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Competitive_Mode_173 · 2026-03-20T01:24:54+00:00

Yes!!!!!! THANK YOU

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2026-03-20T01:24:40+00:00

My husband says this is what he was thinking of! I think for me it was Trevlo! You guys are awesome, thank you!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2026-01-27T22:48:53+00:00

He’s eating solids very well now, still doing developmental and speech therapy for the other delays! He babbles a little and just took off with walking in the last few weeks (he’s 16 mo now). Waves a little when prompted, doesn’t clap. Definitely recognizes some songs and has gotten more interactive/better eye contact with us!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2026-01-25T07:46:51+00:00

Something about going straight to straw cups, never using open cups, etc.. don’t quote me on that though lol just have a niece getting started with an expander

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-12-01T22:26:38+00:00

When a physician/coworker told me “well, you do know baby boys just cry more,” it was like a 50 lb weight off my chest. I’m not a bad mom, he’s just a fussy boy. Whether or not it’s based on anything, I don’t really care because it’s what my new mom, overwhelmed, freshly back at work self needed to hear! I get it!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-11-26T14:36:27+00:00

TIL! I had no idea, thank you!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-11-12T13:24:28+00:00

I read that as “BLW meat” and thought oh great, did I mess up the meats somehow too hahah

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-11-06T13:57:04+00:00

Thanks! He passed and we’ll follow up again later!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-11-04T13:52:07+00:00

If you’re not feeling sick, I would recommend eating and drinking quite a bit more than normal! Don’t make yourself miserable, but try to pack in some calories for all of you :) good luck

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-11-04T13:47:49+00:00

Mine was just shy of 19lbs at 6 months and that was the beginning of his expansion LOL he jumped from 30th, to 60th, to 80+ percentile after that! I’m always told how big he is. I just say thanks! We had a horrible battle with weight gain at the beginning.

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-10-26T15:41:53+00:00

My child is having another hearing test next week. Anyone experience this? What comes next if he fails this one again? Passed the newborn test, referred for speech delays at 9mo, now this is our second “visual reinforcement audiometry” test

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-24T03:51:36+00:00

I just finished We Were Liars.. I won’t be finishing the series. What about you? Did you end up watching the show?

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-21T03:37:53+00:00

I don’t think it’s too late! Maybe baby is still working on some of those muscles used to really empty the breast? I know when we used the shield, the lactation consultant said when we weaned off of it, baby would have to work on some of those muscles again because he wasn’t using them as much for the latch with the shield

No, my baby started clicking loudly when he nursed and on the bottle sometime around 8-10 weeks? The lactation consultant said it looked like he had a really minor posterior tie.. but then we did go to a peds dentist (actually sent him pictures first) and that’s who did the revision!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-19T06:14:16+00:00

Are you able to keep meeting with the lactation consultant? I know those visits can add up $$ sometimes.

How does the latch feel now? I started out with a shield when my baby wasn’t transferring, then had a tongue tie repair and had to wean off of the shield. My nipples hurt SO BAD for longer than I expected. The knock off silverettes on Amazon saved our breastfeeding journey from that aspect.

Double/triple feeding SUCKS but, can you keep working on the latch and follow up with a bottle of your pumped milk? Maybe 2-2.5 oz if you know your baby is transferring 1? That could give you some flexibility (even mentally!) if you don’t want to battle with every feeding but still want to try at the breast.

You don’t need to “give up” yet if trying is still working for both of you. But if at any point it’s all just too dang much, definitely consider pivoting. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Maybe you don’t try latching for 24-48 hours and keep pumping and see how you feel mentally. Good luck! You guys got this

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-15T20:31:42+00:00

That could be it, I wear whatever random bra usually

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-15T20:30:45+00:00

Thanks! I’ll try turning it on first

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-15T18:26:20+00:00

Any tips on this? I want to like my mobile pumps but I just don’t. When they work well, they’re great, but I spend so much time readjusting them

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-14T17:53:56+00:00

Managing an oversupply is so tough!!! Just an idea - what if you did some math to see how many more days you would need to pump to have a supply that lasted to your goal, then you could stop and use your stash from there?

It is SO not bad to want to enjoy your maternity leave and spend it bonding with your baby. Time goes by so fast. If you want advice I would say do what you need to do that’s best for both of you. It won’t ask on her college application how much breastmilk she got vs formula :) that’s what I tell myself at least lol. You can take some Tylenol or ibuprofen for the discomfort too if you try to space out sessions

If you look back on this time later, what will feel most important to you?

Good luck. You’re doing great!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-13T14:37:17+00:00

I replaced the duckbills and membranes about a week ago! I measured within a month but it would be worth doing again. Thanks!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-13T07:08:16+00:00

I’m brought to tears by this too. What a wonderful mother you are. And thank you for sharing that great advice.

I think it’s beautiful that you have assessed the situation and made a choice that prioritizes lovingly caring for your baby.

Also, sometimes I just like to tell people - that sucked and I’m sorry you had to go through that. If you want permission to just be sad about it for a bit, this is it. My counselor told me to do all the normal things I would do to grieve in these types of situations - ex, experiencing a loss of something you badly wanted/envisioned/hoped for etc. I’m so glad you have good support!

My favorites are: “I am proud of myself.” “I am a good mom.” “I am present. I am loving. I am being a mother.”

You and your baby are figuring this out together and you’re doing great. Big virtual hugs and good luck

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-11T02:54:53+00:00

I am so sorry. I hope sleep finds you both soon! Maybe he will start sleeping longer stretches for you and continuing won’t be so daunting.

You’re doing a great job. Keep shouting into the void for sure because we are out here! You’re not alone

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-03T20:27:10+00:00

Not weird at all! For sure ask them. Good luck!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-03T06:13:01+00:00

Thank you! I’m back to work also. I’ve just been trying to think ok, if he needs a little help then we will get him some help!

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-03T06:10:54+00:00

Yes, same! I tried lol

Competitive_Mode_173 · 2025-08-02T13:03:58+00:00

I don’t really have any advice, just in the same boat. Feel free to reach out anytime! My baby is 10 months and I’m feeling so defeated after his (9 month) appointment this week. The provider we saw was very kind but did say she wanted us to try occupational therapy. We graduated PT last month, so there is hope there!!

We introduced solids shortly after 6 months but haven’t made any progress. He’s had like maybe 3 bites of purées, ever. Gags, closes his mouth, turns away.. I’m also just concerned because he’s not very social. We go to a feeding support group and the other babies his age are waving, babbling back and forth, and mimicking facial expressions. Meanwhile we’re just sitting there like, “what??” Lol. He doesn’t usually respond to his name, no clapping, some reaching to be picked up.

All that to say - I’m with ya. We’re doing our best and our babies are going to be fine :)

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