What were your biggest pregnancy surprises and pet peeves?

Alex Castillo said:I did some searching online. My cats stay indoors all the time in our apartment, and they were vaccinated last year, so they're healthy. Usually, toxoplasmosis affects outdoor cats. I also checked with my doctor, and once I explained the situation, she told me there was nothing to worry about.

To build on that, honestly? You're way more likely to pick up toxoplasmosis from some undercooked steak you're grilling for lunch than from a cat. I mean, obviously, if that meat is contaminated. It's that whole thing where you prep raw meat on one side of the counter, then use those same hands to touch stuff everywhere, or use the same fork for the raw bits and the cooked bits... just messy. Anyway, if your cat isn't out there hunting or eating raw meat, the odds of them having it are super slim. Plus, you can always just get tested to be sure.
I spent my entire pregnancy cleaning her litter box without a single worry in the world. Just use gloves, soap, some disinfectant, and plenty of water 😉
And seriously, that same cat absolutely adores the baby and is constantly watching over them 😍

silentbison17 said:Look, I don't have a cat, but this is serious stuff. My OB-GYN asked me about this immediately, so call your mom or your brother or whoever... I don't know what else to tell you. If you don't believe me, Google it or ask a doctor!

If the cat has had toxoplasmosis for a while now, she’s already gone through it and is immune, so there’s zero risk to the baby. If the cat doesn't have it and hasn't caught it during the pregnancy, then there's no issue at all. The only way it becomes a "problem" is if the cat wasn't infected before but catches it right while the person is pregnant. You can prevent that little hiccup by keeping the cat from roaming around outside to lower the chances of them catching anything.

Larry Fox12 said:If the cat has had toxoplasmosis for a while now, she’s already gone through it and is immune, so there’s zero risk to the baby. If the cat doesn't have it and hasn't caught it during the pregnancy, then there's no issue at all. The only way it becomes a "problem" is if the cat wasn't infected before but catches it right while the person is pregnant. You can prevent that little hiccup by keeping the cat from roaming around outside to lower the chances of them catching anything.

I know all about the odds and percentages, but I wouldn't take the chance. It's not worth the risk. I don't think it's such a huge sacrifice to ask someone else to scoop the litter box for you. Personally, I wouldn't gamble on it, but hey, it's your call!

Help, I’m not entirely sure where else to turn, so I thought I would try asking here.

I keep seeing this on the forums:
What does it actually mean when someone says they are, for example, 7+3 or 26+5?
What is that number following the plus sign actually supposed to signify??
I am quite new to all of this, so please excuse my ignorance! 😁

Bradley Gray54 said:Help, I’m not entirely sure where else to turn, so I thought I would try asking here.

I keep seeing this on the forums:
What does it actually mean when someone says they are, for example, 7+3 or 26+5?
What is that number following the plus sign actually supposed to signify??
I am quite new to all of this, so please excuse my ignorance! 😁

It's 7 weeks and 3 days, 26 weeks and 5 days... 🙂

Larry Fox12 said:If the cat has had toxoplasmosis for a while now, she’s already gone through it and is immune, so there’s zero risk to the baby. If the cat doesn't have it and hasn't caught it during the pregnancy, then there's no issue at all. The only way it becomes a "problem" is if the cat wasn't infected before but catches it right while the person is pregnant. You can prevent that little hiccup by keeping the cat from roaming around outside to lower the chances of them catching anything.

Dude, you're talking nonsense. Go do some actual research. ☕

Would it be worth running a TORCH panel, or at least testing specifically for toxoplasmosis? 🤷
My OB-GYN actually ordered those tests the second she confirmed my pregnancy and found out I had a cat
My husband has taken over all the litter box duties entirely
And honestly, Bella the cat is safe—the real risk comes from undercooked meat, not from an indoor cat who isn't eating raw scraps

Dana Martin87 said:Moms obsessed with strollers. I had no idea this phenomenon even existed until I got pregnant myself. Everyone tries to convince you that a stroller without a bassinet is a terrible choice—even people like me who think a bassinet is just consumerist greed, a gimmick, and total nonsense. Until now, I only knew about guys who obsess over cars; now I’ve realized there are groups of women who obsess over strollers in the exact same way.
God, I was reading a Chicago forum where some expectant mom says she wants to buy a Stokke stroller, and another woman responds, totally dead serious, "Why would you get a Stokke? Every other person in Chicago has them, just buy a Bugaboo." Helloooo? In Chicago, every other person is starving, not driving a Stokke, and what does it matter how many identical strollers are on the street? Is the only thing that matters if they're comfortable for the baby?!

