I’m Coming Clean: My Google Search History
Since acquiring the highly coveted title of “mom,” I have to say I’ve been incredibly impressed by the number of friends that are moms that have stepped up to offer support and advice. Even joining a Facebook group for moms has been beneficial in terms of normalizing my questions and feelings as I enter in mommy hood.
However, the honest to God truth is that there are just some things I’m too embarrassed to ask. When that happens, I turn to my friend who knows all of my secrets, always has an answer and never judges me. That friend is Google.
A part of me is SOOO embarrassed about the words I actually type into Google. I often think, “if only people REALLY knew what I type into that search bar.” So as any good blogger should, I’ve decided to be vulnerable.
So without further adieu, I give you the embarrassing-ugly-weird-downright-concerning questions I’ve Googled as I’ve entered motherhood.
The week before my due date:
Pimples on butt – sign of labor?
Braxton Hicks vs. Real Contractions
Braxton Hicks lead to labor?
Braxton Hicks for several days
Braxton Hicks must be real labor
How do you know when your water breaks?
Massage points on foot to induce labor
Massage points on back to induce labor
Unique ways to induce labor
How do I know I’m in labor?
How much do I have to walk to induce labor?
When do most women give birth?
Greasy hair – sign of labor?
Crying – sign of labor?
The first few weeks after giving birth:
What happens when your milk comes in?
Milk not coming in
Newborn growth chart
Small baby
Baby losing weight
Scared to poop after birth
How to poop after giving birth
Can I take a laxative while breastfeeding?
Black poop after laxative
How to use a breast pump
Video: How to use a breast pump
Video: How to manually express milk
Breast pump no milk coming out
What to do with breast milk after pumping
Top 10 things to know about breastfeeding
Nursing inducing sleep
How much alcohol can I drink when breastfeeding
How long should a baby nurse
Baby nursing every hour
What is cluster feeding
Left breast hurts breastfeeding
Breast infection
Clogged duct
Baby sleep in rock ‘n play
Best diet plan after baby
Sports bra and nursing
2 week old cluster feeding
Best time to pump
The 5 s’s
Postpartum belly wrap – does it actually help?
When can you do abs after giving birth?
Exercise after pregnancy
How to use a baby wrap
Halloween costumes for newborns
Breast hard – how to treat engorgement
Breast real hard
Newborn pukes up breast milk
When and how to burp a newborn
Should I keep my newborn swaddled during nighttime feeds
What is dream feeding?
Overfeeding newborn
How to get your baby to nap
Signs of hip dysplaysia
Recurrent clogged duct
Red boob, fever, aches
Mastitis
How to treat Mastitis
Chances are, as ignorant as I may feel about Googling some of these basic “mom” things, you’ve Googled them too. Hopefully reading this made you laugh and realize that we are all constantly learning as we journey through motherhood.
Please enjoy other Googled questions by some AMB contributors:
What is the crusty buildup behind my toddlers ear?
Penis Obsession + 3 year old
Excess foreskin after circumcision
If you feel like being vulnerable too, comment below with your most recent Googled mommy question!
