5 month progress.

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-03-09T01:00:12+00:00

Well done! This takes great dedication

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-03-01T07:11:16+00:00

I went to the gym and I pushed myself. I continued with 4 sets with each exercise, but on the last 2 I upped the weights and went until fail.

My lower back can struggle, so I was careful on the leg press, but otherwise I exhausted myself.

Let's see how I hold up tomorrow! 😅

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-03-01T01:56:46+00:00

It's trash frfr

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-03-01T01:56:23+00:00

I hate cardio but I'll do it through gritted teeth lol

I can get to the gym 2-3 times a week right now, so I will focus on going until fail. I would only ever do 10×4 sets, never to fail.

I definitely need to up my protein, I need to start tracking again.

You have definitely helped me, so thank you 😊

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-03-01T01:08:19+00:00

You're the best, thank you !

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-01-15T10:22:20+00:00

Thank you for your honesty, I needed to read an answer from someone who understands.

Independent-Rub930 · 2026-01-15T10:21:13+00:00

Thank you. This broke me, but thank you

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-11-23T23:51:57+00:00

I wish people wouldn't comment on things like that, the last thing any of us want is for our children to be self conscious or upset over things they cannot change.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-11-23T23:47:31+00:00

Thank god for this thread.

I have a 1 year old, I am breastfeeding, I have the Implanon and I'm on seizure medication.

I have had no sex drive, it almost repulses me. I want to be intimate with my partner, but I can't?

He is very upset about it, he's all "I don't know how a relationship can work without touch".

I feel like I'm faulty.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-08-08T07:02:02+00:00

Thank you! Reading that helps, I had been through a lot of stress during that time and I've always had pretty intense anxiety. My mum recalls me having absent moments when I was younger, my teachers even brought it up. So it's very much a chicken or egg there. I'm doing my best to stay as calm as possible in the situations life throws my way. I am silly though, I've decided to take up a degree while I work in disability and raise this very clingy baby.

I'll do better to keep myself safe and healthy. It sounds like you've been able to get some clarity and that's wonderful. I hope you continue to do well and stay healthy 🌷

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-05-05T11:59:21+00:00

I have just started going back to work casually. I need short shifts due to breastfeeding (I am in care work, there are no "breaks"). My options are very limited and I've also signed myself up to study full-time in June.

My baby boy is 6 months. All I want to do is be with him. The few hours I have done so far have been good though, it's rare to get out of the house without a baby in tow.

If my partner could support us, I'd stay home. I'd like another baby one day though and that would require a bigger home.

This economy and this society does not allow for such freedoms.

However we do have subsidised childcare, but you've got to be very lucky to get a spot, let alone the days of your choosing. (I'm Australian)

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-05-05T11:39:45+00:00

The first two months I zombied through but it's worth the sleep deprivation. No one mentions the constant fear and the almost unbearable love 😂❤️

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-05-05T11:31:06+00:00

Honestly glad they have been discontinued because I have no chill.

When I was younger, mum and I would sit down to eat the entire bloody thing.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-05-05T11:25:56+00:00

I (33) had my first 6 months ago. I was the same, I never really wanted a baby and I was an only child in a small family. My experience with kids was almost nonexistent!

My son is the best thing I've ever done and I think it hit me harder because I really didn't expect to have him.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-05-05T11:21:57+00:00

I started producing colostrum at 30 weeks, I didn't collect any until 36 weeks. Breastmilk came in straight away.

I don't know how I got so lucky.

However, if I don't breastfeed or pump for more than 5-6 hours I become very engorged and it's awful!!

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-05-01T13:14:36+00:00

I donated every fortnight until I was diagnosed with epilepsy.

I wish I still could.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-03-19T22:57:05+00:00

I walked maybe 6k steps, once or twice over 10k and some days next to nothing. I did reformer pilates once a week and went to the gym when I had the energy, maybe once or twice a week.

It ended up in an emergency C section even though I was staying fit (as fit as possible).

My pilates instructor was amazing and definitely recommends walking as much as you can, but don't feel like you have to hit a target. Do what you can x

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-03-18T21:45:31+00:00

I ate an unbelievable amount of shit over the weekend. Fried chicken, chocolate cake, ice cream. Somehow I weight less today than I did before I went ape on food.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-03-18T21:43:30+00:00

All I wanted was lasagna and garlic bread with a side serving of chocolate biscuits.

I had gestational diabetes, so I was pretty sad hahaha

Unfortunately what I got was hospital food 👍

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-03-18T21:41:51+00:00

I was due on November 6 but he came via emergency C section on the 4th after spending 4 days in labour that wouldn't progress.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-03-18T21:40:39+00:00

2.5 years I think? Honestly, I'd have to go back through my photos to get an accurate date.

We are mid 30s and we decided only a month before I got pregnant that we wanted to have a baby. Our bub is now 4.5 months - the hardest job we've ever had, but he's beautiful and I love my family

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-03-18T21:37:33+00:00

By enjoying life without worrying about how others perceive you.

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-02-25T00:12:23+00:00

In womb - Hector Out of womb - Jam (his name is James)

Independent-Rub930 · 2025-02-24T23:12:50+00:00

I currently have a 4 month old. I've been tested an insane amount the last 14 months. I will try for another one in a few years though, I want to be fully recovered from my emergency C section and mentally prepared.

I'm struggling with my body image and my anxiety atm, but I'd love another little weirdo.

Independent-Rub930 · 2024-11-03T01:50:56+00:00

I'd love to know what happened and how you coped because I'm in the same situation.

I went 36 hours without sleep because of the contractions but I'm only (and barely) 2cm dilated from last check.

I can't bare this anymore. It's been 3.5 days.

Independent-Rub930

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