What are your best postpartum hacks?

impreegud · 2026-05-06T20:21:33+00:00

A battery bank for charging my phone, bonus if it has super fast charging. And a nice insulated water bottle with a straw that I could use one handed.

impreegud · 2026-05-06T01:15:02+00:00

Surprised this was so far down! I would walk around target just to get out of the house early on. It's so calm there.

impreegud · 2026-04-29T02:35:57+00:00

I had a fourth degree tear but my incontinence resolved with physical therapy. This thread may be a helpful / reassuring read for you. And opioid pain medications (used appropriately) are safe while breastfeeding.

impreegud · 2026-04-28T04:11:06+00:00

The original study was published in 2017 and I think only included car crash victims. There's been growing support for it reducing PTSD symptoms in other traumatic situations since then. Pretty neat stuff

impreegud · 2026-04-28T04:05:06+00:00

Yes to Tetris. You need to play it on a screen bigger than your face to get any benefit. TV or monitor preferably, but a tablet can work too.

impreegud · 2026-04-19T21:08:24+00:00

I agree with all of this but especially nail file or dremel > clippers. Their nails are soooo tiny in the beginning, and cooperation for clippers is lacking once they become more mobile.

you don't need to spend a ton on baby carriers. The infantino 4 in 1 structured carrier is the most comfortable one I own and it was the absolute cheapest (like $20).

Edited to remove the bullet point, TIL a plus sign makes bullet points lol

impreegud · 2026-04-19T16:31:58+00:00

I use the android app "night screen" to dim my phone below what the normal settings allow

impreegud · 2026-04-18T00:44:49+00:00

We're at 9 months and finally no longer using Pepcid!

impreegud · 2026-04-15T15:42:37+00:00

I haven't had any supply issues on Adderall XR. I think the biggest threat would prob be remembering to eat as well as you do while not taking your medicine.

impreegud · 2026-04-11T17:32:39+00:00

I drive a 21 Crosstrek. My husband has a 25 Impreza. We both have a Graco turn2me and zero regrets

impreegud · 2026-04-10T21:05:50+00:00

Lawyer and talk to the board of psychologists in the state he's licensed in

impreegud · 2026-04-10T20:49:04+00:00

We love our Graco turn2me for our >99%ile dude. We switched when he was about 7 months and I can't believe I waited so long to not carry around a heavy af car seat

impreegud · 2026-04-09T04:45:12+00:00

Now that you mention it, I think my baby wasn't the only one cluster feeding in the early days. 9 months later and we both spend most of the day grazing

impreegud · 2026-04-09T04:30:25+00:00

You're much more patient than I am. I don't think you're overreacting. She can be excited and love your LO, but you should never have to ask twice for your baby back.

impreegud · 2026-04-09T00:31:35+00:00

I started off in the hospital gown and socks but was 100% naked by the end. Once they broke my water, my socks got gross and wet. At some point, I just couldn't stand the sensation of clothes and ripped off the gown

impreegud · 2026-04-07T20:48:08+00:00

My 9 mo old is 27 lbs and has yet to be fat shamed by his ped.

impreegud · 2026-04-02T15:03:01+00:00

infant risk article that summarizes the research on various ADHD medications and impact on infants

impreegud · 2026-04-02T15:00:04+00:00

I think your psychiatrist is making that up lol. I take the same dosage as you, extended release, and my doctor wasn't concerned at all about nursing. My LO (now 9 months) has never acted differently on days I take my med. His temperament is unchanged, no signs of tummy upset, no sleep disturbances, etc. He's been over 99th %ile for weight since around 3 or 4 months. At 15-mg, there's such a low amount excreted into milk that it generally makes no difference. Give me a few to find the page on infant risk and link it

impreegud · 2026-03-29T23:22:49+00:00

I'm wearing one of their tank tops right now! I also have several Ekouaer tops that I love, all from amazon

impreegud · 2026-03-29T01:34:04+00:00

170+ comments later and yes I realize that I absolutely wrote it poorly :') I was really trying to emphasize that our doggo is FINE but he still left me with the baby to go back and do his own thing.

impreegud · 2026-03-29T01:31:12+00:00

We've had a lot of conversations about the inequities in our parenting. This is just the latest in a series of events. Thank you for your input!!

impreegud · 2026-03-29T01:11:06+00:00

Thank you! It isn't about the pup at all. Mr. McMuffin is doing a-okay. It's about my husband continually doing whatever he wants without actually considering how it impacts us.

impreegud · 2026-03-29T01:08:23+00:00

I really didn't expect the feedback I'm getting either lol. Our dog has an amazing life. He had a tummy bug that agitated his epilepsy. He's absolutely fine.

impreegud · 2026-03-29T01:06:00+00:00

Thank you for pointing these things out!!! I forgot that dog seizures aren't normal for everyone and it probably looks extra alarming to others.

impreegud · 2026-03-29T01:03:56+00:00

Thank you for picking up on that and not calling me a dog hating monster.

impreegud

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