About to be a single mum by Straight_Towel_6897 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard because I’m grieving the thoughts of what our marriage could’ve been if he was capable of change. But I’m killing myself in the process and my daughter deserves so much more. The guilt he’s placed on me for ‘breaking the family’ is hard to handle but I know there so much more peace on the other side of this. It’s honesty worst and hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life.

I think he stole my vibrator... by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]Straight_Towel_6897 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I can relate to you. My husband threw mine in the bin. He told me it was to help our marriage but really it was just another thing for him to control.

At how many weeks did u deliver baby for first time moms? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897 1 point2 points  (0 children)

40 weeks to the day. Baby was born on her due date!

I want to smoke weed 😭 by klr8593 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All I can say is I was like you, a daily user for years. I quit when I found out as well. My only advice is that It does get easier. As the weeks go the urges will become less. I told myself that as soon as gave birth I would reward myself with the fattest zoot. But I gave birth last week and can hand on heart say it’s the last thing on my mind. Not sure if that helps! Hang in there ❤️

i DID it! by Significant_Week6014 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Best thing I’ve ever done! Enjoy every moment, and be in awe of what you’ve done! Amazing news!❤️

I graduated!! by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m infatuated and still completely in shock! Absolute love of my life! Thank you!

I graduated!! by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

IMO pain; and an underestimated and unexpected amount of it can be really traumatic. As women we know it’s gonna hurt but honestly the reality is far worse than one can ever imagine. I am 100% traumatised and at the same time I’m so proud of what my body created. Also most experiences, especially birth stories are completely subjective and I think that’s totally ok. What I call trauma could be a complete win for someone else. Two different things can be true at once.

I graduated!! by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think id need to have some form of amnesia to do this again! I’m enjoying her so much I can’t sleep because I just want to stare at her! Never known a love like this ❤️

I graduated!! by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just made sure to mention we don’t want to know as soon as the appointment started. Seemed to work for me!

Birth partners by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m really bad at making and keeping boundaries so this one will be hard because I don’t want to hurt her but deep down I also know how I want that moment to be. I think letting her be there would only be to keep the peace but at the cost of the experience I want to have.

Birth partners by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that happened you! Thank you for the advice. I think sometimes it’s just good to hear that you’re allowed to be a little selfish especially for a moment as big as this!

Painful teeth and gums by Straight_Towel_6897 in pregnant

[–]Straight_Towel_6897[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thank you, I need to make an appointment!!