I used to be disgusted by car guys; now I'm disgusted by their wives too.

And since I'm already on a pre-labor rant: Women who smoke, eat junk food, drink Coke and alcohol, and dye their hair during the first three months of pregnancy while simultaneously claiming pregnancy is the best thing that ever happened to them. Just be honest: "I hate this kid in my womb and I want it to die." Seriously, who are you kidding? If you can't give up something for nine months that threatens your baby's health, don't act like you're overjoyed.

Or those "virgin moms" who act all shocked at women having sex during a healthy pregnancy. If the pregnancy is healthy, sex should just add to the bliss. Amen.

Then there are the women who splurge on high-end stuff like Johnson & Johnson and think that's why they didn't get stretch marks. The cheapest Walmart almond oil and the most expensive luxury cream will have the exact same effect on the final result. I learned that the hard way.

Oh, and the hospital drama. When for the tiniest little thing—just a routine checkup—a woman, her husband, her mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa all start making connections that aren't there, spreading panic into a perfectly normal situation.

Pregnant women who brag about only gaining 10 pounds by 40 weeks, while they could easily carry someone like me who gained 20 kilos. Honestly, this whole weight talk drives me crazy.

And the women who preach about breastfeeding. I don't care one bit whether I breastfeed or not. If I have milk, I'll nurse, but for a maximum of six months because it's proven that after that, breast milk loses its properties and mostly just serves to soothe the baby, which feels like pure perversion to me. So, if there's milk, I'll nurse until six months; if not, I won't, and that's that.

There's more where that came from...

Right, because at six months and one day, the milk magically turns into plain water, right?🤣

rustynomad12 said:Just my two cents...

Pregnant, currently in week 6... (had three positive tests, just waiting for my doctor's appointment next week..)

1. I’m staying far away from all those "new moms" and their crowds. Honestly, I just can't deal with anyone trying to tell me how their pregnancy went or what problems they ran into... it's exhausting.

2. I know I’ll have plenty in common with other pregnant women—we'll probably act similar or react to things the same way—but my life patterns are totally different from most people. Why should pregnancy or birth be any less individual than anything else?

3. My parents and my boyfriend's parents have my total, unconditional support, but I'm definitely the type to say, "Thanks, but I'm good," or "No thanks, I'll pass..." That goes for everything, especially this. I’m not letting anyone push me around or waste my time with empty chatter.

4. I still smoke maybe two cigarettes a day, and since I'm 36, I'm fully aware of the world around me (I work, I commute on the subway, and I'll keep doing exactly that as long as I'm physically able). I'm not flipping my entire lifestyle 360 degrees just because it's "what you do now" or "how it's supposed to be."

5. On Saturday, I celebrated with a few friends over a couple of glasses of red wine throughout the evening... pure bliss, but with some self-control applied.

6. Yesterday, I even had a little shot of Pelín to toast with my brother... joy oh joy!🙂

7. I told a handful of people—some coworkers and everyone who is actually normal enough not to stare at me like I'm some kind of miracle. Most people don't even know, and for good reason. It's none of their business, and I feel zero need to broadcast it on Facebook or chat about it over coffee...

8. I only really hang out with three people: one friend who gets me better than anyone, and my boyfriend, who loves and respects me and keeps me from becoming one of those annoying, "conspiratorially united" pregnant ladies...

9. I couldn't care less about buying Mustela, fancy strollers, designer baby clothes, or high-end cribs. I'll get everything secondhand—whatever is cheapest and works. I'd much rather spend that money on a great dinner with my guy, a good book, or a piece of jewelry that makes me happy.

