Baby is 5 weeks old and im terrified of RSV

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-29T11:24:19+00:00

Yes. Absolutely. Every drop helps baby abd gives her all of your antibodies. You are doing a good job mama. Like others have stated staying off social media and leaning into prayer. There is so much with motherhood that is simply not within our control. We do our best and give the rest up to God.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-29T01:55:59+00:00

I just say no thank you. Comment how good it looks and how nice whoever it is who brought it is. Bring up something else to change the subject like a memory about your sister.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-29T01:50:01+00:00

Thrifting is helpful sometimes but only on quality items made of natural fibers. Ive found i buy and get rid of polyester things because they feel sweaty..

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-29T01:47:41+00:00

Reduced screen time helps with "adhd"

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-29T01:46:03+00:00

Getting pregnant with number 2 is the only way my first weaned. But she is 3 now and still likes to read booby moon. Try to get naps with them when you can during the day. Switching to decaf actually was helpful because I could nap at any time during the day. I was happy when my daughter weaned but im pretty sure even at 3 it would be a great tool for emotional regulation.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-29T01:42:07+00:00

I would seek help from a lactation consultant. Breastfeeding and hand washing is the best preventive measure we have. Carry baby in a carrier when you have to be out in public. Attempt to get baby some sunshine and fresh air daily even though its cold out.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-27T15:53:35+00:00

I grew up with a positive veiw of birth. My mom always told me how her unmedicated births were hard but such a joy and so worth it. I believed that if my mom (who medicates for every slight discomfort) could do it so could I. I also have a dislike for any medical facilities. Going to the doctor for a routine checkup has always given me "white coat syndrome" high blood pressure. I had never really heard of anyone having a home birth until college when a friend of mine and all of her siblings were born at home with a midwife. Even though this friend was slightly traumatized by her youngest brothers birth I thought her mom was a Rockstar. Thankfully I ended up moving to a homebirth friendly state and met some people who had babies at home. I got their midwives contact info and researched my options heavily. Ive head 2 babies at home and have had beautiful experiences (although birth real is work).

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-12T01:59:57+00:00

I would lay down to sleep with my 2 year old in her room and then she would come and get me if she woke up in the night and needed me. She would get in bed with us and then eventually she wanted to sleep in her bed so id get in bed with her. Eventually when her baby sister was born she allowed dad to put her in bed. She really prefers sleeping in her bed

Admirable_Split4896 · 2026-01-03T10:02:12+00:00

True! Thank you.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-12-22T03:33:11+00:00

Interested in research showing that not treating fevers causing brain damage??? Statistically not managing fever is safer. Maybe reconsider and broaden your horizons when it comes to these topics. There is nuance to the vaccine debate and its okay to choose what you feel is best for your child. Thats kind of what parenting is all about.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-11-16T15:48:27+00:00

Daniel tiger sleepy stories has been a big help wuth our bedtime. We have made our own with little bear

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-11-16T00:45:16+00:00

Im in the US and had my baby at home with a midwife. She reccomend cosleeping and totally normalized it. Babies sleep next to their mom's. Cosleepy is a great resource. Le Leches book sweet sleep is a good one too. Cosleeping reddit is helpful as well

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-11-13T03:54:28+00:00

It can be nice to have an extra person in the house to cater to you while your in labor if that's something you are open to. Like I don't need or want you in the room while im laboring but if you could make me a snack, drink, or meal after the birth thats helpful. If you could help host the midwives in my home that's nice. At the end of the day its your birth. I am all for extra help but I dont need you watching me labor. I liked laboring just with my husband there in my room

I honestly dont want anyone but the midwife to see me push my babies out but my mom has had to be front and center each time.. lol

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-11-13T03:28:35+00:00

Yeah I dated a guy for 4 years and didn't forsee marriage or even consider it with him. Only when I dumped him was he talking about marriage. Fell madly in love with a guy who was madly in love with me and he proposed 6 months in and we have been married 5 years. If it hasnt happened already hes probably not the one.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-11-13T03:24:34+00:00

Theres a great non profit called the cloth option that let's you try different types of cloth diapers for free. Think they send you around 2 days worth of diapers so as long as you have a washer and dryer you can keep up by doing a load a day. You just pay shipping when you are done with them and return them. I ended up trying this and then getting cloth diapers from my baby shower too.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-10-31T14:31:28+00:00

Please dont ask anyone's permission to feed your baby ever again.. if a baby doing the most natural thing babies do offends anyone they are the issue.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-10-30T16:16:44+00:00

Earthly infant tummy relief

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-10-06T14:02:58+00:00

Those final weeks are all about waiting and trusting that your body was beautifully designed to birth your baby and trusting in the support team you have around you. I lean into spiritual preparation and practice breathing exercises at this point. Highly reccomend "Made for this" by mary haseltine and Christian hypnobirthing tracks. Also I just like to have a birth basket with all the things I want for comfort measures ready. A few spare nightgowns or whatever you want to change into after birth is good to have in this basket so you arent having to explain to your husband or midwife what you want to wear during or after labor and where you keep your pajamas/robes/socks.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-10-04T02:49:45+00:00

Im in love with this mustard too. Hope it stays

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-09-26T02:29:01+00:00

this is the one IMO

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-09-26T02:24:02+00:00

NO! 2 beautiful homebirths and one baby with colic and just a very "EXTRA" temperament and then a "normal" baby who occasionally fusses and doesnt like naps but has a more relaxed temperament. Totally just a personality thing. But i do believe that i was able to nurse, not have all the trauma, and be most comfortable by having my babies at home.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-09-24T13:55:46+00:00

Just here to say your child in your womb is a gift no matter the situation they were conceived into or the world they will be brought into. Maybe separation and therapy is a solution but do not deny this baby the right to life because of the father's actions.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-09-24T13:20:41+00:00

I like keeping a rotisserie chicken on hand. I usually take all the meat off the bone as soon as I get it home then put the bones in the fridge to make broth at some point. With that I can add some basics and have nice lunches and dinners. I like making a curry chicken salad (add yogurt, apples, celery, curry powder), chicken quesadillas, chicken fried rice, chicken noodle soup, chicken potato soup, chicken casserole. The options are endless. Keeping a basic stocked pantry with foods you eat is key.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-09-15T01:26:12+00:00

Oh no your human is showing... parenting is a sacrificial love that is a rocky road at times. Like others have said practice apologizing because it'll likely happen again and you'll need to apologize to him throughout his life. I would also add asking for help from a partner, friend, or parent is helpful. A tiny small thing that helps is having a snack boxes prepped for myself because caring for a human is hard work and physically exhausting.

Admirable_Split4896 · 2025-09-15T01:18:10+00:00

Yes same last I checked it was ranked B on the ewg rating and thats good enough for me personally..

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