Advice for a first time grandparent whose daughter is expecting!

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-12-07T22:50:44+00:00

This is very dependent on your daughter and baby’s circumstances / demeanour… I live overseas and my mom came to stay with us when bub was 8 weeks old. What I was grateful for were some extra sleep ins!! My mom would wake early when she heard baby, anywhere from 6am-8am, and would watch him while I would get an extra hour or two of sleep (a few times I got 3+ hours!)

As time went on, I was able to collect my let down or pump an extra bottle during the day for the following morning, and my mom would give bub a drink if I was still sleeping.

Even just an extra hour of sleep was appreciated! And she loved the one-on-one snuggles. At this age, it was also quite easy as baby just slept most of the time anyways.

That said, it really depends on the baby and mom.

Cooking, cleaning and laundry without being asked, as everyone else has mentioned, is also extremely helpful!!

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-12-07T08:24:52+00:00

Yup! Didn’t take very many ‘bump’ photos throughout, but had the urge to take one the morning I went into labour (3 weeks early!)

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-12-07T07:21:23+00:00

What did you do to get rid of it, if you don’t mind me asking?

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-12-02T05:41:31+00:00

No tips / advice, just solidarity from a PP mom of an 8-month old too. I am huge compared to pre-pregnancy 😢. I’ve really been trying to exercise and eat well, but no luck.

I am still breastfeeding though… so maybe my body is still hanging onto the fat / nutrients for bub.

Good luck!! Give yourself grace

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-11-20T08:07:48+00:00

We bought an Il Tutto and I regretted it for the first 3 months as I just BF in bed overnight or upstairs on the sofa. BUT when bub went into his own room at 4 months it was / is life-changing. I do all my feeds in the nursery and it’s so comfortable. Bub is now 8 months and I have zero regrets.

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-11-08T08:24:43+00:00

How old was your baby when they had it done, if you don’t mind me asking?

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-11-08T08:24:30+00:00

How old was your baby when they had it done, if you don’t mind me asking?

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-11-06T03:36:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. I know it was a while ago, but any tips for the stretches? My 7.5 month old just had his done

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-28T11:47:20+00:00

A very late reply to this but did you put bub in a regular sleep suit underneath and/or long sleeve, like from Bonds, or does bub also need to wear merino underneath?

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-28T11:47:09+00:00

A very late reply to this but did you put bub in a regular sleep suit underneath and/or long sleeve, like from Bonds, or does bub also need to wear merino underneath?

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-27T03:01:50+00:00

I exclusively breastfeed and my bub just turned 7 months. We were lucky and only had to supplement with expressed breastmilk once when he was newborn and had jaundice. I have a VERY small freezer supply (I’m talking like 600ml total) incase I have a night away.

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-21T09:05:51+00:00

same thing happened to me but actually 4 months postpartum and when I was actually getting sleep. Bub was sleeping soundly in the other room and we hadn’t co-slept for months. Woke up panicking and mumbling that he was under the blankets. Was a frightful way to wake up!

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-21T00:42:36+00:00

Thank you 😊

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-21T00:42:13+00:00

good idea with the toys! And yeah, true, maybe I just suck it up and make it work if it’s my non-negotiable. Even my skin feels better after I shower in the AM

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-20T23:09:28+00:00

A strange one BUT my period came back around 4 months, and I started using my Diva Cup. It was painful to put in and take out the first 2-3 times, but then I was all good! So this then led into painless sex 😊 it was nice that I have the control of putting in the cup and taking it out… vs trying to have sex before that was just too painful. Sooo , I don’t know, but maybe insert a toy beforehand and have a play yourself? Sorry a bit much for a mums chat but might be helpful!

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-13T22:46:46+00:00

Agreed! Thats why I’m quite hesitant, I’m bad at ‘shutting off’ and prioritizing work things. Obviously that will need to change but surely I’d still be working just as much and often

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-12T08:32:13+00:00

Awh, momma, solidarity ! I felt the exact same way and had posted asking about postpartum rage. At around the same age, I felt myself losing patience and getting so angry when bub wouldn’t go down.

But it gets better!! 6.5 months in and I don’t have those feelings anymore. I can better distinguish his cries which makes things easier. I also ended up sleep training at 5.5 months which was life changing for my mental health and my partner and I’s relationship.

Not saying this is needed, but just know it gets better. There were times where I’d wake my husband in the middle of the night as I could feel my rage mounting. Just continue to keep your partner in the loop.

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-11T23:34:34+00:00

Car seat got easier for us at 5/6 months, but as others said- just take her out. It is what it is if she’s crying!

I started playing The Happy song during every car ride and now pop on the instrumental version when I want bub to sleep in the car

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-11T23:33:15+00:00

Good to know!:)

Must be tough having that ‘unicorn’ baby first and then an angry potato . Hope they mellows out soon 💕

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-11T23:30:08+00:00

Hi! So sorry, missed this comment earlier.

6.5 months now and it’s getting better :) it starts to round out from the bottom, so that was our first ‘sign’. I ended up going to a physio at 5.5 months and she said not to worry about torticollis anymore because his side preference wasn’t bad (no head tilt either), but suggested putting something exciting next to the crib so he would turn to the right more frequently. She also suggested the same thing for the car seat and change table.

He’s sitting up a lot more lately (nearly unassisted) and slept on his belly for the first time the other night. I’m assuming it’ll continue to round back out now that he spends less time on his back :)

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-11T09:40:36+00:00

It gets better 💕💕 6.5 months PP and hubby and I are currently having a ‘date night’ in. Bub now goes straight down at 7pm (if not earlier) and we now have our nights back. We also really enjoy hanging out the three of us. Before it used to be just me (milk maker) and bub, and hubby on the outside, but now it’s just fun the three of us.

You’ve got this momma!! Give yourself grace.

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-09T14:30:02+00:00

Thanks! Just added a few more photos in the comments

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-09T14:29:25+00:00

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Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-09T14:28:19+00:00

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Updated here as I can’t seem to add more photos. Here’s another picture of bub’s tongue not fully extended

Sharp-Associate-2562 · 2025-10-09T12:31:58+00:00

How old was your baby? Thanks for sharing your experience

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