10. As for advice like, "Oh no, you won't sleep ever again!"... please, spare me. First off, I know. Second, I'm actually looking forward to this new chapter and seeing life through a new lens. Sleep is the least of my worries... as is everyone else's smug little satisfaction in worrying about me. Big deal, right? I'll survive. For everything else, I've got concealer and makeup, which I have no intention of giving up until the day I give birth.

11. My eating habits are actually great. I don't have random cravings or a sudden urge to eat everything in sight, especially junk food. If you didn't learn to live without junk when you weren't pregnant, well, welcome to the club now that you are.

12. I've started skipping forums and threads like "pregnancy problems." I used to read them out of curiosity, but now I realize they aren't stressful—they're just funny, unless we're talking actual medical or hormonal issues. Complaining about "gaining weight" is pointless. Don't overeat. Period. Everything else is normal and will settle down eventually!

13. I'm flying to Germany twice—once in week 13 and once in week 18. I am freaking excited! I hope everything goes smoothly so this trip becomes a beautiful memory of my pregnancy... the little one is going to love it.🙂

14. Names like "little angel" or "princess"... yeah, no thanks. I have a very high immunity to that stuff. I get why people do it, but I'm the type of person who gets the creeps if my boyfriend calls me "sweetie" or "honey." Thank God he doesn't call me that.

15. I have an adorable cat at home and I'm not getting rid of her unless it's a total emergency. The baby is the priority, but I'm sure we'll find a way to coexist peacefully.

16. Haha, someone else picking my baby's name? Or giving me naming advice? Not a chance. By the way, my boyfriend and I already agreed on names, whether it's a boy or a girl.😉

Basically? Don't sweat it. There's zero reason to stress until some "expert"—God forbid—decides there's actually an issue. Just live your life! Honestly, ignore the people who think they're helping but have absolutely no clue what’s actually best for you. Go out, grab drinks, hang with friends, and just make it crystal clear to all those busybodies that you aren't interested in their input...

That's my take, anyway. It's my relatively sane view on what should be a totally normal, natural thing called "pregnancy." Yet, here we are in the 21st century, and everyone is still obsessing over it and making things way more complicated than they need to be...

Good luck to all the ladies out there! And hey, if your mom is actually chill, just ask her for advice and call it a day. 🙂)))))))))))))))

(Hehe, and yeah, this is officially my first and last post here. Peace out! 🙂))

I'm reading this and admiring how calm, rational, and positive you are. Based on your post, nothing in this world could throw you off balance, so I don't know how you even ended up on this subforum... hopefully for the last time.🙂 And asking Mom???!!! As if a confident, modern pregnant woman would actually go to her mother for advice.

You've got everything perfectly figured out, though I am a bit concerned since you're only 6 weeks along... back in my hometown, they'd say you still have a long way to go before you can call it a done deal.

Dana Martin87 said:Moms obsessed with strollers. I had no idea this phenomenon even existed until I got pregnant myself. Everyone tries to convince you that a stroller without a bassinet is a terrible choice—even people like me who think a bassinet is just consumerist greed, a gimmick, and total nonsense. Until now, I only knew about guys who obsess over cars; now I’ve realized there are groups of women who obsess over strollers in the exact same way.
God, I was reading a Chicago forum where some expectant mom says she wants to buy a Stokke stroller, and another woman responds, totally dead serious, "Why would you get a Stokke? Every other person in Chicago has them, just buy a Bugaboo." Helloooo? In Chicago, every other person is starving, not driving a Stokke, and what does it matter how many identical strollers are on the street? Is the only thing that matters if they're comfortable for the baby?!

I used to be disgusted by car guys; now I'm disgusted by their wives too.

And since I'm already on a pre-labor rant: Women who smoke, eat junk food, drink Coke and alcohol, and dye their hair during the first three months of pregnancy while simultaneously claiming pregnancy is the best thing that ever happened to them. Just be honest: "I hate this kid in my womb and I want it to die." Seriously, who are you kidding? If you can't give up something for nine months that threatens your baby's health, don't act like you're overjoyed.

Or those "virgin moms" who act all shocked at women having sex during a healthy pregnancy. If the pregnancy is healthy, sex should just add to the bliss. Amen.

