Postpartum S*x

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Why does my baby hate me?

My 7 month old has had a personality change in the past week. He just whinges all day and screams. I feed him, change him, let him nap on me, play, take him for walks and cuddle him. Give him his teething gel and his other medicines he's on. But nothing is ever good enough. He's fine for his Dad. What am I doing wrong? I feel like running away 💔

Would you be offended by this or am I overly sensitive?

In conversation with my husband talking about our 2nd being our last baby. I said I think this might be it for me as it has really taken its toll on me physically. My husband then commented that maybe it's because this time around I was more unhealthy before conception than I was with my first. My husband is not the father of my first and wasn't around me back then when I was with a previous partner. I am quite conscious that I am the biggest I have ever been and I am struggling. I think this felt like a kick whilst I am down I am only 6 months postpartum.

Newborn stage!

What’s everyone’s fave part of the newborn stage ?

What’s the least fave ?

No judging just curious - I didn’t enjoy changing the nappy every 2 hours at night when she fed but I loved the little baby sounds they make when they are all brand new 🥹

Milton Cold Water Steriliser confusion

Hi guys, maybe I’ve been silly and made a mistake I’m not too sure. I’ve sterilised my colostrum collecting cups before using them, using the Milton cold water steriliser. The new guidelines now state to rinse off with drinking water after sterilising. I used cold tap water but now I feel silly. Am I supposed to use cooled boiled water? Will I now have to throw about the colostrum I have collected?

I want to admit myself to the psych ward

I know this will be long, but someone please read it, I’m desperate.

I’ve suffered with my mental health for as long as I can remember. 3 suicide attempts (1 very serious and 2 were pathetic tbh). In and out of therapy, on and off different meds. Nothing has ever helped. I’m 26 now, I first tried therapy and meds at age 13.

My son is now 3. I’ve always struggled as a parent tbh, I love him to pieces but I find it so exhausting. I’m a single parent and apart from nursery hours I do it 100% alone. It’s just us and my dog.

I’ve always had passing suicide thoughts and just generally miserable. But lately it’s next level. On the phone to Samaritans every night, crying, feeling trapped, screen time is 10+ hours, I don’t play with my son at all, I’m easily irritated. I’m being a really really bad mum. You’re supposed to want to live for you kids, but when you’re being a shitty parent and can’t snap out of it, what good are you?

I cannot feel hopeful anymore. I just want it to be over with. I could admit myself to a psych ward but where would my son and dog go? I could kill myself but can’t do that whilst they’re both in the house but I’m always with them?

I can’t do this anymore I really can’t

Losing supply 😢

Hi ladies, any suggestions would be appreciated.

I've been breastfeeding exclusively but have noticed that my baby is feeding every 1.5 hours (was over 2) and weight is taking a downward trend. I think tiredness is taking its toll.

I had a massive supply at the beginning and have been to breastfeeding support who have confirmed latch is fine but it seems supply is reducing. Now I can't express extra anymore and my stash is running out. I've tried supplementing with formula but she has come out in eczema and stomach upset with multiple brands, so perhaps has CMPA? The doctor won't prescribe DF formula because I include some dairy in my diet and therefore can't be CMPA.

Any tips on how to boost my supply again?