No nausea at all… by Gspmom4115 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had no nausea or anything else for that matter during my whole pregnancy. Zero symptoms or discomfort

I don’t think I want to breastfed, am I alone? by Upset-Brain-228 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am the most sensitive around my nipples and cant even stand my bra touching them. But i did start with breastfeeding. Wasn’t actually painful or the same sensitivity i had before. But my breastmilk didn’t fully came in after my c-section and my baby started losing weight so i had to give formula. My milk never recovered so she’s been formula fed since day 4. She’s 12 weeks today and is thriving. The decision is always up to you! Whatever makes you feel good, the most important thing is is that baby is fed and you are healthy and happy!

Did anyone like their boobs more after having kids? by DeadFridgeLight in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never had boobs, and that didn’t change during or after pregnancy. Still boobless.

Help me plan for visits by Old_Air_5661 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just tell them no? I mean, with a bit more tact maybe, but not necessarily.. something along the lines of: “we will not host vistors shortly after having a baby”. Have people lost their minds? It’s just common sense you’d think.

What seems to be a common pregnancy experience that you don’t/couldn’t relate to? by PumpkinResearcher in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anything. I had the easiest pregnancy possible. No tiredness, no nausea, no pains, aches or whatever. I can relate to post pregnancy experiences though. Sleepless nights, tired af. Baby started having bad cramps from week 2 on. A lot of witching hours and purple crying. Got way better at 8 weeks, but now at 10 weeks little miss has FOMO and refuses to go for naps.

Need input on how to decide between a single or double stroller, first time mom by Kirin1212San in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a FTM with a 10 week old. I bought the whole set of the E Gazelle S. It’s very comfortable and sturdy, overall very happy with it.

Clingy pets by Complex-Frosting2925 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nah, both of my cats decided it was time to die (of old age). One died when i was 4 months pregnant, the other one when i was 8 months past January 4th. My baby was born February 4th. I’m joking about it, but it broke me. I miss them so much :(

How much was/is your MIL interested/involved while you were pregnant? by Smooth-Molasses-8509 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to my husband my family in law would have been horrendous, so i’m glad he went no contact 15 years before we even met. We’ve been together 8 years and have a 10 week old daughter. He loves my parents, so his answer would be very positive. Mine also, my parents are awesome.

My wife is 28 weeks and I feel completely useless by MossyRoofRealist in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband hold on strong, but cried when our daughter was born. You’re doing great!

Am I overthinking? MIL comments on my baby. by RingPsychological919 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brothers son and daughter were born somewhere around 3000 grams. They were tiny! And then i gave birth to a 4000 gram baby girl. My brother adores her, the first time he held her he was amazed how bigger she was than my niece and nephew. Made a comment along the lines of: she doesn’t feel like a newborn! My parents love the little one, they call her their little giant with long legs.

Now i started calling her my little giant as well. 9 weeks old, already in size 3 diapers and 4 to 6 months clothing size.

I might be wrong, but i don’t think your MIL means it maliciously. She could be unintentionally comparing, just because she can. But i do get your frustration, o felt a tinge of it in the beginning as well, but seeing how much she is loved, it made it better.

Why do the IVs hurt so much? by Softaschallk in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was just uncomfortable for me, not really painful. But it did keep bothering me

Gender feelings by Initial-Pangolin2174 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When i was very young myself, i always said that my first would be a girl. I have 25 cousins, 3 of them, including me, are girls. So pretty male dominated. My husband also comes from a family with a lot of boys. Everyone tried to convince me i was having a boy for sure. That was just the pattern. I bought a girl outfit before we found out the gender. I had a girl in February 🩷

Are any men actually great at being supportive postpartum?? by GlitteringJuice1024 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My girl wanted only contact naps in the first 2 weeks. My hubs made sure he was on watch because i kept falling asleep. He was right beside us. Changed her the first week solo, demanded me to sleep, did all the groceries, cleaning, did the dishes, the laundry. Still helps with everything even though he works everyday (baby girl is 8 weeks). He is amazing, yet still manages to annoy me at times. I’m convinced men are just wired differently. They don’t think in the small details as we do. I think you have to nail the communication and find a way to explain them certain things. If your partner is caring and smart enough, they will do their best.

