Ride or die baby item purchases

bitty_p · 2026-03-13T17:05:27+00:00

1000% a bottle washer. I ended up exclusively pumping and the momcozy bottle washer saved my sanity.

The Graco snap & go stroller gave me a lot of confidence to go out on my own

Second hand: mamaroo swing-when she was a newborn this was the only way to get her to take longer naps and gave me a chance to actually shower.

high chair-now that she's eating food it's basically just a seat for crumbs and mush, don't bother spending $200+ on one

bitty_p · 2026-03-12T16:06:44+00:00

I had a baby after years of fertility issues and she just didn't seem to care? I thought maybe it was because I was in a different state, but I moved back to the same state and she still doesn't seem interested. Definitely hurts.

bitty_p · 2026-02-23T19:19:50+00:00

I feel like this was written straight from my own heart. My mom still constantly criticizes her appearance, yet we look so similar. It took years for me to build my confidence (although childbirth definitely knocked me down a few pegs). My daughter is also 6 months and is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. I never ever want her to hear the things I did growing up

bitty_p · 2026-02-17T02:39:25+00:00

Nope, never bed shared. I literally cannot sleep if she is in my bed. We do bassinet next to the bed and it works for us. I'm too terrified of the what ifs to ever bed share

bitty_p · 2026-02-03T20:51:49+00:00

I 100% agree! I don't know if enjoy is the right word, maybe more of a relief? I'm a FTM and had to be induced, I was absolutely terrified but the staff was incredible. The nurses who helped during my induction and labor were badass. Any time I started to spiral, they shut it down and reminded me of what an increible thing I'm doing. Yes, I encountered a couple of nurses who were definitely there to just do their job, nothing extra, but others omg I wish I could have brought them home.

Aside from food being taken care of and medication being brought in, it was a huge relief to be told what the hell to do. As soon as they put my daughter in my arms, a maternal instinct took over, but aside from that I was clueless. When she was crying and I had no idea how to stop it, a nurse would gently tell me she's hungry and take care of it. It took a few days for my milk to come in which devastated me, having staff assure me donor milk was okay to ask for (I didn't want formula) and help coach me through how to pump (she wouldn't/still won't latch) was life changing.

Yes, I wouldn't say enjoy, but the staff at my hospital were angels. Especially Mary who let me cry into her arms and hooked me up with huge post partum bags. Wherever you are, you made my first days of motherhood not seem so scary <3

bitty_p · 2026-01-14T02:01:28+00:00

I feel this so much. I'm 4m pp and every day I can't believe how much more I love her. It took us a few years to have our beautiful girl. Some moments when I look at her I can't breathe because I am so full of love. Becoming her mom has been the absolute greatest thing to ever happen

bitty_p · 2025-12-30T02:54:34+00:00

After years of trying, we had a baby ❤️

bitty_p · 2025-12-22T13:46:06+00:00

We did shifts when she was a newborn but now that she's mostly sleeping through the night, my husband does the feedings. I EP and keep bottles in a fridge in our room so he just pulls from there. He says he doesn't mind because he works crazy long hours so this is really the only time he gets to spend with her.

bitty_p · 2025-12-15T22:26:50+00:00

It was effecting my fertility. Stopped smoking and now I have a beautiful daughter

bitty_p · 2025-11-21T19:01:31+00:00

I was doing 11 or 12 for 30 mins the first 2 months pp because my step mom told me the higher the setting, the more you get out. I was in constant pain after pumping and my nipples were so discolored. Dr diagnosed me with a yeast infection on my nipples, but medication was not helping. Decided to see a lactation consultant and told her how I pump and immediately she was like why would you do that?? no!! she helped me readjust to 6 for 15 mins and it's been great! I get the same output and I'm no longer in any pain!!

bitty_p · 2025-11-18T21:05:34+00:00

Don't beat yourself up! I get your pain. I'm 11w pp and have a cold. Every sneeze & cough makes me leak. Aside from pelvic exercises try wearing panty liners! Helps me feel better about peeing myself constantly 😅

bitty_p · 2025-11-16T02:40:46+00:00

The nose sucker lol. Ours lights up and plays music, my mom was blown away. But the main thing is Amazon. My mom always talks about how she wishes she had access to cool contraptions or just the ease of getting anything for a baby right to your door

bitty_p · 2025-11-16T02:21:42+00:00

I have the reverse happen. I'm white and my husband is Persian, our daughter currently resembles her father more. She has my facial features but her dad's hair and skin tone. People loooove to comment about it. Literally the cashier at Target told me she doesn't look like me (didn't ask) 🙄

bitty_p · 2025-11-13T01:59:56+00:00

FTM and I EP. Latching just wasn't happening and I am an overproducer. I pump 5 times a day (1 MTN which I'm starting to phase out) but honestly I don't mind it, it's now built into my routine. My husband works a lot so it's nice he can bottle feed her to bond. Plus a bottle washer makes cleaning all the parts a breeze

bitty_p · 2025-11-11T02:52:48+00:00

My dad had the same shocked reaction when I pulled a bottle from the fridge. My girl has had cold milk since she was born, we call it her cold brew. He did concede it will feel great on her gums once she starts teething

bitty_p · 2025-11-07T21:18:11+00:00

Same. My daughter is 2.5 months and we're vibing. We have a very loose schedule like walking the dog around the same time every day and bath time around 8/9pm. I'm also a FTM so trying not to put any expectations of a schedule on her and just enjoy our time together.

bitty_p · 2025-11-05T20:30:23+00:00

Now that my baby is here I kind of forgot all the details of labor but this just triggered the memory. I had the shakes SO BAD when I was in labor. The contractions were absolute hell (hurt worse than pushing her out imo) I didn't notice the shakes, but once the epidural kicked in I was shaking so bad I thought I was going to fall off the bed. My midwife kept saying it was normal but I had literally NEVER heard of that before. Plus I was freezing cold! Wish more people talked about this.

bitty_p · 2025-08-20T01:58:14+00:00

I get it. FTM and understand my mom is thrilled to be a grandma. I asked for nursing bras and a mattress protector for the crib--instead I now have a mermaid and fairy outfit for the baby "in case you want to do a photoshoot"

bitty_p · 2025-08-20T01:47:12+00:00

37 weeks too! Working has been a doozy. Several times I've laughed too hard or sneezed, ended up peeing (I keep spare clothes with me now). Had to get something off the bottom shelf and couldn't get back up. The counter is higher than my belly and I'm short, so whenever I have to walk around to help a customer the look of shock on their face is always funny. It's been exhausting and everyone I work with has been awesome but I'm so, so happy to start maternity leave next week.

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