Then there are the women who splurge on high-end stuff like Johnson & Johnson and think that's why they didn't get stretch marks. The cheapest Walmart almond oil and the most expensive luxury cream will have the exact same effect on the final result. I learned that the hard way.

Oh, and the hospital drama. When for the tiniest little thing—just a routine checkup—a woman, her husband, her mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa all start making connections that aren't there, spreading panic into a perfectly normal situation.

Pregnant women who brag about only gaining 10 pounds by 40 weeks, while they could easily carry someone like me who gained 20 kilos. Honestly, this whole weight talk drives me crazy.

And the women who preach about breastfeeding. I don't care one bit whether I breastfeed or not. If I have milk, I'll nurse, but for a maximum of six months because it's proven that after that, breast milk loses its properties and mostly just serves to soothe the baby, which feels like pure perversion to me. So, if there's milk, I'll nurse until six months; if not, I won't, and that's that.

There's more where that came from...

Are you two friends? If not, you should meet; it seems like you have a lot in common.

Regarding breastfeeding, if doing it after 6 months is "pointless," then the first day is too. Maybe it's better to just grab some baby formula at the hospital so you can feed the kid properly right away🤷. Why bother with breastfeeding if it doesn't serve a purpose?😍

...I didn't get lost, I'm just doing my homework... and yeah, you caught me, I have absolutely no clue what I'm talking about... but honestly? Maybe I actually know more than people who act out of pure fear, total confusion about their surroundings, zero self-confidence, or just years of soaking up misinformation—they listen to literally anyone and everything... there's really no need for the sarcasm (classic forum vibes, especially on sites like this)... and I definitely wasn't insulting anyone or pointing fingers at anyone. Yeah, I'm going to ask my mom for advice because she seems like the most level-headed person on the planet and isn't totally weighed down by questions like, "Should I breastfeed or not?", "Should I follow pro-natalist trends?", or "Should I let some random stranger touch my belly?"... sorry if those concerns seem misplaced to you. For me, all three answers are a hard NO. I'm old enough to know what I'm talking about and how I want to handle my pregnancy moving forward. You're drawing some pretty hilarious conclusions from a post where I was just trying to share my perspective. Honestly, nothing here gets under my skin or irritates me, and I'm not here to play the victim—it just makes me sad that people these days can't just say what they want clearly and expect it to be respected. hm, nuklea500 and I aren't besties, but we could be!🙂)
There, go tell your little hometown I said hi.

@BellaTheCat- you're right... there are risks for toxoplasmosis and that whole spectrum of infections that are super dangerous during such a sensitive time in pregnancy. In my opinion, the much bigger issue is that people simply haven't learned the basics—washing your hands, washing fruit and veggies, disinfecting phones, purse handles, telling your partner to pay extra attention to hygiene... and of course, making sure meat and other food is cooked thoroughly. The possibility for infection is always there, but with most infections, the problem usually boils down to the fundamentals... ;D... for example, when it happens (like to me this morning), I'm riding the subway, it's not raining or snowing outside, but EVERY SINGLE WINDOW is shut tight like we're in a cattle car... I just open them without a second thought. And if someone gets weirdly upset because they've grown accustomed to the comfort of warm, stinky bacteria, I just say—sorry, I'm feeling a bit nauseous, hope you don't mind... and that's it, no drama...

rustynomad12 said:...I didn't get lost, I'm just doing my homework... and yeah, you caught me, I have absolutely no clue what I'm talking about... but honestly? Maybe I actually know more than people who act out of pure fear, total confusion about their surroundings, zero self-confidence, or just years of soaking up misinformation—they listen to literally anyone and everything... there's really no need for the sarcasm (classic forum vibes, especially on sites like this)... and I definitely wasn't insulting anyone or pointing fingers at anyone. Yeah, I'm going to ask my mom for advice because she seems like the most level-headed person on the planet and isn't totally weighed down by questions like, "Should I breastfeed or not?", "Should I follow pro-natalist trends?", or "Should I let some random stranger touch my belly?"... sorry if those concerns seem misplaced to you. For me, all three answers are a hard NO. I'm old enough to know what I'm talking about and how I want to handle my pregnancy moving forward. You're drawing some pretty hilarious conclusions from a post where I was just trying to share my perspective. Honestly, nothing here gets under my skin or irritates me, and I'm not here to play the victim—it just makes me sad that people these days can't just say what they want clearly and expect it to be respected. hm, nuklea500 and I aren't besties, but we could be!🙂)
There, go tell your little hometown I said hi.

