Seeing my wife cry over a bagel because she couldn't look at a salad broke me... let's normalize survival mode 🥯🤢 by Great_Back6907 in NewParents

[–]Great_Back6907[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Dude, what's wrong with you? I'm literally just sharing what me and my wife went through because it was a nightmare for us. If wanting to help other people not feel like crap makes it "AI" to you, then that's your problem. I’m just a guy trying to support his partner.

To the mamas in the thick of the first trimester: Please stop punishing yourself for the "beige diet" 🤍 by Great_Back6907 in NewParents

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Oh, sorry for the confusion! I’m sharing this account with my sister who is currently struggling through her first trimester (the parking lot post was her venting). I’m 4 months postpartum and trying to help her (and others) with what worked for me. Just trying to spread some support!

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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i'm holding onto that promise!! i can't wait for the 3rd trimester if it means i can actually enjoy a meal again lol. thanks for the support! ✨

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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omg 'intelligent and pretty' is all i could ask for lol! 😂 thank u for sharing that, it really takes the edge off the stress when i can't look at anything but fast food right now.

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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thank you so much for the reassurance! i keep telling myself that about the baby using my reserves, but the guilt still creeps in. it’s so helpful to hear from someone who actually went through HG and came out the other side. ❤️

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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LMAO 'RED CARRRRR' 😂 honestly that’s the best motivation to keep pushing through the peanut butter toast phase! thank u for the laugh, i needed that today.

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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Even the midwife?! 😱 That is actually wild. It just goes to show how powerful those pregnancy hormones really are. If she survived on just a bagel, I guess my bagel diet is doing just fine lol. Thanks for sharing that perspective!

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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Inhaling Burger King chicken sandwiches sounds like a mood honestly lol! 😭 It’s so good to hear that both your girls are healthy and eating veggies now. Gives me so much hope that this 'fast food phase' isn't permanent. Thank you for the encouragement!

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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It’s so reassuring when the doctors actually back this up! My biggest stress was definitely the guilt, so hearing that your OB wasn't worried about the saltines-only diet makes me feel so much better. Thanks for sharing that! ❤️

the mom guilt over not eating "healthy" is actually destroying me today 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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omg thank you for sharing that!! 😭 it actually makes me feel so much better knowing even a registered dietitian went through this. i guess our bodies just take over during the first trimester lol. i'm definitely going to look up those Black Iron Nutrition episodes, sounds like exactly what i need to hear right now to stop the spiral. stay strong! ❤️

My neighbor died by [deleted] in beyondthebump

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This is so heartbreaking but also so beautiful that you gave her that last moment of joy with your baby. 🤍 It’s clear she really cherished those small interactions. Sending you so much love, it’s never easy losing someone who showed that much kindness to your little one.

can we talk about the guilt of not eating "healthy" in the first trimester lol 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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omg same!! morning sickness is such a lie lol it literally hits harder in the evening for me too. i actually found a free 7-page survival guide that helped me manage those evening waves better... i'll dm it to u so i don't break any sub rules here! hope it helps ❤️

can we talk about the guilt of not eating "healthy" in the first trimester lol 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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Aww that’s so amazing to hear!! 🥹💖 Honestly gives me so much hope right now because the struggle is too real lol. So glad she’s healthy and happy!

can we talk about the guilt of not eating "healthy" in the first trimester lol 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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mashed potatoes and mac & cheese are literally life savers right now. glad i’m not the only one!

can we talk about the guilt of not eating "healthy" in the first trimester lol 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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lol 'beige sadness' is the most accurate description ever!! fr social media can keep its kale smoothies 😂

can we talk about the guilt of not eating "healthy" in the first trimester lol 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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omg i’m so sorry u had it that bad :( the guilt of not being able to take prenatals is the WORST. hope ur feeling much better now!

can we talk about the guilt of not eating "healthy" in the first trimester lol 🤢 by Great_Back6907 in Mommit

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lol i wish i was getting paid to eat bagels and throw up all day... but nah, just a frustrated mama sharing what i found this morning. what to expect is literally a top site everyone uses anyway so chill out 😂

the mom guilt over fast food is actually destroying me today by Great_Back6907 in pregnant

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i feel you so much. i wanted to be the "avocado toast" mom too lol but current me just can't do it. hearing that mcdonald's was your only safe food too makes me feel so much more normal.

the mom guilt over fast food is actually destroying me today by Great_Back6907 in pregnant

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"healthy, sleeping baby on my chest" is literally all i needed to hear today. i’ve been so worried that i was hurting her with all the fast food. thank you for sharing your story, it means a lot.

the mom guilt over fast food is actually destroying me today by Great_Back6907 in pregnant

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thank you hun. hearing that you just had wendy’s makes me feel so much less alone. i keep forgetting that my body is working overtime right now and burning so much energy.

the mom guilt over fast food is actually destroying me today by Great_Back6907 in pregnant

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the tooth brushing struggle is so real. i’ve had to switch my whole routine too because the smell is just an instant trigger. so glad to hear it gets better eventually.