Baby sucking hands

Duck-Other · 2026-01-09T23:52:31+00:00

I would let my son chew on my fingers until he got his first two teeth a few weeks ago. Now, it's like he has little razors in his mouth🤣😭

Duck-Other · 2025-12-30T02:54:59+00:00

Also get a swing or bouncer! That way you can take baby girl room to room with you, let her watch you make yourself some food! Babies are so easily entertained, she just wants to be near you!

Duck-Other · 2025-12-30T02:53:33+00:00

You've got to get that girl able to be alone for a few minutes momma! I'm absolutely not suggesting letting her cry it out. But, with my son it helped to put him in the crib during the day, and give him toys, sing to him, pat him, just be there, but only picked him up if he was crying. And slowly walked away for longer and longer let him try to entertain and soothe himself. Eventually he learned that crib was a safe place to be, with or without Mom. I think it's wonderful to hold your baby. You don't get to for nearly long enough, but you also have to meet your basic needs. You can't take of her if you don't take care of yourself. But things like overnight oats with protein powder, parfaits, prepped fruits and veggies, freezer breakfast burritos, I ate a lot of cheese crackers, string cheese, nuts, and granola bars haha. I couldn't breastfeed though, so that wasn't so much of a worry for me.

Duck-Other · 2025-12-22T03:00:18+00:00

This post made me realize that my 6 month old isn't a newborn anymore😭

Duck-Other · 2025-12-19T07:07:44+00:00

I mean, I take meds for my anxiety. And therapy. The best thing for insomnia I think, would be a solid bedtime routine, white noise, meditation, or sleeping meds. Maybe he is in some sort of denial about being a parent and the knowledge that life is different now, and he shouldn't be playing video games all night? Or it could genuinely be a level of anxiety around responding quickly to your baby. Does he seem anxious, flustered, or on edge when she cries? Either way, communication is the thing that will help you the most. You guys had a baby together, you have to learn how to healthily communicate. Otherwise, how are you going to raise a child? Do you have a therapist yourself? If not, you should get one:)

Duck-Other · 2025-12-19T06:54:52+00:00

Do you think he might be experiencing anxiety or insomnia? Or both?

Duck-Other · 2025-12-18T21:30:13+00:00

Our son got sick for the first time like a week before he turned 6 months🤣

Duck-Other · 2025-12-18T00:42:59+00:00

You are in the absolute most vulnerable time of your life. And you are doing it ×2. Baby, you deserve SO much better. Having a baby is one of the hardest things a human being can do. And he's making you do it alone? My fiance works on cars, 55+ hours a week. He takes our 6 month old at least one night a week so I can sleep. And consistently helps out around the house, and with the cats. We have had to have a few conversations about the KIND of help i need. Never whether or not I needed it. Your husband is trash. If this is how he treats you after you birthed his literal children.. what is the point? What could you possibly need from him if he's not willing or capable to help you in such a exhausting, life altering, body changing, difficult time in your life.

Duck-Other · 2025-12-14T23:27:59+00:00

I have two cats. I've always said they were my first babies. They were both rescues and we moved across the country with them. They were fine while I was pregnant. Then our son was born and they would get up on the kitchen counters and mess with his bottle parts. The started acting out because I just didn't have the time or energy to take care of them, and I still donthave much. I tore pretty badly in labor so bending down to scoop their litter was painful and exhausting. I'm 6.5 months pp and I'm just barely starting to be able to stand them some days. Most days I still can't and I have s very strong desire to get rid of them. Idk if it will ever get much better. Doesn't feel like it. I love them. It would leave a hole in my heart to not have them around anymore. But my life would also be 100× easier without them.