@BellaTheCat- you're right... there are risks for toxoplasmosis and that whole spectrum of infections that are super dangerous during such a sensitive time in pregnancy. In my opinion, the much bigger issue is that people simply haven't learned the basics—washing your hands, washing fruit and veggies, disinfecting phones, purse handles, telling your partner to pay extra attention to hygiene... and of course, making sure meat and other food is cooked thoroughly. The possibility for infection is always there, but with most infections, the problem usually boils down to the fundamentals... ;D... for example, when it happens (like to me this morning), I'm riding the subway, it's not raining or snowing outside, but EVERY SINGLE WINDOW is shut tight like we're in a cattle car... I just open them without a second thought. And if someone gets weirdly upset because they've grown accustomed to the comfort of warm, stinky bacteria, I just say—sorry, I'm feeling a bit nauseous, hope you don't mind... and that's it, no drama...

Give mine to yours, too. 👋

Since you only showed up for one specific post... this is getting to be a regular thing now. 😕

ironjackal20 said:I'm reading this and admiring how calm, rational, and positive you are. Based on your post, nothing in this world could throw you off balance, so I don't know how you even ended up on this subforum... hopefully for the last time.🙂 And asking Mom???!!! As if a confident, modern pregnant woman would actually go to her mother for advice.

You've got everything perfectly figured out, though I am a bit concerned since you're only 6 weeks along... back in my hometown, they'd say you still have a long way to go before you can call it a done deal.

Are you two friends? If not, you should meet; it seems like you have a lot in common.

Regarding breastfeeding, if doing it after 6 months is "pointless," then the first day is too. Maybe it's better to just grab some baby formula at the hospital so you can feed the kid properly right away🤷. Why bother with breastfeeding if it doesn't serve a purpose?😍

Several doctors I've talked to mentioned that breastfeeding for 4-6 months is ideal if possible, because that's when the milk is packed with nutrients. After that, the nutritional value drops off, and women nursing toddlers are mostly just using it as a way to soothe the kid rather than providing essential nutrition.
And no, I don't find it perverse to nurse a 6, 8, or 10-month-old... As long as the child sees it strictly as food and not a toy. I know women whose kids intentionally bite them just to get a reaction, treating it like a game. At that point, there isn't really much room left for nursing.
I also know a woman who nursed her little one until they were two. The kid is four now, and while she ran out of milk ages ago, he still won't fall asleep without holding onto her breast. Even when we're out in public and he gets fussy, he'll just reach into her neckline to calm down. It reminds me of the Mad Queen from Game of Thrones nursing her six-year-old.

Honestly, it doesn't hurt my feelings who chooses to nurse or how long they do it, but I refuse to have other women push long-term breastfeeding on me as if it's an obligation. Some people think they're doing their child a favor by keeping them on the breast until they're two or three, but in my view, that's bad for a child's psychological development and just raises a spoiled brat.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but nobody should force it on anyone else. Someone might think I don't love my child because I won't let them nurse after about 6 months, but I think women who nurse for longer are often doing it more for themselves than the baby. They get hooked on being the center of their child's universe and don't want to give up that feeling. That's how you end up with thirty-year-olds who are still clinging to their mother's apron strings. That's just my take, though; I usually keep these thoughts to myself instead of lecturing acquaintances who choose long-term nursing. Likewise, I expect no one to lecture me about long-term nursing as if it's a requirement for loving my kid.

Right now, what's really getting on my nerves is having to go in for fetal monitoring every other morning and wasting 2 or 3 hours sitting in the waiting room 😢.

Regarding the nuclear option—I don't quite follow. Are you planning to stop breastfeeding once the baby hits four or six months?

