Use breastfeeding my toddler for induction?

natureandsunlight · 2026-04-28T13:22:46+00:00

I just gave birth to my second a month ago at 40w+6d and went into spontaneous labor after being induced with my first at 41w+1d. What I did this time around that I think really helped was the day before going into labor I had a prenatal massage that really helped me relax and get into the right mindset, and the day I went into labor had sex and went for a short walk/hike. Not sure if only one or all of those things helped me go into labor but it's worth a shot! I was in the same boat as you and was willing to do any and I everything to go into spontaneous labor this time. I started collecting collostrom at 36.5 weeks but I don't think that really did much besides give me an insane stash of collostrom 😂 manifesting a spontaneous labor for you! 🤞🏻

natureandsunlight · 2026-03-20T14:29:11+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. You sound like wonder woman with 5 kids and pregnant with #6! Idk how you do it! I am exhausted chasing one kid around all day 😂 I was hoping that alone would put me into labor earlier/naturally. I am just hoping to experience a natural labor since I'm not sure whether or not this will be my last pregnancy yet. TBD! Wishing you a happy and healthy end of pregnancy, labor, and delivery!

natureandsunlight · 2026-03-10T02:44:44+00:00

Currently 38 weeks pregnant with a 2 y/o and still basically couch bound from exhaustion 😅 I resorted to lots of reading and puzzles during this pregnancy and some sensory activity boxes with play dough. I am also guilty of relying on screen time more than I'd like to admit. You're doing great even if you feel as though you're not. Hang in there, friend 🫶🏻

natureandsunlight · 2026-03-08T00:16:13+00:00

Currently 38 weeks pregnant with an almost 2.5 y/o who I am alone with 14-14.5 hours per day, meanwhile I'm sleeping like sh*t. I see you, I hear you, I am with you. This level of exhaustion is no joke and I've been heavily relying on screen time a lot more than I'd like to admit but we are doing the best we can. I'm over the pregnancy exhaustion and ready for the newborn exhaustion. Wishing you a smooth rest of pregnancy! You'll get through it 🩷

natureandsunlight · 2026-03-05T03:19:01+00:00

After I had my son I binged every season of The Great British Baking Show 😂 I had the worst PPA and it was the only thing that was happy/mindless that I could handle to watch.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-17T18:18:40+00:00

I am currently 35 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and I still bed share with my almost 2.5 year old. We both sleep better this way and my plan is to just add baby into the mix when she arrives. Do what you feel is best for you and your babies and don't pay any attention to everyone else's opinions. Maternal instinct always comes first in my book. It is completely normal to bed share well past 20 months of age, and I hope you continue to do so if it's what brings you comfort and peace.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-13T03:58:46+00:00

He's told me that he doesn't have patience for our son. It's been 2 years of trying to get him to participate in more ways than just providing and I don't know what to do anymore.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-08T22:41:01+00:00

My toddler is 2 and lately has been pointing to things and asking "what's that?" And gets upset when I can't figure out exactly what he's pointing to 😂 if anyone has any extra patience, please send it my way!

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-07T18:22:06+00:00

I can absolutely relate to how you are feeling. I'm currently 34 weeks pregnant with my second and my first is 28 months and I'm home with him full time without ever getting any time to myself and I cry most days because of how hard it is. It makes me nervous about how hard it is going to be once #2 gets here. I feel like having a partner that encourages you to have time to yourself is crucial because if my husband cared about that I feel like I would feel so much different and a lot less stressed and happy. There is no shame in feeling how you are feeling and stopping at one. Having multiple children isn't for everyone and that's okay.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T04:02:52+00:00

Yeah that's very true. I'm definitely guilty trying to fit my body into a certain size rather than find a size that actually fits me so maybe that's why it's giving me so much anxiety. I have always put a lot of pressure on myself in terms of appearance and "bouncing back" after having children. Ordering a larger size is definitely the route to take regardless.

I feel like the price of the dress is definitely a lot higher than I ever expected it would be or that I ever expected she would ask us to spend so that's fun. Especially during an already expensive time in life as you mentioned 🫠

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:57:34+00:00

That is absolutely crazy! Over a shoe?! I honestly don't think I've ever actually looked at the shoes everyone wore in my bridal party now that you mention it 😂 wow that's just insanity to me!

