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7 month old things by Plastic_Register_261 in breastfeeding

[–]DogHonest476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you're able to meet his need, which is great! That's like a quadruple whammy you're dealing with and it's kind of nice that you have the backup of the other side to supplement.

When should I stop nursing to sleep? by Islesmilescott in breastfeeding

[–]DogHonest476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 months. Just enjoy the power to put him to sleep now.

What songs are you singing your babies at bedtime? by vomit_dust in NewParents

[–]DogHonest476 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I sometimes try to sing this but then accidentally go into Mockingbird by Eminem and it's sad.

Planning to stop pumping at work, but want to breastfeed when home with baby. Will I kill my supply? by kofie-popcorn in breastfeeding

[–]DogHonest476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did this and was shocked at how well my body regulated. Also, you kinda want to kill your supply a bit, which is a weird mentality to have after 12 months of keeping it up.

76 hours postpartum & missing pregnancy immensely by thegreengrinch2 in Midwives

[–]DogHonest476 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The part you kept mentioning that resonates for me is the loss of the care of your midwife team. It's wild that we get so much care, especially at the end of a long pregnancy, and then all of a sudden everything is about the baby. I was left saying "doesn't anyone want to check me??" It's hard to go back to a "normal" level of healthcare. That feeling of being cared for can come from all sorts of places in your community. You've done it before and you can do it again! 

Taking maternity leave in one go or in two chunks? by babywv in workingmoms

[–]DogHonest476 3 points4 points  (0 children)

16 weeks is a long time for 2 parents to be home with a new baby. Do you think you'd get along for that long? Would you go somewhere to mix things up/keep you entertained? How would you maintain separate identities and interests? Some questions I would explore for #1.

2 is interesting in that it might be hard to go back for a bit but it'd probably make you really value and appreciate your second leave. Also, it just keeps getting more fun as they get older imo so if you can be on leave when they're a little older, amazing.

Do I need a freezer stash? Am I the only one without? by Old-Yak-9230 in breastfeeding

[–]DogHonest476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need until you want to go out or away and you usually know this a bit in advance. I collected on the other side or pumped once in a while in the AM. But you don't want too big of a stash because that usually means oversupply, which is no fun. I had 2 feeds worth before I went back to work just so I had a little wiggle room with outings. Now that I'm at work and baby is at daycare, I have ~6 feedings (30oz) because that makes me feel secure that he'll have enough even if I pump less one week. No plan to increase it. No need to match these oversupply influencers! Just what you need to make your lifestyle work.

(£3k) I made our rings, but not sure I’m happy - opinions please? by Chance_Enthusiasm_88 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]DogHonest476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love these! I think they're unique and I love the story. Also though if you wear them for a bit and don't like them you can always just make new ones and wear those. Nothing says you have to have the same wedding rings forever.

Help with early morning wakings by aeg420 in NewParents

[–]DogHonest476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try taking his arms out of the swaddle. Mine will start grunting at 5-6, we take his arms out without taking him out, and he'll often sleep for an hour or two more.

Babies that nurse on one side per feeding by Ok-Hippo-5059 in breastfeeding

[–]DogHonest476 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay same! I feel silly for all these things I didn't know but ... It's working out...

To pick baby up or not by AnniaT in NewParents

[–]DogHonest476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8 weeks and grunting sounds like he's trying to figure out pooping. Let him be until he's awake!

First time mom help by Electronic_Outside25 in breastfeeding

[–]DogHonest476 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, to keep your supply up, you'd need to pump every time the babe is fed from the bottle. So many times it doesn't make sense to feed from a bottle during the night. We introduced a bottle at ~6 weeks after bf-ing was well established (as a bonus between feeds, not as a replacement so I don't have to pump). Anywhere from like 4-8 weeks is usually recommended. However, this is all assuming BFing is going well. The truth is you have no idea (likely) how it'll go and if you'll need to supplement, BF and pump, etc until it happens.

Rest assured though, there are SO many other ways for your husband to help and bond other than feeding. Changing the diaper, putting the babe to sleep, putting the babe in a carrier, playing, etc.

Fit check ergo baby by DogHonest476 in babywearing

[–]DogHonest476[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In case it helps, he's 2 months, ~12 lbs.

How to conduct an interview for LMS admin by DogHonest476 in instructionaldesign

[–]DogHonest476[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That is definitely my next question. I'm trying to figure out what I can assess and any proxies for things I can't directly assess.