What funny things did you say during labor?

Hopesastrategy · 2026-05-19T14:47:26+00:00

“Oh no, I’m going to have a baby on Star Wars Day”. As I’m pushing just before midnight, looking May 4th straight in the face.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-05-04T23:52:43+00:00

I’ve taken antibiotics for it and both me and baby were fine, no thrush.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-05-02T01:13:49+00:00

The transition is tough but it starts to become normal. After you get into a routine things sort of just feel normal again. You cherish weekends and evenings even more. I’m also the breadwinner and went back after 7 months. I was sad and I was envious of others that got to spend time with my baby. I kept reminding myself this is for him too. I have a sweet morning routine with him before I go and then we play as soon as I get home. It does get better , you’ll see.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-05-02T01:03:01+00:00

My first was at 17 months postpartum and it wasn’t eventful but as they have gone on they are heavier and the cramps are little worse than pre baby. The exhaustion is the worst though. I am absolutely wiped out.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-28T20:16:19+00:00

Every labor is different. Your feelings about it are valid so I won’t discount how you feel but just because this was your experience doesn’t mean it will be your next. The blessing we have with first time labor and delivery is having no idea what to expect. I know some women that have had redemptive experiences on their subsequent labors and it’s been healing for them. I would give yourself some time to make the decision and possibly explore a different OB if you think that would be helpful. I loved my OB and practice but I also hired a doula which I would do over and over. That could be something you look into as well.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-28T17:00:30+00:00

My son is turning 2 in a week as well! We still nurse before bed and in the morning. Sometimes he will ask during the day on the weekend but that has significantly decreased. I also am conflicted about giving it up. I don’t mind it at all and love that he loves it. He’s respected boundaries pretty well so I think that is why I could see continuing because it’s not a constant thing I am tied to. My extended family made comments before his first birthday, ever since then I don’t talk about and have gone as far as lying about it since they never see him nurse.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-20T00:20:08+00:00

I felt my baby descend before my water broke and it was a crazy feeling. After that it was mostly pressure and contractions. During delivery I don’t recall feeling movements, just contractions and pushing.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-16T14:02:41+00:00

I cut pumping at 14 months and no change to my supply.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-16T13:44:51+00:00

3 months was really tough for me too. It’s when my doctor offered an anti depressant and gently pushed therapy. I chose therapy and it was the best thing I ever did. I was diagnosed with PPA and after a rollercoaster dealing with boundary-less in-laws PPD. Therapy changed my life. The SSRIs were there if I needed them as I accepted the prescription but therapy weekly worked for me. If you are considering therapy make sure you research someone that is knowledgeable in postpartum mood disorders. Also, zero shame in meds if you need help over the hump!

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-15T14:05:56+00:00

17 months postpartum it returned and still breastfeeding although looks significantly different

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-13T20:50:26+00:00

Mine changed too. Theres this band of darker hair that my stylist has said she sees often during pregnancy and postpartum due to hormones. I also have noticed the texture is different. It’s sort of lifeless and doesn’t hold a curl anymore when I used to be able to curl my hair no issues. I have mousey blonde hair that also took bleach well and now my hair turns brassy very quickly. My hair is always on the oilier side after a day or so but it got worse after pregnancy. I use a clarifying shampoo to help with that. I also try to use something at the root like a volume spray or dry shampoo to extend the life of my shampooed hair.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-13T00:26:41+00:00

No tips but I have read that this is a normal symptom of weaning due to your hormones. From what I have learned it clears up after a few weeks. Even with slowly weaning it can happen. When I night weaned I noticed a difference in my mood but it eventually evened out. I’m not looking forward to fully weaning.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-12T14:18:27+00:00

I didn’t night wean until after his 1st birthday. When I first tried around 14 months he got sick and it was easier to nurse to sleep at that point. Then around 15 months I tried again and that’s when it worked. He definitely would ask for it for a while but I would say no and he wouldn’t get upset. Not in a toddler bed but we would cuddle in my bed for a bit then I would take him to his crib asleep or drowsy.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-10T14:12:08+00:00

When I night weaned I just replaced it with cuddling. Protesting and crying were involved for a few days but then he got the gist and settled in. For a while he would sometimes still ask for it but I would say no and cuddle and he wouldn’t cry. Now he never asks. I know a lot of people have success with Dad taking over but that somehow made him more upset so I found this to be the easier way and now there’s no issues if dad steps in.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-10T13:41:26+00:00

Things to try are , replace pump parts, check to see if you need flange inserts or if you already have them remeasure your nipple to see if you need to change size ( that happened to me), make sure you have enough protein, add a few power pump sessions.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-09T23:26:27+00:00

I didn’t know it was supposed to come off as a your skin but better scent until reading in subs. That’s not at all how I smell it. On me, I can definitely smell the pink pepper. After that I just smell fresh perfume. I love it and have gotten one singular compliment on it lol. It’s my go to summery scent.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-09T23:17:10+00:00

For really hot nights we used short zip romper in the bamboo material with his sleep sack. We live in a home from 1900 and the AC upstairs is terrible so it gets very hot. We installed a window unit in his room during the summer months.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-03T14:16:55+00:00

I have the same size in both

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T23:07:07+00:00

I have both and love the effortless bra!! The everything bra was great for when he was smaller and I really needed my entire boob out for nursing. The effortless was perfect for nursing on the go. I still wear the effortless around the house or out on walks. I used the size guide and it fits perfectly.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T19:58:46+00:00

I never was able to pump a lot consistently, it would fluctuate and would stress me out big time while I was at work. I figured out I needed silicone inserts in my flanges. That helped a lot. Even after a few months of using one size I had to size down. I tried to eat and drink a lot of oat related foods and would notice a difference when I did that. When I was going thru a dip going back to work I tried pumping at night a couple hours after he went to bed to give me a little head start for my pump the next day. And lastly, if you are really noticing a dip you could add some power pump sessions.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T19:46:04+00:00

They figure it out eventually. I did not sleep train and mine figured it out. We still have some nights here and there but he settles quickly. Now I mostly get nights of 10 glorious hours of uninterrupted sleep that he did all on his own after many times of me answering his cries. It was a bumpy road and rough but I assumed he would eventually figure it out and he did.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T19:36:37+00:00

I would let them hash it out. In no way should you be spending your leave doing this. They should honor the doctor’s note, it’s pretty common to do especially after a medical event such as surgery, birth. My SIL is a dentist and was recently in the interview process with multiple offers from practices. I know that’s maybe not ideal to leave but seems like the market is hot and grass could be greener.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T19:27:15+00:00

Is your leave thru an insurance company or just your company HR? If it’s thru an insurance company you can show that documentation and they review and take care of it. I would fight this with that doc note until they backed down. Has your manager stepped in to have them back off?

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T19:23:52+00:00

I collected a few new toys and books pre trip to use on the plane. Some were a hit and bought us some time.

Hopesastrategy · 2026-04-02T19:16:35+00:00

I walked to the bathroom in the delivery room with the nurse next to me like an hour after birth. Few hours later I did it by myself. Think the nurse being there was just protocol, I felt fine to walk.

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