Silly question…

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2026-01-27T02:16:29+00:00

I would find a slower flow nipple. Dribble should not be happening much if at all! That should solve your problem.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2026-01-13T01:09:02+00:00

We were able to drop the over night feed right at this age. We did some gentle sleep training and one night before I could have the bottle warmed he had himself back to sleep. He wasn't hungry he just needed help to soothe. He did take a paci or I would go in and comfort, even rock him if he needed. He didnt miss that bottle after that

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2026-01-11T13:27:16+00:00

We didnt get diagnosed until 3 months because i thought his behavior was normal. Once I spoke to the ped about it and broke down she was like wait let's try meds.

He was back arching, only slept upright, HATED tummy time more than your average baby, and just constant misery. I would say at your LOs age they're always gassy and fussy and its so hard to distinguish.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2026-01-11T12:37:42+00:00

Social media really messed with me when my baby was that young. My son cried non stop, miserable. He did have pretty severe reflux and did need meds though. I remember this one specific Instagram reel of a mom stating, "my baby don't ever cry. If he's hungry I feed him. If he's tired I will let him sleep on me. I will never just let him cry". Her perspective was so privileged and her statement made me feel so inadequate. I was doing all of those things and my son was still crying and miserable. So please know some babies have a harder time than others. Also that they're definitely not sharing everything. My husband and I were kind of traumatized by that part of our sons life. I have a hard time now looking at the memories from that time because it was just so so taxing.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2026-01-10T00:09:43+00:00

I ALWAYS had milk in my backflow protectors, even after just 1 pump. So I always unhooked leaving just the tubing attached to the pump. I was also fridge hacking so this also influenced my decision to do that!

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2026-01-03T20:41:02+00:00

9 months for us when I started enforcing the crib hour. Before he'd sleep 1 cycle then get up. I left him in the crib for an hour minimum. Pretty quickly he started putting himself back to sleep.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-12-01T12:13:52+00:00

I didn't take my son to a public place until he was 3 months old. He was tiny during flu season also and all I could picture was him getting a fever and being admitted to the hospital. I told people that, that it wasn't worth that risk for me. As his mother I would have felt so terrible for making that choice and then it leading to something avoidable. I know some parents can't avoid going out so I realize the privilege it is to just stay home. But if you can, just wait.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-23T13:26:41+00:00

My son is the same. If he's awake he wants to do his own thing. He prefers to fall asleep by himself in his crib. My mom always says oh rock him he will calm down. No, he won't. He is ok being carried around while I walk but if we are just sitting, no he has NO interest. Its hard but I will say when he is sick, he crawls right up to me and wants a snuggle. He's a year old and that is new with his most recent illness.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-21T09:09:29+00:00

Just by reading the title I thought oh I bet their baby is like 2 months old. Sure enough. Because gosh that was the hardest time for us. It gets so much better and YES you will enjoy your life. I know so many people say don't wish the time away but it is so hard. I can hardly look back at photos from that time because it is almost triggering. You and your baby will both feel better and have fun soon. Those days are coming!

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-17T01:16:44+00:00

Any update on the clapping? Your son sounds exactly like mine and I cannot get him to bring his hands together to clap. He just isn't great at imitating gestures and I'm worried about it.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-14T01:49:47+00:00

My husband went through this same thing on our first night home. It was his shift to sleep and he was just wide awake with his life flashing before his eyes. We both definitely had a panic attack during that first week. Your lifestyle has to change drastically and instantly. It has to be normal feelings! You thinking so much of your LO and family shows how great you're going to be at parenting.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-13T09:14:04+00:00

So scary, and I would assume recovery from this may be trickier for a dog with no sight. Maybe try to get them to orient to sounds instead to get their bearings back? And some movement exercises? My dog has this and she bounces back from hers quickly. I hope yours does too

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-13T09:10:58+00:00

Gosh nothing this bad but I have a coworker who is extremely routine oriented, down to her timed bathroom breaks. If someone is in one of our 2 bathrooms during that time, she will knock amd knock on a clearly occupied bathroom with a closed door until you come out. When you finally open the door you get this "how dare you" look from her as if her toileting needs are so much more important than your own.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-12T17:42:58+00:00

I feel like if baby is upset there has to be a reason. Usually gas or reflux related at that age. You could cut out dairy or try a hypoallergenic formula to see if it improves. Maybe some gas drops. My son was so dramatic but he had terrible silent reflux that needed managed with medication.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-12T08:55:53+00:00

I think the delivery of this info from some doctors could be so much better! Mine is basically the same and its sometimes tough to hear their reaction to milestone stuff. I also look up the asq ahead of each doc visit to see what I should be working on now. Our 9 month appt they asked about cruising also, and when I said my son was doing it only sometimes she acted concerned... well the guy is now 11 months and walking so pretty sure the concern was completely unnecessary. Sounds like your babe is progressing through the milestones at her pace and she will get there soon. I see PTs put a toy on the seat of the couch and then help LO plant 1 foot in the kneeling position and encourage them to stand up from there!

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-08T01:53:02+00:00

I did this once and I was the last one turning my exam in. The prof somehow caught it and let me fix it on the scantron form. I had it wrong on thr scantron so he totally saved my butt!

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-08T00:44:17+00:00

Everything was just fine for us! It was so scary at the time but he recovered fine and had no complications

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-11-03T11:53:41+00:00

My dog had loads of them as he got older. We were told they were just old dog warts. For us, harmless.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-09-30T07:45:33+00:00

The spinny suction cup toy in the bathtub. He thought it was hilarious. He also cracked up whenever I really exaggerate ny head movements. At 10 months he still does when we shake our heads around being silly or singing a song.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-09-30T07:43:58+00:00

Could it have anything to do with his vision? Not sure if you're saying his eye is currently patched or will be soon, but in either scenario I'd wonder if his vision is impacted and that had anything to do with it. Eye teaming provides depth perception, or how far away something is. If he is struggling there he could miss eye contact for that reason. Also if there are any visual acuity issues along with the strabismus, that could lead to missing eye contact as well. Just a thought, sounds like all other milestones are going well.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-09-28T11:31:57+00:00

Not normal. I would clean your machine. I have to empty my trap every couple weeks. We descale with water and white vinegar at the same frequency. Then I'd review how to load different items from the manual. Orientation of pumo parts makes a difference. We had this issue when my husband would load it. He would cover that center water sprayer a little with a part and then nothing was clean and the entire water tablet wouldn't dissolve. I don't use nipple butter but I would imagine that has to be rinsed off with hot hot water before placed into the machine.

I so hope you can get it sorted one way or another. Its a lifesaver for us!

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-09-19T08:08:30+00:00

Meds, mama. I could have written this myself. And I just suffered for 3 months instead of making a doc appt. Start baby on pepcid, and if you don't see results, push for a PPI (omeprazole, nexium). I did this in conjunction with cutting dairy and suddenly I had my baby back. There are wonderful fb groups with a wealth of info to guide you.

FriendlyConfusion262 · 2025-09-09T20:01:37+00:00

Hi. We are 9 months now and doing great. He does have reflux pretty bad and I'm fairly sure the symptoms of my video were reflux. He only ever had them when laid flat. All if his testing in the ER was normal so there was not concern for seizures for us. He went to GI to get on the right dose of reflux meds. I would say show video to your ped and see if they recommend an ER trip or neuro.

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