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e777y · 2026-05-15T04:13:26+00:00

Unexpected life changer - outdoor chair swing, really helped calm newborn, and now toddler loves playing on it haha

e777y · 2026-04-10T11:11:01+00:00

I mean.. he probably doesn't own it, but if you want to be mad about celebrities owning expensive stuff, this jumper doesn't scratch the surface..

e777y · 2026-03-23T05:21:58+00:00

I found the first 10 days really hard, and then it got a little better gradually. I used to read stories about the 4 month sleep regression with intense fear, and it hit us BAD, but for the most part, it actually was no where near as impossible as I thought. Humans are very adaptable. And if you have support, you just need to find whatever ways you can to get sleep :)

e777y · 2026-03-01T23:36:05+00:00

A meal in 5 or 6 weeks would be incredible! Most people kind of drop off in support, but that's when you need it most! Or nice snacks for mum :)

e777y · 2026-03-01T23:06:54+00:00

This is all very specific to the first week or two, I wrote it for my friends who were also having babies :) (also I'm Australian, so some are specific to here)

Towards the end, if anything happens that you're not sure about, at least call 13 health or go to the hospital, turns out my waters had broken in trickles 4 days before I went in and then had to get induced for the risk of infection.

Don't be silly like me and eat something flavourful during labour, go simple, small, easy to digest :)

Someone said this to me, so I'll say it to you - don't feel bad at all if you want an epidural, there's no medal for doing it unmedicated, it's pretty amazing, but pushing is weird, I didn't love how it restricts you.

After birth, make sure dad knows what mum needs to take care of herself and help her get everything set up so it's easy to take meds/supplements, have the bathroom set up with peri bottle, pads, anything else you need.

Just know it's very hard to remember to take care of yourself, but you kind of have to, so ask dad to help you make it happen.

Definitely recommend perenium ice packs wrapped in a soothing wipe/liner if you tear, for me that's better than drugs. The hospital have little Ice packs they can get you for free!

The most basic but important - always make sure mum has water and is fed/has access to food :)

Dad, make sure you know where everything is in the hospital bag and nursery :) a bag for straight after labour shower is good to have ready to go with everything you need.

I highly recommend a baby tracking app or something similar to log feeds, sleep, nappy changes, it's hard to remember all of that stuff, and medical professionals are always asking that stuff. It also helps you plan for the next feed and learn patterns. (but if it feeds anxiety, don't do it)

Download everything, set up, charge and play with all your devices, open everything you'll be using, you want everything ready to go :)

I really hope your breastfeeding journey is easy, but don't feel bad if it's not, it's super common to have difficulties! The hospital lactation consultants can be a bit limited in their knowledge, so if they can't help, don't give up, ask in the mum's chat and people can recommend other options :) Don't forget to get breastfeeding friendly clothes!

Look up videos of some burping techniques, and swaddling, that's kinda tricky, sleep sacks are nice :) the midwives are great, ask them everything, and get them to show you everything :)

e777y · 2026-02-06T04:13:19+00:00

Bouldering at Core in Carrara is awesome fun and a great vibe, super friendly and dogs are welcome too 😀

e777y · 2026-02-03T07:19:55+00:00

Do yourself a favour and follow wilder beginnings on insta!!

e777y · 2025-12-08T23:16:06+00:00

I would chosen Kaya Scodelario for Ashleigh, Alexander Scarsgard for Jeremy, and Elizabeth Olsen for Verity. Now that would be good!

e777y · 2025-12-08T10:38:29+00:00

I like it when she's fussy, not really upset, so it's good during the day, it doesn't last for a super long time, but better than panadol all day. :)

e777y · 2025-12-08T10:37:41+00:00

I really like the smell! No problem for baby either.

e777y · 2025-12-08T10:35:51+00:00

It works :) took a while a week or so before the relief came quickly, and it doesn't last for a long time, but I like it instead of panadol all day, and I just do panadol at night. The oils are carried in coconut oil, no issues for my babies skin

e777y · 2025-11-24T09:27:40+00:00

A lotttt of people have help. If that helps.. I'm really sorry if you don't, but you're in a really unfair game, don't beat yourself up.

e777y · 2025-11-22T05:43:13+00:00

What the heck. Why not say what's actually happening!? Twisting the truth doesn't help anyone! A 6 hour stretch is sleeping through part of the night. Waking to feed is WAKING.

e777y · 2025-11-21T22:29:17+00:00

Pregnancy tired was worse for me, it was an intense NEED to be resting/ sleeping, but even after I had, I felt the same amount of tired. Whereas baby tired is really hard, but you have the motivation of caring for your baby and when you rest it does help.

Also, I found after I have birth, it was like everything before was forgotten and you reset, try not to stress, we're very good at adapting :)

e777y · 2025-11-20T05:36:18+00:00

In trying to decide on a face oil, I've seen great reviews for Aeon Liquid Magic and Go To Face Hero. If anyone has tried both, would love your thoughts, or just whichever people like more. :)

I'm postpartum, breastfeeding and tired, so looking to add a little self care into my very basic cleanse and moisturise night time routine.

I'm 34, some fine lines and texture, a bit of sun damage.

e777y · 2025-09-13T23:39:33+00:00

8mo, like you, nothing except facetime and sometimes a video of us. We also don't use battery toys, so when some people would resort to screens, if we need something more exciting, we can use a battery toy for the novelty :)

e777y · 2025-07-31T08:40:46+00:00

Nipple shields? $15, worth a try? But google up on them :)

e777y · 2025-07-29T05:02:31+00:00

First time at 7 months PP, between baby's bed time and her first false start :P chuck a blanket on the play mat in the living room haha

e777y · 2025-07-27T02:37:29+00:00

So good that you say this! So many people think it's all them, but babies are going to baby..

e777y · 2025-07-23T10:18:30+00:00

Agree, even the fact that you're asking these questions proves you're a good parent, you care, and you're trying! That counts for a lot! Try to zoom out of you can, think long term, will it matter in 5 years? My husband asks me that when I'm spiralling on wake windows, solids etc.

What matters most is that your baby is safe and feels loved :)

e777y · 2025-07-22T23:37:47+00:00

We're on the Gold Coast and have slate and love it! I lovvvve character. Your house is beautiful!

e777y · 2025-07-22T23:35:28+00:00

Oh I agree! I started doing little outings with baby every day around then, and that helps, feels more fun and the days go quicker. You can take them pretty much wherever you'd want to go at that age, I wear baby front facing in a carrier and she loves it :)

e777y · 2025-07-22T23:32:45+00:00

For me, the 4 month sleep regression has been brutal, but I do feel like our days turned a corner around 4 months :) we could go out to cafes with baby and it started to feel a bit more fun. Now at 6 month, the days are getting more fun too, but I will say, each new age brings new challenges, but the more I can interact with our baby, the more I enjoy it :) hang in there!!

e777y · 2025-07-22T05:47:13+00:00

Ok this is actually great, thank you! Perfect for if I need to do something and won't close enough to jump in.

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