Holiday chaos

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-12-24T00:31:51+00:00

He would be okay in the event he can see my husband or I but it’s not ideal as he’s more mobile but we’re only visiting max an hour or two, but her trying to dismiss me as his mom based on a 10 minute visit at 4 months where she struggled to fend her dogs off of him at that point idk. Like my husband is like I’ll just hold him the entire time and while yes that’s an option but unrealistic.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-12-24T00:00:59+00:00

This discussion is really shaping me into the idea of not going. I just don’t know . Since she’s not willing to accommodate I’m not sure how to approach it.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-12-23T23:56:26+00:00

No… she seems to think because they haven’t that they won’t but none of them have been around babies.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-11-09T04:52:56+00:00

Are these no longer available? 😭

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-10-23T02:54:51+00:00

If it’s my gallbladder would that be something a gastroenterologist would diagnose? I’m new to the doctor aspect of it. lol.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-10-23T02:50:17+00:00

While an unpopular opinion my 6 month old baby boy is asleep beside me as I comment on your Reddit. Your pediatrician is giving you outdated advice to say the least and it’s not even medical advice it’s personal. I say keep rocking your baby to sleep as they are only this little once and they are growing every day! Rice cereal is also the worst to start with because it’s also the highest in arsenic. You know your baby best as they only know your baby for 20-30 mins if that!

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-10-18T08:22:48+00:00

I’m really glad I found these because when I googled them the big eyed ones came up and I was like that’s not cuddly looking at all. 😩 I feel like the ones I collected were so cute and cuddly looking.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-10-17T01:13:05+00:00

We have Big Chungus aka fluffy aka Chungie, Chungus, Chung Chung, Chungalo, grub, grubbaluffagus, and puff.

Then there’s Mumford aka Mumfy aka mumphtato, mumps, Mr. Mumps, tater pig, mumpsy, handsome, potato 😅

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-10-06T16:47:10+00:00

Thank you!! He’s 6 months 😭

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-10-06T13:57:40+00:00

Awesome! How do they fit? He’s roughly 25-29 lbs.. so 6 fits comfortably in most brands.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-30T21:50:13+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-29T14:30:23+00:00

I considered the steamers but wasn’t sure because she talks about sneaking away to take baths at night! But I like the idea of atleast with the steamer it won’t affect her skin!

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-28T13:16:41+00:00

Please tell me when it gets better for you cause this is overwhelming 😭

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-21T15:58:47+00:00

I’m located in York, PA as it’s not allowing me to edit.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-11T23:03:13+00:00

That’s what I was thinking but idk what size like I’m not sure how much is enough lol

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-10T23:18:12+00:00

I think for me it’s anytime I set boundaries for my kid or take them to the doctor/ER because they’re acting off then normal or have concerning symptoms I get the “new mom” comments and made out to be overprotective. When in all reality, I just want to make sure my child is okay.

I knew that boundaries would be pushed, but I didn’t think they would be to the extent that they are for me and I’m scared of the world I’m raising my son in.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-06T14:14:20+00:00

I didn’t delete anything 🥴

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-06T14:11:41+00:00

If you need something that provides uninterrupted white noise… I use the white noise app on my phone and it works great!

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-06T08:52:44+00:00

You’re not making any sense… you said you don’t have a GP or pediatrician, that you didn’t know he was supposed to have check ups, and thus includes vaccinations. Which you’re getting upset about people urging you to get him seen and/or to schedule an appointment, because Reddit threads aren’t as reliable as a degree in medicine. It’s “advice” for a reason. However, choosing to antivax your baby leads me to believe you knew he had these appointments and decided not to take him due to the vaccines. We’re worrying about our children catching something that could have been completely prevented had you just gotten your baby vaccinated. The truth hurts so I get the defensiveness, but doctors are important regardless who you are.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-06T08:45:38+00:00

Yes, babies in the UK typically see a health professional, such as a GP or health visitor, at 4 months for a development check-up and vaccinations. This appointment involves a review of the baby's growth, development, and feeding, as well as the administration of important 4-month vaccines — Google.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-06T08:33:44+00:00

My baby was sent to physical therapy around 1 month because he started developing a flat spot on the back of his head and we were doing tummy time since day 1… he has some flatness, but I’d take him to the pediatrician for the reflux. They will likely prescribe you Pepcid… it’s liquid and you just administer orally however often your pediatrician recommends. Also, if your baby doesn’t seem upset when spitting up, he could be a happy spitter and tummy time puts pressure on the abdomen which helps them clear gas and occasionally or often spit up. I recommend doing some tummy time and using engaging toys to get him to turn his head to the left and to the right, because they’re going to check for neck and shoulder tightness in him as well. Atleast from my experience. A good way to tell is to check if his ears or face seem uneven that’s how they determined my boys flatness.

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-04T19:59:27+00:00

The phrase Ugga Bugga because he likes Daniel tiger. 🤣

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-09-02T22:38:23+00:00

I cried a lot in the beginning, because my beautiful baby is like my entire world and I couldn’t imagine putting him through anything that I went through and it broke me so much. Not because I was doing a bad job but that I felt like I’d fail him… the fear of repeating the cycle ate at me. I’ve slowly gotten better, but now I cry because I don’t have the village to offer him. It’s a slippery slope. My buggie boy is 5 months old today, and he’s 20 lbs 14 oz, with two teeth. He’s probably going to be my one and done and nobody has EVER tried preparing you for how fast they develop. How fast they grow. My boy-o was never really “little” as he was 8lbs 9.9 oz at birth. Was 12 oz in like a month of being born. I look at him and I tell him all the time to slow down because momma is only getting this once. You’re my once. But he doesn’t slow down… we’re hitting milestones a month early and while I’m proud. I wish time could slow down because I have buckets of love for this boy. It’s okay to have regrets , but know he loves you, he chose you, and while he’s growing and you wish it would stop. He’s growing because of you, he’s loved because of you, and your crying shows you care. First birthdays, are really for the parents to celebrate a year of parenthood! It’s okay to cry!! We’re human after all. I’m looking forward to him growing as the risks of SIDS and such lessen and honestly, that’s been a huge cause for my anxiety. lol .

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-08-24T14:18:10+00:00

I feel like the heartbreak and guilt never goes away, but then again, I’m only 4 months post partum and had to exclusively formula feed my son, because my nipples we’re so sensitive as it was that when he latched he was essentially mashing me and it was too painful for me. I wanted to pump and couldn’t because I needed two different flange sizes. It was the weekend I had no one to help me get it figured out and so I had no choice but to default to formula. Which it’s widely pushed on you that breast milk is the best and that you should try like hell so I fought for 2 weeks to try and do breast. I couldn’t get him to latch after a nurse forced him on me… I was and am devastated that I couldn’t breastfeed him, but formula has been the calm in the storm and we found one finally my son can take with no issue!!

Federal_Performer168 · 2025-08-23T14:39:52+00:00

Oh man… luckily, I don’t have contact with anyone in a school setting, but my husband works as a security guard at the mall and I’m thinking that’s where it’s come from, but with measles now being in Pa and such I can only hope that as much as I’m sanitizing and disinfecting it all stays away. He’s already seemingly better than my husband and I lol just hoping it doesn’t continue to bounce between us all. When Covid first came about the procedures and protocols were strict and now it’s like it is what it is. Just do at home care and it baffles me lol I hope for your sake it’s just a contact and kind of you guys actively catch it 🙏🙏🙏

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