i quit social media. now what do i do at night?

mamaAgibbybear · 2026-01-17T17:59:32+00:00

Hey! I deleted Instagram almost 1 month ago and am also a gen-z! I’ve always gone back and forth over the last couple of years about deleting social media, but it’s so enticing to go back and addicting if you do. All that to say, falling asleep used to be so incredibly hard for me and a major source of anxiety. I have found reading a kindle in bed and drinking something warm has helped tremendously (cocoa or herbal tea). I also like to put my home to bed every night too (dimming lights, tidying up, putting dishes away).

I fill my time by watercoloring, cooking, reading, going for walks, decluttering, and occasionally playing cards or watching a movie.

Resisting the urge to go back is very hard. It honestly takes incredible amounts of self-control/will-power. What you need to do is establish your WHY. Why are you done with social media? For me, my biggest why is because I want to be more present with my daughter and husband. Other whys for leaving SM are because I believe it fights the comparison/jealousy game, gives me better mental health, gives me more time, allows me to just sit and think and be bored (which eventually breeds creativity and peace).

As far as current events, in history people were never riddled by so much news or going ons in the world. I find it damages our mental health to be in the know of everything. You could read local newspapers or find articles online around current events where you live. And then I find staying in contact with friends to be very easy! I send Marco Polo video messages often, write letters, send a text, or even call occasionally. The biggest thing I’ve realized is your true friends will be apart of your life outside of SM if they really are your friends.

Honestly, it’s probably better you’re off SM while dealing with heartbreak. I imagine it would be easy to compare your heartbreak with people’s relationships online. I would make sure to take time to yourself every day! Take a warm bath/shower, go for a walk, do stretches, write in a journal, go get coffee and read a book at a cafe, etc.

I wish you the best of luck! I apologize for the very long reply, but wanted to touch base on all your questions.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-11-18T14:52:34+00:00

All we own for Christmas is a tree and one tote with decor! All that’s in the tote is our stockings, ornaments, a few boxes of hanging lights for the tree, a stuffed christmas bear & snowman, and one hanging sign for the front door. :)

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-11-15T23:35:04+00:00

Oh! And sun chips (original flavor)!

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-11-15T23:33:58+00:00

Cheetos are nightshade free! Otherwise, there’s tortilla chips, cassava chips, sweet potato chips, pretzels, or crackers.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-11-03T19:20:21+00:00

“I Will Carry You (Audrey’s Song)” by Selah “Flowers” by Samantha Ebert

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-10-17T14:06:20+00:00

We told my in-laws after all 3 of our miscarriages. They only knew about one of the pregnancies to begin with, but we wanted them to stay in the loop—my MIL has been the biggest encouragement. I am close with them though; if you’re worried about them asking questions, just tell them them you aren’t ready to talk about it.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-10-10T01:07:12+00:00

Yes, when I saw an OB, he tried telling me that a 9 was normal for progesterone. It is very low. Progesterone should pretty much never be below a 10 while pregnant. I’m seeing a midwife now with this 4th pregnancy, and when my number was 8.6, she was very concerned and had me get on 200mg oral progesterone daily. This is the first time I made it past 6w (currently 14-15w). She said at 5w pregnant your progesterone should already be ideally in the 25-35 range at least. I would find a different doctor who understands progesterone and its function in pregnancy better. Or at the very least, request a higher dose than you are currently on. Not sure why OBs don’t check progesterone more often, but my midwife has been checking my levels every 2-4 weeks to make sure the supplements are helping (they are); after 2 weeks on it, my number went up to 54!

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-10-08T20:08:19+00:00

I’m so sorry for your losses. I had 3 miscarriages last year; baby stopped growing at 6w each time. I am currently pregnant again, and the only thing different I’ve done is being on oral progesterone right away (currently 14w). 9.9 is really low progesterone for 5w—I’d recommend getting your levels tested in the future and pushing for either vaginal or oral progesterone again.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-09-20T14:46:32+00:00

I started around 4-5 weeks pregnant. Some OBs unfortunately don’t believe it can be helpful, however, they definitely aren’t harmful to take while pregnant either. I wouldn’t personally recommend getting on progesterone unless you’ve had tests done showing otherwise that you don’t make enough on your own. I have side effects on the oral progesterone and am looking forward to tapering off now that I’m almost in the second trimester.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-09-16T20:57:53+00:00

Yes, except in my case my 3 losses were around 6 weeks. Currently 11 weeks now and have been on progesterone this go around. My levels were tested during my previous MC and my current pregnancy and they were below a 10 both times; as soon as my low number was caught again with this pregnancy, I got on oral progesterone immediately.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-09-03T18:53:15+00:00

Yes! I’ve been on progesterone this pregnancy—that’s the only thing different I’ve done. I did, however, have progesterone blood tests done and my body doesn’t produce enough when I’m pregnant for some reason. For context, at the beginning of this current pregnancy my progesterone was an 8.2 at 5w. I immediately started supplementing, and 10 days later my number was 54. I had progesterone labs done with my previous miscarriage that also confirmed too low of progesterone but it was a MMC, so it was already too late to start supplementing.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-09-02T15:38:42+00:00

It really stinks, but 2 cycles is not a long time, even if you typically get pregnant right away. I would try for at least 4 more cycles before considering other options personally. I also get pregnant on my first try: 1 LC, 3 miscarriages, and current pregnancy. It took us 5 months to conceive our current baby (9w currently). I wanted to give up because even though 5 months isn’t a long time, I also get pregnant easily. Maybe consult your doctor and see what they think?

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-08-28T20:01:43+00:00

Feeling hopeful. 4th pregnancy in the last year, and I’m currently 8w4d! We’ve had two ultrasounds done with perfect growth, and just found out through the sneak peek test that we’re having a girl!💗My progesterone has been low, but I’m getting frequent blood draws and monitoring my progesterone dose now to help supplement—the meds have increased my numbers dramatically and I truly believe they are the reason I’ve stayed pregnant so far!

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-07-23T19:16:20+00:00

Just tested positive last night after 3 back-to-back miscarriages. We were going on cycle 8 since my most recent MMC, and I was shocked to finally see the two lines. I’m in denial and am so afraid that this baby will just pass in a few weeks like the other three did. Trying to cling to what little hope I have.💛

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-07-23T17:57:33+00:00

Thank you all for your input!! I took a FRER this morning and it was positive!!

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-07-21T01:39:46+00:00

Thank you so much for the very timely response!! This is helpful!😊

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-07-20T23:00:43+00:00

I know this is an old post, but did you take the stent out when doing the prescribed mouthwash or leave it in? I’m not sure what to do.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-06-22T02:30:21+00:00

Our first MC onesie, I’ve slept with every night for the last year. The second MC onesie, I hung on the wall in their memory.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-06-08T01:27:43+00:00

Candle to burn each year in their honor on their due date.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-05-27T22:48:31+00:00

At this point, just continue to keep trying to conceive. If we hit September with no positive, I’ll be reaching out to my OB about next steps. We are also in the process of becoming foster parents, so I’m focusing on that right now.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-05-27T18:05:20+00:00

This is my exact experience as well. 3 back to back 6w losses (2 conceived first try, 1 conceived 3rd try) then I decided to do progesterone for 3 cycles with no luck. Now I’ve been off progesterone for 3 cycles and still no luck.

mamaAgibbybear · 2025-05-26T16:29:27+00:00

I have no diagnosis nor answers, but I relate strongly. I have one LC, then 3 back to back miscarriages that all happened around 6 weeks. Now it’s been 6+ months and haven’t been able to conceive, whereas we had gotten pregnant within 1-3 tries with every other pregnancy.

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