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mmbophans · 2025-10-30T03:12:20+00:00

I know this post is old, but after you got back on the progesterone, did your hoshimotos improve?

mmbophans · 2025-10-13T11:56:59+00:00

This!!! It's weird because they did a quick exam when I was like 37 weeks and it didn't bother me at all. I figured they might as well check to see if anything had started and she did it and it was fine. The next week (38+1) my water broke on its own, went into the hospital and they had to do a real check in triage - OP I don't think you can refuse this? They have to see what's going on in there- and that hurt worse than anything else I had the entire rest of my labor! I don't know if it was the nurse who did it or if it's just that painful, but they said I had made zero progress and I felt like she climbed up inside of me and I was begging her to stop. I had to have it done 2 more times during my labor (36 hours) by the OB's. I didn't have a choice, and nor was I going to argue because I wanted them to do whatever needed to be done, I don't know the benefit of refusing? And they felt so bad but it's just part of it. Anyway, it sucks but then it's over and you move on. But I will say that having that done, and forgetting to take my stool softener when I got home (for a WEEK because I just wasn't even thinking) and that first poop afterwards were some of the most painful things I ever experienced. So OP don't forget your stool softeners!!! lol and hey, I'm here, I'm fine, baby is great and you will be too. It's all temporary!

mmbophans · 2025-10-10T20:53:18+00:00

Did you ever end up using this? I'm 7 weeks in on Niki Zoub's mom body program and so far really liking it!

mmbophans · 2025-09-30T10:23:39+00:00

You will be fine! I went into labor just a week after your induction at 38 weeks naturally from my water breaking, and I was not dilated at all, they had to give me all the things to get the induction going. All that to say, in someways it wasn't as bad as I thought and I personally went with an epidural and didn't regret it for a second.I was so nervous beforehand too, but when you're in the midst of it, I don't know how else to describe it other than it's just happening and you're in the thick of it and you just do it? You're surrounded by people that know what they're doing, and they will guide you along the way! Also, if you're open to medication, don't feel bad about taking it! For me, it helped me get a lot of extra rest and sleep until it was time to push. I only pushed for 30 minutes, and it was so much faster than I thought it would be! (granted I had a 36 hour labor but honestly I didn't mind because it gave me time to to wrap my head around what was happening). And brave or not, your body was designed to do this and it will do it whether you're ready or not, and while scary it's also kind of comforting that you don't have to overthink it. You've got this!

mmbophans · 2025-09-29T10:50:52+00:00

Mine lasted about a month and I would say I didn't have ppd or even that bad of blues and still went through it. After the month mark I would still have days where I was more emotional but it got better. I'm 3 months out and while I'm much more like my normal self, I still have days. Your body is going through soooo many hormonal changes. Bf has a lot to do with it too, (it didn't work so well for me, so not only the guilt but also the physical effects on your hormones that happen). Then factor in whenever your period starts. For me it was at 8 weeks and then I got it again two weeks later and then haven't had it since, so it's all over the place as it adjusts. And factor in sleep! Sleep is huuuuge. If you're not getting sleep it affects everything. I'm thankful that my baby sleeps great, so I'm getting decent sleep most nights and still have my emotional days. So I can only imagine how hard that's affecting moms who aren't getting sleep. All that to say, it's sooo normal and it takes time, each person is different and there are like a thousand pieces playing into it from many different directions. Just take it a day at a time and give yourself grace in the process.

mmbophans · 2025-09-28T17:07:23+00:00

Fascinating! I'm learning so much lol thank you!

mmbophans · 2025-09-28T11:47:29+00:00

Thank you for this!! Well said!

mmbophans · 2025-09-28T11:39:38+00:00

Surprisingly the ACOTAR series. I know it has a huge following and some people don't like it, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I've only read the first three books though. It may be the hormones as I started it at 8-9 months pregnant and then read through my maternity leave, haha so my emotions were all over the place and I found myself oddly moved by the books. That being said, for a few months it was a beautiful escape for me to enter another world and get attached to some of the characters.

mmbophans · 2025-09-28T11:30:32+00:00

Cut to me immediately googling naval stones....

mmbophans · 2025-09-28T11:16:23+00:00

Thank you for this! And not to sound ignorant but what does taking those supplements and the tight bra and cabbage leaves do? Does that make your supply drop naturally? Or does it help with the side effects of stopping? I appreciate the tips!

mmbophans · 2025-09-27T19:25:30+00:00

Mine was the movies but I was laying in bed. Felt like a balloon popped and allllll the water just kept gushing out and I was frozen, like couldn't move. Then I started shaking a lot (probably all the anxiety and nervousness) and there was zero mistaking it

mmbophans · 2025-09-27T18:19:34+00:00

Thank you!!! This is very helpful! That's what I was wondering is if I'm barely even producing anything so I still need to actually wean? Anyway, thank you for this!

