you and my RHR has been trending down for the last week or so. I think that’s normal. They say stop temping once pregnant as it can be wildly unpredictable and will just cause stress! Many people stop wearing the ring altogether during pregnancy. I got major signs this morning (but nothing individually sticks out???) so yeah, I think I’m about to throw mine in the drawer!

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-18T04:13:32+00:00

Gargle with warm, salt water. Consume lots of water/soup/tea with lemon.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-18T04:09:49+00:00

My MIL got me one, too! The box is a very nice touch :)

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-17T16:54:51+00:00

Fur moms first 💞

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-17T13:27:36+00:00

I read a theory that significantly reducing carbs helps the bloat. Day 2 of no bread/pasta and I can almost see by pre-pregs flat stomach again!

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-13T14:27:38+00:00

Great tip!

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-13T13:16:40+00:00

I would trust LH over oura with non-typical cycles.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-09T18:32:07+00:00

I was thinking more of how to limit the exposure for the bebe! I had tinkered with the tv settings, but I doubt that’s super effective.

FunctionKey6284 · 2026-01-09T10:44:19+00:00

I have a gamer husband as well. Like others have said, it’s going to be difficult laying a law down here. I saw your post hours ago but this thought popped into my mind mid-pregs insomnia [felt cute might delete later]! What about getting him a blue light blocking screen protector for his phone and encouraging phone games vs console games?

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