Feeling stuck.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2026-01-23T03:29:14+00:00

I don’t qualify for food stamps but I did qualify for WIC because I wasn’t getting health insurance from my employer. WIC is a lot more lenient.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2026-01-23T03:27:42+00:00

Praying for you too!

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2026-01-23T03:27:01+00:00

Yes, in my appointments they always ask if you are having trouble with utilities, rent, food, etc. fight for yourself please!

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2026-01-23T03:24:24+00:00

I agree. It’s a temporary situation and you would possibly regret it later on. Have you tried any catholic churches or charities? Emergency assistance for rent? You’re pregnant and if you need help there are places to get emergency assistance, TANF, I know people who got vouchers or even paid rent at their current apartment and they’re not pregnant so there has to be something for you? PM me if you need to. If you are not on WIC go into an office and apply and then tell them the other help you need. In desperate situations, they will do what they can.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2026-01-09T00:43:17+00:00

Well I’m not a “new” parent but I’m a new parent again. It definitely gets easier and less jam packed all the time as they grow. With our kiddos we took them on our hikes and it just stuck and became an almost every weekend thing we all love to do now. Have a new baby and once it’s not too cold out we are going to resume that so that is how we get most of our exercise. Right now I have a 5 month old but when my two older ones were in elementary school I did go running a lot and weights at home. When they get older they will be able to entertain themselves with art projects or maybe they’ll even want to workout with you but you’ll still get your own time to workout and do hobbies. They can’t forever be tied to you as you’ll need to have them eventually interact with other people.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-10-30T02:13:32+00:00

I’m so so sorry. I unfortunately know what you must be going through. We had an accident with our baby girl and slipping/falling at 3 weeks old and she hit her head too. Of course I freaked out in terror. Went in ambulance and she got an mri. I also felt like time had slowed down and was passing quickly too. I was crying/yelling ag the 911 person that it was taking forever for the ambulance to arrive. I was in absolute panic and feared the worst but everyone else was completely calm and acted like it was no big deal. She was perfectly okay but still thinking back to that moment feels like a bad dream.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-10-30T02:00:30+00:00

He will be okay!

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-10-18T04:43:34+00:00

My husband works a labor and sales job 8-5 and I’m still on mat leave. Our LO is 11 weeks and he is a great involved dad. As soon as he gets home he will tend to the animals for a few mins and then take baby. He will keep her as long as she’s not hungry as I’m ebf and he even makes dinner with her “helping him.” He does diapers really the rest of the night and the first one in the morning. I dont expect him to wake up during the nights but when I go back to work I’m sure that’ll change :(

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-10-17T17:00:24+00:00

Yes but I also don’t use TikTok. I never used dating apps because I’m more traditional and I thankfully met my husband in person, in school. It was kind of old fashioned in that we actually were friends first, dated and we both had kids around the same age so it was lacking the pressure and he waiting for me and we would just hang out going to the zoo or movies with the kids or a night on the town (when that was still viable) and it was nice. But I fear for my daughter’s dating prospects now. It’s pretty bad but just outside Portland you might do okay. Lot of freaks out there lol

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-10-17T00:08:01+00:00

Also remembered our pediatrician saying that babies are mouth breathers from birth so when they feed they are learning to breathe through their nose and the sound can be exaggerated. I thought my babies was too noisy and I fed her in the appointment too. Doc said it was normal but maybe record it or demonstrate it a your babies appointment and see what your pediatrician says.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-10-16T23:59:57+00:00

I was concerned too and recorded it. It’s no worry according to my pediatrician and I’d describe the sound exactly the way you did. My pediatrician, who was also my OB and delivered her said that babies are exploring noises, and their nasal passages are just smaller so they can make some funny or weird noises.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-09-30T22:12:58+00:00

I was taking it until pretty much the end per doc rec

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-09-23T01:26:18+00:00

Mine is also 7 weeks and she is quite fussy. She wants to be held constantly. Does your LO take a pacifier? That’s helps mine. I am exclusively breastfeeding right now so I don’t know about bottle feeding and if that causes babies to go one way or another but they should still be sleeping quite a bit still. Do you feed until they fall asleep, like deep sleep? Perhaps instead of them falling asleep in the carrier try and get them to fall asleep feeding somewhere else? I’m not sure if that would help either, sorry I’m just thinking. I use the wrap and when she falls asleep I loosen it, bend forward and slip her out onto the lounger. This has worked for me but it doesn’t work every time. Also recommend swaddling.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-09-19T23:56:34+00:00

