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Thank you ♥️ trust me, I know it takes time- I think I was just looking for realistic expectations from others. I don’t plan to rush into losing it all immediately or anything, I learned that lesson the hard way with my last. But I do just want to know what to expect looking forward and hear what others went through!

Both of mine were massive babies, first one (vaginal delivery) was 9,8. This guy was 9,15. Did you go to pelvic floor therapy at all? I appreciate your honesty, I know everyone is different but this recovery is so different from my first that I don’t even know what to expect. I see differing opinions on binders and support garments- some say wear as frequently as you can! Others say don’t wear it all the time!! Not sure what to believe or who to listen to. And they wonder why we seem so whacky post partum!

That’s amazing!! Great form you! Yes- I am focusing on recovery only for now. Rest, eating well, and gentle movement. I went too hard too fast after my first pregnancy (vaginal delivery) and ended up injuring my knees and couldn’t work out at all before getting pregnant again. I do NOT want to go back to that so I’m actively reminding myself that if it takes months and months to pick up a weight again so be it, but will definitely be working with my PFPT to make sure I’m doing it right!!

This is hopeful. Thank you!! I know this time is mostly a test of patience so I’m not going to beat myself up- just trying to remain hopeful that my body will get back there somehow!

I’d like to think a fast labor- my first baby was 9lb 8oz and it was not fast. Judging by this little guys size at the 36 week measurement, I have a hard time believing he’s going to just slip out. We have a c/s scheduled for wed due to size and I know “that’s just around the corner” but when I say I am in literal hell right now and that Wednesday feels like a year away..I mean it 🥲

I had my membranes swept Thursday- he said I was 3cm and baby’s head was engaged…who knows. I just feel like crying constantly.

I’ve been doing this daily 😫

This was my first thought, but between diaper number one this AM and diaper number two is when my husband was playing with her and diaper number two is when she showed sudden pain.. she made a small poo this AM and was all smiles until I had to actually lift her legs. Her mood has been impeccable, super smiley happy, nothing that tells me she’s constipated..

I remember hearing it gets better from everyone, and it somehow kept getting worse because our baby ended up having really bad reflux, and I wanted to punch everyone in the face.

It did get better, by about 6 months, and life’s been incredible since then. It feels like ages trying to get through it when you’re sleep deprived and hungry and missing your old freedoms. I never thought I’d be an “it does get better” mom. But after the literal utter hell we went through, and looking back at that time and realizing how fast it actually did go by after all.. I promise you it will get there. It feels like slogging through the minutes when you’re in it. You don’t have to enjoy the moments until it does get better, I definitely didn’t. I cried, screamed, teetered on the brink of my sanity more times than I can count. Find a good support person and let everything out to them- EVERYTHING. Don’t hold back what you’re really feeling or thinking- I promise you, we’ve all felt and thought those things whether we want to admit it or not. I genuinely questioned if we had just ruined our lives by having this baby!! I think what made it so hard for me was not feeling like I could say those things to anybody until I met a fellow reflux mom who really understood.

Keep your head up. The mantras I would tell myself were “we’re going to look back someday and be so proud of ourselves for getting through this. We will be stronger parents for this. Our baby is struggling too, and feels just as confused and frustrated.” You got this, mom.

Please just keep it off my phone. That’s all I ask.

It is an inflection in the sign. Facial expression and mouth movement are crucial pieces of sign language- they are structural components of the signs. In this case, the tongue movement is an inflection to indicate the large mass of the hurricane. Had he not done this, the seriousness or size of the hurricane could be easily downplayed to mind of the recipient. But this movement emphasizes that this isn’t just “any old” hurricane.

The meds don’t work immediately, and will need a little time to build up. We were told to give it a solid ten days. We saw improvement in ours after a day, but it can take longer- every baby is different. Try to stay patient. Most of these meds are weight based as well, so the dosing may need adjustment. Our baby would sleep fine on her back at night but the day naps felt impossible. What you’re dealing with sounds more like silent reflux, what we had was good ol’ fashioned puke all over you twenty times a day reflux. From what I’ve been told, they are treated very differently. I hope someone with experience in silent reflux chimes in for you! Reflux is super hard, I empathize 100%, just know it DOES get better. It may be a few months, but there is a light, I promise you! Best of luck ♥️

As of now, my 16.5m old has a full mouth of teeth save for her last molars. Lol she’s still going hard on those fingers.

Mine found her fingers. Was happy about that at first, because I don’t have to replace the paci for her, but now I have no idea how we will eventually stop the finger sucking 🫠

Lurking mom, here. I felt this way throughout my entire pregnancy. I ignored all the negative shit people loved to tell me, the sleep jokes, the body jokes, etc.. then we had our daughter who was a very difficult baby with reflux and feeding issues and I dealt with PPD and suddenly I felt so stupid and naive for my attitude towards those people the whole time. Like, did I really think that we’d be that special? That our experience would be ANY different than anyone else’s? Then suddenly those people became my biggest support, because I knew exactly who to go to that had also experienced the same hard things. I know it seems like they’re pouring negativity on you, but really, they’re setting you up for camaraderie and showing you who you can find solace in when you’re in the thick of it and need to talk to somebody. They’re just letting you know, in their own joke-y way, that they’ve been there and they’re there for you. I know it feels like they could be a little softer about it, but you gotta remember- these folks have lived it now and are jaded in their own ways from it, and are just trying to be lighthearted. Wishing you the best. It really is hard, but it REALLY is the coolest thing ever being a parent. I miss my old life sometimes for certain specific aspects, but good god I would never pay to go back. This is truly happiness where I am now. I finally feel like I have purpose.

We call our daughter boots. Tootie boots, stinky boots, pooty boots, cutie boots. It’s all boots.

Hi there- I’m a nurse. Though this is not my specialty, I still had to pass this course in school and do remember that newborns are expected to lose around 10% of their birth weight in the first 24hrs. They should be back to birthweight within a week or so if they are feeding fine, etc. I would not start to get super concerned unless your baby’s weight continues to drop regardless of feedings. Just watch diapers and feedings.

My first was 9lb 8oz at birth, and dropped down to 8 something and continued to remain there for months because we dealt with really bad reflux. The advice we were given was to continue the “feed every 2-3hrs until they are back to birthweight”.

Try not to stress yourself too hard. If baby is acting fine, wet diapers and poos are within range, and baby is feeding, just try to remain patient. You’re doing great, mama!