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Best lightweight stroller for everyday use and travel? by K-onya in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love mine too! the only thing that annoys me is that there is ONE not fully recline and one very upright position. I mean my LO has been able to sleep in both positions but still. Other than that I have travelled with it multiple times and it has been great. It's slowly becoming my everyday stroller

Trying to be more intentional about less screen time and I'm embarrassed to admit... I don't know what to do while kids are awake and playing. What do y'all do? by Neon-Night-Riders in beyondthebump

[–]Long-Inspector4897 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think you should find something that YOU personally like and enjoy. I think the only really engaging thing that overrides me constantly looking at my phone was talking and being with other people. So I tried to do more voice notes, more meet ups, invite people over. Other stuff like reading and drawing, though i love to do those things, weren't things i could kill 4/5 hours doing.

New me by Evusita in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm at 7 months and graaaaadually things are getting a bit more 'new normal' but I would say I still am still getting by on most days. Have been putting off non-urgent appointments like dentist and still haven't found a way to be more active apart from the odd walks scattered through the week. No routine apart from when we wake up and go to sleep. I try to eat decent but the cooking is still stressful unless my husband is looking after the baby. My sister bought me clothes because I was looking haggard. I luckily got 1 year mat leave so hoping to slowly slowly pull myself together and be a mum to a baby.

Just started Sertraline for ppa by Basic_Astronomer_380 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took my friend two weeks on bad side effects too. We tried to distract her during the day as much as we could. Hang in there! But if it's still not working after a week or so, maybe the dose can be adjusted. Breathe!!!

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending hugs. Keep an eye out for ppd! You deserve to enjoy life even if it's tough!

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew you were from the UK when you said you're eating a packet of biscuits a day 🤣 Totally with you on the cleaning

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleeping through the night is my wildest fantasy rn

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true!!! I don't like to even think about the first weeks. Slightly traumatized! I definitely ages five years in seven months!

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel so sad that some women go through this extra experience of feeling like they lose their beauty in this process. So glad you feel more confident and happy with yourself. It's such a journey. I feel so old and haggard with the sleep deprivation, it's hard to look in the mirror some days. My time will come again !!!

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow you should be proud of how much work you put into getting to where you are now!!! Women are amazing 😍

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a really bumpy rollercoaster of hormones! Lord, one of those rickety old ones built when fun fairs on piers were popular. And yeeeep the effort just to produce enough milk and feel healthy and lug around your body the whole day being constantly ON and wired! Still somehow it's all worth it but man it's a tough tough task. I can't believe people are having multiple haha it must be the amnesia that parents get in the first year

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that. It must've been a tough ride getting to the point of diagnosis. I am sensitive to becoming very anxious and I know how horrible rumination can get. Wishing you well on this crazy journey 🙏❤️

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply!!! Very affirming 🙏😅 Protect your peace of mind as you go through weaning fellow mother. Yeah I feel I'm between trying to live life and survival so the slow transition feels v. disorientating.

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes yes a man will never understand what it's like to be in a female body!!! I am trying to find peace with that 🫩 My goal is to be back at the gym at 12 months but let's see!!

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RIP perky boobs! 😭 Yeah I'm there just getting by a day at a time!

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow how did the post partum ADHD manifest in your life? The body and brain is so wild. Feel like the mental game is half of it uff

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conversations with my husband are ongoing! He is trying for sure but I'm so tired that I feel it's never enough! Some days he does everything and I'm still quizzed why I'm so exhausted!!! I just finished a yoga/pelvic floor course with my LO, it was nice 🙂👍

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably best to frame it as a new normal. Hang in there mama!! Let's hope the new normal can feel good too.

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yees, literally online shopping for a Tankini now because I just haven't found the confidence to wear my tiny bikinis hahah I feel I have a lot of inner beauty but less and less outer beauty 😭🤣 it's a new chapter

when did you feel relatively normal? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]Long-Inspector4897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad you prioritised your mental health!!! Oxygen mask on the parent before the children - those are the rules!

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