Today I was supposed to have a baby
“Today I was supposed to have a baby.
Our 3rd pregnancy left me with another due date coming & going with no baby.
I have a million different emotions today.
Sad. Angry. Confused. Annoyed. Empty. Guarded.
That was the pregnancy that lasted 13 weeks, but it was never viable. It included so many doctors appointments, ultrasounds weekly, slow rising Beta HCG’s, a hospital admission, 2 separate rounds of Methotrexate (chemotherapy drug), to medically terminate what turned into an ectopic pregnancy of unknown location. End result, emergency surgery on July 31st to remove the still growing fetus & my right Fallopian tube, where he/she was all along to save my life.
That pregnancy started out as somewhat hopeful (but always guarding my heart), and quickly turned into a nightmare and a hellish 2 months that has left a road of PTSD.
So here I am, sitting here, a 3rd due date, and no baby here or soon to be here.” -@bringonbabybaganha
Yesterday was Bereaved Mother’s Day, and we’re sending love to every mother who holds a child in their heart instead of their arms. 💖
Repost @theinfertilitytribe
Why is sleep always sweetest in the morning?
But why is sleep always sweetest in the morning?
With my first I couldn’t even get out of bed to get the baby. My body would be so tired I couldn’t walk, so tired that I’d be shivering feeling cold just out if exhaustion. The Mr used to have to get the baby, put her on my breast, take her out, change her diaper, put her to sleep then go to work as we slept. This was after I had woken up at 6 to shower and be alone (this was self care). Back to bed at 6.30 and wake up better at 10am.
That morning nap is so important. I used to take it with my second too. Made me a better mama.
What was/is your experience?
Remember, you’re doing great mama
❤️ Mama Muthoni
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Always feed on demand
We need to stop telling mamas to feed their baby’s every three hours, this MINIMUM when all is going well weight wise.
The directive to feed every 3 hours is meant for sleepy or unwell babies who otherwise wouldn’t wake themselves up for a feed.
On average most babies feed every two hours and sometimes every hour. This is normal and doesn’t mean you don’t have enough milk.
Feeding on demand is what is important. Feeding every 3 hours is often not enough for most infants to grow well. Remember, that babies don’t come from a factory. It’s not possible for them to ALL feed every 3 hours.
Feeding every 3 hours should NOT happen if you are having issues with your supply or baby’s weight.
Remember to always feed on demand. Did you ever feel like you didn’t have enough milk coz baby fed more than every three hours?
Tag a mama who needs this.
Remember, your doing great mama
❤️ Mama Muthoni
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