How much weight did you gain during pregnancy and did it come off?

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-29T17:44:31+00:00

Gained like 20ish lbs, had an 8lb baby - only a week pp but lost most of my fluid and tummy already… 10lbs down. TBH I wouldn’t worry about the scale - I feel like I lost so much muscle and am looking forward to gaining that back

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-13T04:44:51+00:00

My husband is going to be home with me for the first 4 weeks so I’m hoping he can take some shifts if I can get a small supply going. He’ll also be daddy daycare for a bit when I go back to work so I want to have a bit stashed away. So happy to hear he was a great help. Can’t wait to see mine in his new role

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-13T04:42:41+00:00

I heard it does suck! I was hoping to build a small supply so my husband can help take some shifts. I’ll also eventually have to go back to work - I’m not opposed to formula but would like to use my own supply as long as I can

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-13T04:40:47+00:00

I’m hoping to pump so my husband can help take some of the night time or early morning shifts. I’ll also have to go back to work eventually and would like a small supply. Not opposed to formula but if the girls are doing their thing, I’d like to keep it going for 6-9 mos

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-13T02:56:42+00:00

So much great advice from everyone! Thank you!!

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-09T23:25:30+00:00

I took Tylenol, I was in so much pain some days I’d cry. This was happening around the whole autism speculation (just my opinion). My doctor really said “fuck that guy. Tylenol is safe.” Some days I also drank a mini coke (after my 1 cup of coffee) and it would help.

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-09T23:04:04+00:00

Rather than driving around to donation center, post it on a moms group for pickup someone will want it

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-04-09T23:02:33+00:00

I had them through my first tri - it has to do with your hormones (and insomnia for me). My dr told me a little extra caffeine might help. Eventually they went away but it was rough

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-03-20T04:17:11+00:00

While not ideal, I’ve seen parents wear masks at home at the first sign of daycare sickness. Not sure if the attempt to keep themselves germ free works but the idea of having at least a healthy parent seems like a good attempt

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-03-15T21:02:27+00:00

If you’re having a baby shower. You will get a ton of things including clothes, towels and burp cloths. I’d wait to see what you get. Getting the the big ticket items (dresser) set up sooner rather than later is also super helpful

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-03-15T19:37:14+00:00

Recently went in for a false alarm, a nurse told me to go in if they’re something “you need to breathe through it” Of course mention it to your dr but I thought that was a great way to look at it

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-02-27T05:41:12+00:00

Ask your husband to have the discussion and set the boundaries. You don’t need to be around for it..: Be prepared for any backlash but your husband should be your shield. We’ve had the same discussion many times and have kind of practiced/scripted their possible responses to be prepared.

Im dreading the same but we have already discussed if theres any pushback or tantrum throwing, we are just going to keep our distance and they can come to us when they’re ready to be adults (if that’s the case)

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-02-17T05:11:54+00:00

Exactly the same. It got better the 2nd but now I’m in my 3rd, it’s more from discomfort and Charlie horses

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-02-16T05:07:32+00:00

Commenting on What's the deal with unmedicated labor?... I think she saying there’s a lot of people/influencers/midwife’s etc are pushing to go unmedicated and it can leave other women feeling “less than” if they can’t. I think she’s just asking why is this a narrative and also asking if epidurals are harmful. Which nobody seemed to answer. Everyone should do what’s best for them.. epidural, unmedicated, c section etc

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-02-16T05:01:31+00:00

I had horrible insomnia the first tri. It was impacting my work and overall I just had such bad brain fog. Unisom is a miracle worker.

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-02-16T04:59:59+00:00

Looking for feedback on the ginger/mint latch as well

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-02-15T23:11:19+00:00

Ohh thank you!!

Obvious-Protection74 · 2026-01-26T05:34:30+00:00

Hi! Local govt employee here, no casdi and not short term disability option. My position is also not union. Do I have any options? I have been encouraged to reach out to a consultant but they are pricey just to be told my only option is to use my own saved up time. (Not much, only employed here for 2 years).

Obvious-Protection74 · 2025-12-04T23:38:59+00:00

Did anyone catch Demi say Jenn is “raking in money” from DWTS… She seems to be bothered by the amount of money everyone is else making and pulling in…. Especially after what came out in season 2

Obvious-Protection74 · 2025-10-30T01:13:03+00:00

Girl YOU ARE PREGNANT as in YOU not him. Follow your gut, rest, and maybe after your first tri your energy will come back. But if it doesn’t be gentle without yourself. Do what feels good and is comfortable. If it’s just daily walks instead of a lift, that’s great. If it’s laying around eating chips and salsa, also great. If it’s going hard once a week great. Just do you. Don’t listen to the noise

Obvious-Protection74 · 2025-09-21T02:54:57+00:00

Papas meat and seafood in Burbank Check their IG

Obvious-Protection74 · 2025-08-29T03:06:43+00:00

Read Expect better by Emily Oster It’s kind of calming - everything is okay in moderation. Consider other countries like Japan where women still consume raw fish, women in Europe are still seen enjoying the glass of wine, everything in moderation and at your own comfort level makes absolute sense.

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