As for the nutritional value of milk, I have nothing to say. It begs the question: will you switch to formula? Or is that also out of the question since you're focused on "solid food" now?

It seems to me you’ve become one of those people strictly committed to avoiding breastfeeding altogether. 😬

To move away from the topic entirely—everything that irritated me during my pregnancy happened only once. I made sure it didn't happen again. The only thing that occurred twice was someone kissing my stomach. Since it was unsolicited and caught me completely off guard, I don't feel guilty about it. After the second time, I told them clearly not to do it again. I refused to let anyone touch my stomach. I didn't bother arguing over names, either; I just ignored all those "you'll see" comments from the consultants. In the end, things went exactly as I planned, regardless of their predictions. Looking back, I wasted energy on trivialities. There won't be room for such nonsense in my future. 🧐

Milk loses its properties after six months. Unbelievable. I'm still processing that. 😬

By the way, my child used to "bite" me at three months old just to watch my reaction. She would play by grabbing and letting go, then laughing at me. Should I have snatched the bottle away and told her that if she's more interested in playing than eating, she can just deal with a spoon?

Basically, that nuklea500 result is just what happens when you breastfeed way too long (and "too long" is such a subjective thing—a friend of mine actually nursed her little one until they were four... if you ask me, that’s just wild!)—it's pure oral fixation. Look, I totally agree that breast milk is best for babies; I'm a huge believer in anything natural, organic, and biologically driven. That’s why I brought up my own mom and all those amazing women who didn't spend their time typing nonsense on internet forums but instead focused on working through pregnancy and (sadly) hard jobs without getting distracted by unnecessary drama..
But hey, I’m definitely not the smartest person in the room, so I really value everyone else's perspective! From what I can gather, breastfeeding is this incredibly sensitive, special, and beautiful way for a mother and child to bond, where the baby gets all those essential nutrients during those first few months....but can you achieve that same thing with formula or baby formula? Experience says yes! Like someone else pointed out—I’d much rather be a relatively sane, more-or-less rested mom who can actually give my kid quality attention, rather than forcing myself to stick to traditional methods until I become an aggressive, sleep-deprived wreck....
And as for dads, I think they are an absolute necessity in a child's life, even though a lot of people just treat them like "support staff." Man, I would love it if my boyfriend would just grab the bottle once in a while for the sake of my mental health so I could catch a quick nap!
The bottom line? Don't let yourself become a "victim" to your child (and I mean "victim" in a way that I personally find unacceptable)—it makes for a stable parent. It teaches the kid how to be independent from those early months without ever feeling like they're missing out on anything. It's the same with parenting later on....(and I’m not just talking about nursing here; that is strictly a mother's choice... there is no "right" or "wrong" way!)
It honestly drives me nuts when someone who already has kids acts like a total know-it-all and starts lecturing me about things I don't even agree with... you know, that whole "just you wait, you'll see" attitude. I dealt with that ages ago in my own family nucleus, and I plan to handle it the same way with my own kid. I just don't get where people get the nerve to act "superior" and assume their personal experience is the only valid way to live...

And then they act all shocked when they end up with unruly, irrational, fixated, demanding, or selfish kids who—heaven forbid!—need to be the center of the universe. Because if they aren't, those parents are labeled as "inhumane" or "unloving." Honestly, lucky me, living in such an indoctrinated country....

So you think bottle-feeding guarantees more sleep than nursing? 🍿 What an absurd notion. 🙂🤣🤣 It’s a myth. There is no magic trick to ensure a baby sleeps through the night, unless you plan on spiking their formula with some sedative. 😬

I nurse exclusively. My baby is nearly five months old now. She sleeps like a dream, waking maybe once or twice a night to eat—usually from 8:00 PM until 8:00 AM. Those feedings take ten minutes tops. No trauma involved. 😁

And honestly, she nurses, yet she's perfectly social. She smiles at everyone and doesn't fuss when she isn't attached to me. I don't spend my entire day tethered to her. I have no idea what kind of distorted reality you're living in regarding breastfeeding. You probably just read some exaggerated account about a growth spurt where the baby refuses to let go for hours.

