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Any other moms here struggle as much as I did to find comfortable maternity clothes and undergarments during pregnancy?

I found that most options were either uncomfortable, poor quality, hard to find, overpriced, or just not designed with a pregnant body in mind. Finding supportive bras and comfortable underwear was especially frustrating.

Was this your experience too? What were your biggest challenges when shopping for maternity wear and undergarments? What do you wish had been available that wasn’t?

My baby is almost 8 months old and has never taken a pacifier. We tried a few times when he was younger, but he just wasn’t interested.

Did your baby love a pacifier, hate it, or never take one at all?

For the moms who had a C-section, what was it like for you?

Was it planned or an emergency? How was your recovery, and what do you wish you had known beforehand?
I’d love to hear your experiences and advice

For me, it was the baby carry cot and the swing 😭I was so sure we’d use them all the time, but they barely got used.

What’s one baby item you regret buying or didn’t get your money’s worth from?

For me, definitely the bassinet and stroller. I used both so much and never regretted buying them.

What baby item was worth every penny for you?

Both are exhausting, but in completely different ways

Pregnancy tired had me falling asleep anywhere, but newborn tired had me functioning on broken sleep and pure survival mode 🤣

Which one was harder for you: pregnancy tired or newborn tired?

always hear such mixed experiences about breastfeeding and weight loss

For me, I’ve actually lost 10 kg and I’m 7 months postpartum, exclusively breastfeeding

Did it help you lose weight or did you hold onto it?

My birth plan was to have a completely natural vaginal birth without an episiotomy. After a 27-hour labor, my delivery ended up requiring vacuum assistance and an episiotomy. It wasn't exactly how I had hoped things would go, but in the end both baby and I were safe and healthy.
My birth plan was:
• Immediate skin-to-skin
• Breastfeeding
• Vaginal delivery
• Epidural
• Vitamin K for baby
I ended up getting everything on my list, although my water was broken by the nurse when I was 10 cm dilated.
What was your birth plan, and how closely did your actual birth match it?

My baby is 7.5 months old and still sleeps in his bassinet, but I know we’ll need to make the switch soon

I’m not sure what to get next. What did your baby move to after the bassinet, and how did the transition go?

Such a small moment but honestly such an emotional memory

For me, the first person to hold my baby was my mom 🥹 Who was it for you?

Did you scream, cry, stay quiet, or completely surprise yourself during labor and delivery?

I’ll go first, I screamed way too much during active labor and while pushing. At one point I told the nurses I was going to jump off the bed and I kept pulling off my blood pressure cuff and pulse monitor 😭

Labor really brings out a different side of you 🥲What was it like for you?

I’m curious what everyone does

I personally don’t use wipes. I wash my baby with water after every diaper change, so I’ve never really wiped after changes.

What’s your routine? Do you wipe every time, only for poop, or use water instead?

Before giving birth I was honestly so nervous because I didn’t know what to expect 😭

What’s one piece of advice or comfort you would give to a mom preparing for labor and delivery?

Motherhood happens at so many different ages and stages of life

How old were you when you had your first baby? And looking back, do you feel it was the right time for you?

Looking back, what was the very first sign that made you think you might be pregnant before you even took a test?
For me, it was breast tenderness. My breasts were so sore and painful that I just knew something was different. What was yours?

Ever since giving birth, my back just hasn’t felt the same 😭Some days it’s fine, and other days I really notice it, especially after carrying my baby around.

Anyone else still dealing with back pain months postpartum?

I feel like everyone goes into pregnancy with a plan, but things don’t always go the way we expect

Did you go into labor on your own, get induced, or end up having a C-section? I’d love to hear how it happened for you.

Some people find out really early, while others don’t realize until several weeks later

How far along were you when you got your positive test and found out you were pregnant?

I know every induction is different, but I’m always surprised by how much experiences can vary

If you were induced, how long were you in the hospital from admission to meeting your baby?

How was your experience during delivery? Doctor, staff, and care—would you recommend your hospital?