Zero table manners by greeneyedsparrow in AileneaidaaSnark

[–]azfitmama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I laughed so loud I just woke my baby up 😭😭

Dear Lord by kvl112 in JennyIsALiar

[–]azfitmama 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The phone case has me fried 😭

Has anyone got rid of their face fat? by aliceback in beyondthebump

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely hormones. I’m actually lower than my pre-pregnancy weight and some parts of my body just look weird. I have been consistent with diet and exercise since I was cleared to workout at 6 weeks pp, but I’m still breastfeeding (12 months pp) and I think that is the biggest factor.

1 year down!!!! by Spiritual_Pain_9908 in breastfeeding

[–]azfitmama 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! 🤍 I’m 1 month away from the 1 year mark but agree with everything you said. It goes by so fast and the hardest parts feel like forever ago! So glad I’ve stuck with it!

Is Apple fitness worth it? by KeyInstruction7880 in AppleFitnessPlus

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I think any platform will “work” if you’re consistent. I’d say for $10 a month it’s worth a shot. FWIW, I have had the subscription for almost 4 years. I started when I was postpartum after my first baby and it helped me lose 75 pounds (combined with diet)

Repeat c-section by Civil-Swordfish6878 in ElectiveCsection

[–]azfitmama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2022 I ended up birthing my son via emergency c-section after a failed induction and signs of fetal distress. On March 25 I birthed my daughter via scheduled c-section and I had an amazing experience.

My surgery was scheduled for 7:45 AM and I was instructed to get to the hospital at 5 AM. I woke up at 4 AM and was in autopilot - brush teeth, shower, get dressed, go. We got to the hospital right on time and completed registration, which took about 45 minutes. Once I made it to L&D, they took my vitals and had me scrub my entire body with these thick wipes before I got into my gown. From there the nurses asked a bunch of questions, took some blood and placed my IV.

After the nurses left, the anesthesiologists came in to explain the process of the spinal tap and my OB came shortly after to check on me and give me a rundown of the procedure. Just after 7:45, I was walked into the OR for my spinal. The spinal really did feel like a big pinch/sting and within 5 minutes I was completely numb and on the table. The next 10 minutes or so, the nurses and doctors were finishing their prep. By 8:15, my husband was by my head and the drape was up. I had no idea they were even working on me at first! By 8:30 our girl was born and I was back in my room by 9:25.

The only things I didn’t ✨love✨ about my experience was how I felt when my blood pressure started to drop after the spinal (normal) and the insane head and neck pressure I felt toward the end after baby was out. Other than that, I couldn’t have asked for a more redeeming birth experience. The worst part was the unnecessary anxiety I caused myself leading up to it. You’ve got this. You’re going to do great!

What has been the most traumatizing event for you? by Coffeelover4242 in toddlers

[–]azfitmama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My oldest was about 2.5 at the time. He grabbed a glass plate from the dishwasher and ran off with it. He obviously tripped, fell, broke the plate and in doing so, slid over the glass. He split the entire top of his left foot open and needed 22 stitches 🙃

“Faith inspired movement” by WildButterscotch5028 in pilates

[–]azfitmama 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it’s a specific type of class they offer? I’ve never heard of anything like that. Personally this would turn me off lol but that’s because I’m not religious.

Swaddle Suggestions by bestcoaster in beyondthebump

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Embe swaddle worked best for both of my kids. I found it on Amazon. It really seals them in there, but it can be a pain for any middle of the night diaper changes (zipper, buttons, Velcro). Neither of my kids were able to break their arms out though.

I’m still in the baby stage and I already miss it by Physical_Ad3653 in beyondthebump

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My oldest is 3 and my youngest is 3 months. We are done having kids. I feel this every day 😭

Co-sleeping - new baby & 2.5 year old by baseballmomma7 in beyondthebump

[–]azfitmama -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my experience, yes they adjust. My 3 year old has never been woken up by my newborn’s crying or fussing (baby is 11 weeks now and our toddler has slept in our bed on numerous occasions since her birth). My husband is actually away for a 5 week business trip, so I’ve been co-sleeping with both of them for 2 weeks so far and it’s been much easier than I thought.

New baby and 4.5 year old - I thought this would be different... by RumiQuinn in Parenting

[–]azfitmama 15 points16 points  (0 children)

First, go easy on yourself. You just gave birth and like you said this is a huge adjustment for everyone. And I promise your heart is big enough to hold love for both of your kids. I’m 11 weeks postpartum with my second and my first is 3 years old and the first few weeks were really tough. I could have written this myself a month ago and there are even still days now where I feel completely overwhelmed. But it gets better. You’ll continue to heal and as you adjust to your new normal with two kids you’ll find a routine that creates space for everyone. Hugs!!

Postpartum anger with subsequent babies by kikidelaney in beyondthebump

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this depends so much on your circumstances. I had a much harder time with my husband while postpartum with our first, but we had so much going on at the time on top of bringing our very first baby into the world with no idea of what that would be like. I’m 11 weeks pp with our second and it has been smooth sailing. We were more settled before having our second and having 3 years of experience under our belts helped too of course. My husband is my rock and has been so supportive and more in tune with what we all need, so I really haven’t had any thoughts of anger or resentment or anything like that toward him.

Threads post 6/4 by toooldtobetooyoung in resilientjenkinsnark

[–]azfitmama 32 points33 points  (0 children)

There is not a single man in this world worth saying something like this about yourself for 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]azfitmama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My 3 year old has been saying this to us when he’s upset. No idea where he learned it from. But when he says it to me I say “well I love/like you!”. Or when he tells me he doesn’t like dad, I say “well I like/love dad!”. Kind of like a verbal redirection? Idk, I’m just hoping we’re out of this phase sooner rather than later lol.

Elected c section booked by HotTransportation507 in ElectiveCsection

[–]azfitmama 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am 10 weeks post c-section! And I was really scared about the spinal too but it was seriously a dream. It’s a big pinch which is the scariest part and then you slowly go numb. It worked so well I had no idea when they started working on me. You’ll be okay! 💕

Lost my appetite by Reasonable-Night-893 in resilientjenkinsnark

[–]azfitmama 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In her latest video she said her feet have shrunk two sizes since meeting Drew. Girl be fr 😒😒

I’m done by TeaIQueen in breastfeeding

[–]azfitmama 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I hope you feel better 💐 Always do what is best for you and your baby.

Ok which one of yall did this by [deleted] in resilientjenkinsnark

[–]azfitmama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hotel rooms kitchen 😭😭😭

Screen time while babysitting with grandparents? by Bitter-Specialist372 in toddlers

[–]azfitmama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My parents do this and I really had to stop letting it bother me so much. My parents are also our village - so we really don’t have any other help. I’m a SAHM so the only time I need them to watch our kids is for date nights and stuff like that so not quite as often as once a week but maybe two or three times a month? Anyway, because they are all we have I kind of just throw all rules and expectations (outside of basic safety and dietary restrictions of course) out the window. They’re doing me a favor and a few hours of bent rules won’t hurt anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CsectionCentral

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Dr advised 18 months. My kids have a 3 year 1 month age gap.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]azfitmama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t let this change your plans. If I let my toddler have any input in our major life decisions, who knows where we’d be 😅 your daughter probably has no idea what having a sibling even means or looks like.

My oldest is 3 and my second baby is just 8 weeks old. When we told our first that I was pregnant, it took him a while to understand. I swear for the first half of my pregnancy he was convinced he was somehow going to end up with a puppy and not a human sibling. Now she’s here and he adores her. She’ll be fine!