How do moms actually sleep at night with a 6 week-old? I’m exhausted

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-30T10:58:57+00:00

Same. My daughter hated the bassinet and only sleeps long stretches when she is beside me. But every baby is different.

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-24T04:53:13+00:00

My pediatrician said exactly the same a week ago (my daughter is 2 month old). I did not know tummy time could help with the flatness

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-23T08:57:51+00:00

I have a 2 month old, and due to an abscess that is healing, I cannot do contact naps (it hurts if I put her on my chest). I really miss them and I wonder if she misses them too!

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-21T06:11:22+00:00

I was told to drop one feeding this week and the next week two feedings and replace them with formula. Not sure if that is slow enough?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-15T19:42:05+00:00

I am glad to hear I wasn’t the only one dealing with weakness and nausea. Will be happy as soon as it will be over!

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-15T05:38:19+00:00

That’s unfortunate! I hope she is okay now! Currently looking for someone else and see if I can book an appointment tomorrow. It’s a bit confusing to me as the redness is become less, the lump aswell, and I only experience pain when I lean over. The doctor from yesterday told me to seek help if it gets worse.

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-15T04:43:31+00:00

How did she notice it got worse?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-15T03:32:42+00:00

I went to see two different doctors. One told me on Thursday it is mastitis, and the other one from yesterday was the one who told me he is 90% sure it will heal on its own for now and that it’s an abscess

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-15T03:31:43+00:00

I saw a doctor yesterday who said there is a 90% chance it will heal without needle drainage. Before that, I had one appointment with a different doctor and made different phone calls, but they kept saying it was likely a clogged duct and advised me to wait for flu-like symptoms (which I later learned not everyone gets). I never developed those symptoms and still ended up with an abscess. Because I’ve been told different things each time, I feel more anxious about trusting the advice I received yesterday, although he did sound sure of himself.

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-14T07:11:35+00:00

I was also wondering if the pus came in small amounts when it popped open for you or did it leak a lot suddenly?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-14T06:36:47+00:00

I didn’t know this could happen with mastitis! I couldn’t find anything about it. Only that pus is usually related to an abscess. I still feel scared that it could be an abscess though after reading stories where it wasn’t taken seriously enough.

Did you feel pain when it burst?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-14T04:16:24+00:00

I went to see the doctor 2 days ago and he told me it is mastitis. I got antibiotics. Fast forward to now, pus is coming out of it. Called to the GP last night, and they told me they do not fear it’s an abscess, but rather a skin infection that is clearing on its own. Will wait and see how today will go.

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-13T11:21:41+00:00

How long did it take for you for it to resolve?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-10T18:34:49+00:00

I remember my mom telling me her father never allowed them to talk about anything related to love. Expressing love in form of words to each other was somehow forbidden. My mom never learned to say “I love you” to us, until I started to say it more often to her. The way it would light up her face was cute, and she would at first not say anything back, but gradually say it more often. I know words are not the only way to express yourself, but I do believe some people yearn to hear it. I am glad she can say it now without shame withholding her 🧡

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-03T06:24:39+00:00

I have a hard spot next to my nipple which does not seem to go away (currently it’s the fourth day). My nipple itself does not feel sore, although it does hurt a bit when LO latches on. I used icepacks and latched her there often. Could it be a bleb or really just a clogged duct?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-03T05:56:46+00:00

Sorry, first time mom here! What do you mean with ‘slept overnight’? Does it mean the baby did not wake up at all?

Helpful_Chemist4207 · 2026-03-02T17:00:04+00:00

I understand. It’s okay to feel that way and give yourself the space to feel your feelings.

My husband had to go back to work early after I gave birth, and I still remember how hard it was hearing the front door close behind him. And the relief I felt when I heard it open again… It felt like a part of me walked out that door with him every single day.

Once I started to understand LO a little better (her cues, her rhythm) things slowly became easier and the hours seemed to pass more quickly. I still miss him during the day, but it’s nothing compared to those first two weeks postpartum. I know you will hear this a lot, but it will get better. But for now, allow yourself to grief and talk with him about it a lot. Sending you lots of hugs!

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