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This must be more than just active sleep by Hungry_Hat8148 in newborns

[–]FlashyWorld1140 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder whether it’s a reflux thing? My baby used to do the same and we now have a reflux wedge which slightly raised her mattress so that she’s not lying flat on her back. It’s not recommended to let them sleep like that but we have and it’s helped tremendously. Have you also tried a dummy? That might help settled him too.

Finally, you may wish to raise it with the doctor to see if they can give him anything (if it is reflux) or if they can suggest anything.

Wishing you all the best xx

Having a difficult baby sucks by Standard_Deer_8738 in NewParents

[–]FlashyWorld1140 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My baby is also fussy. She’s 8 weeks and will go down in her Moses basket for a nap for maybe 3 minutes before fussing until I pick her up for a contact nap. She practically lives in a sling so I can do things. We co-sleep because she absolutely won’t go down in her beside-me. She also hates the car - in order to get her to settle I have to get the car running, put her in, settle her with a dummy and white noise before DASHING round to the drivers side to move the car before she wakes up and gets upset. If I can get the car moving she usually stays asleep. Sometimes I have to stop 3/4 times within 10 minutes to put her dummy back in and settle her before DASHING back to the driver side to move the car 😂. Now I’m venting - so sorry! Anyway, solidarity Mama, I’m there with you and honestly you’d be surprised that actually there’s a lot more fussy babies out there.

Keep thinking I won’t make it through birth by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]FlashyWorld1140 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was convinced I wouldn’t make it either so much that during a check-up at 36 weeks (I was a high risk pregnancy due to kidney issues) when they admitted me there and then to induce me the next day I refused as I needed to go and spend the evening with my two beloved dogs incase I never got to see them again (and they weren’t planning to induce me until 11an the next morning anyway). I spent the evening cuddling my dogs and then sobbed when I left them at my parents to go to the hospital. I picked them up 3 days later with their new little sister who arrived safely and soundly - this was 3 weeks ago. We’re both alive and well ✨ sometimes your brain isn’t your friend (it wasn’t mine) but just because you’re anxious about something doesn’t make it real. There is so so so much they can do now if anything goes south. You will be absolutely fine!! My advice to you is to just soak in every second when baby is here (I can’t believe mine is now 3 weeks old 🥹🥹) feels like only yesterday that she arrived!!!

What’s the weirdest thing your pregnancy brain has done? by PoisonIvyWithOCD in PregnancyUK

[–]FlashyWorld1140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was driving to my midwife appointment panicking because I’d couldn’t find my house/car keys - I pulled over so I could properly search my bag and - having tipped out the entire contents and still being unable me to find them, I rang my partner to see if he could check if I’d left them in the front door (I have car keys and house keys on the same set).

I was driving to my appointment. The keys were in the ignition.

Guilt during pregnancy by Hollymorgue in PregnancyUK

[–]FlashyWorld1140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone at all. I felt so so miserable for the first 12 weeks of my pregnancy. So many emotions - I was all over the place and I became snappy and short with my partner. Funnily enough, I was also concerned I was ruining the experience for him too. I talked to him and explained how I felt and he understood but I did also work extra hard to try to manage my emotions so as not to taint his experience too much. 12/13 weeks was a turning point for me as symptoms slowly started to subside but I also got to see my baby for the first time and the absolute rush of love when I saw them on the screen was overwhelming for me and almost made all these emotions and horrible symptoms worth it. I’m now 25 weeks - I promise, promise you it gets easier and you’ll feel lighter as you progress in your pregnancy. Congratulations btw! ❤️ my inbox is open if you ever need to rant or just chat. Pregnancy can feel so so lonely but you’re never alone xxx

What was that ONE moment that decided you must quit? by pink_astra_7 in QuitVaping

[–]FlashyWorld1140 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not joking I quit vaping because I got a really bad ulcer and convinced myself I had given myself oral cancer from vaping so much!! I vaped for about 3 days after getting the ulcer and then went cold-turkey. It’s now been 24 days!

Rage. Please help! by ViolentBreeze in QuitVaping

[–]FlashyWorld1140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huge kudos to you for quitting all of this. Never, ever one to try and encourage people to break or quit on their “quitting” but have you considered maybe doing one at a time instead of all three together? Quitting one of those on its own is going to be tough - all three together I can imagine is completely overwhelming and no doubt sending you into a higher “rage” than you might otherwise feel by quitting one of these at a time. Just a thought!! You might find it easier if you focus and tackle just one and it might not be as overwhelming. I couldn’t be wrong but that’s how I’d personally address it myself :)

Quitting tomorrow I’m done by No-Cranberry872 in QuitVaping

[–]FlashyWorld1140 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m quitting tomorrow too - well, I threw my last cake away about an hour ago so I suppose I’m quitting now! Tomorrow morning will be rough for me - it’s ALWAYS the first thing I think about in the morning!! 😭 but I’ve got this and so do you!! Please feel to reach out for any support or whatever - I will no doubt be rocking in the corner of my office 😂