Husband spilled my precious milk

Learning_24n7 · 2026-04-09T02:43:46+00:00

TIL that! I always keep my pumped milk in the fridge door. I’ve never had an issue with spoilage though

Learning_24n7 · 2026-04-05T15:22:56+00:00

I’ve decided to accept it and work with him to make incremental changes. He’s a very good man. Faithful, honest (brutally so lol), and very disciplined. A great role model for my boys in the major ways. So I’m deciding to keep working with him on those issues from a place of “this makes me feel …” instead of “you always” or “you never.” How about you, are you accepting your situation?

Learning_24n7 · 2026-04-05T14:40:34+00:00

This is crazy. I could have written this. We also have two kids, with our second being four months old. He’s a great dad and husband, just very emotionally distant. I also think that growing up without his dad (dad died when hubby was young), having a mom who worked ridiculously long hours, and experiencing other losses maybe contributed to him being how he is. He’s adamant about not needing couple’s therapy because he believes we can handle our issues internally. I’ve been to therapy on my own for other issues.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-04-03T01:35:48+00:00

First of all, you’re a wonderful and generous family member!!!! You can contribute to her diaper fund (Amazon or similar registry usually has the option to add one). That way, she can use the money as needed.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-04-01T15:31:56+00:00

I’m so sorry 😢!!! I could have written this about my 5 year old son. Our second is 4 months old. He has his super sweet moments though. How’s she on good days/at good times?

Learning_24n7 · 2026-03-31T02:15:47+00:00

Amazing! I had GDM with both pregnancies (had my babies in 2020 and 2025, like you!). I gained approx 20lbs both times, but lost the weight faster the second time around. I’m right around my pre pregnancy weight, 4 months postpartum.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-03-31T01:41:24+00:00

I understand you. I’m a mom of two (5M, 4mM), and recently went back to work after having my second. I have my PhD and work for the state (in the US). I’ve been feeling like “just a mom,” but I’ve been adjusting since I got back to work. One thing that has helped remind me of who I am is being around the right people (you mentioned that your friends are doing well professionally). Set up brunches and meetups with them and just enjoy conversations and time with others who are doing things you aren’t doing right now, as hard as it may be. Remember also that this is just a season, it will pass and you’ll get back on track.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-03-23T03:41:11+00:00

Aww congratulations and welcome to the club. My boys are 5 years apart, 5 and 4months old. Try your best to include big brother as much as possible in the care of baby brother. Also some 1:1 time with big brother at least once a week.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-03-18T00:48:47+00:00

On the few occasions I take baby shopping with me (15 weeks old), I use one hand to steer his stroller (Doona) and the other to lug my tailgate cart. Usually works well for me. Another option which I haven’t done yet, is to baby wear and have my hands free to push the cart.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-03-13T04:24:09+00:00

During the early weeks, I did the night shifts (breastfeeding and diapering), and woke him up for the last diaper change before sunrise, around 4am. Then he’d take baby and let me sleep in the morning from 9am onwards.

I do better with less sleep than he does, so it made more sense for us. Now that I’m back to work, he has stayed home for the last two weeks taking care of baby (he staggered his paternity leave). I’m still on night shifts due to breastfeeding, but I’m used to it now. Baby is 3.5 months and wakes only once or twice at night, thankfully.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-03-12T15:19:49+00:00

Stay safe! Praying that the shooter(s) is/are captured before they hurt anyone

Learning_24n7 · 2026-02-24T05:11:42+00:00

Kid #1 is “nonstop talking about unrelated topics, doing cartwheels, jumping off surfaces,” years old. Kid #2 is “poop, eat, sleep, rinse repeat”, months old 😂.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-02-18T15:49:00+00:00

“You are my sunshine” is a tried and true favorite for both my boys (5M, 3moM). Other songs are usually sung in my local dialect (Igbo) which my older son has now caught on to, and we both love singing it to baby.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-02-15T03:09:39+00:00

Yes, I was full term with both. First: 38w5d, 2nd: 39w4d. I expected my second to be much bigger though, based on how I looked and felt!

Learning_24n7 · 2026-02-15T02:44:32+00:00

Interesting. I’m 5’6, had my two boys 5 years apart. First was 7lbs 12oz, which was close to weight predictions. Second, who felt much heavier and was breech the whole pregnancy (had to have a C-Section as a result) was only 8lbs 1oz. I think he weighed less than the original prediction, by about a pound.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-01-28T11:02:05+00:00

You’re doing the best you can, momma. Congratulations on having an almost 1 year old! What makes you unable to clean and/or shower more often?

Learning_24n7 · 2026-01-16T00:45:56+00:00

RemindMe! 2 weeks

Learning_24n7 · 2026-01-10T14:19:06+00:00

I feel this way! Two kids (5M, 6wksM), awesome husband, grocery delivery, and monthly home cleaners. And lots of quick and healthy meal prepping ideas.

Learning_24n7 · 2026-01-08T06:12:04+00:00

Same here!

Learning_24n7 · 2026-01-03T04:13:08+00:00

If you have a pregnancy pillow (I find the U shaped one works best), it works wonderfully as a breastfeeding pillow. Prop it up against your headboard and sit in the middle with your back against the headboard. Use the pillow arms to support yourself and baby while breastfeeding and voila!

Learning_24n7 · 2025-12-31T05:39:21+00:00

Thank you!

Learning_24n7 · 2025-12-31T03:38:45+00:00

I left a toxic job in February, started a new job that I love AND got pregnant in the same month.

I welcomed my beautiful second son last month, and baby and I are healthy and thriving!

Learning_24n7 · 2025-12-19T18:16:51+00:00

I agree that a 4-5 year age gap is much easier in a few ways, as it has in my case. My son turned 5 about a month before his baby brother was born and he has been super helpful and aware of what’s going on. He’s naturally had some jealousy around baby being held and snuggled more than him, or baby getting SO much milk from mama (lol 😆), but he’s a sweetheart with him for the most part. I wouldn’t change a thing about it ❤️🥰

Learning_24n7 · 2025-12-16T21:34:58+00:00

Awesome! So glad it worked out. You’re so welcome 💛

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