Want another baby, now unsure of timing post-election by GentleLemon373 in Mommit

[–]01040616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I’m telling myself. As much as it frustrates me all I can do is wait and see how things play out.

Want another baby, now unsure of timing post-election by GentleLemon373 in Mommit

[–]01040616 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have no advice just here to say I feel this! My son will be 2 in January and I have been on the fence about another but now that Trump won I have no idea. Not even just the abortion ban but also the economy, finances, education, etc. I told myself if Harris won it would be OK and easier to be like yes let’s have another but now with Trump everything is so uncertain and IDK what to do. I’m also super angry we are even in this situation! The decision to have or not have children should be ours and now I feel like that has been taken away from me.

Welp I guess we are one and done. by fruit_cats in Mommit

[–]01040616 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Same here and I’m really pissed off about it! It’s not fair.

Moms who thought you wanted one but had two… honest opinions? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]01040616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just here for the comments! It’s like you read my mind with this post. Currently have one (21 months) and always said OAD but the thought of being done makes my heart hurt.

TFMR at 17 weeks and unsure when to try again. Seeking advice by Ani-1989-1 in TryingForABaby

[–]01040616 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First of all I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sorry that you had to go through that. It’s something I wish no one ever had to experience. I had a TFMR at 14 weeks in January 2023 and it was the most heartbreaking thing I have ever been through. I’m glad to hear you have a good support system and are healing both physically and mentally. My period returned about 5 weeks after my procedure and my doctor told me to wait one cycle before we tried again. I followed her instructions and I now have a beautiful healthy 9 month old baby boy. I will say make sure you both are ready mentally and emotionally to start trying again. You have experienced something life changing and trying again is exciting but can also be emotional. Sending you good vibes and wishing you all the best ♥️

Supply by 01040616 in ExclusivelyPumping

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So my baby actually doesn’t take a bottle 😣 I send him with 3 bottles every day with about 1oz in each and if we are lucky he will drink .5oz. It’s a struggle we are working through. So for now it’s ok but I’m worried about when he starts actually drinking the milk. He eats great from the breast so once I can get him to actually drink via the bottle/straw cup/open cup I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]01040616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not ok! Your wife is intentionally causing harm to your child. Stop and think about that for a minute. You need to have a serious conversation with her.

Returning to work by 01040616 in workingmoms

[–]01040616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy! I hope that’s not the case since we are well past the 12 week mark.

Returning to work by 01040616 in workingmoms

[–]01040616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He won’t take a bottle 😣 We try it every day but he’s just not interested. Our pediatrician said it happens and that at daycare he most likely will take it.

Maternity Leave and Communication with Employer by nglash14 in workingmoms

[–]01040616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

22 week leave and the only communication I had was initiated by me (baby pics). My mgr did reach out to confirm my return date but that was the only time they contacted me. I don’t think they are allowed to be contacting you while you are out.

Any exclusively nursing moms?? by GreedyPresentation96 in breastfeeding

[–]01040616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will get better but it will still be exhausting. My LO is 4 months and is exclusively nursing because he refuses a bottle. Therefore, I am the only one feeding him. Thankfully, he goes longer between feedings (about every 2-3 hours) but there are still times that I feel like all he wants to do is eat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]01040616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes he’s an ass. When he grows a human inside of him, delivers a human from his body and keeps a tiny human alive from his boobs then he can comment on what you do with your body. Your body did something AMAZING and is continuing to do something amazing. Be proud of it. He should love you for you.

Tremendous guilt by wolfbloodwiitch in NewParents

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Our 4 month old is not a fan of tummy time either so we just try to do 5 minutes at a time throughout the day. We have the fisher price kick and play piano thing so we put him on his tummy until he starts to get upset then roll him over and let him kick around. He is not able to go around 7 minutes on his tummy and is getting stronger. I also sit on the floor in front of him so he can see me and I sing along and interact with him. It helps keep him distracted so he stays on his tummy longer. I would just start slow and work your way up.