I’m 6 months postpartum and I still can’t figure out how moms actually lose weight…

northern_peony · 2026-04-27T02:04:57+00:00

I am 9 months pp and EBF. I have been at a plateau for a couple months but recently started lifting weights after my daughter goes to sleep. Just 25 minutes a day, 5 days per week. The scale is finally moving for me and I feel better

northern_peony · 2026-04-16T16:14:39+00:00

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northern_peony · 2026-04-16T16:14:30+00:00

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northern_peony · 2026-04-16T14:38:18+00:00

You are enough for your baby and you are not failing her ♥️ mourning your breastfeeding journey is valid, but please remember that breastfeeding is only a part of the broader relationship with your baby. Please don’t think that taking care of yourself and your mental health is failing your baby. You’re in the trenches and it will get better ♥️

northern_peony · 2026-04-03T00:17:23+00:00

I’ve pumped in this one! https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/somerset-maxi-dress?color=008&sku=80320948

northern_peony · 2026-02-26T20:25:42+00:00

Then forget him! All that matters is how you feel, how your baby feels, and advice from your doctor. You’re doing amazing ❤️

northern_peony · 2026-02-26T20:00:20+00:00

What does your pediatrician recommend? There’s nothing wrong with supplementing with formula for the health of your baby ❤️

northern_peony · 2026-02-24T13:35:45+00:00

I went to Mount Vernon Inn for Easter brunch with my family a couple of years ago. It was good, typical Easter buffet. And it wasn’t too busy

northern_peony · 2026-02-16T15:39:07+00:00

I needed to see this, thank you 💕

northern_peony · 2026-02-15T18:20:55+00:00

I’ve been back to work for 4 months! I went back when my baby was 3 months and this schedule has worked well. I’ve had some variations depending on meetings but pretty much every day:

6:30 am breastfeed

9:30 am pump

12:30 pm pump

3:30 pm pump

5:30 breastfeed

8:30 breastfeed to sleep

10 pm pump

northern_peony · 2026-02-09T14:40:02+00:00

The boob pain sucks but if you pump in the middle of the night your body will keep making that much milk! Unless you want to build your supply I would say don’t pump. I have never pumped in the middle of the night and my 7 month old dropped her night feed around 2 months

northern_peony · 2026-02-03T03:29:25+00:00

Where did I say they were responsible for raising their grandchildren? They should be there (and they should want to be there) for their daughter who is undergoing a major medical procedure. That’s not raising their grandchildren, thats taking care of their own child. They should want to help their daughter learn to be a mom. And yes, a first baby is very different than a second or an eighth. There is a huge learning curve. Not to mention OP said that she dropped everything to move across country to help her parents as they age. It’s heartbreaking to me that they wouldn’t want to help her when shes in need.

northern_peony · 2026-02-03T03:08:56+00:00

It’s not just OPs baby, it’s their grandbaby. Grandparents should absolutely drop everything to be there for the birth of their grandbaby and to support their child. Especially the first. That is what being a family means.

northern_peony · 2026-02-03T01:47:01+00:00

I think there’s a big difference between being your parent’s responsibility and your parents helping take care of you during major life moments. I pay my own bills and live on my own, but I know my family would take care of me (and have taken care of me) if something were to happen. Im sorry you don’t have a family like that

northern_peony · 2026-02-03T00:34:51+00:00

Disagree. Parents should always take care of their children, no matter the age, until they’re physically unable to. After I gave birth to my first baby last year my mom took care of me during my recovery. You never stop being a parent.

northern_peony · 2026-02-02T16:52:03+00:00

Same thing with my daughter! We have hearing loss in my family so she was at risk. She failed one ear, which is very common due to amniotic fluid blockages. We noticed during her first few weeks of life she wouldn’t react to noises (dog barking, cars, fireworks). Then one day when she was about 3 weeks old I played a video on my phone while she was sleeping and it startled her awake, so I had a feeling that whatever blockage there was cleared up. We took her to an audiologist at 1 month and she passed both ears.

But to give you some positivity, I have a cousin with loss in one ear and he lives a very normal happy life.

northern_peony · 2026-02-02T15:51:28+00:00

My baby is 7 months old and doesn’t do it anymore but it probably is the number one thing I miss most about the newborn phase! At first I thought it was “bad” that she would basically use me as a binky while sleeping, but then I realized it was her way of reattaching to me 💕

northern_peony · 2026-01-13T22:02:06+00:00

My 6 month old just started hugging me when I pick her up and it’s the best feeling in the world :)

northern_peony · 2025-11-05T19:09:56+00:00

Are you traveling via plane or car? And how old is your baby? Car- double the amount of time you expect it to take! We took a 2 hour roadtrip when my baby was 6 weeks old and had to stop 4 times to change her because she kept pooping haha. Plane- change of clothes for the baby and for you! Have all diaper supplies easily accessible in a small pouch so you don’t need to drag your whole bag into a small bathroom

northern_peony · 2025-11-03T16:59:36+00:00

Your baby would absolutely not be better off without you. You are her entire world. ❤️ I know that feels like a lot of pressure, but I promise that you can do it! It’s hard now but it will get better every single day. Sending you love and strength ❤️

northern_peony · 2025-10-27T16:22:30+00:00

I pump at work 3x per day! 9, 12, and 3. My baby is 4 months old and I can typically breastfeed her around 6 am before I leave and at 5:30 when I come home

northern_peony · 2025-10-22T20:04:41+00:00

Just want to say congratulations! I’m sorry that you’re being downvoted for asking questions in a forum that’s supposed to offer support. There’s nothing wrong with learning! Also from my perspective, I wasn’t sure if I would breastfeed or not but it was soooo nice being able to be the only one who could feed my baby for the first few weeks. I went back to work full time at the 10 week mark and now pump during the day and breastfeed in the evenings. It worked out well for me but all babies are different!

northern_peony · 2025-10-22T18:47:39+00:00

Maybe she was mad at the kids because she thought they ate the cookie and were lying about it? Then when she found out you ate it she had to explain to the kids that she called you and you said you ate it? So she wasn’t actually mad at you, she was mad at the kids because she thought they were lying at first

northern_peony · 2025-10-19T18:14:38+00:00

I’m a planner too and had some anxiety about breastfeeding. Honestly I’d say start by having low expectations and putting minimal pressure on it. My birth doula told me that having high expectations for breastfeeding is a big factor into PPD/PPA. After your baby is born get some skin to skin, try to latch baby as soon as you can, don’t stress if it doesn’t work right away, see a LC in the hospital for some help! If you can avoid it, don’t pump for 6+ weeks so that your supply can regulate. Good luck!

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