There is a certain peace of mind in knowing that no matter where I am or how long I stay out, she is always fed. I wouldn't trade this for bottle-feeding for anything. And I'm not even a hardcore breastfeeding zealot. 😁😁

Look, I totally respect that and I’m not judging at all... it's just that I’ve never actually been pregnant before, so I’m definitely working with zero real-world experience here... I’m mostly just reacting to what I read from so many other moms who aren't breastfeeding—that's really where my head is at...
I mean, you’re lucky! You have this beautiful baby that's super easygoing and doesn't give you any trouble... but for most people, it's just not that smooth sailing... does that mean everyone else is wrong? Probably not!
It's just that everyone's journey is different, you know?

rustynomad12, I don't get these posts of yours. What's your angle here? Trying to mess with us regular pregnant women who just want to listen to our moms and read the forums without being paranoid?

Especially since you've claimed five different times that this is your only single post. Now you're moving on to breastfeeding on this thread. Great. I'll breastfeed for as long as I can. That depends on all sorts of things—sociological factors, like having to go back to work after four months, or physiological ones, like if my supply runs out. But I'm certainly not going to claim I'll stop nursing because milk loses its properties after six months. What, does it turn into juice?

But hey, you're the genius. You know everything.

silentbison17 said:rustynomad12, I don't get these posts of yours. What's your angle here? Trying to mess with us regular pregnant women who just want to listen to our moms and read the forums without being paranoid?

Especially since you've claimed five different times that this is your only single post. Now you're moving on to breastfeeding on this thread. Great. I'll breastfeed for as long as I can. That depends on all sorts of things—sociological factors, like having to go back to work after four months, or physiological ones, like if my supply runs out. But I'm certainly not going to claim I'll stop nursing because milk loses its properties after six months. What, does it turn into juice?

But hey, you're the genius. You know everything.

The user said milk isn't useful past six months, implying it loses its "nutritional value" and that the child is just clinging to the mother out of pure perversion.

It is nonsense.😁

And I don't understand why everyone is panicking and feeling pressured about breastfeeding. It is entirely psychological. No one is going to tell you that you are a bad mother based on whether you nurse for four, six, or ten months. You will do what you can and what you want. It is a matter of choice. One should simply be direct: "I am not breastfeeding because I don't want to," or "I find it unappealing," or "I can't be bothered." Stop spreading myths about milk losing its quality after six months.

This was another annoyance during my pregnancy—this manic need for misinformation to justify ignorance or "mistakes." I heard plenty of these delusions myself, but they didn't affect me. When I had my child, I did what I felt was right. If I had doubts, I sought advice where I expected a rational answer. 😉 There is no shame in not knowing, but there is shame in realizing you have no clue and choosing to act ignorant when information is readily available at our fingertips. 🙂

Haha, wow... fascinating... really... silentbison17... are you being a little bit, hmm, rude? Or maybe just blunt? I'm leaning towards blunt.
Anyway—I’m making a call right now. I'm ending my visit to this thread with just one last post, if that's cool with everyone. I hope that's clear enough for those keeping score🙂))... unless there's some secret Forum Law where you can't change your mind without causing a scene? Someone please educate me!
Also—what is actually your deal? This thread is here for people to share opinions. I haven't called anyone stupid, or rude, or a know-it-all... though, granted, I definitely have a pretty high opinion of myself, haha🙂))

You totally swapped my point with what nuklee500 was saying(please, just read it again to see who said what!)... and honestly, I couldn't care less whether you decide to breastfeed or not...

Angela Davis74- I'm with you on that post... everyone is entitled to their own take, especially when they actually know what they're talking about from personal experience, like you do... and especially if they can say it without being a jerk to the rest of us. And yeah, that part about milk losing its nutritional value after a certain amount of months? Total nonsense. Completely untrue.

Call me rude or whatever you want. But you’re the one who showed up here acting like you can do it all, claiming you're better and more "superior" than those paranoid types who listen to old wives' tales!

I don't listen to them. I am paranoid about certain things I have, and I have every right to be given my diagnosis.
But I don't think I'm any better than anyone else... whether they're breastfeeding or not, or whether they listen to street gossip or not.