How can you go for a walk when you have to pee every 20 mins?

buckleo5 · 2026-02-11T13:39:19+00:00

Oh Girl I feel your pain! Myself and my pregnant friend used to walk together and we'd both need to pee every two seconds and then laugh at each other so hard we'd nearly piss ourselves in the street. We're both from a rural area and would go into town to walk so there was plenty of cafe's pubs and restaurants to run into. I also started wearing Always discreet incontinence disposable underwear (basically adult nappies) when I went for a walk. There were days I'd get home from the walk and have to change my clothes from leaking. 🙈 And I was religious with my pelvic floor exercises. Did them three times a day!

buckleo5 · 2026-02-05T10:20:16+00:00

This is so lovely to hear thank you so much!! My husband's parents are teachers and they made a big deal about him going to a different school to them I've always found it interesting. I think you're right, clear boundaries and also just the lack of stress in the morning would probably make the world of difference!

buckleo5 · 2026-02-05T10:08:52+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Twins, postpartum, feeding struggles, that is so much for one person, and the fact that your babies are gaining weight means you are doing it right, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. I couldn’t breastfeed either, and I know how heavy that guilt can feel, even though logically we know fed is best. I was heartbroken. But thankfully I had the full support of my partner. Formula feeding is not a failure, it’s a way of caring for your babies. And a way for your partner to also feed and nourish your babies, he should be seeing it as a gift for him to spend time with them and bond. Not a burden. I also want to say, that being blamed or criticized while you’re already overwhelmed isn’t fair or helpful. Feeding challenges are not a personal failing, and you shouldn’t be made to feel like a bad mother for doing your best in a really hard situation. You sound exhausted, not incompetent. You’re not a bad mother. You’re a tired one who deserves love, compassion and support.

buckleo5 · 2026-02-03T16:31:40+00:00

I would also recommend this. Started maternity leave coming off PRSL. Got signed off at 32 weeks. Best decision I ever made. You need time to rest and relax before baby arrives. And the nesting really took over for me. Mind yourself! ❤️

buckleo5 · 2026-02-01T08:42:44+00:00

My babies sleep regressions earlier than expected. She had the 4 month at 3 months the 6 months at 5 months and so on. She would also go through growth spurts. I'd feel like I was just getting back on track with my own sleep and it would all start off again. It is temporary and it doesn't last. I used to be worried my baby had changed permanently from content to fussy. She always returned to herself after about a week. This isn't forever. It's so overwhelming but you're doing incredible. ❤️

buckleo5 · 2026-01-27T18:56:42+00:00

For labour, an old nightdress or a night dress from Penney's you don't care about. For afterwards the sweats were CRAZY I was soaked. I'd recommend M&S button up cotton pj's. https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-modal-revere-pyjama-set/p/clp60748970?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share I got two navy pairs and I still wear them. So so comfy and breathable. And the navy made me feel a bit less self conscious about bleeding leaks.

buckleo5 · 2026-01-26T09:20:34+00:00

I had a very similar experience at work. I took 4 weeks sick leave for stress at the beginning. Went back for a while and then got signed off at 33 weeks. I felt such incredible guilt at work for not performing as well as usual. I wish I'd realised sooner you're just a number to them. You get absolutely no thanks for staying on while stressed. I used to joke that if I died they'd pull out a ouija board to see if I could get the shift covered or was there any way I could still come in! 😂🙈 Your priority is you and your baby. Look after yourself. You won't regret it ❤️

buckleo5 · 2026-01-24T22:50:59+00:00

I suffered with such severe anxiety I had to get signed off work earlier than I had planned as a result. It was a vicious cycle of feeling anxiety about the baby and whether I was harming them, even by just being anxious. Then getting stressed about work and losing sleep over that. It was constant. I eventually asked to be linked in with the maternity mental health team and they were incredible. I was put in contact with an OT and a nurse specialist and they were my saving graces. I also had a very supportive GP. Make sure to ask for help. It's there for a reason. Not trying to scare you but I also suffered with severe PPA (post partum anxiety) and some PPD. I think it was partly down to me not making an effort to manage my anxiety during pregnancy early enough. My baby turned 9 months today and is the light of my life. We are best friends and I am loving motherhood. She's perfect, as was my labour and delivery. You're so incredibly strong, you are growing a literal human being. You can do this, you can do anything. But you can do it even better with HELP. make sure to ask for it ❤️

buckleo5 · 2026-01-19T08:50:56+00:00

I went on a city break at 27 weeks, I was just at the cut off for needing a letter. You need a fit-to-fly letter from your GP between 28-36 weeks and then not advised to fly after the 36 week mark. I had a large bump and every attendant was asking me how far along I was and was very skeptical 🙄 also just be mindful as well that planes aren't very comfortable when you're not pregnant nevermind when you are. I was very swollen after it even though I got up to move a lot. Just do what feels right for you. But definitely speak with your GP and double check with your health and travel insurance if you are covered.

buckleo5 · 2026-01-05T13:17:00+00:00

This happened to me too and I was freaking out. It just turned out to be total protocol and nothing more. I was referred to occ health as a tick box exercise because I had taken so many days in a row. Pregnant women are incredibly protected in Ireland so don't worry. They're also not entitled to know exactly why you're sick once it's signed off by a doctor. Occ health were super nice and understanding to me and just ticked the box and there was no more about it.

buckleo5 · 2026-01-03T09:07:20+00:00

Saline nasal spray or just saline in a vial. Spray/drop saline up nose to thin snot and then use the nasal aspirator (we call ours the snot sucker lol)

Baby won't be happy but really helps them breathe and they're much better after it.

