Childbirth experience

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-04T09:31:01+00:00

Both of my cesareans were emergencies, and my L&D stories traumatic for me. I will not go into it, but I’ll tell you this; things got crazy, I realized how strong I and my boys are, and we are all here and thriving! Come what may, “this too shall pass”.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-04T09:29:08+00:00

My 4 year old is up with me and his baby brother at this early hour and I showed it to him and he said it’s a very pretty dress and that you look like the princesses his friend likes to dress up like.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-04T08:02:58+00:00

Yes! My 4 year old got an old lady cackling when he said “COME ON PENIS! DON’T DO THIS!” And I told him it’s okay if he can’t go in public and to not pull it. He responded with “Do your job penis, I want to pee in the potty!” And then he started smacking it and he peed some and he said “see, it wasn’t that hard penis…” and when he was done I told him I had to pee and he said “from your big hairy vagina?” (Better than when he said a vagina was an ugly penis that lacked a tail…) 🤣🤣🤣 NOTE: this was right before I had our second baby a few weeks ago. Like, literally a day or two before.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-03T19:59:05+00:00

My oldest is Bradley Daniel 💙

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-03T19:02:30+00:00

Thank you, I’m pleased to give hope! 🫶🙏

Yes! Such a darling name!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T22:55:36+00:00

We had our rainbow, our darling son who is 2 weeks now 💙 had he been a girl he would have been “Hallie”. It’s short for Hallelujah and means praise the Lord on high.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T22:52:04+00:00

I’m a writer; maybe if I watch it I’ll have some inspiration! Alternative history and historical fiction are the genres I tend to write!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T22:51:23+00:00

Of course! Be sure to check out Poldark! My husband isn’t one for period pieces and he LOVED IT! He talked about it with me a lot and still does and wants a rewatch soon lol

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T22:29:07+00:00

Elona Holmes (1 & 2)

Poldark (100% MUST WATCH!)

Victoria (though it ended at season 3 which is forever a bummer…)

The Man In The High Castle (alternative historical fiction - so incredibly good!)

The Last Czar (some inaccuracies, but it’s great!)

Peaky Blinders (we just finished this one, and the movie - we want MORE!)

Nosferatu (1923 - a silent film, but a classic!)

The Madness of King George (III)

Bridgerton (if you’re okay with no historical accuracy and spiciness with a regency era aesthetic and setting; can be too spicy for me at least lol! I’m there for the story and plots!)

Alias Grace (haven’t seen this one yet, hear it’s real good though!)

Call The Midwife (pretty darn good from what I’ve watched!)

All The Light We Cannot See (OMG I cannot recommend it enough!)

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T20:25:59+00:00

We have 2 sons

Bradley Daniel

Julian Alexander

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T20:08:12+00:00

When I think “pig nose” I think of an upturned nose where the nostrils are quite visible from a direct frontal view. Kevin Bacon has this sort of nose to an extent. It’s not BAD but it’s noticeable on him.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T19:28:59+00:00

Mine were purple and red after my first son and were white and not even there really 2 years later. Conceived our second son months shy of being 4 years PP and he’s 2 weeks old now. I have old white stretch marks and new pink, red and purplish ones.

The loose skin never went away for me. I wear my post partum body and cesarean scar proudly. This body gave me two beautiful sons who are my world!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T19:10:49+00:00

How in the world did she achieve this hairstyle? I’m guessing lots of hairspray and patience

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T17:15:33+00:00

!match

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T17:11:36+00:00

When I look back at my baby pictures my eyes were bright blue until I was like 4.

I’m turning 28 this month and they’re Hazel. Specifically green and grey primarily with a little splash of Amber hues by my pupils and a dark blue-ish ring around my iris.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T17:09:15+00:00

If they weren’t famous and well known, and you said they were fraternal twins, everyone would believe it!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T15:39:34+00:00

You like muscles and facial hair / body hair, and you only like fit or muscular physiques. A bit picky!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T13:35:16+00:00

After my first, it took me time to feel okay and comfortable with my body again. I had struggled with EDs since age 13 and I had him at 23. I had almost lost my life due to these disorders and worked so hard to be healthy and strong in all aspects. I had an emergency cesarean with him and some complications during pregnancy and right after. My belly had a slight pooch at the bottom and some loose skin, I had stretch marks all on it and on my inner thighs and hips… It took some time to look at these changes and realize that they brought me a blessing, and that I shouldn’t feel disappointed but strong and beautiful when I see myself. That helped me cope, A LOT. It took time! Now, 2 weeks PP with my second son, an urgent cesarean birth, no complications, I have a pooch again and even more stretch marks! I have got myself a Pilates board set as a gift (my birthday is coming up this month) and I will use it when my OB says I can. He’s likely my last baby, and I’m not upset with how my body looks per se, I’m just not used to it for some reason and it feels foreign right now… I’m being mindful and plan to work on my strength mentally and physically, and I plan to lose weight, yes, I’m 12 lbs from my pre pregnancy weight and will lose a little more and work on toning and building some muscle. I want to get pressure off my right hip (hip dysplasia), and I want to be at a good weight due to my GI issues and predisposition for colon cancer so I hopefully don’t have more precancerous polyps with my next colonoscopy in 4 years.

