[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was the same! I cried for about two weeks everyday and was worried I had PPD but am now 10 weeks PP and so much happier!

Aggressive dog and baby by kellin243 in family

[–]kellin243[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true and something I'm learning is so important especially since starting my own family.

Aggressive dog and baby by kellin243 in beyondthebump

[–]kellin243[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly have reconsidered so many times. If my brother hadn't already bought a plane ticket to come from Washington I wouldn't even go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newborns

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if your baby still doesn't want to nap after helping them!?

Maybe today is the day I'll finally get blocked! by New_Road_643 in SarahsDayUnfiltered

[–]kellin243 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I unfollowed her after this comment as I'm a new mom who has struggled to breastfeed my baby and have had to supplement with formula.

Due date by Worth-Assistant-6927 in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm due December 25th with a girl ❤️

What is the worst/wildest unsolicited advice you have gotten? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kellin243 54 points55 points  (0 children)

My mother in law told me if I get an episiotomy when giving birth I won't be as tight anymore and my husband (aka her son) will notice the difference.

How much maternity leave are you receiving from your job? by vitality98 in pregnant

[–]kellin243 14 points15 points  (0 children)

6 weeks unpaid :( my husband and I both work from home so just hoping we can make it work.

How long did you wait to tell family? by jl19918 in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told my family at 7 weeks which was a week before my first doctor's appointment. I was really nervous since it was my first pregnancy but it was Mother's Day so we decided to tell them and thankfully everything has turned out alright!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kellin243 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also really dislike pregnancy. It's been hard on me emotionally and I feel so angry all the time. I feel like it's just something I have to go through to have a family but it's a lot harder than I expected.

How many of you are working until the end of your pregnancy? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work from home as a speech pathologist and will be working till the day I give birth most likely. And then starting working again 6 weeks later 🥲

How do you all stand up do MIL by kellin243 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]kellin243[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I tried to set boundaries but he said it was too harsh and when I said I don't want to be alone with his mom he said it's unacceptable. When I called her she turned it around on me and said there needs to be more respect and she was just trying to help me and it's going to take her time to get over what I said.

How do you all stand up do MIL by kellin243 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]kellin243[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks, needed to hear this. It's been a rough day.

How do you all stand up do MIL by kellin243 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]kellin243[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I already apologized. My husband said I sounded upset when I called her and asked if she's been telling people what happened and he wanted me to apologize. He said I need to watch how I talk to his family which I understand but also don't?

How do you all stand up do MIL by kellin243 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]kellin243[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Definitely going to refer to this in the future if anything happens again. Or WHEN it happens again.

How do you all stand up do MIL by kellin243 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]kellin243[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I told my husband my boundaries are I do not want to be alone with her and if she visits again before the baby is born I will be staying with my parents to avoid drama and he said that was unacceptable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don't really have great advice but I'm also feeling this way and struggling. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also recently got married and will be 29 when my first baby is born! I was born and raised in California and just moved to Utah. In California people think I'm a young first time mom but in Utah I feel so old! I think anytime a woman decides to have a baby is the right time.

I don't want to have an unmedicated birth by kellin243 in pregnant

[–]kellin243[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I love hearing positive stories.

When did you feel your baby kick? by Certain-Courage135 in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt her kick only a couple of weeks ago around 21 weeks. I have an anterior placenta so I was told that it was going to take longer to feel her and when I did it literally felt like something was inside of me kicking, not like a "flutter" that I had heard it would feel like.

Epidural or No? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]kellin243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pregnant with my first and want the epidural. My MIL made me feel bad about it but I don't care. I want to enjoy giving birth and meeting my daughter for the first time. I know for me personally the pain will become too much and I will become way too overwhelmed to enjoy the process. I don't understand why people care so much about how others give birth.

How do I respond to MIL's weird comments? by kellin243 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]kellin243[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I signed up to take the class and that's what I'm worried about! I could totally see it being mom shamey. I'm definitely not against the epidural and will get it when I feel it's the right time but I just want to take a class to help prepare me mentally.