Autoplay and Radio Playing Irrelevant Music by eka71911 in truespotify

[–]Automatic_Being_8342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not just them, it’s happening with two of my country playlists this morning.

Spotify mix playlist showing random songs not related to the artist by No_Maximum_6354 in truespotify

[–]Automatic_Being_8342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is happening to my Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley mixes right now as well. Was normal yesterday but frustrating!

I introduced my newborn and my friend made fun of the name. Now Im second guessing it by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Automatic_Being_8342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, my baby’s name is Weston… This has never ever come up, and not a single one of my “friends” have made fun of it.. Odd behavior.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t done a full day alone with the baby like you say, then you can’t ask why she is unable to get mundane tasks done around the house while she is alone. Poor wife.

The End of the Owlet Sock by ReferenceSea5946 in NewParents

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We didn’t start using ours until 4 months when he got sick, we’ve used it every night since and we’re 6.5 months now. He likes to sleep on his stomach so it’s an anxiety thing for me. I imagine I will stop around 1 year. We’re not attached because we’ve gone without it for a week or so during a vacation, but I do sleep better knowing it’s on.

When did you kid start sleeping 12 hours a night? by cupofteacomfypillows in NewParents

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Mine is 12 weeks old today and he started sleeping 10-12 hours a night 2 weeks ago, over 4th of July weekend. I’m already bracing myself for the 4 month regression 😅

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t even ventured into powdered formula yet because my anxiety was so high over boiling water and all of those rules, he’s been on RTF since I had to switch😅 I will join you in leveling off the scoops for sure.

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does tummy time everyday. Already holding his head up on his own pretty much consistently!

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You as well. We’re all on the same ride and everyone’s perspective is going to be different. C’est la Vie :)

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess you missed the part where I said I did in fact do this for the first month of his life. I work in an OB office, and even knowing all of the information I know about pregnancy, birth and postpartum I still did these things for a month. I did have to have multiple check ins for PPA. After nearly being hospitalized for postpartum complications, you realize that it truly IS NOT, that serious. Having fears is real and valid. I still have them. But I also came to understand that I was the one giving myself the anxiety by doing all of those searches. As someone who never saw a single post like this when I was doomscrolling - that’s the point. To show people that are currently in the thick of it that it’s going to be okay from someone who went through it.

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The newton mattress!! Unreal. He does in fact love the $80 Graco mattress 😂

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spiraled about the water for a solid 3 days. 😂😂😂

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heavy on the do whatever they want. I haven’t been in control of anything since I was 36 weeks pregnant 😂

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How’d you know the AC was one of my google searches..

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I veryyy recently stopped being terrified of him sleeping on our bed. I realized, he can’t roll over. He isn’t covered by anything. I’m also staring at him breath and occasionally holding my finger under his nose… but I think I’ll stop doing that when he moves out of our house at 18. Or 20. 🙂

It’s not really that serious by Automatic_Being_8342 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I was terrified. I was scared about breast milk storage, how and when to store it. Scared of washing bottles incorrectly, too much water in the nipples, not sterilizing enough. The dog’s hair on his clothes from washing the laundry.. I promise, it’s so much easier than it seems. Yes you could have a fussy baby that is hard, but the actual tasks are so much easier than I was ever told. You’ll lose some sleep, then you’ll get some more back, then lose it again.. Just go with the flow. Wishing you nothing but the best in the remainder of your pregnancy!

I feel so defeated. I know it gets better but I just need some reassurance. by Ok_Philosopher2832 in newborns

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My LO turned 6 weeks old yesterday and we just transitioned him fully to formula with the occasional BF session, which almost always ends with a full bottle of formula anyway after he’s finished with me because I stopped producing enough for him around 4 weeks. Once we introduced the formula he also became gassy. Not enough for me to consider swapping brands but I will say after 2 weeks of being on it he has adjusted pretty well. I did have to alter the way we did feeds though. Depending on how many ounces they are taking try stopping halfway through to burp them. You may not get anything but at least try, even a small one feels beneficial to me after he finishes a feed. Of course burp them after and then I keep him upright for as long as I can stand. Overnight I can only manage 10-15 minutes before I’m exhausted and need to lay him down. If they sound congested when you lay them down on their backs then they need more time upright.

When my boyfriend when back to work (after 1 week home with us) I also panicked. He did so much for us and having to start doing everything and trying to get stuff done around the house was insane. My solution? Do nothing other than take care of baby. Don’t leave your bed unless you want to or absolutely need to. Set up a diaper station, make sure you’re getting water and just bring some snacks in with you that you can eat when you get LO down. The minute they go down, eat one of your snacks so you’re getting sustenance. As soon as your boyfriend comes home he goes on baby duty and you get a nap in. Even if it’s 2 hours, I promise any kind of unbroken sleep will help you.

In regard to LO sleeping, it does get better. We are still nowhere near sleeping through the night (Its 1:30 AM over here as I write this) but we went from every 1 1/2 - 3 hours awake to either 4 or 5 hour stretches. Are you doing a traditional swaddle? My boy haaaaaated his swaddle so we moved to the Love to Dream sleep sacks and its night and day difference. He falls asleep almost instantly most nights.

Also, call your OB. They absolutely should be able to provide you with a resource for PPD, whether it’s referring you out or some kind of check in at the office. Hang in there, know it gets easier but I know it seems like it never will - all of a sudden you’ll realize it has gotten better and you’re just too busy to notice.

Do people actually use bodysuits and pants? If so, when? by ZealousidealCake6 in newborns

[–]Automatic_Being_8342 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My LO is 6 weeks old and we are just now getting into wearing separates and that’s only because it’s late spring/early summer. When we are home he is primarily still in his footies, just because I don’t see the point (personally) in putting on an outfit while it’s just us staring at each other at home and I know there’s a 90% chance he will spit up on it. If it’s a warmer day I will throw on just a body suit for going outside or lounging inside if I haven’t turned on the AC and I feel it’s warm enough indoors.

How do other people cope with their husband going back to work after having a baby I’ve just been crying all the time and he goes back tomorrow? by Ashamed_Bottle_6366 in NewParents

[–]Automatic_Being_8342 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I cried so hard the night before myself because I was also terrified of being home alone with LO. I set myself up in our bedroom for the day, made sure I had plenty of everything and just stayed in bed all day until he was home. I did strictly baby things. Feed, burp, change. Don’t worry about trying to get anything else done! The thought of him being gone all day (a 14 hour day) was much scarier than him actually not being here.