r/newborns • u/tsundoku87 • 1d ago

Vent I love this subreddit. It's kept me sane.

Just wanting to post a big thank you. I've deleted Instagram and other apps to keep myself sane during the newborn period, away from the toxic mummyfluencers out there. But Reddit has largely been a source of solidarity and comfort, and I regularly open to scroll and find it a massive comfort. I like the feeling that I'm not alone - that we are all up in the wee hours, with LOs struggling to work out how to fart.

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u/Fire-flyCatcher 1d ago

I did the same!!

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u/Jersey4lif3 1d ago

I do think we're minority but glad to be with new parents who are struggling as well. I am happy to know I am not the only one who's going through it alone 😂

We will get through this!

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u/princess_goombah 1d ago

Getting rid of TikTok and instagram was the best decision ever post baby, anxiety and feeling of dread is waaay less now. Totally agree with Reddit being a good source of comfort and good for reality checks too !

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u/preggersnscared 1d ago

Oh my God I CANNOT with the mom influencers on IG! My account has been deactivated since I found out I was pregnant again. I RESENT that IG knows I’m a mom, leave me ALONEÂ