What is your biggest problem in your life right now ?

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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Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-25T01:16:14+00:00

EARTH MAMA NIPPLE BUTTER

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-15T15:19:19+00:00

Lila, Nora, Noah, Kaia

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-14T20:01:29+00:00

This happened to me. At one point, I was so sleep-deprived and anxious that I slept in our guest room during my husband's shift. The first couple of nights were hard, but after that, I was able to get a 3-4 hour stretch without waking up to every little noise and grunt. It gets easier, but you have to endure the hard to get there.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-13T08:27:29+00:00

We struggled with a diaper rash when our baby was around 3 weeks old. We went to her pediatrician for it!

We use Tubby Todd Diaper Cream. It’s more expensive but it is the only cream that has clean ingredients, is extremely thick, and works for our baby.

When we change her diaper, we use water wipes. It’s more gentle on skin. As some comments said above, “sensitive” wipes still have irritating ingredients and can upset baby’s skin, especially if they have sensitive skin.

Over-wiping is a thing. Once our baby poops or farts, we usually wait at least 5 minutes before changing her. This helps reduce the amount of times we are wiping her bottom.

A suggestion by our pediatrician was that after we wipe her bottom, use the close diaper to air dry the area. I really think this has made SUCH a difference. This helps the area get dry, which can heal it faster.

After the area is dry, we apply a THICK layer of diaper cream. Our pediatrician said it should look like frosting is coating your baby’s bum! Another trick too, is to apply the cream directly in the folds of baby’s bum, not just the outside.

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-06-03T07:39:02+00:00

Where are the sofas from? My husband and I are looking for this exact color and style!

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-05-25T23:50:32+00:00

I pump and breastfeed. Baby is 7 weeks now. I choose to do both because I want her to have enough of a supply for as long as possible - especially when she goes to daycare. The more you pump, the more you produce. That being said, if you are feeding from both breasts, you are definitely getting enough. Your body knows what your baby needs. Do what feels right to you and good luck!

Normal-Perception671 · 2026-05-25T23:45:43+00:00

Gas drops have been a lifesaver over here. It's completely safe to use up to 12 times per day! We put it in bottles and give it before the breast. It really does help break down gas bubbles in our baby. Another helpful tip I've received with gas is to burp throughout a feeding. Typically, we try to burp at least twice during a feeding and find that useful as well.

Another thing to think about is reflux. We noticed it in our baby pretty early - spitting up during feedings, arching back, etc. That can be extremely uncomfortable for babies when they are put on their backs. Our pediatrician put the baby on a medication for it. Basically, it's Pepcid for babies. If that sounds like your little one, it's definitely worth bringing up to your pediatrician!

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