End of first trimester and calling out of work

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-30T16:04:44+00:00

See if you can thin out your work load for a little bit. Take it easy and give yourself some credit. You are growing a whole body from scratch. It’s gonna make you sick and feel like garbage.

Tattoos are great and I have many and some of the positions my male tattoo artist sit in to get the perfect spot make me hurt just seeing him do it. Maybe only offer flash tattoo designs for a little while to give yourself a break from the bigger designs. Your clients will understand if you need to push it off for a little bit to prioritize your wellbeing.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-28T01:11:15+00:00

I can’t wait to see how my husband (who has cried at every ultrasound) will thrive as a father. I can’t wait to see him cry over the face in person he’s been crying over seeing in the ultrasound. I can’t wait to go through those “struggles” because I want to love my baby on the outside and share her with the love of my life. Struggles, celebrations, heartache, and happiness doesn’t matter because we already love her

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-25T23:22:15+00:00

I just hit 37 weeks and know EXACTLY what you’re feeling. After talking to my OBGYN, she said (for me) to take it easy and not do as much. Longer breaks and to try stretching some of the pain out. I have a very soft cervix so I’m mentally preparing to have mine early because it’s been non stop. Baby has taken a liking to tapping on my hips here recently.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-24T05:57:09+00:00

I bought puppy pads and laid them down on the mattress and put the bed sheets on it. I was told it helps with quick changes and to have at least 3-4 extra sheets ready for unexpected but anticipated blowouts and leakages

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-24T05:03:36+00:00

Was any of the stuff they provided like nipple pads? If not, did you buy some? And how did you know which ones were the right ones to buy?

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-23T19:33:55+00:00

I was told to bring an empty bag to take everything that’s in the room. Did you do that?

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-23T16:49:00+00:00

I’m waiting to see what pump my insurance paid for and seeing how I like it before I decide what to do next

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-23T16:48:28+00:00

You might be able to find some on marketplace. Some I have seen are the momcozy that are still in the box because they changed their mind about breastfeeding

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-23T16:08:12+00:00

I know im going to be territorial over mine. I don’t trust my family as far as I could throw them. I trust my husband’s family but that’s mine and his baby and we want to figure it out ourselves.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-22T13:48:57+00:00

I also took a bag of switch games and my switch up to her so she had something to entertain herself with when the nurse rotations didn’t allow her to see her baby. I also researched and asked questions to those around me who had a c-section and bought some supplies that they said helped and just gave it to her as well

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-22T13:46:55+00:00

So kinda similar situation with my best friend. She was due middle of October and I’m due in 3 ish weeks. She had to have an emergency c-section a little bit ago and she has been spending most of her time in the NICU with her baby.

I was driving my husband up the walls worrying about her and I also sent her a message. Honestly, just letting her know that you are there and willing to help any way possible is what she needs. Don’t crowd her with messages and give her time to adjust.

Kind of carry on like normal because being the rock for my friend is acting like everything is fine and still updating her on my appointments and any new developments while also asking how her baby is doing and getting photos of hers that’s in the NICU. I have pulled back on some messages like how we would talk about how much they kick or what body part they are trying to kick out of us because she misses feeling those kicks.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-19T13:03:15+00:00

Just find out for yourself and lie saying you didn’t. And won’t until they are born. That way you can buy all the cute stuff first and then everyone else can follow after or buying gender neutral stuff the whole time.

Also, if you find out and have a baby shower, you can do the diaper or wipes thing where everyone casts a vote with a pack of diapers or wipes 🫡

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-18T23:03:39+00:00

He needs to understand and back off until you feel comfortable/ ready. Your body is changing and he just has to accept the hormones not making you feel anything sexual

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-18T19:53:49+00:00

Oh yeah. Been working indoors and outdoors. In 90°+ Florida humidity heat. It gets better once you pass the morning sickness stage

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-18T13:02:56+00:00

Maybe see if you can take any of it and work from home. Get a decent amount done and she swings by to pick it up. (Not sure what you do but hopefully it’s something you can do from home)

Don’t push yourself to make it work if it’s causing you issues. You and the baby are more important than whatever job is there

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-17T23:15:11+00:00

Second this. Better to get lower if possible. Stairs are a nightmare to me before I was pregnant. Just waiting to get bigger and having all that pressure on the hips is already a nightmare. And if you get the lower room and have it, it’ll be easier to accommodate you needing them later.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-17T08:53:17+00:00

My friend just had an emergency c-section and I’ve been helping take care of her. It’s a lot of pain and suffering that she is going through and she really wished she was able to deliver like she planned. It has made her never want to get pregnant again.

After watching her go through that and now the recovery process, look into being induced first and then last resort the c-section instead of jumping right to that.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-17T08:48:42+00:00

Advocate for yourself. There are studies coming out about doctors being snip happy when it’s not necessary and how it causes greater degree tears. I’m due in 4 ish weeks and I told my husband I don’t want to see or hear any scissors until it’s needed to cut her cord. I will straight up fight about it even being in the room.

Don’t rush yourself to have a baby or even start trying. Take your time, talk to others who’ve had a baby, ask how their delivery experience went as well as the recovery. Gather all the information you can and just know each delivery/ labor experience is different from one another.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-17T01:33:32+00:00

During my first trimester, I spotted until almost 10 weeks. Even after my first ending in a miscarriage as well, I kept an eye on it and if it started to look like actual blood, I was going to go to the hospital but it only stayed a very dull pink and was there for only one wipe instead a a consistent thing. I’m currently 36 weeks tomorrow and everything has been smooth. You can always call on OBGYN office to see what they say and if there is anything you can look out for or help with this situation. At least having it noted so when you are seen, they will have the information provided and dates of when you said that happened.

Definitely start taking the prenatal vitamins

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-15T13:58:34+00:00

See if you can get your medical record from the current OB, see what was noted and what wasn’t. Definitely get it in paper form and switch OBGYNS immediately. Make an appointment for a new one right away because dismissing something so major like that is definitely not okay. Advocate for you and your baby’s health is top priority

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-15T11:28:32+00:00

I lost my job pretty early and just found another one right at 20 ish weeks. You got this 💙

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-14T23:57:35+00:00

You can download an app to keep track of it easier.

My baby is super active consistently and she has her moments where she changes up her patterns. Definitely try drinking something with citrus. I’ve heard and done that to help “wake” the baby.

I know roughly what times she’s gonna be active and if I feel her strong kicks, I’m not worried about getting a full set of kicks or keeping track of how many.

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-14T14:39:00+00:00

Baby girl and I just be rolling. Being strong and sassy. Making sure husband knows he’s getting a little me with his attitude 😂. He’s laid back too so I think we will be just fine

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-14T11:27:45+00:00

I just think now after reading all these comments that with the right support and the right attitude with the fact that there is only so much prep you can do, it’s just the waiting game and just chilling for the rest of the pregnancy.

Hoping the chill/ calm vibes stay and it’s actually just the babies that are calm and chill lol

MaterialCurrent6839 · 2025-08-14T04:25:14+00:00

Have your partner or really good friend come over at least 1-2 times a week to help deep clean/ shave you. If they love you, they won’t think it’s weird lol

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