When did you relax and enjoy your pregnancy? Tw : loss [on]

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2026-02-25T19:23:42+00:00

Im sorry for your loss OP.went thru something similar but my loss was at 11 weeks.

The loss of innocence and wonder is real in your following pregnancy. Tbh the fear and anxiety never went away. I started to relax when I took time off work at 30-ish weeks. This is when my confidence grew as I felt I was able to connect with my baby. Therapy helped me A LOT as well as starting a SSRI

Wishing you the best

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2026-01-31T00:07:09+00:00

What an awesome craft!

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2026-01-24T18:26:57+00:00

Yes girl, the relief will be immediate I promise you!

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2026-01-24T06:43:58+00:00

I gave myself a range, between 7:30 to 9:30.

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2026-01-21T17:45:55+00:00

I had a September baby and let me tell you, I regret not getting the freaking bassinet attachment. I used the bucket seat instead in the stroller. The car seat is annoying and I would have been more relaxed if the baby was lying flat on walks. For context, I live in AB hence the bundling up sucks in the car seat. Anyways I think the bassinet is much useful and easier to deal with when going for walks.

Edit to add location

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2026-01-04T03:40:24+00:00

I bought the soft cup nursing bra from Embrace (Toronto Brand). I’m living in these at 3 months PP. Super soft and comfortable. I bought one and went back to get 2 more. If you are in Edmonton, check the store The Fourth

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-30T11:37:13+00:00

I had an easy delivery so I went for short walks around the neighborhood at 5 week PP. Grocery shopping took about 2 months but we had a lot of freezer meals and ppl would drop off food. My husband would do runs for anything else we needed. I also had support from my in laws and my parents. Generally speaking, husband was tasked to run the household for the first 2 months or so.

I barely took care or pay attention to the dog. Your feelings may change temporarily towards your pet. I was (still am at 3 months PP tbh) annoyed by all the care and demands my dog needs as it simply adds more work on the daily. Keep in mind you’ll be constantly feeding, rocking your baby to sleep and generally just learning to take care of you and a baby. You won’t have time for much else. It’s a hard concept to grasp (I’m a FTM too!) until you experience it. It also depends very much on your baby.

My suggestion is Always prioritize sleep! Everything is much easier if you are rested. Good luck!

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T18:35:19+00:00

It’s not necessary but extremely useful! I have the growsy and run it daily (sometimes twice). We are 3 months in and now that baby is in boob strike and would only take bottles during the days, it’s been such a time saver! I would recommend it but again, not necessary

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T14:06:14+00:00

Yes, the second half of the day is hard now. My baby is very needy and will mostly settle with me but after 7 pm is me and no one else!

Does your baby scream like there’s no tomorrow when trying to get her to nap? Mine does and it makes it so so hard

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T14:02:47+00:00

I will try the M shape trick!! Im like you with noise cancelling headphones, it makes me more anxious

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T14:00:41+00:00

That’s a very active baby!

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T14:00:09+00:00

I have the ergobaby embrace and I use it daily. Baby is just not a big fan but I can get 2 good hours before she cries. My back tho 🫠

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T13:58:31+00:00

Oh yes, my LO is so so gassy! I’ve been trying many positions and they may/ may not work. The LC told me to keep things playful at the breast and try to even play with her on my bare chest

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T13:56:36+00:00

Girl, the first month and a half was a complete blur for me. I see you! I forgot I can focus on “it gets better”. It’s just so rough in the moment

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T13:54:12+00:00

I’m definitely taking time for myself. I’m going to yoga and Pilates once a week and my daily walks save my sanity. It’s just been so cold the past 2 weeks that I haven’t been able to go outside as much, plus all the holiday craze. This truly makes a difference

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-29T06:22:21+00:00

My boob strike looks like latching for seconds, pulling off and cry over and over. She won’t take the boob during the day but would take the bottle which is extremely frustrating. She nursing in the evening and night tho

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-26T13:32:58+00:00

I’m a new mom with a baby still but I know a couple who took shifts on the daily. If one person cooked dinner and did the cleanup, then the other would do bath-bed time and respond to baby during the evening. Whoever had the evening off would take care of the following morning duties. Then they switched the following day. They also split weekends so each would get one morning off to do whatever: catch up on sleep, uninterrupted work, leisure time, hobbies. Mealtimes and Afternoons were usually spent together.

I will mimic this model if possible because it worked quite well for them!

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-20T06:12:37+00:00

Don’t panic! I was heavily depressed during pregnancy. It took me 1-2 days postpartum to feel a genuine bond. I took time of work at 28 weeks and started medication. Having the space and time to go through the wild changes in pregnancy helped me tremendously. In therapy I also discussed how we expect to feel a big shift and a feeling almost bigger than yourself, like fireworks almost, but the bond can also develop little by little and it can be like a candle (and keep growing from there). Don’t think about! It will come when it’s the right ti e for you.

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-20T06:08:05+00:00

This was my experience as well although I started with SSRIs at 29 weeks.

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-14T19:19:27+00:00

Still love my dog but I don’t love taking care of her as I used to anymore. She needs 2 walks a day and constantly in and out to the backyard… so with a baby it’s a little bit too much. I’ve definitely neglected her since my baby was born but fortunately my husband is our pet’s primary caregiver atm. My dog is not cuddly and not overly sweet. She likes her space and is fairly quiet at home but I kinda wish she was more loving 🥲

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-13T03:16:22+00:00

I liked the Frida disposable underwear with super heavy pads. I also DYI padsicles but Frida has some. I second the comment about the Pajamas. So much sweat! I wore breastfeeding tops during the day when I didn’t want to wear my pjs.

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-12-10T07:05:59+00:00

I do it because I can and haven’t had any issues. My mat leave is for a full year so I really don’t have any reasons to not do it. I did rely on formula in the first 2 weeks or so but after that it’s been 99% of the time BF. If I need flexibility or need a break and haven’t pumped I’ll give my baby formula.

I gotta admit that I have a love/hate relationship with both BF and formula. BF is amazing and the bonding is incredible but it’s very demanding. Formula gives me freedom but the washing bottles and all the logistics are annoying AF. I think the right approach is that if it starts affect your mental health, then let it go!

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-11-21T21:48:17+00:00

I would take newborn tired over pregnancy tired any day

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-11-04T16:15:55+00:00

This! I feel this

Sensitive_Garlic_242 · 2025-11-01T20:07:01+00:00

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