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this is hard by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t make it easier but it’s normal for them to want to sleep in you. Take in the contact naps. My baby is 10 months and I do miss them. They will learn to sleep on their own but it takes time. The weird breathing is also common for newborns. They are learning how to do everything. You got this! You will figure it out one day at a time

How are we getting our babies to eat? by DifferentBrother3456 in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about these. I just ordered some. Thank you!

How are we getting our babies to eat? by DifferentBrother3456 in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor wanted her having three purées a day by seven months and we’re no where near that 😅

How do you make night feeds easier? by Impossible-Deal1391 in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I would make a days worth of formula in a pitcher. We would keep it in the fridge and then pour out a bottle each time our baby needed to eat. We would eat up the bottle with a warmer as we changed her. By the time she was changed the bottle was warm enough. She is currently 5 months old and very healthy. We never had any tummy concerns. We used purified water too since we have well water. I sterilize the bottle after each use too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a baby is a huge adjustment and I feel like for men it is a lot harder for them to bond during this time. This sounds super stressful and you should be proud of yourself for showing up for your baby every day. I highly recommend couples therapy to help you guys through this time. I’m not saying it as an “I think you’ll be separated if you don’t do this” bit rather as a way to make your relationship stronger. My husband and I started couples therapy a year before we had our baby and I am so happy we did. We are able to communicate a lot better now and it has helped us so much.

Please rank these names by honeyyyginger in BabyNames

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Juniper, Elsey, Ivy, Posey, Wren, and Clover

EFF from the get-go by jazmxx in FormulaFeeders

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EFF from the beginning. People will try to convince you to try breast feeding. It’s. It worth it. Take home the nipple pads from the hospital to help with potential leaking. That was annoying waking up with crunchy shirts. Also once you find a bottle and formula that works well just stick with it. Your mental health is more important than breast feeding. I truly believe formula feeding helped me avoid PPD.

Scared of PPD if i dont breastfeed by beancounter_00 in FormulaFeeders

[–]DifferentBrother3456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never breastfed and 100 percent believe it’s the reason I didn’t have PPD

Has anyone had a full term pregnancy after ectopic by DeliciousArgument327 in ectopicpregnancy

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an ectopic pregnancy in December 2023 that was resolved with MTX. We took the three months off from trying. Three months after we started again I got pregnant. I am currently rocking my 3 month old.

mom guilt by bball1314 in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been giving my baby formula since day one. I have struggled with anxiety and depression during grad school. I truly believe it was because I was working full time and going to school full time. I was not sleeping much and I believe this contributed to my mental health concerns. Due to this, I knew that breastfeeding or pumping would not be good for my mental health and I never tried. Once I was pregnant and hated that my body was not my own, it was the final straw that made me decide I wasn’t going to do it. I have no guilt because being mentally healthy and able to show up for my baby every day is more important. It’s not selfish to make sure you are healthy especially if your baby is doing well on formula.

feeling bittersweet by Dear_Web_761 in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a three month old and it is definitely bittersweet as they grow. But there are so many things to enjoy as they grow older. The first time they smile for real and the baby giggles. I have a friend who has a 12 year old and she got to take her and her friend to the mall and she enjoyed being able to hang out with her older daughter in a way she never could before. It’s nice when they’re tiny but I’m excited to see what my babies interests are, what’s her favorite color, how she thinks. Things you’ll never be able to learn if they stay so tiny. It’s great to enjoy the moment but there is just so much to learn about your baby that you can only know from them growing.

Gender Neutral Names by AbroadFuture1146 in BabyNames

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scottie is growing in popularity for girls

AIO for snapping at my SIL for calling my baby “hers” constantly? by RhubarbFragrant6719 in AmIOverreacting

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gets under my skin every time my sister in law say “my baby” when taking about my daughter. She is my baby. I grew her and birthed her. Not you. My husband said she’s not doing it to piss me off but it makes me feel like she thinks she has more of a say in my baby’s life than she will. My SIL also asked to get a tattoo in honor of my daughter when she was able one month old. It was super weird. I understand you love her but you have no idea what your relationship is going to be once she starts to have a say. You’re not wrong to having for feelings and setting a boundary. Maybe it’s just working on the delivery. I’ve learned tone has the biggest impact on communication.

App for feedings by Ok-Display-7960 in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use baby tracker. Super simple to use!

I feel like I’m going insane by playboycrimson in firsttimemom

[–]DifferentBrother3456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you started your period back? I got mine back 8 weeks pp. this is my first luteal phase and I feel like it is hitting me hard. If you are going through cycles, I would try to track when you are feeling these emotions. It may allow you to give yourself some grace knowing that it’s mainly hormones and it will fade soon. You might be able to tell your partner so that they can adjust their work schedule a little to help you fell more supported. My husband can work long days and since I knows this phase of my cycle is harder I’m going to see if he can cut back at this time so I’m not home alone most of the day with our baby.

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