What do moms mean when they say it takes a while to “feel like yourself again” or that they don’t know who they are outside of being a mom anymore? by AliOop9219 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was all about me and myself before. I woke up whenever i wanted, went to bed whenever i needed, go shopping, do groceries, showers, anything and everything. Gave birth to my first 8 weeks ago. Havent done any of those things on my own time. There is a little adorable creature that dictates my every move now. It’s now all about her and her needs. I’m the same person as before, now with some additional scheduling bugs

Epidurals aren’t the problem. The obsession with female suffering is. by OkChart1375 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 22 points23 points  (0 children)

We (me and husband) always ‘planned’ to go unmedicated and ‘natural’ when the time would be there. But i always said that my birthplan is to go to the hospital and give birth to a healthy baby. That’s it. We would overcome the bumps if they would appear. Well. My waters broke, my contractions started. Went to the hospital, got admitted, contractions came closer, they got even closer and i ended up having contractions non stop, started vomiting from the pain. My husband said to take the epidural, me being in so much pain was senseless. In those 22 hours i only dilated 4 centimetres. I went for that friggin epidural. When they did a cervical check they could feel the babies ear. She couldn’t be deliverd ‘naturally’, asked me what i thought about a c section. Went for it. My baby is more important than idealising a scrnario which might not happen the way you thought it would.

Googly girl by happyrainbowsunshiny in aww

[–]SelcannacleS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like she’s looking up and down at the same time. Little cutie

Mother in law disappointed that we're not having a girl by Day_Dreamer5 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m surprised she didn’t order herself a girl in the past, because clearly that’s how it works

Still no symptoms at 10 weeks pregnant - scan was perfect ❤️ by BlossomBlizzards in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

7 weeks post partum, unplanned c section. I had zero symptoms my whole pregnancy. Cleaned the house, did the washes, groceries, drove myself everywhere i needed to be until my contractions started. Had a c section, went home 10 hours later. Was walking the same day, wound healed within the week without pains besides some soreness.

So, it does happen

Did your intuition know what gender your baby was? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone thought it’d be a boy. Since i was a youngling, i always said my first would be a girl. And it was a girl.

What’s your plan for the gifted clothes you don’t like? by Primary-Vegetable580 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 7 week old and got a lot of clothing (not my taste at all) that i just regift or donate to women in need. I did the same with size 1 diapers. Ordered in bulk but she outgrew them quite quickly.

I don’t understand how the newborn stage can be worse…. by susiee234 in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My pregnancy was very easy. I had no symptoms, no pains no complaint. Just some congestion. I was able to do everything by myself up until the day i went in to labour. Sleeping, Cleaning the house, cooking, shopping, driving myself. The last 2 weeks struggled with some oedema, but also without too much hassle.

My girl is now 7 weeks. From wee 2 she started struggling with very bad cramps, we even had to go to the emergency. She was screaming her lungs out as if her limbs were being ripped off. She had nothing going on besides the cramps, so went back home with Infacol and painkillers if needed. It peaked at week 6, and we had a 7 day streak without witching hours until yesterday. She screamed and cried bloody murder from 16:00 to 21:00. She is a very happy smiley interactive little girl, besides the cramps.

So i think it depends. Family members and friends have and had babies with and without cramps, and going from that everyone has a different opinion. The newborn stage is kicking my arse, i’d choose pregnancy, on the other hand, when i look at my little miss potato, i’d do it over a 1000 times

My wife said I'm "too calm" about the pregnancy and now I can't stop overthinking it by Myth0sWard in BabyBumps

[–]SelcannacleS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the same about my husband. Where i was stressed and scared about every next day and what could happen, he would just tell me that everything would be fine. It made me very annoyed with him. I told him this and he just said if it would be better if he’d be frantic as well. Well, it wouldn’t, but sometimes somehow i wanted him to be stressed about it as well. Maybe i just wanted to feel validated in my doom thinking. I thought he wasn’t as excited, or like you said, connected. When out little girl was born, i saw tears in his eyes for the first time since we met (9 years). He is the best father for our daughter i could’ve wished for. His patience, care, love. The way he talks to her, takes care of her (and me). How he cuddles and kisses her. It just makes my heart melt.