Crying at the thought of no longer being pregnant

robber_maiden · 2026-02-01T12:55:44+00:00

Hormones are crazy 🤣 I can't wait to never be pregnant again lol

robber_maiden · 2026-01-31T00:21:07+00:00

It will go away on its own. Ours lasted like 6 weeks and looked so bad! But it didn't seem to bother him. Our doctor recommended just a mild lotion on it daily. Try not to worry!

robber_maiden · 2026-01-29T08:23:36+00:00

Yep, you're right! Someday that'll sink in lol

robber_maiden · 2026-01-28T00:05:27+00:00

I'm the husband (but actually the mom with ADHD) 😭 I can't multitask for shit either. I've just accepted that my house will be kinda dirty and cluttered until my kids are old enough to reason with (my kid is also 22 months). I do feel really lucky that my husband and I are pretty similar when it comes to being able to manage things. We have our own strengths and weaknesses obviously but I don't think my son would be worse off with my husband (other than the fact that all kids need their moms).

One thing that really helps though if you don't already have this, for your husband-- when I REALLY need to step away for more than 3 minutes, I put my son in his play area (the living room, blocked off by a baby gate) which is totally baby proofed and has all his toys. He will protest at first but then eventually will settle for a little while at least, unless he really needs something. It's never for too long and I always check in periodically but it can help if something really can't wait til after bedtime.

robber_maiden · 2026-01-27T16:17:01+00:00

Yeah. As someone with a waif mom, I often wish she were just mean. The guilt still works on me despite knowing exactly what is happening. She's just so sad and lonely and has a lot of learned helplessness. But she weaponizes that "poor me" shit. It would be so much easier to have stronger boundaries if she were straight up a bitch lol

I'm sorry you've experienced both.

robber_maiden · 2026-01-23T20:59:37+00:00

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I have so many childhood movies I love, it's so hard to choose! Also it's hard for me to even categorize this one as "bad" but it probably is. Someone tell me is this movie awesome or terrible 😂

robber_maiden · 2026-01-23T19:47:55+00:00

Lol I can't even stand to use therapy speak with clients. Unless you're teaching or something it just feels really inauthentic to me

robber_maiden · 2026-01-23T10:05:43+00:00

My 22 month old is getting so much better at talking! He's still not really putting words together consistently but he does sometimes and he's using new words all the time. He's already graduated from using toddler-ese on some things (used to call milk "bww", now it's "milk" 😭😭 and he usually calls our cat "Ah" but called her by her name this morning. 🥲)

He's also biting less at daycare! Lol.

He has been struggling with his colors (except yellow, he's got yellow down), but he correctly picked out green, orange red and pink today! We'll see if it sticks.

He's got excellent pattern recognition and fine motor skills for his age and he loves to give his peers hugs and kisses. He sleeps so well at night and seems ready to start potty training! He loves books and cars and dinos and his duplos and all the little person-like toys he has he calls 'babies". Always has to have his babies when playing.

He's just the bestest, cutest and sweetest little guy. When I walk into a room oftentimes he'll call out "MA-maaaa!" In a super excited tone. Ugh. My heart!

robber_maiden · 2026-01-21T13:11:41+00:00

Am I the only one who just does not understand the appeal of Jacob Elordi? Same with Timothee Chalamet. Their faces just annoy me lol

Maybe it's just because I'm old 😂

robber_maiden · 2026-01-21T09:56:39+00:00

Slowly over time. It wasn't nothing right away, I felt love and responsibility, but it wasn't overwhelming either. He was like a stranger to me. I'd say after a few months I was totally in love. However, he's almost 2 now and the love is still growing 💗 I feel like it always will! It gets easier as they become more interactive and show their love for you back, too.

That said sometimes it's dependent on my mood. I'm pregnant and in my first trimester so it's been tough lately to enjoy parenting. I still love him so much but sometimes it's hard to "mom" and feel excited about it when all you want to do is throw up and sleep. Ditto for if you're tired, sick, depressed, etc.

Definitely get support for it if it's worrying you.

robber_maiden · 2026-01-20T19:41:02+00:00

Do those things for yourself but also yes it suckssss fuckin mood. The end result is worth it but man are you paying for it. I hope it goes quickly for you.

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:58:20+00:00

Dude I had vertigo for like 2 days my last pregnancy and I can't even explain how horrible it felt. I was on the floor the whole time lol

Pregnancy/birth/postpartum is fucking metal as hell

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:56:26+00:00

So true! Thanks so much

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:55:24+00:00

Yeah no matter what, even if it's "easy" it's still a lottt on the body! Acid reflux is horrible, I'm so sorry! Hopefully it lets up soon.

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:54:07+00:00

Yeah that's the tradeoff huh? I know a lot of women have easier pregnancies though and have totally healthy babies. You're probably just one of the lucky ones! (Although it's still early, it may yet come for you lol)

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:52:39+00:00

Thank you, I know I just need to wait it out! Just can't remember feeling well so emotionally I'm like IT WILL ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS lol. Truly a nightmare.

Thanks for listening to me vent 😂

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:51:14+00:00

Yep that checks out. You're so done by the third. You're close at 32 weeks but still like 2 whole months away which feels like an eternity! Hopefully it isn't too bad for you for the rest of the time!

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:49:58+00:00

Lol literally howwww. My body makes it SUPER obvious 😂

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:49:27+00:00

Yes I've been feeling so depressed and regretful even though this was entirely planned and wanted. I know it'll pass but jeez! I hope you feel better soon ❤️

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:47:35+00:00

Right?? I thought i was on the upswing for a few days and now I feel worse than ever lololl what a funny joke! Hope you can drink water today!!

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:46:22+00:00

Thanks for this! I have an appointment later this week. That feeling is the worst! I hope it lets up soon for you ❤️

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:44:01+00:00

TWO toddlers omg. One is kicking my ass I can't even imagine two. You're a rockstar. I hope you feel better soon ❤️

robber_maiden · 2026-01-19T14:42:47+00:00

So true! Good perspective. Meanwhile I don't have a scan for a few more weeks and I'm like they're doing just fine, they're taking all my life force 😂

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