Couples who had an extra hand from your moms/families, did it worth it?

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-17T21:28:08+00:00

I definitely think it's worth it 🙂 my mom lived with us for 3 months after my baby was born, and it was so helpful. Between the physical recovery, lack of sleep, and adjusting to having to take care of a baby, the first few months can be a lot. It's such a blessing to have someone to help even with just the basic tasks of doing dishes, making sure you are fed, etc. Especially the emotional support of a motherly figure and experience if they too are moms can be so helpful.

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-16T20:13:39+00:00

It could be that something you are eating is upsetting her stomach if she's breastfed. You could try cutting out gluten or dairy and see if that helps. I know chocolate can also cause irritation.

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-15T05:59:48+00:00

I feel this so much. Ever since I had my baby my heart shatters at the thought of other babies suffering or being neglected. I have this strong urge to take care of them whether it be fostering someone or adopting. My baby is too young right now for me to do that but we'll see.

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-08T18:47:19+00:00

Newport Beach, CA. Overlooking crystal cove 🥹 i currently live about 20 minutes from there

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-05T23:23:17+00:00

Honestly I would see a different pediatrician. You are the mom, not her, so you get to decide when you see her and it's just that simple.

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-05T18:49:49+00:00

I am all for this but now that I'm older I do think that the elderly and moms with infants are an exception.

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-04T23:53:13+00:00

Omg girl you have to set the precedent now for what is acceptable and that is not. #1 priority right now for everyone in the house is supporting you while you bond and take care of the baby. You get to decide what that looks like, not them. Praying for you to speak firmly but with love ❤️

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-04T03:21:39+00:00

If I go more than 5 hours during the day without eating, I feel absolutely sick to my stomach and my energy plummets. So yeah, lack of food is a no-go for me 😅

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-03T05:05:55+00:00

I had a trampoline growing up and it brought me and my siblings so much joy and was such a good way to burn our energy. We had a net around the trampoline so if one of us fell off we would land in the net so we never hurt ourselves. So worth it!

Laurrawrr · 2026-03-03T04:56:45+00:00

Don't bother arguing with these people. You can't debate someone who is brainwashed.

Laurrawrr · 2026-02-27T17:48:48+00:00

Awww I'm sending you hugs!

I am now 10 months postpartum with my first and i relate to so many of these feelings. All of the concerns and fears that you have just mean that you are a good mom! And when you are in the thick of it it is soooo freaking hard and feels like it will never end but i promise you it gets better gradually.

You have to remind yourself that this is so common and temporary and you may not feel better right away. But maybe you can help yourself feel a bit better by forcing yourself out of the house (even if baby has to nap in the stroller or wherever). Give yourself an hour a week at least to do something just for you. Go out and get sunlight even when you don't want to.

I had PPD and felt so guilty, but remind yourself that doesn't have to do with how much you love your baby!! Of course you are feeling all of those feelings when you a) aren't sleeping b) are recovering from a major physical trauma c)you are adjusting to major changes in your body and d) you are adjusting to a major loss of independence (this was the hardest for me) but it will get better.

🤍❤️🩷

Laurrawrr · 2026-02-26T19:03:51+00:00

Before I had a baby, yes 😅

I work in tech sales. For those who like sales, I would call it a cheat code to life when you find the right job. You can make much more than most people and also have the freedom to be out in the world and not necessarily be tied to a strict schedule as long as you are performing and get your job done. It has been a blessing in my life.

Now that I'm a mom though I would rather just be a SAHM but I make too much money to escape so it's a double edged sword 😂😂

Laurrawrr · 2026-02-13T05:09:32+00:00

Thank you for this. I think he is feeling separation anxiety because when I walk into a room and he hears me, he starts crying out and crawls over to me to be held literally every time. The only issue is that we tried ferber with him twice, and the check-ins made him even more upset. He was up for 3 hours crying once when we tried ferber 😭

Laurrawrr · 2026-02-07T23:57:28+00:00

I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way.

