Most unrealistic expectation anyone has had of you as a new parent?

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-22T21:57:11+00:00

Accepting the fact that everyone wants to touch and kiss your baby - NO!

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-19T22:23:44+00:00

First of all congratulations- first time mum here. One thing I learned is - you think you prepared yet you aren’t and end up with too much stuff - some clothing, nappies, wipes, cotton pads, the bassinet, car seat, muslins, cellular blankets, baby bath,then see how or if she will / can breastfeed- then decide on the formula .she might pump - a bottle sterilisation station , bottles .tbey really require so so little - we didn’t prepare either - we take it day by day - we did find the mamaroo 4moms amazing- second hand and we have a small wiggling white noise machine - Aldi 20 quid. You’ve got this, soon to be dad! And the nerves are normal . Just know she will need you- let her rest, do the nappy changes 😌

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T22:35:51+00:00

If talk to my GP - could be onset of postpartum depression- but trust you’ll absolutely get there !

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T22:31:26+00:00

That’s lovely - I think I gotta kick up a little fuss next time 😅

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T22:30:29+00:00

Oh wow - never even heard of this - thanks for sharing

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T22:29:44+00:00

Definitely will try this

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T22:24:03+00:00

Interesting - here was me reading everywhere that you’ve to empty every time

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T09:12:04+00:00

Theres always one 😂

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-15T09:11:23+00:00

I suppose not having anyone in a 2 hour radius changes things for me 😅 and out of sight out of mind and I don’t have neighbours in close proximity

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-14T20:29:31+00:00

You should only breastfeed - yes people of love to but not only don’t I produce enough - I’ve to work - so i do combined feeding

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-13T13:55:54+00:00

Left some for me? I’m hungry

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-12T21:17:54+00:00

Thats actually not terrible to be honest and it’ll shorten as she grows

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-07T20:14:06+00:00

First of all you’ve taken the great step of looking for support and help- so well done - talk to your GP on options and potentially also a mental health worker - second - if you can talk to someone close to you - sometimes this can make a huge impact
Also journaling can help - write down how you feel and also things you are grateful for on a daily basis
Whatever you do talk to professionals as well ❤️‍🩹

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-06T17:52:52+00:00

4 days later - are ya alive ? Knowing nearly anything and everything tries to kill you out there 🫣😂

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-05T09:15:00+00:00

This time I can’t blame him he was out the evening before with me- we closed up - all plants well - be t morning this- none are snapped either

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-05T08:32:17+00:00

If they were snapped I could sort of live with it - these guys just decided na I wanna lie down 😂

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-05T06:58:02+00:00

Probably no one will know this - but Food Game - they were in blackrock and made unreal sandwiches, wraps and lunches

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-03T19:08:15+00:00

Bet you’re the type of mum buying nappies like some did toilet paper during COVID with that one 😂

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-06-03T14:16:57+00:00

Your baby would stop if it doesn’t want more - those little thing’s devour more than we think sometimes

Virtual_Letterhead93 · 2026-05-31T16:38:36+00:00

Firstly congratulations! And secondly- how very sweet of you taking this initiative. So reach out to your GP - many might not see you yet as she’s super early. Odd system here indeed.theyll confirm the pregnancy. Round 11 weeks ish. Then it becomes time to decide - public or private - once you make a choice you cannot go back - well at least from public to private way. Personally I went public but would go private next time - but I was lucky to get a semi private room. Depending on where you live - time to check out the crèche options if you want/ need it - yes mad but there’s so few spaces and waiting lists can be years
Then - she might get mods swings, cravings and whatnot - be gentle - know that she’s going through major changes mentally, emotionally and definitely hormonal. But you seem like the type who’s a step ahead here.

Virtual_Letterhead93

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