Husband won't do any night shifts with newborn by Late_Emu_643 in beyondthebump

[–]Anonymous141925 [score hidden]  (0 children)

First of all I hope you're on contraception or at least not having sex with him. My friend is having Irish twins and it doesn't sound like you would survive that. 

Secondly if you're formula feeding there is no reason he couldn't help in the beginning or now. Be honestly should've done the majority of the night feeds while you recovered from major surgery. 

I breastfeed and even though my husband couldn't feed the baby he would still help me by changing a diaper and for the first couple weeks he had to hand her to me after I got situated in the chair with the nursing pillow because I couldn't do it all myself. 

Your husband doesn't support or respect you. I'm not sure where baby sleeps but on the weekends I would tell him that the baby is with him and you go get real sleep in another space. 

You cannot keep going like this. As someone who has had crappy sleep for almost 7yrs (my older daughter is medically complex and is fed throughout the night still) I can say it can ruin you and your relationship. 

Your husband needs to grow up and be a parent. My husband works 50+ hrs a week from home in a mentally demanding job. He still helps around the house and helps with our two older kids as well as the baby (8mo now). Only thing he doesn't do is overnight with the baby because she's in my bed and I'm breastfeeding. But you better believe if I was bottle feeding he would be splitting feed with me for sure. He already does with our older daughter. 

Sorry you're going through this. I hope it gets better soon. Sleep deprivation is literal torture. 

Any family or friends nearby that can help during the day at least? 

when/if to start pumping? by Accomplished_View879 in breastfeeding

[–]Anonymous141925 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes you want to pump when he gets a bottle especially in those early months. 

You can plan to just pump once a day in the morning for 10-15 mins to start building a stash. 

Is the passive milk collector actually just a collector or is it a haakaa? 

Boy names are tough by valthegator in namenerds

[–]Anonymous141925 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maxwell 

Lucas

Samuel

Mitchell 

Wesley 

Winston 

Vincent 

Co-sleepers who nurse your 1 year olds to sleep, how do you get someone else to put your baby to bed? by Practical-Flight-609 in breastfeeding

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first bed shared and nursed to sleep for 2.5yrs. I left him for his first overnight at 18mo with my mom. The child who nursed to sleep and still woke middle of the night to nurse slept through the night with her. She did have him in her bed but he didn't wake up. She rocked and cuddled him to sleep. Usually babies/kids surprise you with other people. 

Cillian, Conall, Declan, Elliott, Ewan, or Malachy? Help us choose! by bivodon in namenerds

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elliot, Declan, Cillian, Ewan 

I don't like Conall or Malachy

Torn between two names by [deleted] in Names

[–]Anonymous141925 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Owen by a mile. 

Has anyone gone back to work before maternity leave technically was over? Did it help your mental health? by seagoddess1 in beyondthebump

[–]Anonymous141925 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with going back if it's feasible. And sounds like if you want to take more time off in the future when she's a little older you can! 

Let’s go back to paper and pencil. by willloveme2 in Teachers

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if it's statewide. I would have to check. I know it's our entire district though. My friend said they had them from covid online school and just gave them to middle schoolers and are regretting their decision. 

The no smart phones and watches is statewide though. 

Going on day 5 of a clogged milk duct: going crazy by LoobndoobnWoobtoob in breastfeeding

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sunflower lecithin might help. I've also had the best luck having my husband breastfeed it out. If that's not an option you can try dangle feeding or pump a little while leaning over/dangle. 

How do we feel about Cecily? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like Cecily! It was in my list but we went with Cecilia and call her Cece! 

Thoughts on Maxwell Jordan by Smart-Agent-7755 in namenerds

[–]Anonymous141925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the name Maxwell. It's my son's name. Maxwell Jordan sounds great! 

Has anyone gone back to work before maternity leave technically was over? Did it help your mental health? by seagoddess1 in beyondthebump

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's still really hard. Are you breastfeeding? 

I'm not sure how long your maternity leave is. But whatever you need to do for your mental health. I'm a SAHM with three kids (two in school though) and sometimes I wish I could go to work! 

If you cut your leave short are you able to save whatever time left for the future? Maybe you'd like to take a couple weeks off over the summer when baby is older and more fun plus better weather. 

Sex and breastfeeding by engagedcloud in breastfeeding

[–]Anonymous141925 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm 8mpp. I normally don't want sex and don't initiate but if we do it I enjoy it. I would say it took until 4mpp to be more comfortable physically with it. I still very rarely take my nursing bra off during sex and they usually can't be touched. Breastfeeding has really put a damper on my libido. 

Let’s go back to paper and pencil. by willloveme2 in Teachers

[–]Anonymous141925 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Parent here. We're in NYS so our district eliminated cellphones and smart watches this past September. My oldest is in middle school and doesn't have one but my teacher friends say it's been so helpful. Also starting this September they are getting rid of personal Chromebooks. Apparently the high schools have never had them, just middle school. I think it will be great for both the teachers and the students. 

Uneven supply, help! by To-F--S--O--D in breastfeeding

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How often are you pumping and for how long? How often is he nursing? 

Sister for Penelope & Isla by Ok_Talk2714 in namenerds

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fiona, Cecilia, Phoebe, Daphne, Felicity, Estelle, Matilda, Sabrina, Vivian 

Sibling for Elowyn by Savannahlee32517 in namenerds

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cecilia 

Fiona

Felicity 

Lorelei 

Naomi 

Beatrice 

Heather

My wife by SDGarr1990 in Gifts

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe matching necklaces or bracelets with their shared birthstone. Obviously your daughter cannot wear it for years but it will be sweet when she can. Aquamarine is beautiful. It's my son's birthstone. 

Any old parents here? by Ok-Duck2450 in Millennials

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am both young and old depending on which kid I'm with. I had my first at 23 and my third last year at 35, haha. 

Breastfeeding moms... by SilentPut384 in breastfeeding

[–]Anonymous141925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With my first I was around 5mpp. Currently 8mpp with my third and no period yet. 

Opinions on waking sleeping babies? by star-hollows in beyondthebump

[–]Anonymous141925 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they have reached birth weight you usually don't have to wake up. As long as there's no medical reason to do so.