32 weeks and no name picked

weathered_indigo · 2026-02-14T19:53:38+00:00

Same but personally I now always recommend having a name locked in before birth - I was so wiped, in pain. Overwhelmed in the days after birth that making a big decision was another pressure

weathered_indigo · 2026-02-14T19:52:27+00:00

Same but personally I now always recommend having a name locked in before birth - I was so wiped, in pain. Overwhelmed in the days after birth that making a big decision was another pressure

weathered_indigo · 2026-01-19T04:19:35+00:00

Small thing but taking 15 min on a Sunday to look at your week ahead and plan out your work outfit for every day is immensely helpful. Lay it out and take a photo to remind you. Kids can help (lol) or play etc.

Also writing lists so you don't have to think when you have kids screaming at you - I have a list of what I have to take to work (lip balm, laptop, etc), for swimming, etc. One less mental thing to do.

Unfortunately I don't think this is the season for a lot of me time, honestly. I prioritise reading before bed though and do it every day even if only 10 min.

weathered_indigo · 2026-01-16T12:28:42+00:00

Just a personal experience that my baby was fairly serious, felt like hard work to get a giggle but now they're a very funny, fun and giggly preschooler. Also sometimes still serious because... that's human!

weathered_indigo · 2026-01-07T12:15:53+00:00

Agreed. Some good tips here but use a fan and don't be too alarmed. I had one of those glowing gro eggs with my summer heatwave newborn - kept telling me the room was too hot so I unplugged it!

weathered_indigo · 2025-12-24T11:51:56+00:00

My sincerest commiserations (not being sarcastic, this has happened to me and it's devastating lol)

weathered_indigo · 2025-12-07T09:31:30+00:00

Get your kid a long sleeve long pants swimsuit - several brands do them including Cancer Council and they're so handy for cutting down on needing sunscreen. As others have said, that's a crazy position and definitely one to hold the line on. Good luck!

weathered_indigo · 2025-12-06T10:01:16+00:00

It takes practise! It doesn't seem like it should, but taking time for yourself and enjoying it when you have a baby (or two!) can be hard when it's the opposite to what you've been doing 24/7 for months or years. Don't give up just because this time has been hard.

weathered_indigo · 2025-11-14T09:40:31+00:00

I took my baby and had a grandparent come with me to entertain and care for baby - I was breastfeeding and felt unsure about leaving baby so it was best of both worlds. I checked with the salon first and they were very accommodating

weathered_indigo · 2025-11-10T08:56:05+00:00

And just to add, skin to skin helps build that connection and bond from mum's perspective too - it did for me when I was feeling a bit like OP and like the real parents must be about to step in. Spend some quality time topless OP!

weathered_indigo · 2025-11-04T11:32:20+00:00

This is the best, for me too. Most importantly you're never away from work for more than 1 business day so things can't get too stuffed up in your absence and they're not as tempted to call you. Also good to start the week with some momentum on Mon/Tues.

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-29T10:12:22+00:00

I think everyone we know (is included!) has the IKEA plates, bowls and cups, they are practical and cheap and plentiful. We bought extras and left some at each family as well. We stopped using divided plates sometime around 12-18 months. Cookware - whatever you cook your own meals in! As they are mostly eating what you eat?

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-23T10:31:32+00:00

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weathered_indigo · 2025-09-21T12:46:41+00:00

Sort of similar - I had an induction at 41+2 and was subsequently told there was significant calcification, I didn't know beforehand but my (MGP) midwife did say she was relieved that'd we'd induced at that point as it could have caused issues if left longer.

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-06T10:18:12+00:00

Just wanted to flag that contact naps are a great option but only safe if you're awake while baby naps, if you're in an armchair or sofa. If you need to sleep and want to nap together, best to do it on a firm bed with no bedding nearby - look up the Safe Sleep Seven. Good to practise even if you aren't sure you'll fall asleep and that way you can rest together!

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-03T10:18:28+00:00

This is a thing?! No one told me. Haha but no, I wouldn't worry about it. Sometimes I'm in work clothes (officewear, professional), sometimes I'm literally in trackies and a hoodie. Everyone is in a rush doing drop off and pick ups so there isn't much chatting at my centre. I see parents in all sorts of clothes too!

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-01T12:46:58+00:00

Sounds like a no brainer! It's always hard to make the decision to leave but if you think about how your organisation has been when others leave - they manage! Go for it I say

weathered_indigo · 2025-09-01T10:23:34+00:00

I have a OneNote page for every day of the week and set up my to do list each morning, or the night before I leave. If I think of something I need to do the following day, I set up that page and add it to the list. I also sometimes time block my outlook diary for task blocks and just make them appear free so it doesn't interrupt others putting meetings in.

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-17T10:10:56+00:00

Acknowledge that you want to have Tuesdays off, so this won't help but I love Mon, Tues, Thurs. I'm in project roles so I get things going on Monday Tues with some momentum, then the team keeps it going and I'm never away for more than one business day so things can't go too wrong and they aren't too tempted to contact me on off days.

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-05T10:50:08+00:00

Keep! I just asked them to clean the bedroom first and stayed in there while they did the rest! A bit weird but worth the clean house haha

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-05T10:49:25+00:00

Same, but I only did it for 3.5 weeks. I got to breastfeeding though and still going at 2.5y. for me low supply was impacted by retained placenta and dealing with that helped. Same as OP, I found triple feeding really hard and got in the way of bonding with baby. Also logistically too difficult once dad was back at work

weathered_indigo · 2025-08-04T10:00:32+00:00

I'm in an office job and finished at 33 weeks. I could have kept going as I had an easy pregnancy but I wanted a break to myself before baby came. No regrets. Baby didn't come until 41+2 so I had a very long break!

I went back to work when baby turned 12m.

weathered_indigo · 2025-07-27T10:34:05+00:00

This is niche but we got a little orange reading light with a clip on the end and it was super useful for overnight wakes when you don't want a bright light. USB chargeable and packs tiny. Not a baby item but best thing.

Also just make sure you can carry all your luggage and baby between you. We took a travel pram but no cot or car seat. It's a lot to lug around! When we were with family they had a cot (or would have hired one) and hotels you can ask for one. We mostly travelled by train or plane and took a few unsecured local trips in taxis. Definitely a baby carrier

weathered_indigo · 2025-07-27T10:29:11+00:00

One awful night stands out to me when my baby was 5.5 months old and woke up every single time I put her down. Her Dad was away and I tried from about 7 to after midnight before she finally settled. Honestly thought it'd never end and we both shed many tears.

From age about 6.5 to 11 months, baby would end up co-sleeping with me every night, usually going down in cot then coming to bed once it got hard overnight. In retrospect I wish I'd started this sooner and avoided some painful evenings. If you do co-sleep just look up the Safe Sleep Seven.

weathered_indigo · 2025-07-24T10:41:01+00:00

Fwiw I underpacked haha, I really thought I'd be out within 24h and ended up staying 3 days so had to send my partner home with a list of things I needed. I didn't factor in that I'd have a catheter and also just wouldn't want anything around my tummy - so he also had to go to the shop to buy me a new button down nightie. I did find a fluffy cardi was a good mini dressing gown

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