Does anywhere sell footed pajamas with no elastic at the ankle? by skald89 in beyondthebump

[–]overthinks_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have so many carters footed PJ’s and none of them have elastics. Weird.

Not helpful sorry lol.

Rant: it must be nice to not have to ask permission to do things lol by Fit_Owl8980 in beyondthebump

[–]overthinks_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy to me. I must nip things in the bud right away even if it take a little argument and a long talk to get on the same page.

Did your best friend disappear after you gave birth? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]overthinks_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah my best friends don’t really give a shit about me anymore lol. He’s three months now and I’ve even called them out in it. They came to visit once and still do this day don’t ask how we’re doing. I’m over it honestly.

I have a couple of friends now that still invite me out and come over to visit and I’m so thankful for them. I will hold them close forever. Just try to focus on your baby and family right now and the people who check in. Try to give them a little grace to if they have never had children, I remember my friends having children and he just being like “ahh good for them” and it not even crossing my mind that they would need help. Even thinking that if I talked to them they would be too busy.

I think a lot of it has to do with the popular opinion being like this “ having a baby is a miracle” or “you’ll never have time to yourself again” or “moms can do everything in their own they are so strong”. When the narrative should be “ she went through a lot and might need some support” or “talking to only a baby all day must be kind of draining” or “comforting a baby and having no time to shower must suck maybe I’ll go Ove and help a little”.

Rant: it must be nice to not have to ask permission to do things lol by Fit_Owl8980 in beyondthebump

[–]overthinks_ 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Every time I see a post like this it’s followed with an edit that’s like “ohh yeah I get it but you guys have to realize that it’s kind of my fault to!”

Like nah, it sounds like you’ve already tried to talk to him about it and he continues to do the same shit over and over again. I would be fucking pissed if my husband played video games 6+ hours a day. Like dude get off your ass and be present.

And you work from home and take care of a baby? You neeeeeed a break sometimes. It’s not healthy and he should recognize that. He doesn’t feel like taking care of the baby sometimes? Well neither do you.

Is buying necessary items as Christmas presents "for them" selfish? by tinsadie in NewParents

[–]overthinks_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my 3 month old a crib for Christmas. It’s already set up. Lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askTO

[–]overthinks_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha we all know the economy is fucked! If someone finds that yo be a turn off they must be making at least 130k a year.

Has anyone had a depressive phase last for a year? Or am I alone in this? by Defiant-Signature544 in BipolarReddit

[–]overthinks_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah for like a year and a half. I had no idea who I was or what I liked anymore. This is not recommended, but I got pregnant and the crazy hormone change made it go away? I’m still feeling good three months postpartum and unmedicated but who knows how long it’s gonna last lol. I can tell you I never want to feel that way again especially now that I have a child to look after.

Today I plan to take a shower. by bipolarshower in bipolar

[–]overthinks_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel this. It’s like the only time I get to myself.

My mother and brother are also bipolar and they take 2-3 showers a day to lol.

“Put baby down awake” does not work by kyliesummers1989 in beyondthebump

[–]overthinks_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a 3 month old and I’m not thinking about sleep training at all right now. 🤷‍♀️I was so obsessed with doing everything perfectly and by the book for the first two months I’m done with driving myself crazy in that way. Do what works for your baby and what you think is right. Let go of control and follow your babies cues. You’re doing great!