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I've been in labor for 4 days HELP

I've been in labor for 4 whole days having consistent contractions, I went into L&D 3 days ago because of how consistent my contractions were and they said I'm having consistent enough contractions that most people would be in active labor for but I'm just not dilating so I'm not actually in active labor but I AM in labor. I saw my OB and she said I'm finally a "good 3.5-4 cms dilated" and guessed I'll be in active labor "in the next 24 hours" but it's been a full 24 hours with still no active labor. I'm going absolutely crazy I'm so exhausted I can't sleep well from contractions and nothing I've been doing has helped bring on active labor. I've tried sex, walking, miles circuit, teas, pumping, yoga ball, rest. Is there ANYTHING else I can try to bring on active labor? Please help I'm so uncomfortable I'm practically begging at this point please help me it's been 4 days of suffering with no end in sight. (No castor oil please)

"if we can't nap, then daddy can't nap,"

I smile and whisper in my son's ear as I take him from the living room to the bedroom where my partner is napping

Lately it seems there's a new controversy erupting every day over how race, gender or history are tackled in public school classrooms. But for most parents, these concerns seem to be far from top of mind. @anya1anya https://t.co/zILamiZMJg

conversation with wife..

We had our first baby four months ago Me: hey is there a movie you wanna watch? Wife: yes but I want to wait until I can sit and watch the whole thing So how do I break the news to her? I suspect she will be waiting a while

Yes, I know my baby is tiny.

Any other parents of small babies out there? My little one was not premature or iugr, she’s just very petite. Like, less than 13 lbs at her 6 month check up. She’s tall for her age but super lean. The pediatrician has never been concerned and she’s early on almost every milestone, but it still makes me feel insecure. Especially since I breastfeed. It’s hard meeting babies who are younger than her who are her size or bigger.

He is currently moving his stuff out.

10.5 years of marriage, and it is actually coming to an end. 12 years of cheating, abuse, fear, instability, separation after separation, but I am meeting with the lawyers tomorrow to make it permanent this time. Officially a single mom of 3, under 30 and (soon to be) divorced. Things officially ended Friday afternoon. Today is Sunday and he already started a new relationship and is tell everyone I'm crazy and psycho. I'm angry. And terrified. And... relieved.

Best stroller that is also a carrier + car-seat + grows with the child?

Hey all! We are expecting shortly and have had trouble finding a stroller that has every feature we are looking for. The features we want are: - Carrier that goes back and forth between latching into car seat and stroller - The carrier / car seat has the feature where it can spin towards the door - The carrier / car seat has pieces that come off so that it can be used from ages newborn to toddler to child etc - The stroller the carrier attaches to is an actual stroller with a carrier attachment, not just a frame that rolls the carrier. Is there anything with all of these features? I’ve found a lot of really cool baby carriers that do most of this, but most of them will be phased out after 6 months or so. I’m looking for all the features, plus it has features that grow with the child. Thanks for the tips!!

Plan B experiences?

My husband and I are STUPID and got caught in the moment and had sex without protection, and now I’m freaking out. I’m outside of my fertile window but am going to take a Plan B just in case (I should, right??) I also deal with severe anxiety and am scared of taking this pill and it wrecking my body. Anyone have any experience with Plan B that could shed a light on what it may be like for me?

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How can I help my wife with mild postpartum depression?

Hey everyone...my wife just came to me today saying that she's felt "off" for a while. I've noticed and so have some of our friends. She took an online test that said she has a mild form of postpartum depression. She expressed she has thoughts of just wanting to escape. No thoughts about harming herself or our kids. She is constantly on edge chasing around our 3 year old and 1 year old. Wondering if you guys have any experience with this and what worked for you? Thanks

is there a better way to deal with visitors and my infant ?

My daughter is 6 weeks old. I have family that live about an hour away. They like to make time to come see my daughter when it's most inconvenient for her, I, and my wife. I try explaining that we have a schedule with our daughter..... I feel like I should not have to explain that showing up at 6 or 7pm to visit on a Sunday (or any day) is NOT proper visiting hours. It's like my family forgets what it's like to have an infant (and this person IS A PARENT!) . I can't just feed her and then lay her down in her bassinet and away she sleeps. There's a whole fucking process to get her properly sleeping by 9.30PM. I feel like this is common sense... Am I missing something?

Baby fighting naps and bedtime! We are mentally exhausted

We are so tired. Every nap is a fight proceeded by waking up 20-30 mins later. Bed time is wake up every 20-30 mins between the hours of 7-1030p. It’s exhausting. It’s so hard to get anything done, she refuses to nap if she’s being worn in a carrier. I know this won’t last forever but damn it sucks. I know we went through something similar with our now two year old but I don’t remember it being this bad.

Well, at least being listened to is! https://t.co/z4kP5o2XfG

Holding my 5 week old till she’s asleep?

My five week old has a habit of not going to sleep until held and sometimes waking up and wanting to be held to go back to sleep. I pick her up every time and always rock or hold her to sleep. My MIL recently said someone told her that it’s not good to get your baby use to that. I heard someone else say it’s setting her up for failure and that it’s not good to do that. Can someone explain why this is bad for me and baby? I’m just trying to soothe her.

Day Care Positives?

Hi All! My 12 week old starts at day care tomorrow and I’m nervous. Can anyone share some positives? I love him beyond words, he is the sweetest little guy and I’m concerned he will feel abandoned 😞 Breastfeeding, napping, sleeping all range from ehh to decent. We are making it but it’s been a struggle.