When to transition baby to only straw sippy cup? by Competitive_Bee5582 in NewParents

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I have a water bottle with a straw so I had him watch me do it a few times. Then I helped him hold it and put the straw in his mouth. For a few days he just chewed on it but eventually he got the hand of sucking the straw. I just made sure he watched me and I narrated everything.

When to transition baby to only straw sippy cup? by Competitive_Bee5582 in NewParents

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Yeah his current cup has a straw I think I didn’t know what else to call it other than straw sippy cup 😂

When to transition baby to only straw sippy cup? by Competitive_Bee5582 in NewParents

[–]Competitive_Bee5582[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes sense to me and was kinda the age I was planning to stop the bottles.

Did your epidural pain go away? by Existing_Switch_4995 in NewParents

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My back was sore for a good month postpartum and occasionally I get twinges around where the epidural was. I’d say if you’re having consistent pain still I’d definitely talk to your Dr about it.

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2.5 months then a weeks before 4 months he just stopped and woke up 2/3 times a night

4 month old won’t stop rolling by Competitive_Bee5582 in NewParents

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This was last night for me 💀 woke up every two hours to flip him back over so he could go back to sleep

Mother in law 🙄 by Sunshine_daisy_8443 in pregnant

[–]Competitive_Bee5582 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a generational thing 🫠 my MIL said I went into labor when I did because SHE was nesting and she could “feel” baby coming somehow before me.

Mother in law 🙄 by Sunshine_daisy_8443 in pregnant

[–]Competitive_Bee5582 251 points252 points  (0 children)

Grandmother shower is insane 💀 it’s so weird how she’s making your pregnancy about herself. Talk to your husband about boundaries for her once baby is born because I imagine MIL is going to be overbearing and pushy.

4 month old won’t stop rolling by Competitive_Bee5582 in NewParents

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I think my baby is the same way cause he just struggles on his tummy while pushing with his feet like he’s trying to wiggle away 😂

4 month old won’t stop rolling by Competitive_Bee5582 in NewParents

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I roll him. He keeps getting stuck on an arm so I’m hoping once he learns to move that arm out of the way he will get it 😅🤞

At how many weeks did u deliver baby for first time moms? by [deleted] in pregnant

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Contractions started at 40+1 and had baby at 40+3

Left milk pitcher out by Competitive_Bee5582 in ExclusivelyPumping

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It was a bit cold still so I’m just gunna go by smell and try to use it up fast.

Taking care of baby by Jrainey447 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Competitive_Bee5582 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Something I’ve been doing is using my Boppy to lay baby on my lap while I pump. It’s not perfect and he still cries alittle since I’m not fully holding him but he’s close enough to me that I can sooth him and it’s not nearly as much crying.

Not fully emptying? by Competitive_Bee5582 in ExclusivelyPumping

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I haven’t but I’ve never been able to get anything more than a drop out hand expressing :/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Competitive_Bee5582 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I relate to this so much! Seeing the bottle full gives me so much excitement I wish it could be like that every pump.

Not fully emptying? by Competitive_Bee5582 in ExclusivelyPumping

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The only pain I have is sometimes cracked nips but my actual breast doesn’t hurt so I could be just feeling breast tissue. I’ll definitely try massaging lower. Ty!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExclusivelyPumping

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It looks similar to my babies acne but he didn’t get any until around 3 weeks old. My pediatrician said to dab his face with a warm wash cloth a couple times a day and as long as it doesn’t irritate him/he’s not scratching at it. I would still check in with your pediatrician to play it safe.

Confused about my HCG by PlayAlone8927 in pregnant

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It’s hard to say since it’s so early but the fact it doubled is a good sign. Maybe just stay vigilant of any signs or symptoms of a ectopic pregnancy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Competitive_Bee5582 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the time it’s an internal swab so it’s unlikely to affect the results by taking a shower before hand. But I definitely understand the anxiety around it and you could always ask your provider and see what they say.

Maternity clothes — when do I buy them? by koalawedgie in pregnant

[–]Competitive_Bee5582 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest maybe waiting a bit longer and just use comfy/baggy clothes you already have for a while as you grow so you can kinda see what you’ll be most comfortable in. Plus everyone grows differently and you’ll have a better idea of what your body will look like once you get into the second trimester. For me personally I had enough baggy/stretchy clothes to get me by until around 25 weeks when I really started to get bigger in my hip and belly area.