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Hey fellas, new to the sub and hoping in the future I can post more exciting news but today after only about 7 wks we were told that our first attempt is likely going to be nonviable. We weren’t officially diagnosed as a miscarriage but the doctor more or less said it’s a pretty sure thing...

Seriously. I discovered the song when I was 14 and had been orphaned, sitting on the floor thinking of my own father. Now I sing it to my son. There’s no better lullaby to sing to your son than My Little Man. My Little Man

I mean more so in a social aspect. The virus that shall not be named (why can't we talk about it here??) is unfortunately still alive and thriving and I find I'm trying to balance this invisible line of "Do I take baby out to see the world? Or play it safe and keep him within these four walls...

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We’re 9 fricking weeks along and I’m super excited to become a dad. However, my job had other opinions and is sending me to a school for 1 month starting next week. So I’m asking for some advice and tips my fellow dads! What are some things I can do now and while away to help ease the wife...

Hello Predads! I have been tasked with finding a baby monitor and it is a bit overwhelming looking at all of these different models. I really want to get a top of the line one as I plan to use it for this baby and hopefully another :) Can any of you please recommend some or let me know some to...

28 y/o FTM, EBF. 128lbs pre baby, currently 180lbs. My breasts grew SEVERAL cup sizes during pregnancy. I’m talkin from a C/D cup to a J/K cup… I am currently 6 weeks postpartum and these ginormous mommy milkers are really fucking with my body image. I had a really great set of boobs my entire...

Basically my wife and I want to have registered the name before we announce it to family and friends. But we also want to tell people as soon as possible. So two questions: 1. Does anybody know how soon the appointments are to register the baby after the birth? Can you make the appointment...

Hi New Parents! I am about to be a new parent and figured this was a better question for this sub rather than BabyBumps. We registered for and received a Chicco Lullago Anywhere Bassinet. My question is about bassinet sheets - I've read I can't use standard ones (it's smaller - makes sense)...

We had our 20 week and foubd out ots a girl. The tech said everything looked fine. Frday the obgyn calls nd leaves a msg sayin my SO sack may funne into the cervix. They closed 10minites laternso we went to see th on call doc at l&d. They gave her an internal ultrasound and i coul see the dark v...

Are y’all planning to just toss some clif bars and healthy snacks in a bag or have you thought more about this? I saw one that said to pack a cooler but idk what’d go in it

Feeling defeated. 😭 Baby is now 6 days old and fiancé and I have split day and night shifts. Due to my c-section and refusal to take anything but Motrin/Tylenol, I am in a world of pain 24/7. (I have childhood trauma related to familial opioid abuse, so I’ve been rawdogging the recovery and...

We have a large tv in our living room, and we have a small house. Lately I have been noticing my 3 month old gazing at the tv and sometimes she seems distracted by it. My sister is firmly against any television. However, my mom sees nothing wrong with it and says, “we had a tv going on in our...

At 8:55 last night we received the best mother's day present imaginable with the birth of our daughter. She came via an emergency c-section after the induction didn't take (dilated from 3cm to 4cm in 8 hours), mum had developed a fever from a possible infection, and babies heart rate was 180+...

Like the title suggest my ex and I are expecting in early June. I want to know what kind of activities I can do with my BM and son to strengthen both connections. I’m wondering about this early because I have 3 more years of college to go and I’m away. I know the first 2 years are the most...

I am in a dilemma whether I should buy a convertible or infant seat plus stroller ? I don’t know if I can buy a stroller separately and will be able to fit in a convertible car seat ? Basically I want to make best out of this purchase without having to trash the car seat worth $500 after one...

Prior to having a 4 week old baby, my life was basically dictated by a very strict routine. However since she's been born, I've had no routine and it's really affected me. I think the main thing is that I just don't feel ...well, I guess I feel constantly out of routine. And because I feel out...

My wife and I have had quite the journey. Previous post history will show it’s been a tough one. Found out we were pregnant last year. Beyond excited to be a first time dad. Our excitement for the best of us & we went into an ultra sound before our schedule doctors appointment. The tech directed...

My niece and nephew were born 3 weeks apart in May. Because their birthdays are so close they always have a joint party. The problem is that this year their parents have chosen Mother’s Day as the day of their party. I’m conflicted because I feel obligated to attend their party and help with the...

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