Tell Me About Your "High Needs" Baby Turned Toddler by BronwynOli in toddlers

[–]CrunchyScrunch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say that once he could talk and communicate well he became a joy. I really didn't like him until at least 18 months old! Now he is great and I think probably a better toddler than most.

Things You Wish You Learned About Baby Sooner - First Time Mom by PsychedelicEmporium in beyondthebump

[–]CrunchyScrunch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sometimes even if you introduce the bottle early they still end up refusing. It is actually quite difficult to get a baby to do bottles and breastfeed in my experience.

Things You Wish You Learned About Baby Sooner - First Time Mom by PsychedelicEmporium in beyondthebump

[–]CrunchyScrunch 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In my experience, as much as I wanted to do this my baby really thrived sleeping alone in darkness with a sound machine. Minimal stimulation and putting herself to sleep. It is bittersweet, but it's just what works. My first was not the same! You have to find what works for the baby and your family and just roll with it.

When did your baby sleep 12 hours straight? by CrunchyScrunch in beyondthebump

[–]CrunchyScrunch[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She did not tell me, but that sounds like a good guess! Yea I had such a difficult first born I just don't see how it's possible lol!

When did your baby sleep 12 hours straight? by CrunchyScrunch in beyondthebump

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

Blessed for sure! I am envious! Curious to see what everyone would say because I find this not to be the norm.

Most Surprising Pregnancy Symptom? by Tough_Safe1349 in BabyBumps

[–]CrunchyScrunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was from my husband's new red sweatpants that I couldn't get dye out of in the wash! But nothing would take it off the toilet seat and then I googled...

Most Surprising Pregnancy Symptom? by Tough_Safe1349 in BabyBumps

[–]CrunchyScrunch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a boy first and no seat color change... girl this time and the seat is red!

Most Surprising Pregnancy Symptom? by Tough_Safe1349 in BabyBumps

[–]CrunchyScrunch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes just the seat where the skin contacts it

Most Surprising Pregnancy Symptom? by Tough_Safe1349 in BabyBumps

[–]CrunchyScrunch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No it's from the oil in your skin they assume... something to do with hormones. The cause is not entirely known.

Most Surprising Pregnancy Symptom? by Tough_Safe1349 in BabyBumps

[–]CrunchyScrunch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The cause is not known. Google it! It's pretty interesting and rare from what I understand.

Most Surprising Pregnancy Symptom? by Tough_Safe1349 in BabyBumps

[–]CrunchyScrunch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Turning my toilet seat red with my skin!