So I’m 7 weeks postpartum, which basically means I’m functioning on caffeine, vibes, and 3 hours of broken sleep a night. My newborn is exclusively breastfed and currently going through what I lovingly call the “scream like you’re on fire” phase.
Last week, mid-errand chaos, I parked in a quiet spot to feed my baby before heading into Walmart. Feeding went well (a rare win!), got him settled back in the car seat, and we marched into the store like champions.
Then it happened.
Cue baby screaming the moment we walked through the door. I glance down to soothe him and realize I forgot to re-holster the goods. Yep. My boob was fully out. Publicly. Casually. In front of Walmart’s finest afternoon crowd.
I shoved myself back together, whispered an apology to no one in particular, and made the fastest U turn of my life.
So yeah, I may need to find a new Walmart or at least wear a hoodie for the next year.
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Backup of the post’s body: So I’m 7 weeks postpartum, which basically means I’m functioning on caffeine, vibes, and 3 hours of broken sleep a night. My newborn is exclusively breastfed and currently going through what I lovingly call the “scream like you’re on fire” phase.
Last week, mid-errand chaos, I parked in a quiet spot to feed my baby before heading into Walmart. Feeding went well (a rare win!), got him settled back in the car seat, and we marched into the store like champions.
Then it happened.
Cue baby screaming the moment we walked through the door. I glance down to soothe him and realize I forgot to re-holster the goods. Yep. My boob was fully out. Publicly. Casually. In front of Walmart’s finest afternoon crowd.
I shoved myself back together, whispered an apology to no one in particular, and made the fastest U turn of my life.
So yeah, I may need to find a new Walmart or at least wear a hoodie for the next year.
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This might be the funniest ways someone becoming one of the “people of Walmart”, I’ve ever heard. 😂
I wouldn’t worry about it. You were probably one of the most covered up people there. We’ve definitely seen way worse. And I’m sure that momentarily lapse wasn’t noticed by too many.
Congrats on your newborn mama! Your love and care will go far! ❤️
This once happened to me but I was at a water park, laying in the lazy river with a new bikini 😂 you’re going through the newborn trenches, treat yourself kindly. This will all be a funny story one day 🎉
It was a Wal-Mart so you’re fine.
Sending you so much love Mama- postpartum is no joke! I once was woken up mid-cosleeping nap 3 weeks postpartum and to answer a very loud and obnoxious knock at the door. It ended up being Jehovah Witnesses here to see my MIL. I opened the door in nothing but my soaked bra and disposable underwear (giving birth anytime let alone in July is rough!!). Needless to say they have not been back.
Love your humor, listen, I’m sure this isn’t the first or last boob to grace Walmart. Throw in that hoodie and shop!
Don’t worry 😉 I’m have seen the worst at Walmart. I’m seen people wearing their pj which I’m okay with cause I’m wear my pj to Walmart too 😂 and i seen people with their underwear and bra with their see through clothes.
Hey, you gotta know that this is completely normal for Walmart (😂). All kidding aside…congrats on being an amazing mama 💖
They have Walmart plus which is a delivery service. It might make your life a little easier. This might be some of the funniest shit I have ever read. I remember being a new mom and that fog that you go through. If this is your first time, I promise you it does pass. You’re doing a good job.
Oh my fucking god. I once walked in to my partner who was podcasting to get him to try and calm the baby and oh boy I had the titty fully out. On live stream. And he has subscribers. I just remember him (in a haze of exhaustion and what) making a crazy face and PUSHING me back. First reaction was like WTF WHAT but then yeah. Boob on camera. Many many many people, close friends, not so close friends, complete strangers, got to know my right boob well that night.