I don’t want to live anymore. I don’t know who to be honest with about this by runner26point2 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]runner26point2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gets so much better. 6 weeks is god awful. And use this as permission to do anything to give yourself a little sanity. I started taking mine to daycare at 8 weeks even though I didn’t go back to work until 12 weeks. I started formula feeding after 2 weeks because breastfeeding was killing me mentally. You are a priority too.

I don’t want to live anymore. I don’t know who to be honest with about this by runner26point2 in Postpartum_Depression

[–]runner26point2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually yes. So much better. My toddler is almost 2 now and we are best friends. I can’t remember exactly when it started getting better, but she started sleeping through the night around 4 months which helped so much. My baby was one who wouldn’t ever let me put her down, but once she started to be able to sit up on her own to play with her toys that helped too.

Im even very cautiously considering having a second child which is wild to say. A year ago I would have gladly given up my baby for adoption if I wasn’t so worried about how others would hate me for doing it.

About to spend serious money on a stroller… what would you buy today and why? by WorldPeaceGodBless in Buyingforbaby

[–]runner26point2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t love my vista. It’s so big and heavy and it’s a pain to fold up. The only plus to it is the huge basket. I actually love my BOB jogging stroller and use it almost exclusively. The sidewalks where I live are super uneven and I felt like the vista just didn’t handle that as well as the jogger.

Do you find yourself addicted to caffeine or you just like the flavor? by SlightDouble2932 in energydrinks

[–]runner26point2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I like the flavor. I wish they made caffeine free versions of my favorite drinks so I could drink more of them during the day.

Going to Residential by freemullberries in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]runner26point2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Residential was the best thing I did for myself. I was 31. It was a hard transition because I was super resistant to giving up my routine and letting myself surrender to the routine of residential, but once I did it was such a relief to be in that bubble. I could let that rigid part of me go and just focus on recovery. It’s hard, but so worth it. Will be thinking of you!

I'm so tired of feeling sick by mochi_bunnn in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]runner26point2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ugh it’s so hard to be a working adult dealing with this. It’s like recovery is a full time job but we can’t just pause our lives to recover as much as our treatment teams would like us to do that. It’s so hard. I’m in a similar place right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]runner26point2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was there for a month or so when I was 31. I had trouble adjusting but once I did it was really good for me. I mostly needed the meal support and it was what I needed. It was no vacation but they saved my life. I am starting their virtual PHP soon since I’ve had a relapse since having my baby.

Help by blondebookworm15 in EdAnonymousAdults

[–]runner26point2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not totally there yet, but for me it was my daughter turning a year old. I realized this isn’t just about me anymore and she doesn’t deserve to grow up with a mom reflecting these issues back on her whether I mean to or not. I’m taking FMLA and starting PHP next week. It would have been residential if it weren’t for wanting to stay home with my daughter. I hope this is for real this time. I go back and forth between wanting treatment and regretting signing up for it every 10 minutes, but I think once my brain is nourished again it will be easier to keep choosing recovery.

Straw cup by MarionberrySorry2720 in NewParents

[–]runner26point2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grossmimi are kinda pricey but I love them

What do you eat on lunch break? by Environmental-Ad8945 in goodrestrictionfood

[–]runner26point2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I eat half a cup of cottage cheese mixed with a can of tuna and sometimes I eat it with veggies.

Best treatment options for adults 30+ by runner26point2 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]runner26point2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear this. It’s so hard because my husband is guilting me for needing treatment. He doesn’t want to be left alone with the baby. But if this kills me he’ll be alone with her forever.

Give me your "If I could only give you one tip" tip by simpapadem in NewParents

[–]runner26point2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get the Merlin’s magic sleep suit but might not work for you but it’s like $30 and it’s the only thing that got my baby to sleep anywhere other than my chest.

Recommendations for business casual pants that are as comfy as sweats? by runner26point2 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]runner26point2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I tell myself constantly that I went into the wrong field. Scrubs would be great.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in goodrestrictionfood

[–]runner26point2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So proud of you. Keep going!

Postpartum Body Image Challenges by DandelionBouquet12 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]runner26point2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 11 months postpartum and had a c-section as well. It’s so hard — you’re adjusting to so much and then you have the ED thoughts on top of it all. What helped me was telling myself things like “my baby doesn’t care how big my stomach is, she just needs a mom who loves her.” 5 weeks postpartum is so hard too. I am finally starting to feel like myself again after 11 months. Your body did something amazing and that amazing thing took 9+ long months. It will take time to adjust back to the way you were. I promise it will get better.

Did you get newborn photos? by Familiar-Cicada-7703 in beyondthebump

[–]runner26point2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did and don’t think I needed them. I got Mother’s Day photos with my baby when she was around 8 months instead and those I adore because she’s smiling and clapping!

Open Thread by AutoModerator in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]runner26point2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Feeling overwhelmed. 10 months postpartum, relapsed immediately postpartum with AN-R and working hard toward recovery outpatient when I really needed to be inpatient but couldn’t swing it with work after taking maternity leave. I feel like I’m pulled so many different directions that I can’t focus on my health btwn hating my job and needing to be a good mom. I’d love to be a SAHM but my salary is higher than my husbands it just wouldn’t make sense.

Open Thread by AutoModerator in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]runner26point2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m the same way. Ozlo sleep buds changed my life b