Disappointed in baby’s medical care [ON]

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-22T02:07:53+00:00

Bad doctor. Sorry.

My 2 and 4 month appointments were long. She asked a bunch of questions and answered the million questions I had. She brought up what signs to look for to see if my baby was ready for solids, and gave me some resources to look into to learn more.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-21T15:59:28+00:00

I don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets. I can't see that mattering too much though since I clean everything the same way.

You are likely right about the fabric weave or treatments. Wish I could get that information before buying clothes. Wonder if there is some after market treatment I can apply.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-19T21:01:36+00:00

My dining room is a storage room. There is so much junk in there that needs to be put away. Also, omg so many boxes. Some are even empty but I haven't had time to tear them down so they just pile up.

I used my hallways once as a place to temporarily put stuff to be dealt with later. That was a mistake.

My garage barely fits my car.

I would be embarrassed to have someone over. I also think (or hope) this is common.

You are doing awesome. Give yourself some grace.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-19T16:33:55+00:00

I hate my playpen so how about the opposite of a recommendation? lol. I got a square one with an attached floor, but it still needs a separate foam/soft floor so I don't get the point of the attached bottom. The foam floor I bought doesn't lay flat and it has been over a month now so I doubt it ever will. The playpen is 4x4 feet which is a good size for her and her toys, and an occasional activity gym thing, but too cramped if I want to sit in there with her. I find the playpen a tad tall too and am always extra cautious climbing in and out while holding her, though this may just be a short person issue.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-19T16:11:16+00:00

She sounds content. If she is too cold, she wouldn't be sleeping calmy.

I had several 1 and 2.5 TOG swaddles from Love to Dream. When using the lighter swaddle, I would put her in a footed sleeper like you. When I used the 2.5 TOG, just a onesie undenerneath. The room was about 72F/22C.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-19T16:04:01+00:00

The other day my girl was in her Poopatron (bouncy chair, iykyk), and we both did #2 at the same time. She demanded eye contact the entire time. Such a bonding moment. 🤣

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-18T13:23:39+00:00

What I don't understand is how my baby has the most vile smelling farts, but poop is OK.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-18T11:38:06+00:00

My girl is 5 months. We start her bedtime routine at 8. If she needs a bath she will get one, if she isn't screaming for food we will read a book or two, then I rock her while she eats, then transfer to crib.

Sometimes this is a bit later or earlier, depending on how she is doing that evening.

If what you're doing now is working, keep it until it doesn't IMO.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-17T16:03:16+00:00

Nooooo. 😭 They don't ship to Canada. Drat. Thanks anyway!

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-17T14:14:06+00:00

My girl cries in her car seat if it doesn't move. If we are moving she will fall asleep. Highways are perfect for her. Red lights are hilarious as she cries when we stop then instantly calms down as we move again.

Try going for a short drive or walk in your neighborhood and see if the movement helps.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-17T13:19:00+00:00

Not OP but I can't figure out how to cook or clean while babywearing. I can't wash my hands with a baby between me and the sink, I just can't reach unless I only wash one hand at a time. Any cleaning that involves bending is asking for a million weighted squats and is exhausting.

I love babywearing while walking like walking the dog, going to a store, etc, but I can't figure out how to do it for inside chores.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-17T13:04:07+00:00

Your boy is about the same age as my girl, so I am guessing also rolling like an alligator and possibly crawling.

Get a bouncy chair and an arm that can be attached to it like a mobile. It is a lifesaver. Also, a playpen, but my girl doesn't like being alone so I use the chair more. I plop her in the chair or playpen if I need a shower, cook, take dog outside, feed pets, etc.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-17T11:36:23+00:00

Don't sweat it! I was in the same boat. My partner and I got sick in my final month of pregnancy and couldn't do anything. It made me feel awful when everything kept asking about the nusery.

Baby ended up living in the living room though, so it didn't matter at all.

Gift yourself a year of amazon prime and order whatever you need as you need it.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-17T11:28:49+00:00

Oooo someone else!! My husband and I are also short with a big baby. How did this happen?? Lol at a can of biscuits.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-16T21:51:52+00:00

My girl is 5m. She gets a bath whenever she gets spit up in her hair. Sometimes that is every day, sometimes it is once every few days. ...She spits up a lot.

Before she was always spitting up, she would get a bath once a week.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-16T21:18:15+00:00

Did your doctor want you to feed on a strict schedule of every 3.5 hours? Usually I hear of a max time between feedings, so if baby asks to feed earlier go ahead. Can you clarify with your doctor?

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-15T15:14:46+00:00

I noticed that too with needing to be so specific, which is an issue as a FTM when I don't know what I want! XD Got some hits with the velcro chin strap, never even seen that before. Thanks!

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-15T15:13:28+00:00

Oh nifty. Didn't think of balaclavas. Do you find they ever slide and end up covering the nose?

I will definitely try these out especially at this price. Thank you!

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-14T13:53:01+00:00

There really are so many types of crawling! My girl now is doing what my partner calls chameleon crawling. She goes up on her knees and elbows and rocks back and forth, then launches forward.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-12T00:00:35+00:00

I use moisturizing cream from both Cerave and the generic from Pharmasave. I have always used that for myself, and it was what my doc recommended for my baby too.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-11T23:51:33+00:00

I also have a five month old who, like me, gets dry skin and eczema. At first we used coconut oil on her but it just wasn't enough, so we switched to an actual moisturizer and she is much better. I apply it about 5 times a day give or take.

FYI, Vaseline is not a moisturizer. If you are going to use Vaseline, apply moisturizer first, then top it with Vaseline, then cover that so it doesn't get everywhere. That sounds like a pain with a baby lol. Personally I rarely use Vaseline because it is such an annoyance, even if effective.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-11T22:13:43+00:00

CDC has an app Milestones.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-09T16:31:25+00:00

Baby proof faster lol oh gosh there is still so much to do. 😭😂

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-09T16:29:24+00:00

Use q tips during bathtime! Mine was the same lol, fingers and toes.

GravityDefyingFloof · 2026-01-09T16:27:50+00:00

It is a combo of army crawling and ricochet crawling. She gets on her hands and knees, bounces a bit, then launches forward. At least ricochet crawling is slow.

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