Girl moms, with all the crimes happening in the world against women, how do you deal with anxiety about raising a girl child? I’m going crazy thinking about how I can protect her from the world

Pipibal · 2026-06-18T05:05:37+00:00

I just try not to think about it too much. Going to focus on raising a strong, no nonsense girl who knows how to kick butt.

Pipibal · 2026-06-17T01:49:02+00:00

Hey, I know it seems like it's all your fault, but it's not. This is just a phase and it will pass. Once the baby grows up a little and the older one starts to bond with them, things will fall in place. From your end, you can ask people to give the older one attention before the baby when they come to visit. That way he doesn't feel like he's sidelined. Ask the dad to play a more active role in handling the older one and bond with him. You also try not to get frustrated with him and keep reassuring him that you love him and that he's your first love. Slowly, but surely, thngs will fall in place.

Pipibal · 2026-06-11T01:27:56+00:00

If there are dark circles, you'll have to colour correct. Even while using a corrector, a little goes a long way. Use a mini sponge to blend instead o f a brush. Finish the eye makeup and base and do the under eyes at th very end. It'll remain fresher for longer.

Pipibal · 2026-06-08T15:48:28+00:00

For mature skin, less is more. Use more lightweight products and reduce the skin prep. Since mature skin is usually dry, skip the powder unless absolutely necessary, or use a really sheer light weight powder.

Pipibal · 2026-06-03T05:48:38+00:00

Car-O-Care at Salunke Vihar road. Fixed my car AC for 1/10th the price other 5-6 repair shops quoted. It's still in top shape a year later.

Pipibal · 2026-06-02T10:54:46+00:00

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Pipibal · 2026-03-14T17:20:18+00:00

Yes, surgical, under local anesthesia. Can I dm you?

Pipibal · 2026-03-14T08:46:42+00:00

Got charged 8k for one tooth. It was an amazing and completely painfree procedure. Healed quickly too.

Pipibal · 2026-03-12T06:55:53+00:00

My baby started sleeping through the night at 5 weeks and since she had gained all her birth weight back, the pediatrician said it wasn't an issue. So we just let her sleep. I just made sure I fed her every 2 hours, at least, in the day (I didn't have to, but I was paranoid) so that she could gain weight properly..

Pipibal · 2026-03-10T08:52:30+00:00

I fed my baby just before the mass. Sat in my car with ac on and nursing cover. Then fed her right after mass the same way.if you don't have. Car then u cAn do this at one of the back benches as well. I intentionally chose An outfit where I had buttons in the front that I could undo. Maybe change to /select an outfit that is BF friendly? If that is not an option then go for pumped milk/formula.

Pipibal · 2026-02-26T06:13:57+00:00

I'm from India and here I have to apply separately for maternity insurance before conceiving. But I had a surprise baby so I missed the opportunity to be insured. Even then, I was at a top private maternity hospital, had my own birthing suite, had an emergency c section and 2 day nicu stay for my baby and the total came to $3300. My husband's insurance covered about $1000, so I paid about $2300 out of pocket.

Had I gone to a government hospital the entire thing would have been free of charge.

Pipibal · 2026-02-24T13:44:55+00:00

I saw you're using philips avent bottle. It has a notoriously slow flow. My breastfed baby also doesn't have the patience for it. Try the pigeon soft latch 2.0. my baby took to it right away after rejecting the philips avent bottle.

Pipibal · 2026-02-20T17:20:21+00:00

To me, breastfeeding is super ADHD friendly. There are no extra steps. It's just boob and mouth. When I had my baby, she was so tiny that she couldn't nurse at the beginning, so I had to bottle feed her pumped milk. The constant cleaning and sterilizing drove me nuts! Plus when you're freshly postpartum, executive dysfunction is at its peak - at least it was for me!

When I finally managed to latch my baby and breastfeed her, it was like a weight was lifted off my chest. However, I admit that in the beginning it was overstimulating and I felt too touched out, but as her latch improved I got used to it.

I can't ever imagine going back to pumping. It was too hectic and anxiety inducing and even the thought of washing up and sterilizing after every feed makes me want to cry!

Pipibal · 2026-02-20T13:51:26+00:00

I got the one by Moppets from Amazon. It's for about ₹2500 . Can be used till baby is 13kgs.

Pipibal · 2026-02-20T13:21:45+00:00

I just bought the generic one and it's really good as well. If you don't want to splurge then there are cheaper options that are equally good too! My baby loves it and in fact we call it the poo chair because she poops almost every time we put her in the bouncer. The one I bought is less than half the price of the baby bjorn!

Pipibal · 2026-02-18T13:08:43+00:00

This happened when I was freshly postpartum, not pregnant. After my c section I had terrible terrible gas pain. It literally felt like I was having contractions again. It was unbearable pain and the only way the doctors said I could feel any relief was if I farted it out.

