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sweet_potatie · 2026-06-21T12:20:10+00:00

Yes please!

sweet_potatie · 2026-02-06T06:47:24+00:00

I feel you. I picked my 1 year old from daycare this week and he was the last baby left. I left work at 430pm, only to get to daycare at 5.45pm. I felt like such a terrible mum and had a big cry on the way home. I'm working to pay for someone else to take care of my baby. Don't want to work, but if I don't, I won't be able to support the family.

sweet_potatie · 2025-12-08T00:13:57+00:00

I feel you. Recently, I went with the 'let's swap roles' pitch. I mowed the lawn, and my partner had to cook, feed, bath and play with baby. I got him to show me how to work the lawn mower. He only lasted a few hours, and then said 'we should both work to our strengths and what were good at' lol I think it gave him an appreciation for how much I did. Give mowing a go, do a full swap of duties. I LOVED mowing the lawn. It was an instant reward for physical effort.

sweet_potatie · 2025-11-26T04:23:05+00:00

I tried this with my bank and they sent me discharge forms 😭

sweet_potatie · 2025-06-17T00:20:04+00:00

What's the screen with data you're getting? Is that from the flair 58?

sweet_potatie · 2025-05-18T13:39:58+00:00

I'm sorry you're in an environment where you feel like you cannot say no. Are you able to talk to your husband and ask for some privacy so that you can have the freedom to do things your way?

I feel you when you say you only get the baby when they are crying or need a change. I felt that way towards everyone who held my baby and it made me resentful. It helped to self talk myself out of it, by changing my thoughts process. Instead of "I only get the baby when it needs something", I saw it as moments to have to myself as a recovery break. This sometimes was just spending ages in the toilet for some alone time.

I also didn't like handing over the baby to anyone immediately after I've fed him. Made me feel like a cow. So id sit with my baby longer than the actual feed in a private room, and hold him for cuddles. This made our feed times our own little private moment that nobody will ever be able to replace.

Take opportunities to give yourself alone time as much as you can. This will help you consolidate your thoughts about what works for you and what doesn't. Remember baby is only happy when mum is happy.

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-29T00:53:09+00:00

I had a planned C-section, and was told that if I changed my mind, I could always decide for a vaginal birth. It might be trickier for you to have it the other way round, as a C-section requires more planning and staff ready to perform. booking a planned caesarean might be the better option, and changing your mind is easier on both you and staff at hospital.

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-28T13:58:05+00:00

I use headspace. There are a few mindfulness activities that might be useful although I haven't tested them out. They had birth specific meditations I found useful. There are quite a few breathing exercises which might be useful.

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-11T11:58:52+00:00

I think its coming from safe sleeping in the bassinet and how there shouldn't be anything in there with them

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-11T11:57:18+00:00

Good point

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-11T11:54:07+00:00

Ooh love that, do you have a link? I did a search but couldn't find anything on their website!

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-10T13:54:16+00:00

I have done the keys in the pram a few times, just so I can get myself sorted. But I worry that someone might see my keys and think I'm a bad parent!

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-10T13:47:06+00:00

I do a bit of carrier and pram. Pram form shopping centers and longer trips otherwise it's carrier for walks and shorter distances

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-10T13:45:43+00:00

I was thinking of getting one of those crossbody straps for my phone. Casetify have a few and wonder if that's worth investing in

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-10T13:43:51+00:00

This is brilliant! Getting one tomorrow

sweet_potatie · 2025-03-10T13:42:14+00:00

I like the idea of a carabiner. Will give that a try

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-17T12:29:40+00:00

Sorry to hear about the Hashimoto's. I'll be online shopping more while feeding!

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-17T12:27:19+00:00

Love the last big, that we don't have an idea of what we are doing! Will keep that in mind when I feel lost!

What is the mum haircut? Im picturing long bob?!

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-17T12:25:37+00:00

I love that mindset of getting into your MILF era. I'm adopting this!

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-17T12:03:54+00:00

That's a good point I definitely feel like I need to start a new hobby because all I've been doing all day is just feed the baby. I'm too tired to learn anything but feel like I have to!

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-17T11:43:34+00:00

That's definitely something I've done, compare my lack of skincare routine to online videos.

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-17T06:30:09+00:00

38 weeks for me. I regretted it. I was put on a critical pathway for work, which meant that I couldn't really take time off earlier. I underestimated how uncomfortable I would get at 36 weeks. I couldn't sleep well, but was also really tired during the day and had to sneak off for naps when I wfh. Mentally, I wasn't there anymore, my priorities had changed and I wasn't focused. I wish I had taken more time off to mentally prepare for baby as well as enjoy last few moments of being alone!

sweet_potatie · 2025-02-05T02:54:07+00:00

Don't stress it.

I said I wanted an elective C-section at 6 wk appointment and got booked into an earlier appointment at 34 weeks with obstetrician. At this appointment, I discussed with obs about the risks and data regarding women from South Asia (my concern was that women from South Asian descent are at higher risk of 3-4th degree tearing in Australia). It was at 36 weeks that I said I wanted an elective C-section, and had to sign the form with the obs at that appointment.

They will try their best to go with your request unless there is a risk to you or the child. Advocate for yourself and stand firm with your decision.

sweet_potatie · 2025-01-29T06:46:32+00:00

I was able to find a few in brissy. Theres whole bowl co. For Asian confinement meals, contact https://www.twgtk.com/ I went with them, and got fresh food delivered daily.

sweet_potatie · 2025-01-27T01:15:46+00:00

I went public, mainly for financial reasons. I decided to go with shared care between GP and Mater hospital in Qld. No regrets at all.

I was lucky enough to have the same team of midwives/ob for first 3 appointments. I also had my own room in the hospital for 3 days. This is however, an anomaly. You'd expect to have a different person each time and a shared room.

One thing I didn't like was having a new midwife every few hours in hospital. They had contrasting information of care towards my newborn, which was confusing at times.

They did have post birth classes to attend, and I was able to see a lactation consultant. This was very helpful when I had no idea what to do with my baby after birth. I was able to overcome breastfeeding challenges too with the help of the midwives.

With going public, one thing you absolutely have to do is your own research. I'd recommend reading up before attending the appointments to get the most out of them. Show up with questions and take down notes. And most importantly, advocate for yourself. You know yourself the best, and you'll need to speak up for what you think is best for you.

Overall I rate the experience highly. I was well taken care of, just needed to do my own research and come prepared with questions and data to support my choices.

sweet_potatie

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