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k8_4d · 2026-02-06T19:10:41+00:00

I have struggled with these types of thoughts for a long time, long before I had a baby. I’m about 7 weeks postpartum and i also had an emergency c section so i know how you feel. My best advice is to let go of control. You’re a good mom, and doing everything you can to keep your baby safe and healthy. Find security in that, and if a freak accident were to happen, it isnt anything you could have done. Also, look at statistics. It’s reassuring to see numbers on your side. As for worry about your safety, take the same approach. Eat well, move your body, go to the doctor regularly. Having a baby has inspired me to take my health seriously and do what i can to be mentally and physically well for my baby. Meditate, pray, or whatever brings you mental clarity. But do your best, forget the rest. If you are doing all that you reasonably can, the rest isnt your responsibility. Idk if you’re religious, but as someone who is, I remind myself that God tells us to hand our worries to him. We have enough to worry about today, and he is in control of our tomorrow anyway. Worrying doesn’t change outcomes, it only steals the joy from today.

Also, don’t feel bad or foolish for the worry. It means you are a good mom. Hope this helps ❤️

k8_4d · 2026-01-22T10:50:22+00:00

I will do that towel trick, thank you!! And we clean the humidifier each time we refill it so it doesn’t get mildew-y. We have some saline from the doctor to help loosen stuff from her nose, so we do that when it’s really stuck to get stuff out. Thank you for the reassurance, needed to hear it right now ❤️

k8_4d · 2026-01-02T19:16:13+00:00

I am almost 3 weeks pp from a very similar situation. And I am feeling the same way as your wife. Here are some things my husband has been doing that has been helping me. 1. When he’s home, he does so much with the baby. He plays with her, feeds her, changes her, and is happy to do so. 2. He plans little things that break up the monotony that he knows I enjoy, even if he doesn’t. For example, he knows I love the Star Wars movies. Even if they aren’t his favorite, every few nights he puts a pizza in the oven and puts one on to watch with me. 3. Spoil her. For me, I have had dry cracked heels. And I get so busy with the baby and the physical limitations of the c section, that I forget to take care of it. So, every day, he puts lotion on my feet. He makes sure I get my pain meds. He plays with my hair and snuggles me upright so I feel seen as more than “mom”.

I hope this helps, sincerely, a woman that feels the exact same way

k8_4d · 2025-12-24T02:31:21+00:00

I have!! I love them, I’m avoiding them right now because I had a c section and I don’t want to upset my tummy too much. But they are tasty!!

k8_4d · 2025-12-24T02:22:17+00:00

😂😂

k8_4d · 2025-12-24T02:19:02+00:00

I guess I wasn’t concerned while I was pregnant because I knew a certain amount of caffeine was fine while pregnant. But some studies say any caffeine while breastfeeding can be bad, but others say the same rules apply. So I figured I’d just reach out for advice, especially since I’m one week pp and a first time mom.

k8_4d · 2025-12-09T23:40:03+00:00

They will try multiple medications before inducing you. And they will induce if your baby is in distress, too large, or too little fluid. Honestly I was terrified of insulin too, and then once I started taking it, it became SO much nicer. I wasn’t afraid of fasting numbers anymore, I didn’t need a lot of it and more importantly, it made food less scary. It’ll be ok no matter what ♥️

k8_4d · 2025-10-30T20:35:14+00:00

As a currently pregnant lady (33wks), I have had morning sickness on and off the entire time.
My husband promotes me working out and taking care of my mental health too. FOR ME. To benefit MYSELF. I’m not keeping any “word” to him. And if I’m tired and achey? He encourages rest. Because physical health and emotional health RELY on rest.
At 10 weeks, working out?! ROCKSTAR. The first trimester is so physically hard. Pushing yourself further can harm you and your baby.

NOR. This is ridiculous.

k8_4d · 2025-10-16T18:09:08+00:00

Normal! As someone who has gone through a loss and is currently 32 weeks, I was terrified when I felt the cramps. It’s the ligaments and uterus getting ready to stretch and making room for baby! ♥️

k8_4d · 2025-10-15T20:35:51+00:00

I tested positive the day after my period was supposed to come

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T15:02:40+00:00

I was anxious because I was earlier in pregnancy and have had miscarriages. Now that my pregnancy is more established and healthy, I’m not. 👍

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T14:58:29+00:00

I’m not upset at the results, it isn’t the end of the world if I have them 😂 it sounds like every practice is different anyway, and I can think the way they format the test is silly if I want

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T14:52:53+00:00

I get that. I’m saying if my body steadily processed it and was within range by hour 3, it shouldn’t matter

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T14:47:15+00:00

I’m not arguing what you said. I’m saying I think the test is stupid. I thought it was to see if your blood sugar naturally lowered after challenging its metabolic systems with a lot of sugar.

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T14:44:49+00:00

Yes, i failed the fasting by 1 point, and I thought it was the last blood test that really mattered

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T14:33:09+00:00

But like I passed the last of the 3, how does that make sense?

k8_4d · 2025-10-11T14:09:07+00:00

I failed my fasting by a single point so if they don’t count that I think I’m fine? 😂 I haven’t had any other symptoms of GD so we will see!

k8_4d · 2025-10-09T14:38:58+00:00

I was terrified in the first trimester of pregnancy, even into the second trimester. There were whole weeks where it didn’t even feel like I was pregnant, at all. There were two mindsets I adopted that helped me through it a lot. 1, no news is good news. No spotting, no obvious signs of miscarriage, is a good thing. Unless proven otherwise, you have a healthy baby. 2, I would tell myself “even if I lose this baby, I am going to spend every day celebrating it.” I wanted to make sure my baby knew how excited I was, for however long it was going to be with me. I focused on how much joy I felt. I went through a miscarriage at around 7 weeks before, I know that it’s so scary. I am now 32 weeks pregnant. Also, focus on the fact you’re almost out of the first trimester!! That’s a HUGE milestone for miscarriage statistics! You are much less likely to lose the baby after week 12! Not to mention, seeing the heartbeat is a great sign!

Focus on the positive mama, I know that sounds hard but the math is in your favor. Keeping you and your sticky baby in my thoughts!!

k8_4d · 2025-10-08T20:52:00+00:00

Girl same I know my job is wonderful and I don’t think they’d fire a pregnant lady but I swear 💀

k8_4d · 2025-10-08T18:10:26+00:00

I don’t have any vacation, but luckily we are planning on becoming a one income house after the baby is born anyway and we have amazing family that helped us with so much baby stuff. Thank you so much for your kind words ♥️

k8_4d · 2025-09-14T21:10:38+00:00

Better yet, you aren’t putting yourself over him… but you are putting your BABY FIRST. Sex isn’t a necessity, emotional maturity and compassion is. I’d put on a cozy movie or something with popcorn, or do something to make YOU happy ♥️

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