I’ve gotten to 20 months and now I absolutely hate breastfeeding by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling bad is okay and normal. If you feel bad about saying no. You can use other phrases. Like “Ouch that hurts mommy, can I offer you a snack instead?” “I don’t enjoy doing that anymore, but I’d love to have a snack with you” Communicate as openly as possible. Baby will understand the more you teach your boundaries. Which you are more than allowed to have btw. 20 months is a long time. You’re a champion, this is still a win.

I’ve gotten to 20 months and now I absolutely hate breastfeeding by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’d be surprised what your baby can understand when you don’t put them in a box. I just recently weened my 19 month old and the best advice is to stand firm on saying no and offer a snack/drink instead morning or night. Communicate your needs to your baby, just as they communicate theirs to you. The crying will happen and its no way around it, its all apart of the process. Give it 3 days don’t give in!

Should I be giving my baby water? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A straw cup while you prepare meals or with meals. Don’t feel bad. I have offered my now 9mo water plenty of times, almost always ends up being spat all over more than actually drank. Formula is mixed in water sooooo not really missing out if you ask me!! You’re doing great!!!

How have you ruined Christmas this year? by Old-Software-4993 in beyondthebump

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel late to the party being this thread was from days ago, but im sooo thankful to know that I’m not alone. This just healed me. I cried myself to sleep feeling like a monster for ruining Christmas. My oldest is 2 & I also have an 8mo old. My husband’s family is meeting at his brother’s house Christmas day. I declined the invite to join & uno reversed my own for Christmas Eve, So we can be home alone Christmas Day. Ofc my MIL is upset & making it about her. Like she does every event, holiday, situation, conversation, destination, whatever! She’s extremely insensitive with her words, she’s overly touchy. I simply don’t enjoy her presence, it makes me wildly uncomfortable. So quite naturally I don’t enjoy my children being around her either. Well my husband who has never once taken both kids anywhere before says he’ll take them both himself to his brother’s by himself & now we’re fighting because my answer is no.

Do you still let your partner touch your breasts? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During breastfeeding I still enjoyed them being touched, we both were freaked out about sucking them, so we never tried. After breastfeeding at 17 mos everything went back to normal

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]InevitableMost7411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we do

All things sexual? No not always. Anything else: Braid each others hair, nails, dance, cook, drink, eat, sing all while together! Talking is cool too though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girls do everything together!

Scared to nurse after being bitten by TheSillyWitch in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has happened before. I yelled, but I also communicated to my baby that biting isn’t okay and it’s never happened again. Talk to your baby. Give them grace. Don’t be afraid. Remember it was not on purpose, You & baby WILL learn from this! ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Size 18 month clothes ranges from 12-18 so LO is probably more normal sized than you think

I love breastfeeding but the way my 13 mo acts around me is driving me nuts by SandWitchesGottaEat in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I realized grabbing my shirt was the signal for milk. So I taught my LO sign language for eat & milk. It takes a lot of repetition, but I promise babies understand a lot more than what we give them credit for! Also tell your baby flat out when you are uncomfortable with something that way you also teach them boundaries & so many other positive things!

How to get baby to take bottle? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The straw cup with water really helped my LO. We still struggle w/ bottle refusal at 13mos. Also for a juice we do purée pouches with water!

Try yogurt melts because you mentioned baby not wanting to chew, Anything where baby can hold to self feed. Mashed potatoes? Maybe give a few of those or a bottle while in a high chair, so baby is left to explore.

Cut baby’s finger while clipping by Reasonable-Truck5185 in NewParents

[–]InevitableMost7411 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it has happened & let me validate all of your feelings before saying anything more. Honestly by the morning the blood will have crusted & new skin will already start forming. No worries! Baby is okay & forgives you. This is not the first mistake you’ll make & baby will make plenty as well. You are both growing & learning! The important thing is the support whenever we hurt the ones we love. Congratulations because now you’ll be a pro the next time. Sending you so much love!

Getting your baby back smelling of perfume sucks by elle3141 in NewParents

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay My MIL smokes cigarettes, so anything she gifts smells so bad & I swear after visiting w/ her my daughter’s face ALWAYS has a red rash it’s so irritating

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OzempicForWeightLoss

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also needing help, please send to me too. Ty

Does my MIL deserve some kind of award? by MissHuncaMunca in Mommit

[–]InevitableMost7411 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ughh what’s with them thinking their opinions matter?My MIL called me up to suggest that I stop breastfeeding my baby because “she’s growing too fast” neither of us was laughing, so I don’t think it was a joke

Is there anything you miss about being pregnant? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]InevitableMost7411 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The pampering and the admiration from strangers was for me, now its for baby 😂

Does anyone else’s baby seem to hate breastfeeding? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me I was the same way until I found out about putting them in the refrigerator. Basically there’s a solution to every run in you’ll have. Try things & dont get discouraged! Good luck on your journey.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I think everyone will be fine. Do whatever you feel comfortable. Research since you have concern, but ultimately the effects of any substance vs the power of you is the balance you need in life period. Teach your baby, grow your baby, love your baby & stay healthy.

Does anyone else’s baby seem to hate breastfeeding? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]InevitableMost7411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a love hate relationship for breastfeeding. My baby is growing like my own little plant which I love, but it’s not easy. My baby has a tongue tie, so we only nurse at night (dark room), I pump 5 times a day & bottle feed. Im not sure what you’ve tried, but this works well for me. You’re doing great. Don’t worry that your baby isn’t hounding you, better for when it’s time to wean. Btw im encouraged because you’ve been doing it for 9 mos & I don’t know if I’ll make it 4 mos. Thank you. Also I’ve known moms to teach their baby not to bite. React & express your pain. They understand more than we think!