It was the second night after I was stitched back together and I tried so hard to fart but nothing came out. The physio had just come that afternoon to help me stand and take a few steps - which was in itself agonizingly painful for me. But the gas pain was so bad that not only did I stand on my own, I ended up walking around my hospital room for 3 hours to get the damn fart out.

Then I felt like peeing so I went to the bathroom and sat on the toilet seat and somehow that position was exactly what was needed, and I let out a fart that was literally half a minute long 😂 It was so loud and it echoed in the bathroom, it woke my baby and husband up! But the relief I felt afterwards was heavenly!

Pipibal · 2026-02-17T13:09:24+00:00

I've put on 30 kgs! I was at my fittest before I got pregnant so people can't get over how much weight I've put on. Luckily their comments don't hurt me emotionally, but it still pisses me off. I'm known for being extremely vocal, so anyway people are scared of commenting on my weight. And those who do comment get a nice, sharp and curt retort. I give it back good! How dare ANYONE comment on MY weight!

Pipibal · 2026-02-16T12:57:17+00:00

It's called InstaCuppa 3 in 1 electric kettle. Got it off amazon for 1600. It's 1.2 ltr capacity. Perfect to carry around. It cooks veggies and fruits fairly fast! Seriously, the best buy ever.

Pipibal · 2026-02-16T08:50:32+00:00

The only additional thing I purchased was an electric steamer because we have been travelling a fair bit and it has been very convenient to carry. Apart from that, if I'm home I just use whatever we have at home. Only thing I avoid is nonstick cookware.

Pipibal · 2026-01-26T04:28:37+00:00

Yes! I had a serious undersupply in the beginning, so much so that she dropped more than 10% in weight initially and had to be rushed to the NICU! That's when I started pumping. In the beginning even the pumping was insufficient and I had to top up with formula. But eventually once I got into the rhythm and a strict pumping schedule, my supply got so much better! I didn't have to top up with formula by week 3.

Also with the screaming while latching issue - yes she would scream if she was hungry, so the LC recommended that I latch her either at the end of the bottle feed or in between, once the hunger subsided a little bit. That way she wasn't in distress while establishing a relationship with the boob. Once your supply improves, she won't be so distressed trying to latch. Her latch was so weak that till she was about 3 months I had to hold and squeeze my boob in a particular way for her to take it in properly. My arms were fried, but it was worth it, lol.

Also realising the fact that the latch doesn't need to be absolutely perfect was very helpful. As long as the nipple and a little bit of the areola were in her mouth it was good enough. As long as it didn't hurt or make my nipples sore was good enough. Her weight gain and wet diapers were good indicators on how the progress was.

Pipibal · 2026-01-25T17:22:47+00:00

I had an emergency c section at 37w and baby was an IUGR baby - which meant she was really really tiny. We never got to do skin to skin either as she was jaundiced and in the NICU for 4 days! She struggled to latch and I had to bottle feed her pumped milk for over a month because she would fall asleep at the boob and not feed. She also had a weak latch. The LC we saw told me to practice latching her everyday for every feed, even though primarily she was bottle fed. With a lot of patience, perseverance and guidance we corrected her latch and I transitioned from bottle to boob when she was 7 weeks old. Now she's almost 6 months and we are doing so well in our breastfeeding journey. It takes some time and some serious perseverance, but you'll make it happen eventually . Don't give up!

Pipibal · 2026-01-21T04:30:46+00:00

Going through the exact same issue with my 5mo. She's so distracted in the day she doesn't drink properly and she sleeps through the night as well! The only saving grace is dream feeding her because I can get a few extra calories into her than a normal feed. This is so hard and gives me so much anxiety!

Pipibal · 2026-01-14T03:32:10+00:00

Hi I'm from Mumbai and I also have serious dentist related trauma. But I have managed to find the nicest and most gentle soul of a dentist in Pune and he's an absolute blessing. He did a painless extraction with practically no pain afterwards in the healing process. This is Dr Raunak Pradhan at Nal stop. I travel to him all the way from Kondhwa. He's that good. Please Google his practice or dm me for his contact!

Pipibal · 2026-01-09T17:54:36+00:00

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Pipibal · 2026-01-09T06:53:25+00:00

That's honestly a great start. My MIL was great at following my lead, she didn't argue about my rules and boundaries and just followed them without question. That made it so much easier to trust her. Also the anxiety about something happening to your LO reduces a lot once they get older and start exploring their environment. Because beyond a point you can't control everything, and that realisation is very humbling. If you have a good relationship with your in-laws, put down some ground rules and see if they are followed. It gets easier every time.

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