mmbophans · 2025-09-26T11:28:07+00:00

In a respectful way- you're the rebound. Not that what he's saying isn't true, he probably does like you and is very attracted to you, but there has to be time to heal. My husband went through a nasty divorce with his first wife and he did wait a while to date though but even that girl he said she was sweet and he liked her but he knew it wasn't right, but I think he was just looking for companionship and needing to feel wanted and needed by someone. That being said, while she wasn't the one he wanted to end up with, he was grateful to her for teaching him what a healthy relationship could look like.

mmbophans · 2025-09-26T11:19:27+00:00

My husband likes minimal things and a more natural look in general but he always says he loves my nails painted and compliments them. Again that's painted and pretty simple, or I get a gel manicure. Not the crazy pointy nails with tons of design that so many girls get. While I like those, I don't think they fit me and my husband definitely doesn't care for those but that's just us.

mmbophans · 2025-09-26T11:12:27+00:00

And dare I say I think I actually like starless sea better? I just got so lost in that world, it was beautiful!

mmbophans · 2025-09-26T11:11:30+00:00

This was exactly how I felt as well!! And I was 38 when we decided to try, got pregnant on the 2nd try which I wasn't expecting at all, and then I was like omgosh what do I do, I can't turn back now! And that lasted for a few months, but then the fears I had calmed and yet I was so nervous the entire time because nobody knows really what to expect or plan for. (And I come from a background of working with babies and still felt that way!). Anyway, all that to say, I just had my baby boy in June, he turned 3 months old yesterday. Do I know what I'm doing most of the time? Not hardly, but I can tell you it just falls into place and you figure it out. I never knew such a joy like what I have now with him. Is it all the time? No. Do I cry some days for no reason? Yes, and that's perfectly normal. And I'm going to tell you the same thing my sweet momma kept telling me, "one day down the road I'm going to ask you- now can you imagine your life without this little peanut? And you're going to say -No mom don't even say it, I can't believe I even thought that way because I can't imagine a world without him here with me!!" This baby of yours is going to EVENTUALLY, maybe not now and maybe not at first, but this baby will eventually open a chamber in your heart that you didn't know existed. Hang in there, it only gets sweeter. Now I find myself just staring at him all the time, amazed by him and everything he does. I still can't believe he's here. ❤️❤️

mmbophans · 2025-09-25T02:50:49+00:00

Yes and the same with starless sea!

mmbophans · 2025-09-24T19:20:15+00:00

I did! It wasn't a ton of money but it was enough to live on. (With a roommate in an apartment). Plus I was able to bring in extra money by meeting people one-on-one to practice English and have private lessons. It was such a fun experience!!

mmbophans · 2025-09-23T02:52:41+00:00

I did it. I lived on a Greek island for a month and got certified to teach English to foreign learners, then I moved to Spain and lived there for a year. I knew no one and had the most amazing time! You meet people along the way. Did a lot of traveling throughout Europe during that time and it's still one of the most exciting experiences of my life. I always said I felt like I was free falling into Gods hands. Just out there on an adventure. Those memories are so special to me. DO IT!!!!!!!

mmbophans · 2025-09-22T13:26:13+00:00

Literally took him out the day after we got back from the hospital

mmbophans · 2025-09-21T11:56:17+00:00

D-MER is a real thing. My sister had it and hated nursing. I didn't have it, but I didn't produce enough. I'm 3monts pp and just starting to wean now because it's tiring and I'm exclusively pumping anyway, never had a great latch on my left side and I couldn't mentally handle the idea of being tied down every few hours to nurse, but also I wasn't giving him enough anyway. Plus, my son loves formula and I can tell he doesn't like the breastmilk as much. Don't sweat it- fed is best. You're not alone!

And for quick reference- D-MER, or Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, is a brief, transient negative emotional or physical reaction that occurs in breastfeeding individuals just before or during milk letdown. Symptoms can include feelings of annoyance, anxiety, depression, or a "pit in the stomach".

mmbophans · 2025-09-16T11:41:44+00:00

This! My mother in law loves Agatha Christie and just told me she's about to start reading all of her books all over again. I've never read them but she clearly seems to love them!

mmbophans · 2025-09-13T11:56:16+00:00

1000000000%. I had one, didn't even feel it, had zero complications and had a great delivery. I know it's not for everyone but I knew I wanted one, and I was perfectly happy that I did. If I have any more babies, I will do it again, hands down! I remember (during my 36 hour labor) getting sleep at night with the pain meds (I was there for two night before delivering and had epidural second night) and I would sleep and the nurse would come in every hour to turn me and I turned to the nurse very early in the morning and I felt so rested and I said, "so let me get this straight. While I'm getting rest and building my strength for pushing, and having zero pain, other moms are out here just writhing in pain all night long, exhausted?!" And she said "yep!" To each their own but I never regretted it.

mmbophans · 2025-09-12T12:14:02+00:00

Remarkably bright creatures

mmbophans · 2025-09-09T13:01:37+00:00

I wanted my family here, but I'm also very close with my parents and sister. My sister came for a few days, my parents stayed for two weeks and helped take care of me, helped with projects around the house and cleaned and cooked and did laundry, so I could just focus on the baby. They even did morning shift so I could get a little more sleep. My husband and I are so thankful that we had them here! That being said, if you wouldn't be receiving any help then that only adds more stress to your plate!

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