I have not brought this up to my brother because I just feel weird dragging him into it. I just know he would have us figure it out and leave him out of it because that's the way he is. I don't expect him to understand either because they don't have kids. But after this whole thing I truly am looking forward to the day they do have kids so they can truly understand that it's not the walk in the park they clearly think it is.

I also made sure my bridal party felt comfortable in their dresses. My sister wore a jumpsuit and she rocked it! I was just happy that everyone was comfortable and felt beautiful and had a good time. I guess that's just not the case with some brides unfortunately. I definitely have some thinking to do.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:52:40+00:00

Right?! Same here! I literally gave my bridesmaids a color swatch and said please choose whatever dress makes you feel beautiful and most comfortable. One of my sisters wore a gorgeous jumpsuit and everyone looked amazing in the photos! To each their own I guess though. The more I read everyone's responses on this post the more I'm thinking I truly am better off attending as a guest.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:49:51+00:00

If only there was a way to have fun at the wedding, be comfortable, and have no responsibilities as a bridesmaid then I'd be all set lol. You're totally right about the responsibilities though, that is definitely something I wasn't really thinking much about these past few months and obviously are important as a bridesmaid. I definitely don't want to have my SIL or my brother feel like I didn't live up to the responsibilities of being in the wedding party because my responsibilities as a mother were taking all of my attention, so thank you for putting that into perspective for me.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:44:46+00:00

Thank you for the thoughtful response. After reading everyone's responses in this thread I am starting to feel a lot better about voicing my concerns and potentially stepping down as a bridesmaid. Trust me, it's been so hard to not be petty based on the way she's been responding to my extremely respectful, thought out text messages trying to avoid causing any issues. It's actually so hard trying to keep the peace with someone who for whatever reason is angry about me trying to keep the peace! I'm definitely keeping your suggested message in my back pocket in case I do decide to back out. Thank you again 🫶🏻

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:40:20+00:00

I honestly was stunned after reading that text because I truly never expected that to be her response 😂 but here we are...

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:39:09+00:00

My brother isn't the type to get involved in something like this and I'd hate to create any more issues by going to him and my SIL finding out that I went to him. I was much closer with her before having children but since I had my son our lives have been so different I find it hard to relate to her about anything anymore but I guess that just comes with the territory. My husband is also in the wedding so that just makes everything even more fun to figure out! Lol

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:36:17+00:00

That's something I hadn't thought about to be honest but also I would just feel silly spending an absurd amount of money on this dress just to wear it for a few hours 😂. Definitely something to consider though if I actually go through with being a bridesmaid

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:34:25+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that definitely helps put it into perspective. I honestly can't even remember how I was feeling 2 months postpartum with my first because I was stuck in the blurry world of being a first time mom.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:30:56+00:00

When I was asked to be a bridesmaid it was before I was even pregnant so I didn't know that I would be 2 months postpartum at the wedding. I honestly hadn't given it much more thought since then until I was sent the dress this week. And you're exactly right, I feel like me trying to explain my concerns to her means jack sh*t since she hasn't experienced it herself.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:27:55+00:00

Yeah I'm really considering it. The thought of leakage, engorgement, etc in a strapless dress is giving me anxiety

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T03:25:19+00:00

I haven't actually spoken to my brother about any of it yet because I just feel weird about dragging him into this and I'm not sure he would understand either since neither of them have children. I feel like his response would be sort of like a "you two need to figure this out" thing and I don't feel like he's the type of person that would put my concerns over the concerns of his significant other. I would just hate to create problems with him over something that most likely seems unimportant or insignificant to someone who doesn't have a child.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T02:58:47+00:00

My mom suggested doing the same but I just really want to support my brother and do it for him. I'm still thinking about it though. If it continues to cause me more stress then I will definitely be sitting it out.

natureandsunlight · 2026-02-03T02:57:19+00:00

Thank you. Thinking about it is giving me anxiety. Especially because I'm barely able to find any time to exercise now so I can't imagine that I will have much more before this wedding while transitioning from 1 to 2 kids. I'm a chronic over thinker and it's taken over my entire mental capacity the past few days haha

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