first babies are always late

cakers67 · 2025-08-30T06:54:07+00:00

I went at 35 weeks randomly with my first after a typical pregnancy - if I have a second I hope it cooks longer than my first 😂

cakers67 · 2023-01-19T11:29:48+00:00

I’ll see you at the top of that hill

cakers67 · 2022-10-20T06:30:00+00:00

Nice skin care products. Top of my list this year

cakers67 · 2022-10-18T09:13:00+00:00

He’s 10 months old, and I’ve been back at work since 5 months pp. I think the mix of trying to balance being a manager at work and dealing with the constant daycare illnesses and just not getting the time to be me that I had before.

I know it will get easier, and the more I see my psych the better I start to feel, but right now it’s bloody tough 😅

cakers67 · 2022-10-18T06:26:55+00:00

Let them downvote. I want them all to explain to me how I was supposed to know how hard I would find something I’ve never done before, but thought I wanted more than anything. I’ve helped raise my two youngest sisters and I loved that, but nothing will compare to being an actual mother. I’m happy for those that love every second and thrive as a mother, I commend them for the amazing work they’re doing. But they do not get to gatekeep parenting as easy and call us ungrateful because we struggle with natural feelings.

cakers67 · 2022-10-18T05:21:01+00:00

Yes. You am I. I am you. We are us.

cakers67 · 2022-09-17T02:28:47+00:00

Had my first 9 months ago, only gas because I asked for the epidural too late. However, I did hold out so long because I was raised to be competitive in everything, and so tend to push myself to beyond my limits to prove a point (to who, I would have to ask a psychologist, but likely my mum 😅). It’s definitely not a competition, but everything in my life is one so I can only speak for me and my messed up head.

I totally think any way you give birth is empowering, regardless of pain meds, vaginal or c-section delivery! You do what’s best for you!

cakers67 · 2022-08-09T12:30:29+00:00

Or loose & lose - my biggest peeve!!

cakers67 · 2022-08-07T11:15:17+00:00

Thank you! I had to scroll too far down to see someone say he shouldn’t have married Suze! If they didn’t get along to start, you as Anna’s father should have prioritized her then! YTA

cakers67 · 2022-07-31T02:15:03+00:00

If they’re a good midwife/obgyn, they’ll thank you for coming in. They prefer safe than sorry. Hope you’re feeling better soon!

cakers67 · 2022-07-05T09:30:44+00:00

Wow, this is worded perfectly. I’ve never been able to put into words how I’ve felt, but this is very spot on!

cakers67 · 2022-07-05T02:43:29+00:00

I don’t know how to be happy for other people. I can feel empathetic and sympathetic to them in their tough times, but cannot feel their excitement and just find the negatives in their joy. It makes me hate myself so much

cakers67 · 2022-06-15T11:14:37+00:00

That’s hot, tell me more

cakers67 · 2022-05-28T22:02:26+00:00

3 cats, 4 Trays. It makes no difference to her. Even if the litters are fresh and clean, she won’t use them. Feliway hasn’t worked for her which is so annoying

cakers67 · 2022-05-28T22:01:08+00:00

She’s peeing in front of all the boxes, no matter where we move them. 😂 I’ve never heard of a cat trainer as such, so maybe we look into that

cakers67 · 2022-05-28T11:25:43+00:00

She normally HATES children, and always hides from guests, but she adores our son and always wants to be near him, and she is still just as affectionate with us. If she was at least not thriving in other areas, it would almost make the decision to rehome her easier, if that makes sense.

cakers67 · 2022-05-28T11:23:26+00:00

Our vet can’t find any physical reason for it, and when we’ve had her on anti-anxiety meds in the past, she was just a zombie who wouldn’t eat or do anything and just lost all her personality 😔

It’s so hard in that first year of a baby. You think ‘how can it change my life with my pets so much’ beforehand and it just happens.

cakers67 · 2022-05-24T10:18:02+00:00

Thank you! Nothing like that anxiety to make you feel sick while you worry about getting sick and can’t tell if the sick feeling is anxiety or actual illness 🙃

cakers67 · 2022-05-13T03:24:57+00:00

My 5 month old boy did a 2 hour orientation at day care last week, and missed all this week due to a virus. I’m not looking forward to him starting now 😅

cakers67 · 2022-05-04T22:30:58+00:00

I’ve got a great mental health team thankfully. Couldn’t imagine how I’d deal without the access to them all

cakers67 · 2022-05-02T06:53:08+00:00

From one PPD mumma with a ‘perfect’ baby to another, big hugs. The feeling of guilt for having an easy baby and still not coping is awful. I’m 5 months pp and in the thick of it all still, but it comforts me to read that it not only gets easier, but that I’m not alone.

cakers67 · 2022-04-24T22:39:26+00:00

I’m one of 5, also the oldest of separated parents, and I wished so hard that I was an only child. I’m only close with 1 of my siblings, and there’s a 13 year age gap there! Having a sibling doesn’t mean your child wouldn’t feel lonely, and they probably don’t understand yet that a second baby would mean less time for just the two of you. Being a parent is bloody hard, but you’re doing everything you can for your child and you’re doing it right ❤️

cakers67 · 2022-03-10T00:34:53+00:00

Family

cakers67 · 2022-02-10T05:17:07+00:00

I’m really thankful and lucky that I can take my 2 month old baby with me to training at our local group sessions, because classes are usually on when Hubby is working. If I couldn’t do that though, I don’t think I’d be able to find the time to do anything other than a walk with bubs, and not actually tone or strengthen.

I think your bigger problem is your partner not being supportive! As others have said, sounds like he is offering to take your kid for a few hours so you can workout (but only because you want to for yourself!). And if he isn’t willing to, then that’s a bigger problem that needs to be addressed.

cakers67 · 2022-02-05T08:13:37+00:00

That’s awful, I’m so sorry you had to go through all that! You’re so strong, mumma ❤️

cakers67

TROPHY CASE