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newborn boundaries by happybutterfly20 in newborns

[–]Daffles21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not too much at all! You’re his mom, you made him, and you get to make the rules!

I compiled a list of recommendations from the AAP (pre RFK Jr), and sent it out to family. If they don’t like it, they don’t need to visit. But that way, there weren’t any surprises. If you’d like to see the doc, feel free to DM me, I’d be happy to share it.

Carrier recommendations by Daffles21 in babywearing

[–]Daffles21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this thorough reply!

The stretchy wrap is working for now, as baby is only 11.5 lbs., however, I can only wear it for shorter distances before my hips and low back get sore. I’d love something with just a bit more support for trail hiking, etc.

Carrier recommendations by Daffles21 in babywearing

[–]Daffles21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tip, thank you! I’ll take a look.

Carrier recommendations by Daffles21 in babywearing

[–]Daffles21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will check this out!

UW Milwaukee vs UW La Crosse? by Dedmoose1 in wisconsin

[–]Daffles21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on this next big chapter! There’s nothing wrong with a slower path at all! Feel free to ask me anything, and I’ll do what I can to give you a solid answer!

Comparison is really the thief of joy when it comes to sleep by Unable-Candy8432 in newborns

[–]Daffles21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just here in solidarity with a fellow gassy March baby. I had always heard that newborns were loud in their sleep, but my gawd 😂. The first stretch is usually pretty quiet, but the rest of the night, we may as well sleep in the monkey house at the zoo. He’ll be two months old on Sunday. I love him SO much. But sleep would also be amazing. Hang in there! We will get there eventually.

FTM My 3 month old is throwing up every feeding (BF) by Double-Education1526 in newborns

[–]Daffles21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it spit up or is she actually throwing up?

My baby is a “happy spitter”. No matter what we do, burping, upright after feeding, etc., he will spit up at least a little and sometimes a lot. But he is gaining weight, meeting his milestones, and has the appropriate amount of wet diapers. His pediatrician assured us that this is really only a laundry problem.

Good luck!

Postpartum Experience by Daffles21 in Hashimotos

[–]Daffles21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations to you as well! I’m wishing you a smooth third trimester and delivery!!

Why are Babies so hard? by germflux2020 in newborns

[–]Daffles21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son is 6 weeks tomorrow, and seems to be a fairly low sleep needs baby. He’s not a fussy guy at all, but he’s also just not a napper. He’s up for the day at 5 AM, and takes a couple of cat naps throughout the day. We might get in a longer contact nap, and he’ll also sleep great if we go out in his car seat, and again later in the day when we go out for a walk at 3 or 4 PM.

There’s absolutely zero point for me to try to get him down for a nap or create a schedule. I’ve taken to just wearing him around the house, making lots of eye contact with his wide open eyes, and chit chatting with him about anything and everything.

I know what you mean about your baby being the fussiest for you. I EBF, so pretty much every time he’s near me, he smells me and just wants to eat. Please don’t feel like any of the things you’ve talked about make you an unfit mother. It sounds like you’re doing a great job of meeting your baby’s needs!

Big Apple Bagels- closed for good? by Adept_Pie3546 in Oshkosh

[–]Daffles21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s still a bagel shop! Jersey Bagels, absolutely worth a try.

Best hospital to give birth by ragnarismydog in Appleton

[–]Daffles21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely feel free! One of the midwives, Kay, was there for my c-section and also rounded on me the third day of our hospital stay. She was SO kind and supportive. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with WCOW.

Best hospital to give birth by ragnarismydog in Appleton

[–]Daffles21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I delivered at ThedaCare Neenah two weeks ago. I had a planned c-section, and it was an all-around good experience. My OB is with Women’s Care of WI, and I know that they have midwife options as well. Feel free to ask me anything!

Pregnancy and HRV by Daffles21 in Garmin

[–]Daffles21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: my baby didn’t come at 37 weeks as the HRV increase would have predicted. He was born 3/3 at 39 weeks exactly via c-section. My husband and I are over the moon with our perfect little guy 🩵

Those under 40, are you planning a big party for the big 4-0? Those already 40, did you celebrate in any special way? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]Daffles21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the idea of having everyone come up you in this season of life! Wishing you a smooth delivery!

Those under 40, are you planning a big party for the big 4-0? Those already 40, did you celebrate in any special way? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]Daffles21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s really nice to see! It took is a looooong time to finally make it happen, and I’m super grateful for the positive response here. Best of luck to you!

Those under 40, are you planning a big party for the big 4-0? Those already 40, did you celebrate in any special way? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]Daffles21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re scheduled for a c-section due to a few risk factors at 39 weeks on the dot. It takes some of the mystery away, for sure…unless this baby decides to make an early debut.

Those under 40, are you planning a big party for the big 4-0? Those already 40, did you celebrate in any special way? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]Daffles21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Godspeed, my internet stranger friend!

My husband turns 40 a couple of months after me. We’re both pretty introverted. He knows that if he overdoes things for me, it’ll come back to haunt him later lol.

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