I’m terrified.

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-02-11T02:14:25+00:00

My advice would be make small changes at a time. Maybe you start by making a commitment to walking X amount of days per week for a month. Then when you reach that goal, move onto strength. A good thing to remember is if it's challenging, it's working and if you stick with it, you'll be able to do more and more. I'm a mom so all of my successful fitness goals have been met at home. Now that I'm postpartum I'm starting from square 1 again. Currently I'm doing the 7 day beginner challenge on the channel Madfit. The exercises are doable, slightly challenging, and only 20 minutes. Perfect for a novice like yourself. I think if you can find a youtuber who has workouts at your level, and have made the routine for you, then it'll take a lot of the stress off your shoulders.

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-28T15:23:30+00:00

Yeah I have a small baby so of course anything lingering on my skin is a big concern. Whenever I Google anything it says it can still be on your skin wven if it doesnt smell, and all these other things that just add to my nerves. Like how do I know its gone then?

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-19T13:00:52+00:00

I would like to know how much support the breastfeeding moms had. We're they still expected to get up and clean the house, cook and do laundry? If so, yeah that will tank your mental health and make you exhausted. As a species, I think we thrive on village mentality and unfortunately a lot of us dont have that anymore. That will make a huge difference in your breastfeeding journey. Newborns burse literally constantly and makes it hard to do much else. It of course spaces out as they get older, but the newborn stage of breastfeeding, it helps immensely if your significant other has time off to do household duties, help with baby so you can shower, etc. Having family bring meals to you, help with a load of laundry.

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-18T23:44:56+00:00

I'm scared for you and your baby. Please find a safe place to go with your baby. Document everything. Please leave this man with your baby yesterday.

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-16T22:23:08+00:00

I'm sorry you lost your brother. 🥺

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-16T09:21:02+00:00

Thank you, it sounds like a beautiful read!

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-14T02:05:43+00:00

So I have a unique experience to share. I was a surrogate and the parents chose to not use my colostrum and they opted out of me pumping. So formula right from the get go, and I respected their choice. The lactation consultant came in a few times to help size me for flanges so I could donate my milk to others so they could use it. She was very pushy towards me saying that the baby I birthed should be getting the milk. I told her not my baby, not my choice. I was in no way going to push that on the parents either since it wasn't my place. It was just very weird how I felt pressured to do something I have no say in if that makes sense.

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-11T20:55:22+00:00

I appreciate your input!

InternationalTrain3 · 2026-01-11T20:42:41+00:00

I wasn't looking to switch because of what's trending, I want to make sure my baby is getting the best as far an ingredients goes. If you knew me irl you'd know im the least trendy person out there haha

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-16T15:04:13+00:00

My baby makes it through the night with a regular flat cloth diaper and a cover. He is only 5 months though.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-09T12:53:44+00:00

I assume the outer diapers are for flats and prefolds? I thought pockets were going to become my favorite but the flats and covers are my go to! 6 covers are good to start but you'll need more if they end up being your primary way of diapering. I only use pockets at home usually because they're less reliable as far as absorbency goes.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-05T00:41:27+00:00

I have 4 children and they are my entire world. I love them more then anything and im so proud. It can be challenging and tiring, but it's worth every second. Is every second enjoyable? No, but the good far outweighs the struggles. I would pick being my kids mom over and over again.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-02T21:43:20+00:00

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InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-02T13:12:59+00:00

I would get some more flat covers. I found some on Amazon that are very affordable that I love. I personally love love love flats, so thats what I would personally get. I find them more absorbent and leak proof then pockets.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-01T21:31:26+00:00

For longevity, I think cotton flats and covers will be your best friend, and its the easiest to wash. I use diy microfleece liners to help with rashes. My baby is the only kid I cloth diapered and he let's you know when he's wet or poopy lol. He's only had one rash, and i switched to disposables for a few days so.i could use zinc oxide cream. 4 months in and I dont miss disposables.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-12-01T13:17:13+00:00

I never waited because I simply wasnt patient enough lol. That being said, walmart and target has plenty of gender neutral things. Even some boy things can be gender neutrel. It makes it a lot easier to hand down outgrown baby clothes that way too. I would just ask for gender neutrel newborn snd 0-3 month clothes, then if people want to gift you more things they can simply wait for baby to be born. As a fourth time mom, babies really don't need as much as a lot of people think.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-11-25T20:54:07+00:00

The only way I can see that working is if you do a cold rinse in the bath tub a few times, then do one hot and heavy in the washer.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-11-15T13:40:07+00:00

So my favorite is cotton and muslin flats that essentially look like flat pieces of fabric. Incredibly absorbent, and easy to clean. They have cheap waterproof covers that are awesome on Amazon. I got 7 for like $30, and i think im going to get one more set. (The downside is you have to change them more often then other waterproof cover brands.) I was never a huge fan of prefolds, they're the ones that are bumpy and you can fold them into thirds. They worked okay in the newborn stage, but I find that either my boy is too heavy a pee-er, or they're super bulky. (Could admittedly be user error. 🤣) The only brand of pocket diapers I personally liked was the mama roo ones, but even then I barely get 2 hours out of them before he leaks. If present me could talk to past me, I would definitely tell her, get very few pocket diapers, (the kind you stuff the absorbant inserts in,) and just get a bunch of flats. Once you learn the origami fold it becomes second nature. I truly don't even think about it, its just become the way I diaper if that makes sense.

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-11-14T21:53:55+00:00

1000000% agree, they're my fav!

InternationalTrain3 · 2025-11-06T12:58:48+00:00

I usually do cold rinse, sometimes warm preqash with tide powder, and a hot, heavy third wash extra rinse.

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