I love my daughter more than anything. I would do absolutely anything for her, and I know this is just a hard day… but fuck, I hate this.
I just cannot get a minute to myself.
The ONLY time she stops crying is when she’s breastfeeding. Half the time she’s not even feeding - she’s just using me as a pacifier. Ironically, she won’t actually take a pacifier. Formula gives her the shits and makes her belly grumble, so I can’t even have someone else take over a feed and give me a break.
My partner is at work. “Why don’t you ask your mum to come over and help?”
Help how? She won’t stop crying for her. I don’t need someone to do my washing or make me a cup of tea. I just want to be able to put a dummy in her mouth or put her down in her bed and have ten fcking minutes where nobody needs me.
I miss having adult conversations. I miss seeing my friends. I miss doing my skincare. I miss being able to brush my teeth without thinking, “I need to get to sleep RIGHT NOW before she wakes up again.”
I miss having a moment where my body and my time feel like they belong to me.
I love her so, so much. I know this stage won’t last forever. I know there will be easier days.
But today is fucking hard.
I’ve never felt so broken
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I honestly could have written this whole thing myself. You’re not alone mama🥰

I’m so sorry you’re feeling like this lovely ❤️ Breastfeeding is bloody hard work and so demanding, so please don’t be too hard on yourself. It might be worth having a chat with your health visitor or GP about CMPA especially as you said formula gives her the runs, just to rule anything like that out. But honestly, — you’re doing your best for your little one and that’s all that matters You’ve got this mama ❤️ xx

You are amazing and doing something amazing. That baby loves you so much and is so lucky to have you as their mother. Keep going this will not last forever x

If you don't have mom friends it can be really hard transitioning into momhood ❤️🩹. I lost every friend after we were just on 2 different types of vibes now and my mom brain just wanted to become mature.
Have you tried gentle ease formula?
My 🌱 young one got the 💩 poops and was just do uncomfortable from gas it was horrible! And breastfeeding girl you are a boob solider it's so hard I'm still breastfeeding too. But it's impossible to be bounce back in my opinion to who you were before entirely. But you can absolutely build up to it. Like wear a face mask while breastfeeding lol 😆 I got tired of trying to find time and honestly forced it started seeing what I can do slowly. I didn't have my mom or ppl over to cover me. Tried with my grandma once he cried while I was enjoying a nice hot shower 🚿. So I put him in his car seat in the bathroom with me he didn't cry. I was so shocked 😲 I thought he would hate it lol. Apparently they just need us in proximity or just where they can still hear us
I’m curious about real life experiences rather than just the official recommendations! How old was your baby when you first let them watch something, and how much did you allow?
Any regrets about starting too early or wishing you’d started sooner? Has anyone noticed anything surprising, either positive or negative, that went against what you’d been told about screen time?
No judgement at all, just genuinely curious about everyone’s experiences! ❤️
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I’m wanting to buy a momcozy breast pump which is £160 on Amazon. Are there any other trustworthy sites that anyone was able to purchase them from for a little bit cheaper? Just thought I’d ask before buying them off Amazon. Thank you! 😊
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I love my daughter more than anything. I would do absolutely anything for her, and I know this is just a hard day… but fuck, I hate this.
I just cannot get a minute to myself.
The ONLY time she stops crying is when she’s breastfeeding. Half the time she’s not even feeding - she’s just using me as a pacifier. Ironically, she won’t actually take a pacifier. Formula gives her the shits and makes her belly grumble, so I can’t even have someone else take over a feed and give me a break.
My partner is at work. “Why don’t you ask your mum to come over and help?”
Help how? She won’t stop crying for her. I don’t need someone to do my washing or make me a cup of tea. I just want to be able to put a dummy in her mouth or put her down in her bed and have ten fcking minutes where nobody needs me.
I miss having adult conversations. I miss seeing my friends. I miss doing my skincare. I miss being able to brush my teeth without thinking, “I need to get to sleep RIGHT NOW before she wakes up again.”
I miss having a moment where my body and my time feel like they belong to me.
I love her so, so much. I know this stage won’t last forever. I know there will be easier days.
But today is fucking hard.
I’ve never felt so broken
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LO is turning 2 and has got out her sleeping sack every night for 4 weeks. We have bought a 120cmx100cm breathable duvet. The cot is 120x60cm
Would anyone implement this with 40cm extra duvet width with cot sides up? She isnt ready for sides to be down yet
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So I’ve been friends with this girl for more than 10 years. Long story short she never asked how I was during pregnancy not even a message, despite me organising a meet up to tell her. She also didn’t come to my baby shower as she had food poisoning. She did congratulate me when I announced the birth but after that no message to say how I am or when she can see the baby. Because I felt upset I messaged her to say when she would like to come and I was abit upset she never messaged. But she literally blanked my message left me on read!! She still views my stories and we follow each other. But since that day no communication at all. Shall I just block her and move on. I find this so heartbreaking and rude am I wrong to feel upset.
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How much is everyone’s baby eating? Age, amount and how frequent?
My little boy is 7 weeks old and he has anything between 70ml-120ml every 2 hours! I always worry that the 70ml is too little but he’s gaining beautifully. Was 7lbs 10 at birth and is now 11lbs 8😬

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