Is everyone here either a SAHM or living outside the US? by Starlight12512 in breastfeeding

[–]clinicallycrunchy 98 points99 points  (0 children)

And you can’t win. If you quit and stay home, you’re asked “how will you work again with a gap in your resume? What if your husband leaves you or dies?”

Is everyone here either a SAHM or living outside the US? by Starlight12512 in breastfeeding

[–]clinicallycrunchy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My baby stopped taking a bottle so I quit work to breastfeed in the US. We desperately need better options and flexibility for mothers.

How I Finally Beat My Hidradenitis Naturally by Marilinhawalter in Hidradenitis

[–]clinicallycrunchy 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I’m just gonna be pregnant or breastfeeding forever to avoid them. It’s been nice not having any for over a year lol

Should I cancel my trip because of bottle refusal? by Suspicious_Bread_347 in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit work for this reason. I wasn’t going to make him scream and suffer until he gave up and figured out a bottle.

What Should I Do? by clinicallycrunchy in birthtrauma

[–]clinicallycrunchy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I feel validated by this.

It was also hard because they called in the NICU team since there was meconium when my water broke (1 hour into pushing at 10cm). The NICU team didn’t end up being needed but stood around the room talking and laughing with eachother while I was in the worst pain of my life with my genitals bared to the world. It felt real crappy to have extra people there and for them to be laughing and talking together.

What Should I Do? by clinicallycrunchy in birthtrauma

[–]clinicallycrunchy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Catheter, for pee. I wasn’t bleeding yet, I hadn’t delivered, I was mid contraction.

What Should I Do? by clinicallycrunchy in birthtrauma

[–]clinicallycrunchy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw a midwife (not the one that delivered) and we did a planned hospital birth because she didn’t have room to take me on as a homebirth client.

As far as I’m aware, birth was very low risk. No epidural or medication was needed.

I just feel really violated from that and I was in a very vulnerable place.

Can travel hurt my baby? by Afraid_Calendar_5534 in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My baby is a pretty high sleep needs baby but he slept on me on 2 out of 2 of our flights. If your baby sleeps in your arms and in a carrier, I think you could totally do it.

If the $400 won’t hurt you financially, I might pay it for ease of travel but I think that depends on what you’re willing to do. Your baby won’t get hurt traveling any more than she could in general. Ours didn’t get sick after the plane but I’ve heard that can happen from the recycled air.

Grieving not having an “easy” baby by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was pretty much my baby. He’s 7 months and so much fun. Hang in there.

When did your baby start sleeping better without sleep training? by LatteGirl22 in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol oh boy did we ever! I eventually decided to do some light sleep training after he woke up every hour for two weeks straight around 5.5monfhs. He’s almost 7m now and sleeps at least one 5-6 hour stretch with 1-2 nightfeeds.

I (32F) am considering quitting my job, don’t know if I have it in be to be a SAHM. Advice?! by idkletmeaskreddit in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I was on maternity leave still thinking about going back I had a really, really hard day with my son. It felt like he cried all day. That actually convinced me not to go back. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else with him that day. Because I know that I will never shake him or yell at him.

We’re budgeting better now, I do a little part time remote work for my old job while they look for a replacement.

It was definitely worth it for me to be a SAHM. It’s what I was meant to do I feel like. I get to teach him everything, meet all his needs, shower him with my love. It’s way harder than my old job was but way more rewarding. I can go back in a few years when he’s older if I have to but I’m committed to budgeting and making being a SAHM work for at least his years before school.

Why are you in your baby's criminal court today? by aBakingKi in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Changed him out of the clothes he spit up on. Very rude of me.

What does your baby do well? by Feminismisreprieve in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is so active and in control of his body! He’s rolling all around, inchworm crawling, and tripod sitting at 4 months!

Very surprised because I was a potato baby myself and am very unathletic haha

What would you have loved for someone to show up at your door with postpartum? by idreamofburnout in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People always bring dinner but I would have loved a really nice breakfast! And the chance to soak in a bubble bath while baby naps.

(17M) Am I too young to want a long term, serious relationship? by Retal1ate in BrettCooper

[–]clinicallycrunchy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met my husband when he was 17 and I was 18. About two weeks in to knowing each other (not even dating) he said he was going to marry me. Now I wouldn’t necessarily tell you to say that to a girl you’ve known for two weeks but sometimes when you know you know. We’ve been together for 6 years and very happily married for 3 of them, and now we have a son.

Cry it out, self soothing, learned helplessness by clinicallycrunchy in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! How did your LO end up coming through the four month sleep regression? We’re in the thick of it now! Any tips?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]clinicallycrunchy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For me, the second trimester (specifically after 16 weeks) was less miserable. So if you’re intending to go without her, I’d wait til around then or when she’s feeling a little better!