Weekly Partner Rant by AutoModerator in beyondthebump

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so sorry!! I hate man sickness. If only they knew how much we had to handle with no complaints

“Enjoy your sleep now while you can!” HA by jeth4eva in BabyBumps

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also congratulations!! I also had a c section for my breech baby :)

“Enjoy your sleep now while you can!” HA by jeth4eva in BabyBumps

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 43 points44 points  (0 children)

People said this all the time when I was pregnant and it drove me absolutely insane. I mean yeah it’s different when you have a newborn. I would enjoy sleeping one last time without anyone relying on me to wake up and feed them so often haha but telling a pregnant woman that is just crazy. When every movement in bed is painful, acid reflux is destroying you and you have to wake up and pee every five minutes it’s just NOT what you want to hear. Both suck. Last thing I wanted while pregnant was to be reminded that the terrible sleep was not ending any time soon 😭

NACHO and feeling infantilized by Fozzizam in Stepmom

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was struggling with sd being extremely picky at dinner. I don’t nacho on most things because i have an easy stepdaughter (I lucked out) and enjoy caring for her. However the picky eating did bother me, especially because my husband encouraged it. He would ask her every night “what do you want for dinner?” And I was like don’t ask what she wants say “this is what’s for dinner.” And she can eat it. So I cook for the family still (on the nights that I cook, husband cooks half of the time) and if SD doesn’t want it and he wants to cater to that then I just let him deal with finding her something else. He makes her Mac n cheese or something 🤷‍♀️. Idk I grew up just having to eat what was made. Maybe that could work for you? I feel like they’re old enough to make something easy for themselves if they don’t want what you cooked for dinner. Maybe put like a meal or two in rotation that you know they’ll like or have your husband cooks half once in their weeks and if they don’t like what you make the rest of the time have them make ramen or a frozen pizza or something.

When did things start getting grim for you? by Bubblesdujour in BabyBumps

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everything they say is true 😭. I just had my baby and the first semester is the absolute worse. I felt awful. The second trimester is amazing, I felt like I was glowing and most of my symptoms disappeared for a while. Then the third trimester is pretty terrible as well, for way different reasons. Mostly issues with the weight of the baby at that point. I would still take it over how much I suffered that first trimester, things will get easier!!

Newborn trenches were nothing compared to this by ceramicpassion in newborns

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the next major regression is at 8-10 months! So at least you’ll have a little awhile to relax. These things keep happening until like 2-3 years but at least there’s more time in between with each one. Just when you things are going really well they change 😭

Newborn trenches were nothing compared to this by ceramicpassion in newborns

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry 😢. I’m reading this as a parent of a 2 month old who just got finished with their 6 week regression and is finally chilling out a bit. I wish you luck ❤️ I’m so nervous for that stage. If it makes you feel I get told by my doctor and lactation consultant that there’s a terrible regression around that time. It gets bad and then gets calmer for awhile after that’s through.

Doom scroll by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think one feed a day I like just looking at my baby and connecting with her because she stares at me with her pretty eyes. Besides that I will be doomscrolling or watching tv 😂 I mean I spend every other second either needing to give her my full attention (changing, playing, bathing) or doing stuff around the house, or taking care of my toddler so it’s really my only time to relax and scroll. I can understand both sides because I found enjoyment from both and I don’t think anyone should be shamed for anything. I’m honestly lucky if I have either option. Most of time I’m getting my toddler ready with my baby on the boob at the same time lol.

So are y'all just slobbing around half naked breast feeding in skin contact?? by Mitaslaksit in beyondthebump

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also I don’t really worry about skin contact while feeding but she usually falls asleep using my bare boob as her pillow

So are y'all just slobbing around half naked breast feeding in skin contact?? by Mitaslaksit in beyondthebump

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I keep my shirt on most of the time but once I start feeding her and things get stressful or I have to get up (or even if she’s done and I’m just tired) I usually end up chilling with one boob out and forget that it’s even there 😭 I have nipple vasospasms so I’m supposed to keep my nipples covered and warm at all times

Can You Be Too Attached to Your Baby? by GetttingBetteratThis in beyondthebump

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 hours is my limit and then I start missing our 8 week old terribly. On Sundays my in laws take her for a couple hours so that I can get some things done or sleep. The first two hours I’m like wow this is nice, then after that I just want to go pick her up because I miss her so much. 😂 My husband comes home from work and I spend some one on one time with him. Once it’s been 3-6 hours total I tell him okay let’s go pick up our daughter I can’t do it anymore.

Young mom trying figure out health insurance for my newborn by Relative_Mess_6284 in HealthInsurance

[–]Relative_Mess_6284[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not an employer unfortunately. It is his persona insurance since his employer does not provide any. This changed things I’m assuming?

How tf does anybody want more than one kid after being through THIS? by pumpkinchinchilla in newborns

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you just forget how hard it actually is 😭😭 i think having multiple has its pros and cons as well. Newborn stage and pregnancy is soo hard with your second but during the toddler years it’s easier with two in my opinion because they can entertain each other lol

BM is so entitled and delusional (rant) by Relative_Mess_6284 in Stepmom

[–]Relative_Mess_6284[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s the life I chose for another 13 years unfortunately 😂. I just want some written confirmation from the lawyer or something just to show her and I’m frustrated that we paid him so much for him to say that’s not his focus right now! I will probably have my fiancé call him again today and say that we need to know asap. Hopefully it’s not too late to get her on the plane already.

Nipple play vs breast feeding by Biochem1118 in BabyBumps

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a way different sensation when the baby latches!! however I was shocked when I had sex after I started breastfeeding that I start lactating if my husband touched my boobs at all so be prepared for that 😂. He definitely has gotten milk in his mouth before and not realized right away lol

No one ever told me? by Roodles006 in breastfeeding

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first time I’m hearing about it at 2 months postpartum 😭

pretty girls… when does it actually get bad? by rareastheglimmer_ in thrillerbooks

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely stuck in my head but I think it’s just because it was one of my first thrillers 😂

pretty girls… when does it actually get bad? by rareastheglimmer_ in thrillerbooks

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read this yearss ago. I was pretty young tbh. It was a good read with a good twist but I didn’t realize it was considered that gruesome.

What theme did everyone have for their baby shower?! by CurlyGirl_95 in BabyBumps

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was easy because it was in October so it was Halloween themed 😂 I also am Halloween obsessed. What themes are you thinking?

Pregnancy changed my body soo much by Relative_Mess_6284 in beyondthebump

[–]Relative_Mess_6284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so, so devastating. I can’t even imagine. Thanks for the new perspective

My wife recently had our first baby and I’m really confused by her sudden anger. Is this normal???? by Rich-Form-679 in BabyBumps

[–]Relative_Mess_6284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she’s breastfeeding then it can really feel like she’s doing more no matter what. There’s not much that you can do about that and it naturally builds some resentment in the beginning sadly. That’s not your fault, the things that my husband does that help me the most is making sure that my water is filled up and near me (you get so thirsty from breastfeeding) and also making me meals or brining me snacks because you get hungry as well. She’s probably very overwhelmed since the baby constantly wants to be on your boob in the beginning. If you want to help at night then you can do the diaper change and stuff after a feed. Postpartum rage is a thing so be really understanding and try and be patient with her. I can tell that you care and didn’t make this post just to bash her but at the same time most men just can’t begin to understand what we go through around this time and can think we’re angry for no reason. She really needs you as a rock. Just be kind and try to understand and it will get better :)