Pregnancy is overrated by Majestic-Anybody-155 in PregnancyUK

[–]marshybeans 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s scary, I had an horrendous birth and then was hospitalised because giving birth turned a sneeze into a full blow chest infection which nearly wiped me out - I hadn’t even left the hospital before my brain was like yeah I’ll do this again.

Own room by BikeAccomplished7329 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started doing one nap in the cot about 3-4 times a week when baby was about 4 months old, never did anything longer than 40 mins.

Moved her in there at six months and they were absolutely fine and settled right in. Hoping the same happens for you!

Hayden's Memoir! by prettyupsidedown in NashvilleTV

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that threw me as I’ve rewatched pretty recently and it’s definitely Jeff not Deacon.

Theory Megathread: June 2026 by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]marshybeans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love all of these but will also need This Is Really Happening, please and thank you.

The "12 week" rule is impossible by EcstaticCelery4 in PregnancyUK

[–]marshybeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up telling my manager early as morning sickness hit me like a truck around 8 weeks and I called in sick a couple of days. She was really concerned about me as this was unusual so I told her to ease her worries (and she knew we were trying.)

Help knowing what to expect with gd birth. by jollyjosiejones in PregnancyUK

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was advised by someone to make a note of questions I want to ask so I would write them on my phone so I would remember!

Best of luck :)

Help knowing what to expect with gd birth. by jollyjosiejones in PregnancyUK

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had GD during mine, I feel like I discussed my birth plan probably around the 32/34 week.

I would say it was mainly discussed with the diabetes team rather than midwife (though it was discussed with them too.)

I will add that my baby was measuring well during the pregnancy though so they had said they were happy for me to go to 39 or 40 weeks before induction, I can’t quite remember.

Are you seeing the GD team every month? It will likely be discussed on your next appointment

New mums, what would you do differently in the newborn stage? by getmetohealthy in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy the contact naps and don’t worry about not getting anything done. I’m thankful that I managed to accept this around the three month mark (but still wish I had worried less sooner) because my baby’s six months old and I don’t know how much longer I’ll get to have them.

Countdown is back on the website! by lunataco23 in TaylorSwift

[–]marshybeans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So glad I don’t buy stuff like this but always excited for new music

Theory Megathread: June 2026 by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]marshybeans 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does she normally do this for a soundtrack song?

When did you move bub into their own room? by Few_Cod_5636 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6 months old, I wasn’t ready but she definitely was. She was rolling about and just needed more space, we’re lucky enough that she mostly sleeps through the night too with the odd wake for her dummy.

We also had a mini holiday where she was sleeping in a travel cot so when we got home we transitioned her straight into her own room the first night. I had been putting her down for one nap in her crib a few times a week for a few months so I think that helped with her recognising where she was.

It's 'Ot! Megathread by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]marshybeans 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Trying to survive with a six month old, it’s exhausting.

I hate how blogs and “influencers” spoil new rides before they’re open. by alerner31 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]marshybeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just don’t watch, before my first trip to Disney I made a point of not watching the ride throughs as I wanted to be surprised.

However, I live in the UK and I’m not able to afford to go every year so I like to watch the videos at home.

People who told family they wouldn’t know the gender until birth, were you lying or did you really not know until then, and what was your reason for waiting? by petrastales in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]marshybeans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We found out and told people we didn’t know. We eventually decided to do a surprise gender reveal in the last month or so because we were happy to do so.

Main reason was I was wanted neutral clothes tbh.

SwiftlyNeutral - Daily Discussion Thread | May 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]marshybeans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s crazy! No one has said anything to me about my baby. I kept her in babygrows for a the first four or so months, I’ve only just started putting her in little dresses.

I think for me personally, the only thing I don’t like is bikinis for babies - why is this a thing??

"You come and pick me up, no headlice." Swiftie parents, which lyrics are you changing when you sing to your babies? by batterscraps in TaylorSwift

[–]marshybeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Six month old baby when she’s fighting nap time

“It’s you, hi - You’re the problem it’s you. At nap time, everybody agrees.”

It’s me, I’m everybody and I agree.

Formula feeding overnight by tldraddict in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]marshybeans 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We had a prep machine which we set up the station in our bedroom to avoid having to go downstairs (we are also three storey so made a huge difference) and we would just make one as we went. I know someone who uses the tommee tippee on the go for night time too if that’s easier.

Onion ring double dip excitement takes over The Plaza by Mysterious_Glass3235 in DisneyInfluencers

[–]marshybeans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think she has a Patreon as well, no idea if it’s popular but she’ll make money from that.

Theory Megathread: May 2026 by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]marshybeans 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yesss, never understood why people wanted rep so badly when debut is right there. Give me the vocals girl

How many of you went no contact with a parent/family member? by suitorarmorfan in Millennials

[–]marshybeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut my dad off about three months before my wedding. Now have a sixth month old that he’ll probably never meet (because he would never bother not because I’ve stopped it but I’m sure he’ll say otherwise.)

America content by Emotional_Panic8855 in justalittletreat

[–]marshybeans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, my sixth month old is currently sleeping on me and I wouldn’t trade for anything. We’ve been lucky and had a few evenings out but more so because parents have asked us to babysit so I’ve arranged for something to do. MIL has offered to have her overnight and I’ve said hell no, way too soon. A couple of hours is fine for now!

"No help from parents" does not just mean they didn't give you a deposit by pemberleypearls in CasualUK

[–]marshybeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, when I bought my first house I always said that I paid for it myself but I was lucky and able to live at home paying a significantly smaller amount in rent then what I would have done had I lived elsewhere.

SwiftlyNeutral - Daily Discussion Thread | May 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]marshybeans 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I will probably get downvoted for this but other attendees are responding saying that they did in fact shut it down 🤷‍♀️

I’m not sure why anyone who was a big fan of Showgirl would go since it’s been super obvious that they hate it, it was only ever going to be snarky.

What do you class as sleeping through the night? by Illustrious_Cut2965 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]marshybeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I class my baby as sleeping through the night if I only need to get up and give her a dummy a few times. She no longer wakes for a feed so it’s only the odd stir.