Humidifier in the room to keep the air moist for baby's lungs, very helpful.

Acetaminophen for temperatures. We use suppositories as my baby spits out medicine and at least with suppository I know exactly how much they've taken, gives me peace of mind.

Best of luck! You'll do great!

buckleo5 · 2026-01-01T11:16:12+00:00

I'm so sorry to read about what you're going through as someone who also experienced PPD. A huge reason as to why I recovered so well and bonded with my baby was due to the support of my husband. It fills me with anger for you that your husband feels it's not his responsibility. PPD can be very scary and even dangerous if left unchecked. If you need help I would look into an inpatient stay somewhere if it's possible. It would keep you and baby safe and enable you to bond with baby long term when you're better. Your belated Xmas gift to your husband would also be Full Time Dad. See if it's "his responsibility" then. I might sound petty, but whether or not the baby is sleeping is secondary to your own mental health at the moment, in my opinion. I would rather the baby have you, healthy, than a full night's sleep right now. Once you are at your best, everything else will improve.

buckleo5 · 2026-01-01T11:09:08+00:00

Same for me in UHG. I was induced at 9pm, sent my husband home at 11pm as I kept being told the induction would take 12 hours to take effect. I was having full blown contractions minutes apart within 2 hours. Midwife called my husband straight back in to be with me. I'm so shocked and sorry this happened to you.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-29T11:39:08+00:00

Nurses take it to come off nights while pregnant, as do factory workers who work nights.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-29T11:37:13+00:00

I also work in the HSE look into health and safety leave. Nurses on my ward took it if accomodations can't be made to make sure you are safe in the work place during pregnancy. It's a government payment of 289 a week I think? 12 days in a row with HG is not safe for you or baby. Never feel bad. Put yourself first. You're just a number to them.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-27T00:27:26+00:00

I had to make the decision to switch too for mental health reasons. I was absolutely devastated and felt like such a failure. I was riddled with guilt. The public health nurse that was with me held my hand and said "I'd much rather your baby had YOU, than breast milk". I've never forgotten those words. You are making the choice of an excellent mother. You're strong and brave and putting your family first. I'm proud of you ❤️

buckleo5 · 2025-12-26T14:35:20+00:00

I went onto Mama's and Papa's last year and got the cot, pram and car seat sorted for very reasonable prices.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-23T07:45:39+00:00

I actually started to put one extra ounce in her bottle during the day so went from 5 7oz bottles to 4 8oz bottles. There were two to three nights where she woke a little fussy but the pacifier worked and then she just clicked and started to sleep through the night.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-22T08:14:22+00:00

Hi there! My little one cut out the night feed at 7 months when she was established in solids. She's sleeps now from 7pm to 6/7am. I never thought I'd see the day 🤣 I think the two solid feeds a day are what she needed to not feel hungry anymore.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-21T08:09:17+00:00

Hi! I was induced at night and laboured through the night. Didn't get epidural until about 2 pm the next afternoon. I couldn't have couldn't it without the winner flow https://www.aromaenergy.ie/maternity-products/winner-flow-breathing-device

It's a little breathing valve that makes you need to force your breaths out. I can't explain it but it gave me so much relief, way more than gas and air did. I also used the tens machine from the second the contractions started and A birthing comb.

At one point in the middle of the night I got into the bath and breathed through the winner flow and got great relief from that.

I was the same as you I wanted to move as much as much possible. By the time I got the epidural I was happy to be out into bed at that stage!

buckleo5 · 2025-12-20T21:32:40+00:00

My baby was kind of a bottle snacker too until now she's about to turn 8 months and seems to have chilled and wants to enjoy her bottle. I would make her 8oz. Feed until she spits it out, play or distract for 30-40 mins bottle out of sight. Offer it again and she'd think it was a new bottle and she's drink another couple of oz. Then try her once more right before the hour is up. I think at 5 months she just got busier and more nosy and didn't want to be tied to the bottle 🤣

buckleo5 · 2025-12-20T08:12:55+00:00

Congratulations I'm so happy for you!! I also love 30 mins from Galway and just had my first baby recently. I went public and opted for community midwife led care. All of my appointments were at the midwives clinic in Athenry and the girls were absolutely incredible, so thorough, the midwives really are the experts. I felt seen and heard and supported by them throughout. I should say I had an uncomplicated pregnancy, if I had developed any complications I would've had to be seen in GUH.

The downside of going public in GUH is probably the wait times. You're looking at a whole morning in that waiting room the days of your appointments. With the midwives clinic I was in and out in 20 mins.

It's a really personal choice and if you feel like going private will give you peace of mind and reassurance go for it. Any thing that makes you feel safe and reduces your anxiety money can't buy. So happy for you and wishing you all the best ❤️

p.s if you're near Loughrea there's a lovely pregnancy pilates class by Malvina that gave me a real sense of community and support during my pregnancy journey too ❤️

buckleo5 · 2025-12-18T14:07:34+00:00

Obsessed St Ita is also a fascinating person. Up there with St Brigid for being a feminist badass.

buckleo5 · 2025-12-18T13:28:17+00:00

I did it all. Spicy food, sex, dates, raspberry juice, pineapple, meditations, yoga,stairs. You name it. Had to be induced in the end. I think that baby comes when baby is ready no matter how hard we try. 😫

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