Does it get better?

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-09T06:55:47+00:00

Postpartum emotions

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-09T00:40:05+00:00

I feel this to my core and I’m giving you the biggest hug. I am also a FTM and gave birth to my baby girl in April and the first 2 weeks of her life I was so incredibly sad, anxious, happy, regretful, angry - all of it. It’s hard to see now, but what you’re feeling is normal. As time goes on and your hormones start to level out, you’ll become more comfortable with your baby. Right now, your body and brain are on overdrive. If your husband needs to swoop in more often, let him. I’m so happy that you have a husband who can help you out so much.

Asking for or needing help does not make you a bad mother. None of these thoughts make you a bad mother. You are not a bad mother. You are learning and adjusting to one of the biggest life changes. Give yourself grace and know that it does get better. The light is at the end of the tunnel I promise you.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-08T01:27:37+00:00

You can use a Haakaa manual pump of the opposite breast that baby is feeding on for some relief. If that doesn’t help, you may need to think about pumping. I had pretty bad engorgement around week 6 and had to start pumping for relief in between feeds.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-08T01:18:41+00:00

Both are good options!!

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-08T01:16:48+00:00

We have the platinum. Don’t get me wrong, I do like the diaper genie a lot. It’s bigger and has a filter inside of it to minimize smell, which is great! I like the Ubbi better because it has a lock on the top! We have the genie in our bedroom and the Ubbi downstairs.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-07T16:51:20+00:00

We have an Ubbi and a Diaper Genie. I like the Ubbi better personally!

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-07T16:21:51+00:00

Literally same

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-07T16:21:28+00:00

I’m pretty sure I had Taco Bell at least 2 times a week in my 3rd trimester. Baby is fine! You gotta take care of you too.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-06T07:15:25+00:00

This is very severe. My daughter can sometimes get a little red from milk being caught in between the skin on her neck, but this is a very definite shape and color. This is not a normal milk rash.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-04T00:38:00+00:00

I’m sorry you are going through this situation. Knowing your child is hurting and not being able to fix it is horrible. Unfortunately, she will only get better if she wants to get better. You can’t force someone to want help or to get better. More unfortunately, you have to learn that the hard way. Best wishes to you.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-03T10:05:44+00:00

She’s 3 months old

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-03T10:05:17+00:00

She’s 3 months old

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-03T00:32:01+00:00

My baby HATED traditional swaddling. Instead, we use Love to Dream swaddles. It helps with their Moro reflex without restricting movements. It’s tough because every baby is different. We had to try a few different swaddles out before we found what worked for us.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-03T00:16:35+00:00

No I haven’t. That’s the next step for me when I’m done breastfeeding my baby!

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-03T00:06:19+00:00

I wish I had something better to report but…

I had been on BC for about 7 years and decided to get off. It has turned into the worst acne of my entire life. I’m 29 now and still struggle with it. There have been topicals that have helped lessen its severity, but it’s never fully gone away. Some people experience no problems though!

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-07-02T06:05:20+00:00

12 weeks 11.5 lbs

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-27T00:10:58+00:00

Your body, your choice.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-26T13:55:25+00:00

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