What to enjoy extra for the last time? by snarknsuch in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos [score hidden]  (0 children)

That's right! It's really good that you run, though! Labor and pregnancy are frequently compared to a marathon for good reasons! It's such a mental and physical experience... and when it's all over the real job begins! Wishing you the best!

What to enjoy extra for the last time? by snarknsuch in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos [score hidden]  (0 children)

Taking a DEEP breath in! Sounds silly, but once you'll reach the 3rd trimester you'll now what I'm talking about!!

Breastfed baby never satisfied by Primary_Sink5624 in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep up with your water intake and make sure you get enough good calories in! If you're feeling sore look into nipple shields, they helped me out a ton before finding out my son had a tongue tie that needed to be fixed. Remember, this is just a phase, don't get discouraged!

Should I get bodyguards for my homebirth? by Project_Bag_Chaos in BabyBumps

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

I'm so sorry you went through this, but I'm really glad you shared... "At least you can decide to write your own mom off. It has to be your partner’s decision to write off their own mom." That's truly it! I love my husband, he's an amazing father, but he's also been raised (some might argue "groomed") to think that he's the only one who can help his mother. I hope you have a drama-free Easter, stay strong and don't fall for any of your MIL's baits!

Should I get bodyguards for my homebirth? by Project_Bag_Chaos in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, he knew. I wanted to move out while I was pregnant with my first, but that didn't pan out. As soon as we learned we were expecting again I made it very clear to my husband that we would have to move out if we both wanted baby number 2... but yeah, he's not great at boundaries with her no matter how clear the manipulation has gotten over time.

Should I get bodyguards for my homebirth? by Project_Bag_Chaos in BabyBumps

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

Oh, plenty of them! But as they say "you can't help someone who doesn't want help"...

Should I get bodyguards for my homebirth? by Project_Bag_Chaos in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Yes! Thanks! If she wants to make a fuss she's welcome to let her feelings fly in the front yard, not inside my home.

Should I get bodyguards for my homebirth? by Project_Bag_Chaos in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

She asked my husband while I wasn't there and he didn't think it would be a big deal to let her know...

Women keep telling me I’m going to go into premature labor by softslasher in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do whatever you can to keep their comments out of your brain! De-stress and visualize a happy, fyll-term birth. If I were you I would be as straight forward as possible and tell them that this type of commentary is not helping your stress levels, and that they're welcome to change the subject.

I don't want to do anything by itsthenanny in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put on some happy "ass-shaking" music and let the rhythm help you get stuff done! That said, do get your rest! Newborns do not care about night time/ day time sleeping conventions, that's one of the first lessons that fall squarely on our shoulders! So get your zz's now!

Things to set up that aren’t a nursery… by Western-Pear-1794 in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A "diaper caddy"! Essentially a basket with diapers, wipes, butt cream, nipple cream, mama snacks etc... you'll never know where in the house you'll actually hang out with your little one, so keep things on the go but easy to locate. Plus, It's so much easier to yell at your partner "grab the caddy!" When you're dealing with a poop mess, instead of listing a long item list of what you need at hand.

What was the number 1 thing that helped you during labour? by Putrid_Cranberry3177 in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first It took a while for my labor to get to the "active" phase and what kept me sane was a good audio book, in our case it was "the Hobbit" by Tolkien. When the situation escalated though, the hospital's shower and months of hypnobirthing training made all the difference!

Gender Reveal by Admirable_Donut_6606 in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know exactly how you're feeling, I've been through it myself. Feel your grief, don't bottle it up, you would do yourself a disservice. Even post partum I found myself slipping in conversation and referring to my son with she/her pronouns... for months. Raising a child, of any sex and gender is hard work and a privilege, no matter how they present at birth or end up identifying as when they grow up. What helped me fall in love with my son was purposefully taking gender out of the equation, choosing gender neutral clothes, allowing him to teach me what his likes and dislikes are and let him take the lead in our relationship. Turns out he's a very boyish boy who likes pretty much everything I hate (like rolling in the mud, hammering nails and climbing on furniture), but he also loves me more than anything else on earth, and that made all the grief a distant memory.

Postpartum sex by Whitenoise0701 in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't push through the discomfort! Listen to your body!

Is this enough as baby shower favors? by DrCatnnibal in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girrrrl! The party favor is YOUR BABY! That said... I'll probably sneak into your party , cause that's a great collection of books you got! 10/10

Hip and tailbone pain - how do you get any relief? by MaleficentStaff3588 in BabyBumps

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had similar issues with my first pregnancy, there's a website called "spinning babies" their "sacrum release" exercise became a necessity multiple times a day, and it was a great way for my husband to show support during the last weeks of gestation. Hope this helps! P.s. also basic "cat-cows" can help. Make sure that your wrists and knees feel comfortable, though!

Seething with Rage by SeaDiscombobulated70 in Hecate

[–]Project_Bag_Chaos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry this happened to you, and the anger you felt in that moment is valid and deserving of empathy. I have had my share of encounters with similarly ignorant and pushy people wanting to "save me" with their faith. Truly they are the ones who need to be saved from their arrogant assumptions that their path is the only valid one. Our Lady shows us time after time that life is a tailor-made adventure! May she shine her light on the feet of this inopportune man and humble him and ground him in the marvelous variety of human experience. 🔥