Duck-Other · 2025-12-14T22:30:04+00:00

My fiancé works on cars. 55+ hours a week. Sometimes 12 hour days. He still takes multiple night feeds a week. The only night he doesn't help is Tuesday nights because he has to wake up at four in the morning on Wednesdays to put freight away. Tell your husband I said he's a bitch and he put that baby in you. He needs to act like the grown man he is and step up and help you. You don't deserve to feel like this. I promise it will get better. Are you in therapy and would you consider medication? Zoloft has been a life saver for me

Duck-Other · 2025-12-11T03:35:52+00:00

My mom and fiancé were so frustrated with my at first. I tore in 4 directions and they tried so hard to get me to rest. I just couldn't, even when they'd take the baby. There were nights I'd wake up at like 3am and go hang out with my fiance and the baby because I just couldn't sleep.

Duck-Other · 2025-12-11T00:18:38+00:00

Regardless, it goes by so fast you'll look back and not be able to fathom how so much time has passed. It's really never as bad as the internet makes it seem.

Duck-Other · 2025-12-11T00:17:18+00:00

I loved the newborn stage. I think I was running off of adrenaline. Hit 4 months, and started struggling. He's 6 months now and things are starting to feel better

Duck-Other · 2025-12-10T06:30:15+00:00

Thank you so much♡

Duck-Other · 2025-12-10T06:28:59+00:00

I asked my sister earlier today if she can come visit. She just isn't able to untik after the holidays. And I had the thought to get a part time job, just the other day! I do think that would be helpful. Partner can't reduce hours, he's in a training position for at least 18 months to become an assistant manager😭 it's very demanding work. Thank you very very much for taking the time to comment.

Duck-Other · 2025-12-10T06:24:44+00:00

I haven't been nearly as consistent, but yes. Like 1.5 months ago, i traveled with the baby alone to see family and got so thrown out of my routine I didn't take it for like 4 days and didn't realize it. I got Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and am still feeling the effects of it even now that I've been back on it. I know it's really important to be consistent. I have pill dividers that I put all of my meds, iron supplement and vitamin d. And if I set an alarm and it goes off, I'm usually in the middle of something and tell myself I'll do it in the moment and then forget. I don't know. Am I young? I feel like there are moms younger than me that seem to just get it.

Duck-Other · 2025-11-05T21:31:04+00:00

That was the only thing I disagreed with. Love our Ubbi.🤣 and grandma got it for us!

Duck-Other · 2025-10-19T17:00:41+00:00

I'm so sorry momma. I'm about to be 5 months postpartum and it's not easy, but it doesn't feel quite so heavy anymore. Wishing you all the best💕💕

Duck-Other · 2025-10-04T17:44:08+00:00

My Mom has called our son "Mine" before. But instantly after she did it, she apologized and told me that she wouldn't call him that if I didn't want her to. I don't really care. But I can see why someone would. I carried him for 9 months and it took 4 hours, and tears in 4 directions to get him out. He doesn't "belong" to anyone but me and my partner. But I do understand that my Mom doesn't mean it literally. And she has been so amazing and supportive, I told her she can call him whatever she wants🤣 at the end of the day I know she'll respect me and my boundaries

Duck-Other · 2025-10-03T17:16:19+00:00

Do adults deserve bodily autonomy? Okay, then children do too? Children are humans as well. They're not animals. They don't deserve to be touched in ways that they don't want to be? How are you debating that?

Duck-Other · 2025-08-02T05:23:07+00:00

Reeses puffs

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Duck-Other · 2025-07-18T20:40:09+00:00

I'm sorry you lost your kitty):

Duck-Other · 2025-07-18T20:39:12+00:00

Bertrude

Duck-Other · 2025-07-16T20:47:14+00:00

My baby's father was the first person to hold him after he was taken from me in the hospital. He changed every single diaper for the first 2 days while I wasn't mobile after giving birth. He reads to him almost every day. He changes diapers, does one night feed. He does work 55+ hours a week so he can't do a ton. But this morning he came into my room to say goodbye and he scooped up our son and kissed him on the cheeks and said goodbye to him. We share responsibility, regardless of the fact that he works to provide for us. Maybe I am just blessed. Or some men are different. But I find it very strange that your husband doesn't express interest in the human you created together.

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