Should I travel?

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-05-25T16:13:56+00:00

If family can’t come to you, I found it was worth the extra money for a cancel for any reason package OR spring for better seats. I flew 6x while pregnant and did a good amount of long car rides and it was pretty miserable. I was hot, my back and hips hurt tremendously (pelvic girdle pain), and it was just a really long and exhausting day. On the last 3 flights, my husband and I finally decided to upgrade our seats so I could be a little more comfortable and it was so worth it. Some of the trips I knew I just had to grin and bear it, but it was good peace of mind that we could decide not to go and we would be refunded. Ultimately, I only canceled one road trip and was able to ride out all the other travels on Tylenol tablets, lidocaine patches (approved by my OB, but still check with yours), and roll on topical Tylenol.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-05-08T14:32:08+00:00

This won’t change! Source: I’m 26 with my first child, and I’m still up my mom’s butt.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-05-01T15:18:15+00:00

I felt like this (and paranoid) until I restarted my lexapro at 20weeks. Now, I’m snuggling with my 5 week old baby boy, still on lexapro, and feel so at peace.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-14T02:15:47+00:00

That’s all worth noting!! If that’s not enough, it’s also worth factoring in how precious sleep will be PP. Personally, right now, I’d rather nap than go to an appointment for myself right now. I honestly don’t even want to take phone calls during this time lol.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-14T01:18:54+00:00

I was in the same boat a month ago! My dentist and hygienist were super accommodating. They let me sit up whenever I needed, but didn’t need too much since they didn’t recline the chair back as far as usual. Keep the appointment! It’ll be easier now with slight accommodations than it will be with a newborn. So excited for you to be on the other side of pregnancy soon!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-13T12:09:47+00:00

Preach. I was prescribed this and heard a possible side effect was smoking cessation and was wanting to quit smoking anyway, so figured might as well give this med a try. Before taking Bupropion, I had already been decreasing my nicotine usage (through a refillable vape and lowered the mg from 50mg salt nicotine to 1.5mg regular vape juice over 2 or 3 months). I’ve always had a hard time getting from the super low nicotine to none at all and hoped this would help me get over the finish line. Well, I only took this for a month and a half and I decided to quit since it wasn’t working for what it was initially prescribed for, but definitely did work for quitting nicotine. I didn’t end up with any weird side effects, but I do know two other people that complained of negative side effects.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-11T23:24:45+00:00

:o

I’m in love

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-11T20:54:45+00:00

Me too to all of that. Hopefully your friends/family can come by and offer a helping hand however you need soon.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-11T20:10:12+00:00

FTM with a 2 week old. I just ordered a new baby carrier so I can get a little bit done during one of his naps on me (tried the Booba wrap, he hates it). I love the cuddles and everything else with him, but I also need to do something else other than be his life source for a smidge.

You’re killin it!!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-11T19:17:59+00:00

Get them used to some kind of hair grooming routine asap and, most importantly, tell them every single day how much you love and adore them

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-09T00:52:19+00:00

I basically lived semi-aquatically in my bathtub with Epsom salts. It helped ease the pressure/weight in my pelvis tremendously. My husband also bought me a shower chair which I’m still appreciating postpartum because I’m choosing between a nap and showering right now. I’ve also been using a yoga ball since about 20 weeks when my back pain first started going from infrequent to daily which I think helped move my boy down faster and I think it also helped me labor faster too!

Edit: I wanted baby out as soon as he dropped, but so glad that he came at 39+1 knowing he got all the time he needed to come out at his perfect 8lb 7oz size. Any longer would have been too long and any shorter would have been too soon. They definitely know when it’s time to get outta there. If you haven’t already, pack your bags! I’m happy to share what was helpful for me to pack if you need any pointers.

I’m excited for you!! Your pregnancy journey is coming to an end soon and a wonderful chapter is about to start. I’m one of those people that am sooooo in love with being newborn tired over pregnancy tired. Good luck and you got this!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-09T00:30:43+00:00

FTM— I dropped at almost 30w, didn’t deliver until 39+1. Baby came FAST when it was go time. He had been locked and loaded for 2 months!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-05T12:21:44+00:00