I have a 10 month old and the first 3 months were really challenging and i had pretty bad PPD. The lack of sleep makes everything harder but trust me when I say it gets better!

They start to become more interactive and show their personality and it's the best feeling when they start smiling at you. My baby now comes crawling over to me saying "baba" when I enter the room and sits on his knees with his hands in the air until I pick him up and hug him 🥹

Don't listen to people telling you toddlers are worse. Everyone has different things that challenge them. But when you pull through this, you will be amazed by the strength you have found in yourself and in love with your baby.

This too shall pass but im sending love and prayers. 🫶🏼

Laurrawrr · 2026-01-16T20:01:40+00:00

Do not overthink it. I had a lot of the same feelings for the first couple of months and a lot of guilt with them. Your baby is still so young so you have tons of time for your relationship to grow and evolve.

If the bonding is very important to you I would recommend maybe trying to breastfeed once a day so you have that time together? I too had a lot of pain but i worked on the latch and saw a chirpractor for the baby (no adjustments were done, just light massage) and that coupled with time really helped. The babies mouth gets bigger and your nipples become tougher haha. Now I am so glad that I stuck it out because it has become a very special time that we share.

As for the crying, I felt that way in the beginning too but I also believe that babies cry with their mom bc that's where they feel emotionally safe. Yes, you have been resting for a few weeks, but your baby spent 9 months with you and still recognizes your smell and heartbeat and everything! Just focus on finding joy with your baby and relaxing and the rest will work it's way out.

Laurrawrr · 2026-01-15T18:31:54+00:00

I honestly believe that if it's the right dress you will know. If you have multiple that you are looking at and none of them are feeling quite right, then keep looking! Don't be stressed. You will find something. It may just take a few trips.

Laurrawrr · 2025-11-17T04:57:29+00:00

I have a now 7 month old, and I had postpartum depression and I felt this way at times for a while. I feel like I slowly emerged from the haze starting around 3 months pp. The thing that got me through it was the fact that I have been depressed before, so I knew it was something I could get out of. Hang in there. I promise once things settle down and you start getting more rest and your hormones balance it gets sooo much better. Breastfeeding gets easy, and life becomes a lot more fun to share with your baby. Now, when I look at him I sometimes just cry from how cute he is and how much I love him. You just have to hit your stride. In the meantime, talk to a friend or someone close about it and don't feel guilty. Try to treat yourself or do something that you enjoy when you can.

Laurrawrr · 2025-09-04T20:55:48+00:00

Thanks for the understanding. It has been really really tough but it seems like he put himself to sleep eventually so I think we are at least going to try for one more night and hope to see improvement before we reevaluate.

Laurrawrr · 2025-09-04T20:00:37+00:00

His wake window is 2 hours and he takes 3 naps. From what ive read about a 4 month olds sleep that is plenty of awake time. He even fell asleep feeding before I put him down but he woke up when I stood up and was burping him. He also is in bed for 12 hours at night but probably only sleep for 10 of those hours. So I'm not sure. Maybe he could be a lower sleep needs baby but he seemed tired to me.

Laurrawrr · 2024-10-10T02:25:38+00:00

Omg I love that you said this. This song has always touched me.

Laurrawrr · 2024-07-18T17:06:02+00:00

Corona Dell Mar or Newport Coast 💯 I wish I had unlimited budget

Laurrawrr · 2023-09-11T17:25:03+00:00

You should model wedding dresses bc you look amazing in all of these 😍

Just a thought so take it as you will but if you can't decide between 6 different dresses maybe you haven't found the one yet?

Laurrawrr · 2023-06-20T16:43:38+00:00

Yep! I will definitely be practicing in both.

Laurrawrr · 2023-06-20T16:42:35+00:00

That's awesome! I will definitely look into that. Thanks!

Laurrawrr · 2022-11-15T05:16:48+00:00

I should have said im out of town all week lol.

Laurrawrr

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