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Do you ever have days where you just hate being a parent?

Don't judge me on this but today has been hell. I've had constant crying, refusing naps and constant irritability all day. I had to eat my dinner cold, drink all my hot drinks cold and haven't been able to go to the loo all day. Today I'm seriously thinking that thinking I could do this was a stupid idea. I love m...

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Experiences and thoughts on co-sleeping

Hello, I have an 11 day old baby boy who is not settling in his crib over night. We have tried every recommendation from midwives and family to help him but he just wants to be on/near us at all times. We have a next to me crib but he won’t even settle in that when layed down. We have tried white noise, every type o...

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pros and cons

heyyyyy! so i’m going to be a first-time mom to a little boy, and i’m feeling unsure about whether or not to circumcise him. i’ve been researching and leaning toward not doing it since it seems unnecessary to me, but i’m still on the fence tho 🫠 i’d love to hear your advice, experiences, pros and cons, or what led…

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It helps to let it out

Maybe someone in here finds it easier when they write down how they feel as well? I suggest you try, I did it once and can’t stop since Big hugs to all of you who are struggling ✨✨

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Upset.

I’m a nurse and I work night shifts. It’s honestly the best thing I could’ve done work night shift so I don’t struggle with child care and I get to be with my baby more during the day. The thing is now my baby has gotten used to sleeping w my mom and she doesn’t want to sleep with me anymore. When I try, she throws ...

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Huckleberry App

Sounds completely strange but does anyone feel a bit pressured when it comes to daytime naps? I’ve had the app for about a week and not once have I been able to get my little one to sleep during their recommended “sweet spots”. We’ve hit a regression and the only time she’ll sleep in the day is during our walk with...

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Do I need to change nappy sizes?

My baby is one month old today 😭 she currently wears pampers premium protection in size 1 - but every time I change her nappy it seems to be leaving the nappy lines around her thigh, sometimes looks a bit red too. I don’t think she has surpassed the weight on the size 1 nappies - but what should I do? Is it worth…

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Washing baby clothes.

Hi all, I’m starting to pack my hospital bag now. I know to wash on a gentle cycle, but just wanted to know what’s the best setting on the washing machine to wash baby clothes?

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Help?

I’m really struggling after coming out of a toxic domestic relationship. I feel awful and look awful. Help?

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Bottle feeding back to breast feeding

I had a break from breastfeeding my baby after suffering from painful cracked/bleeding nipples which ended up scabbing over. I’ve got myself into a routine of pumping now however I’d like to try and get him back on the breast. Has anyone done this successfully?

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New mom

I’m having a boy so is there anything to expect and do differently with them than with baby girls?

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Is this it for the rest of my life?

I feel so guilty even writing this. My first child is 9.5 months old and I’m sometimes longing for me again (pre-baby). It’s not like I’ve ‘lost myself’ as I do things for me and am figuring out my ‘new normal’ now I’m a mum. I’ve always liked my own space, so I think one of the things I find the hardest is never ...

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Overwhelmed and emotional

LO has been feeding constantly since last night… she has been awake for basically 4 hours straight today just feeding and sleeping for about 5 minutes then waking up just to feed again. This ended in a big vomit and since then she’s been waking up every hour to feed again for 20 minutes. Am I doing something wrong...

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Uk car seat recommendations

I have already posted on car seat safety uk. I am looking for a seat which is easy to take in and out. My daughter is 2.5 yeas old 🙂 Weight 2.5 stone / 15kg Height 94cm

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Leaky boobs

Ladies why didn’t anyone tell me HOW much breastfeeding mamas would leak?? I constantly have to change bra/nightwear/tops cause they all are getting stained. And yes I use pads and it just doesn’t seem to work all the time. 🫠

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Stitched wrong

I finally looked after having baby a few weeks ago. I'm in pieces. I ended up with multiple 2nd degree tears and an episiotomy. Where they have stitched it all back up, they've stitched my outer labia over the inner labia. Half my vulva is now covered. I hate how it looks, and it's so uncomfortable still. I feel br...

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