Did your pregnancy feel different from boy or girl?

I have 2 boys. I know all pregnancies are different. Those 2 pregnancies were different but very very similar.
Now with this 3rd baby, man I feel different.
My mood swings and kickin and I'm crying over the smallest things. I can't even have a playful roasting session with my husband like we used to cause I cry and I always used to win😭 lol but in all honesty it just feels like when I'm on my period, those moods. I was nice in my other pregnancies I was surprised but thank God. So this is all new. It's a little triggering though cause I spent the last few years learning how to regulate my emotions. But I remind myself this is different it's not trauma it's my baby and my body is doing its thing. I need to let myself be vulnerable even when it's not voluntarily.💕
Oh yeah another big difference is craving. I didn't have much craving with my boys. With this baby I can smell something I'm thinking about😭

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When do things get easier?

As we entered the 9-12 month stage, my son started crawling and pulling himself up. He also became more clingy and does not play alone, still doesnt sleep through the night, and this week has been sick (so EVERYTHING amplified). I am tired and overwhelmed. Please lie and tell me things get better. 🥺

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Colostrum storing?

Has anyone successfully extracted colostrum before the baby’s born? Apparently it gets produced from 16w pregnant and you can start storing it in the freezer but I’m 34w looking at my nipples and the syringes on amazon wondering how it works?? Like what did you use and did it hurt? 🥲

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4 month bed time

What time do you put your babies to bed?
What time do you start your 'routine?'
My LO currently goes to bed around 10.30pm, and I know i need to start bringing it forward. Everytime ive tried, it takes longer for my LO to settle.
We are exclusively breastfeeding. Any advice Mamas?

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Dummies🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Has anyone got any tips on how to GET RID of dummies😂🤦🏼‍♀️ my little girl is obsessed and i have no idea where to start!!

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Self settling

Any tips or advice of how to teach 6.5month old to self settle? I’m up multiple times in the night to cuddle her back to sleep and put the dummy in. I understand she will wake up and want a cuddle etc but any tips on self settling would be appreciated 🥰

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Baby losing weight

Hi all, it's been a long time since I had a baby (my son is 15!). My daughter is 10 days old and was 9lb born, she has since lost weight at every appointment and is at a 12% loss. I am breast feeding every two hours for over an hour and topping her up every feed. I pump and can get 60ml in 10 minutes so I know my supply is okay. Anyone had this before? Can give me some tips? I currently feel like I'm letting my baby down.

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