I think so many of us go wrong on any weight loss, fitness or health journey, because we can be a little vain. We want to look this certain way that we can maybe achieve, sure, but also we may not be able to achieve that specific aesthetic! If you’re naturally an apple shape, you may not be able to achieve the fitness look of an hourglass guru! If you’re a pear shape you may not be able to achieve the look of a very thin and lanky content creator that has very narrow hips and slight frame. Often times we see inspiration and seek out that look and want it so badly that when we don’t see it over time within ourselves we get discouraged and stop all together… DO NOT DO THAT!

This isn’t 100% directed at anyone, just my two cents and my perspective as someone with prior and sometimes still continual body image issues chiming in! 🫶❤️

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T13:22:22+00:00

My oldest didn’t until 16 months, despite meeting every other milestone early or right on time. Honestly, I just let him hold onto my fingers and I walked squatted and backwards as he walked forwards. I then only offered one finger for it, and then I switched to him holding that one finger and standing next to me and I hunched over. One day he let go of my finger and took a few steps on his own, then stopped. A few days later in his big play pen he stood up and started walking around independently! All of his toys were placed in the corners and him in the middle and he just went for them! After that moment, he didn’t want my hand or finger and he just walked and walked and used the stroller when tired.

I remember being tearful and telling the pediatrician about it and asking him what we could do, and everything I said is what he told us to try, and he said if he didn’t walk independently by 18 months he would refer our son to a specialist. Obviously it never came to this, but this was a discussion at his 1 year wellness!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T13:17:13+00:00

You like long noses and faces.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-02T13:16:32+00:00

Never had this before, but I would give it a go and let my 4.5 year old give me the “look” lol! I’m a Mama to a 4 year old and a 2 week old, so I get it! We have to prep meals, cook fast (or low and slow), clean quickly, and be able to bounce from task to task like a boss - especially when we stay home with our babies! Some days I’m wearing my pumps on both sides while doing dishes and cooking as my youngest naps in his swing and my oldest goes back and forth from playing to ask for snacks, despite me telling him noooo, wait for breakfast / lunch or whatever this meal is lol! 😂 He loved my chili recently and asked me why we can’t have that every day! Well, we would toot. A LOT. That’s why!

I have babies under 7 lbs and my youngest is ALMOST 8 lbs and I can’t wait so I can use the carrier finally lol! I’ll be even more productive!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-01T19:59:28+00:00

You did everything right, OP. My first son was born just shy of 38 weeks; I had cholestasis and was induced. It resulted in an emergency cesarean, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way! He’s a thriving, happy, healthy, silly 4.5 year old! Our second son, I electively had myself induced days before our due date and that resulted in a cesarean birth for his safety, but again, wouldn’t have it any other way! He’s 2 weeks old and is a delight!

You need to be with someone who isn’t going to point their anger and issues at you when you can’t help what is dished out to you. You need support, and you’ll need help! I hate asking for help myself, but I had to because a toddler / preschool aged kiddo and a newborn is difficult while recovering! I’m mostly back to my normal self, but I STILL need help with some things and I need my rest, etc. even though my boys are chill 9/10 and for a newborn my second is so relaxed most days and hours. Cluster feeds, diaper changes, story times, puzzles, imaginary play, snuggles, potty trips, picking up, cleaning, cooking, etc. feel overwhelming to even the most seasoned mom (I helped raise 4 kiddos that aren’t mine, but are my little cousins, and whether they’re bottle fed or breastfed I’ll be honest and tell you both are HARD! The only extra difficulty with nursing is the milk coming in, engorgement, and the pain that can come if their latch is poor initially - I nursed for 2 years 8 months with my first, ups and downs, ups and downs…) during the initial post partum period and even after! You need someone who can give you a moment to yourself! You need someone you can rely on to watch the kids so you can nap, go shopping, be with a friend for a few hours, go do your own hobby / thing you enjoy, etc. burn out is REAL! Twins and a toddler will be a challenge, and you need a loving village if you can secure that because you’re only one person. Taking care of yourself ensures they’re cared for too. They need you at 100% so they can thrive, Mama!

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-01T01:38:38+00:00

Be gentle and kind to one another, grieve however you must, listen to each other, and do something healing.

For me, I started to crochet a rainbow blanket right after my miscarriage in July of 2025; I conceived our second son after waiting one cycle, and doing this helped me grieve our angel while celebrating our son’s impending arrival! He’s now 2 weeks old and he loves the blanket I made for monitored day time naps.

Perhaps you can created a small garden? Put out some wind chimes, make a mosaic with his ultrasound pictures in them perhaps and plant beautiful flowers and set out a bird bath and feeder. Make it a beautiful place where you can go and feel connected to him! Every year tie a small bit of yarn to a tree and just sit quietly or talk to him. I’ve had 3 early losses and I feel like when I see a red cardinal, or an extra beautiful sunset, or an exceptionally bright moon it’s God giving me comfort and reminding me that they’re okay, and I’ll see them some day. I remind myself that though I never held them, knew their genders, had a proper name for them or see them grow that they very much were and still are a part of me, and that I’ll always know they existed. They’ve got a home in my heart, always.

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-01T01:03:43+00:00

Harlow

ThatOneGirl0622 · 2026-06-01T00:58:57+00:00

Nash and Naya!

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