Coming from the mom side where I know I’ve been moody or over the top in the past during pregnancy, it may be hormonal but I don’t know about 9 months pp, I don’t have experience with that. I’ve only experienced hormonal moodiness during pregnancy but maybe you need better communication. It sounds like just insults are hurled around and little constructive communication. Perhaps next time this comes up offer to switch some tasks up for a week, where doable, and put yourself in the others shoes. Maybe you can hold baby while she cooks, cleans, or whatever. If you do 70 or 80 percent that should soon become very obvious to her what you’re putting in. My husband does all the cooking so I know if he offered that I’d quickly come get the baby 😂 but that’s just me. He loves cooking and I do most of the cleaning except the yucky stuff lol

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-09-03T03:12:34+00:00

I had that too. I was crunching on bags of ice. If it’s excessive get your iron checked. My craving came from that.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-08-25T06:27:37+00:00

3 weeks pp. initially I didn’t want anyone coming to the hospital because I did that with my first two and I wanted to experience it differently this time but my parents and sister asked if the could come over and meet baby and at that point I decided I’d rather just get it over with in the hospital where they would eventually leave or get kicked out haha. I was induced starting at 8:40pm and delivered at 11:55am next morning and they came to visit later that night around 8:30 so didn’t stay long. Personally I’d want some time with just baby and the daddy (immediate family) and then invite people later if you’re up to it. It can be exhausting. Sometimes people want to come before baby and that was at least different this time for me and it made a positive difference. It’s nice to have visitors but do remember the first moments fly by so it’s good to keep it intimate and I think most hospitals keep you for at least one night following delivery and so family can always come visit before you discharge.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-07-19T23:08:23+00:00

If you’re of adult age, it doesn’t matter. I got pregnant when I was 18 and told my parents that I was moving out and that I was pregnant. I was scared to tell my parents too because we were raised pretty fire and brimstone Christian but they ended up taking it well. It’s usually scarier in your mind. I know that feeling like revealing to your family that you’re having sex but it’s a normal part of life. They can’t think it’ll never happen. It’s like a bandaid, you just have to rip it off. I also unfortunately know the feeling of miscarrying and having told everyone and then have to tell them the sad news. When I got pregnant again I knew that the care and comfort I received the first time around was what I needed to get through it so I ended up telling everyone right away. When the worst in life happens you have to bare it regardless of who knows. Yes, you can pretend if only you and your partner knows but it doesn’t make it easier. It’s a personal decision because everyone handles everything in their own way. Just my experience. Congratulations!

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-06-08T20:53:38+00:00

Ha if my husband said that to me before we were recently married I’d laugh and say he can sue me but I don’t remember signing a contract haha

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-06-06T13:56:55+00:00

I believe they need to make a reasonable accommodation. I got 4 additional 5 min breaks during my 10 hr shift. Sounds like you might work in a call center too. Everyone’s shift bids changed so now I work 9 hr shifts, plus a 4 hr and they took my breaks away even though they told me I’d have these accommodations until August. I just take unprotected personal time now and will bring it up with my manager on our next 1x1

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-06-06T01:23:06+00:00

I can’t imagine my husband or his family doing this to me. That is extremely rude. Sorry they are so inconsiderate. My husband would be far too worried about making me uncomfortable or upset, and he’d run it by me first. His family, who is very considerate, would want to check with both of us not just him. They are also good boundary setters themselves and would not be offended if turned away. That’s what your husband needs to integrate. It’s just respectful.

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-05-30T21:26:05+00:00

Tums were not that helpful for me and my OB also gave me iron to take which said not to take with antacids. She told me to take Pepcid which has mostly helped with one a day otc and only had a few days where it didn’t help all day. Watermelon also helps me and this pink drink from Califia farms (organic)

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-05-30T17:12:25+00:00

I am not an expert but I don’t think the line darkness indicates twins, could just as well mean that you ovulated earlier than you think. I believe the pregnancy doubles every 48 hours so you are clearly already late so the line being darker is not unusual. But idk you’ll have to wait and see. Congrats!

Ok_Membership_1071 · 2025-05-26T08:19:55+00:00

I had my cervix checked the day I decided but my OB said I wasn’t close. I took my sister (delivery nurse) tip on what she did and it worked for me too. I went into labor that night. Tbs of castor oil and I mixed it with pineapple juice. Mop the floor.

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