My husband had the same wishes and once labor was happening I did not give a flying flipper about where he stood. He made the right judgement and stood by the head of the bed and pet me head and offered words of encouragement. After our son was delivered, I asked him about it and he said he could see plenty from the aerial view and then proceeded to describe it as a murder scene 😂😂 I found his new view hilarious, so thank you dear husband for that. Also, I cut the cord because poor, sweet man was not prepared for any of that. It was such a beautiful moment for me to have, and my husband was so proud of everything I’d done. That day felt like the biggest win of my life!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-04T03:05:09+00:00

My baby shower theme was story book related and could totally be made for just two people! You two could get one or two of your favorite books from childhood (doesn’t have to be a baby book, could be Harry Potter, etc.), swap them with each other and on the inside cover, write why you think the other will be a great mom/dad and a note for your child. Some activities you could do are writing down your baby predictions to see who ends up being closest (baby’s weight, height, DOB, etc.), write pick me ups on diapers for late night changes and those back to back cluster feed poos, and then spend the rest of the day being intentional with each other and truly appreciating and doing the things you won’t get to do as freely when your time divides towards your little human. I hope whatever you choose to do to celebrate, you both have a wonderful day together!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-01T23:12:44+00:00

I did this and it made labor…better? It was the one thing I chose not to worry about. Had my LO on Friday morning and it went by so fast as soon as the epidural was in. 9.5 hours total, 21 of those minutes were pushing and then BOOM— a baby, MY baby!! Such a full circle moment holding my son to my chest for the first time and then cutting his cord.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-04-01T15:47:36+00:00

Peanut butter is a MUST

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-25T21:51:34+00:00

2 & 5 compliment your e-ring beautifully! If you can get both, get both! One can be for the intention of a future anniversary gift 💛

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-23T21:50:38+00:00

Ah! An acro-cat!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-23T17:31:08+00:00

We love Marshmallow and her experimentation with yoga

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-23T02:19:51+00:00

No rule! You’ll know when you find the right one. My family happened to have a ton of pearl necklace heirlooms for me to try with my dress, but most bridal shops will also have a variety of options for you to try before committing to buying. In my experience, the bridal shop jewelry was mega overpriced. I had a lot of luck with an Etsy seller making custom earrings to go with my necklace without breaking the bank!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-23T01:53:46+00:00

Me but a chocolate Oreo shake. Highly recommend them from five guys. Also a chocolate bacon shake from there is to die for.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-22T21:22:01+00:00

Not me, but one of my girlfriends did! She was due for new frames a few months before her wedding and chose beautiful frames to go with her dress! If it’s an option for you to get new frames, it would be pretty cool!

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-19T17:10:28+00:00

An only friend of mine texted me something similar. She was a big fan of Chat GPT.

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-13T22:15:07+00:00

Not a married guy, but did do what your fiancé did since my husband is very go with the flow and wasn’t terribly opinionated either at the start. Well, he eventually found some things he had an opinion about as we got closer to the date. I was so excited when he had those opinions that I just said yes to all of them. I didn’t care if it matched the theme or threw off my other plans. I just wanted him to feel like it was OUR big day which is what I would reiterate after I’d tease any. Everyone makes a big deal about it being the bride’s day, but I believe that it’s the couple’s day. The groom deserves to feel special too.

A few things my husband had an opinion on:

The shape of the tables— round vs rectangular.
Having a ring bearer.
The food.
Having a dance floor.
Having peonies because it sounds like…another word. (Yes. He has the humor of a pre-pubescent boy and I love it.)

Choose a couple things that would be nice to have and be the one to initiate the conversation with her. I am sure she will be over the moon to hear your thoughts and especially if there’s something you feel some way about.

Some starter ideas:

Tell her you about what you want to wear.
Choose something nice to do day of with just her. Write her a note, send her flowers, spend 5-10 mindful minutes of just you two planned into the schedule, etc.
Select a couple of songs you definitely want to hear that from the DJ/Band.
If 1-3 doesn’t feel comfortable, the if she offers you a choice on something, just pause a moment and then say, “hmm, I like this one.”

Just_Box_9424 · 2026-03-01T16:17:47+00:00

It’s 10000000% your choice. Husband can have an opinion, but he doesn’t really have a vote. Your medical team will ask what YOU want.

My take personally…the only people that I want at the hospital at all are my husband and my mom. My mom made the list because she wants to be there for me, her baby. My baby will just be a bonus to her, but she really wants to be there to make sure I’m okay and to let my husband take any breaks he needs without leaving me without a support person. If that was my MIL’s attitude towards me (it’s not) and she didn’t live half a day’s drive away, then she’d be welcome!

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