I'm 24. Husband is 26. Been married for almost five years to my United States Marine.

Child sex abuse survivor
PTSD fighter
Mental health advocate
NICU mom

Attachment parenting
Co sleeping
SAHM (mostly)
Pro vaccination

On day 12 of our nicu stay. Jeremiah is getting stronger by the day and smiling through it all. Popped the top off of his isolette today, started fortifying breastmilk with neosure, and saw the occupational therapist for a bottle evaluation. Very uncoordinated with eating, but he’s up to 25 ml from a bottle. Pumping is going well and my supply is definitely not in question.

He is still having some irregularities with his heart rhythm and minor issues keeping his oxygen levels up, but they aren...

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Jeremiah Jerome made his entrance on 2/7/19 at 34 weeks and 3 days gestation. He weighed in at 6lb 4oz and 17 inches long. I went into my local hospital the night before and was transferred via ambulance to a larger hospital with a nicu and pediatric cardiologist due to how far along I was and possible heart issues in Jeremiah.

After 32 hours of labor (thank the heavens for pain medication and epidurals), he showed up in a 2 minute delivery that seemed to be compensation for the lo...

Anyone here use insulin ? Started today. I hate needles and am freaking out about doing it myself if husband isn’t home. Tips and tricks?

For some reason size 5 Luvs have started leaking a lot on our 2.5 year old. I’m talking put it on and it’s leaking per by the time I get the second leg in a pair of pants. Switch brands or just go to pull ups? I am starting to work on potty training but he’s hesitant to sit on the potty

Second baby + minor hip dysphasia + prolactin hormone release + 2.5 year old = ouch.

My hips and tailbone feel like they are going pop out when I walk. So glad my big cozy maternity pillow arrived 5 days early.

Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow. This pelvic pain and pressure is almost unbearable. On 24 weeks but my pelvis says I’m 32 weeks on the discomfort scale. Owie. I don’t like this.

On another note, I tried on my dress for the marine corps ball next weekend. Was taking photos to see about any alterations that are needed

Had an ultrasound on Friday. Got some 3D faces, a good profile, and an ear. Saturday was spent with my in laws meeting my new niece. My son and I were sick when she was born so we didn’t go see her right away. Less than a month old now and oh so much hair. It was heart warming to see hubby love on her. I got lots of cuddles from her, too, and our son kept trying to share his cars with her.

My entire crotch feels bruised and it is not pleasant. I don’t remember getting this until third trimester the first time. Ugh. This little boy is kicking my butt.

Just found out I'm pregnant. High risk of ectopic so I don't want to tell everyone yet, but my depression, bpd, and anxiety is flaring up and I feel really low. Hubby is gone for military until Saturday and I want to tell him in person. I'm really struggling. Reached out to my mom but she can't come over for at least another 4 or 5 hours and anyone else I invite over I'd either end up spilling the beans or they'd see the marks from the blood tests (it's way too hot for long sleeves)

I feel lik...

So a couple days ago I found out pregnant. Likely about 5 weeks along. This is scary for me because I have scarring in my Fallopian tubes that increases the risk of an ectopic pregnancy and my husband is out of state until next Saturday. I have another blood test today (in an hour) to check my hormone levels but I've been having cramping on one side, back and shoulder pain, and some major irritability. Cramping today has moved to both sides, but shoulder pain is still there. I don't want to tel...