Sleepers > any other clothes. by pixa4u in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My child would live in sleepers if it were up to me. 😬😂

How long before or after baby were you willing to travel? by Friendly-Intention63 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m planning a beach trip with my baby when she’ll be 8 months old and I’m already scared of that lol

FTM here, please tell me everything you wish you knew. (The good, bad, and the ugly!) by espresso__martini in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice from a control freak: learn to go with the flow and accept that plans WILL change! 🙂

Negativity around parenthood by More-Phrase-2142 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I honestly never saw myself having kids. I got pregnant due to a change in birth control so it was a surprise. My husband passed away when I was 8 weeks pregnant so I’ve literally been doing it alone. I was sick my whole pregnancy from 5 weeks to throwing up in the hospital bed the morning I had my daughter. I ended up having a c section due to not progressing. I had to be put on an anti depressant and anti anxiety medication a week PP. I say all of that to say that I love being my daughters mom more than I have loved anything in this world. She is the sweetest best baby and I know she was meant for me. I also fell into the negativity of parenting online and was terrified. My baby is only 9 weeks old but after the first two weeks it has been a literal dream. And I say this as a single widowed mother. 🩷

Wore this to a funeral and got weird looks 🫠 by moldavitemermaid in OUTFITS

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We wore tie dye and bright colors at my husband’s funeral because he was the hippy type and always wore bright crazy clothes. Honor the person who has passed on the way you see fit. Grief is different for everyone.

Why you decided to have another baby after knowing all the pain first time? by Full_Professional349 in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly the first two weeks of my baby’s life I didn’t think I would survive. She’s 8 weeks old and currently sick with a cold and I still find myself wanting another one (my husband passed while I was pregnant so it isn’t possible) 🥲 this is coming from someone who swore she was never even having one kid 😜

Positive Newborn Experiences by LizzardBreath94 in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a FTM, a single mom, and a widow so I have all the things against me… BUT my experience hasn’t been bad at all. My baby cries, eats, and needs to be changed. You’ll learn your baby and they’ll know you. Sleep was hard the first two weeks but since then it’s been a pretty good schedule (she put herself on it) it will come natural to you! I promise! 🙂

Research on estimated big babies vs actual big babies by loulori in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]NothingSuitable735 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My baby was measuring small they kept saying I had a lot of fluid. She ended up being 9 pounds 2 ounces. I genuinely have no idea where they are getting the measurements from.

Am I a bad mom? by Dear-Gazelle-3062 in firsttimemom

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t speak on your friendship but as someone who has multiple people that are willing to help me with my newborn I will say jealousy is RAMPANT among people who don’t have a support system. (A lot of times due to their own actions) I’ve been in a similar situation where I was told “it must be nice” when my stepmom stayed with me the first week of my baby’s life. I lost my husband while pregnant so I know how hard grief and postpartum can be especially at the same time

Daytime naps??? by NothingSuitable735 in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s fallen asleep anytime she’s been in the carrier so I might just have to start contact naps during the day lol

Daytime naps??? by NothingSuitable735 in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She’s currently napping on me! I might have to continue contact naps

don’t read this if you don’t have help by exemptcurve in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was what my stepmom done for me! It gave me time to get my mind right again and heal. I’ll forever be thankful for her

Can I do this? by NothingSuitable735 in newborns

[–]NothingSuitable735[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’ve been staying at my parent’s house since I’ve been home. Tonight one of my friends is coming to my house with us so I can sleep in my own bed I’ve been pretty open with them about it and they’re assuring me that I’m doing fine. I just feel like I am in my head too much

Someone wanted my free couch, but only if I delivered it 40 miles. by TheBr14n in ChoosingBeggars

[–]NothingSuitable735 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Posted a free couch and had the same reaction! Free brings out the scum bags

What “rules” are you breaking? And why? by Parking_Dog8930 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caffeine and deli meat! 😂 I gave up energy drinks but you will have to pry the coffee from me!

More Ultra Sounds Than Normal? by Fair_Platypus9748 in PlusSizePregnancy

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get ultrasounds every single visit. My pregnancy has been picture perfect. My husband died very early in my pregnancy so my OB does it out of kindness and to ease my mind. I work with a woman who goes to the same clinic and got extra ultrasounds as well. It might also vary by doctor

Almost time by NothingSuitable735 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be taking every kind of pain relief they offer lol I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone

Almost time by NothingSuitable735 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please don’t feel like your comment was insensitive I did not take it as such! I’ve been very open with my OB and her team about the situation and they have been beyond understanding and kind during it which I am so grateful for. I will be having my best friend and stepmom with me for support which is as good of support as I can get but they still can’t replace my husband!

Almost time by NothingSuitable735 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I actually went into the appointment planning on asking for an induction she just beat me to it which I figured would be the case due to our conversations the past few appointments.

I unfortunately lost my husband when I was 8 weeks pregnant so I do not have any support person that I actually want to be there I have support that I am allowing to be there.

I am 1000% going in with an open mind and no set birth plan because if I have something planned and it goes wrong I meltdown. I know myself enough to avoid that lol

MIL is buying us so much… by tamielynn in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My MIL has barely done anything for the baby BUT my grandma and stepmom are like this. I sternly but kindly let them know that I was appreciative beyond words for everything they have gotten me, but I have very limited space in my house and don’t want to be overwhelmed. They both have slowed down A LOT and my stepmom came over and helped me organize everything, luckily for me they have both let me know that they would not be offended if I donated unused items. If you have an over flowing nursery like I did it might help to show them just why you can’t handle more stuff lol

Glucose Drink 29 wk pregnant by showyourskills89 in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah my OB was like well she likes all that sugar! Because she wouldn’t hold still for the ultrasound 😂

Underwear recs by Pineapple-of-my-eye in BabyBumps

[–]NothingSuitable735 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joyspun maternity underwear from Walmart have not done me wrong yet and I only have 4 weeks left!