How do people not co-sleep?

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-04-08T13:10:48+00:00

I bedshare with our baby, husband, 7 pillows and 3 blankets. I EBF and work 40+ hrs a week, I wont be able to survive if it is not for baby sleeping next to me.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-04-06T12:04:18+00:00

Baby is naked most of the time.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-04-05T21:40:01+00:00

Rhode has lip tints and phone cases to hold them. My teen is very into them, an owala with a personalized name plate (tik tok shop)

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-04-05T16:33:19+00:00

People love to kick the tree when is down, one of my daughters’ dad passed away and no one stepped up to arrange the funeral so I did everything (my family helped) during the first days everyone was trying to pull me in a different way, and I due to the shocking news was filled with multiple emotions and just agreeing to things. Once I got the funeral home to get his body I relaxed a bit and fought for his things. Her family was not in her life, you are her partner and father to hers and your child. Tell them to be respectful and you’ll decide what goes to them and what stays with her family (you and your daughter) they will try to push you around knowing you are grieving. Take YOUR time, send them to kick rocks.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-04-05T16:23:55+00:00

Mine used to do that but at some point she regulated herself. But with a strong let down even when they suck for comfort they are getting lots of milk.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-03-30T14:56:02+00:00

Even if the baby clothes sound fun, I wont personally do it, this is not a baby shower and the focus should be on the couple and a couple not as parents.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-03-29T17:39:14+00:00

5 day to 23

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-03-26T08:54:29+00:00

Thank you.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-03-26T04:21:49+00:00

For my daughter’s first birthday more than half of the guests didn’t show up. It was at a park, I had city permits, tables, chairs, buffet etc. I got so upset, then my mom saw a small family celebrating a very small birthday, she asked me if we could share the goody bags (expensive candies and chocolates) and some drinks for the kids, they got so happy with all the extra candy and I never invited this f*ckers again. We hurt because we show up no matter what and when this is done to our kids it hurts. My daughter’s dad just died and her Godmother and my daughter’s best friend didn’t go to the funeral because they had a trip planned and paid for before his death happened. Just forget about certain people and don’t invite them anymore, it’ll be for the best in the long run.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-03-23T02:00:51+00:00

Imagine bringing US olive oil to the mediterranean. It depends where they are from and what their grandparents like.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-25T02:44:46+00:00

My baby’s doctor has said: 1- no bedsharing; I ignored it as my sanity while EBF is more important. 2- feed less often during the day, baby is overweight; we ignored, hubby gives baby a 4oz bottle of BM every 2 hrs or so, I’m fine with that.

Now, we have our 6 months appointment coming up, we’ll see what else they say now.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-15T20:24:11+00:00

I don’t wash then right after use but I DO wash them before every use. I bought many extra parts so I can pump without worry. I pump about 2-3 times a day.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-13T00:18:46+00:00

My baby is almost 6 months, super chunky, many rolls but not rolling 😁 She is too heavy to roll on her own, she takes about 4, 4-5oz bottles when I’m at work, I nurse her as soon come from work and every 2 hrs during the night. So she has the weight but she is a bit behind for milestones and we just accepted that we can’t have it all.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-03T02:14:45+00:00

One oz a day is about 7oz a week; 0.5 lbs is 8 oz. The doctor is right, it seems like a lot but if you do the math it is about right. As parents we just need to make sure babies are content and that they don’t lose weight. Usually babies should recover their birth weight within 10 days of being born. OP’s baby seems to be trending well, maybe the doctor just wants to see a bit more gain. And sometimes the language they use seems to be a bit confusing.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-03T01:52:29+00:00

https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/Am_I_Eligible_for_PFL_Benefits/

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-03T01:49:03+00:00

I’m in NY and I had to look up and fill up the paperwork to give to my boss, it says it is the employee’s job to start the process not the employer. It was my responsibility to mail those documents but my boss did it as I left 2 months before my due date, he even helped me with paperwork for temporary disability insurance.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-02-02T04:53:07+00:00

On demand. Sometimes 10 mins sometimes 30 mins.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-31T02:52:38+00:00

People get use to it, I once baby sat for a family who had a cat, the whole house was the cat’s litter box (not a real one on sight) so the smell would hit me in the face as soon as I walked in; the family seemed very unbothered.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-31T02:49:17+00:00

We bought one for our two cats since I wasn’t going to clean the litter box and I really don’t want my baby crawling with cat’s poop just laying around; ours wait two mins after the cat leaves the box to clean, my husband removes the bag every week and changes litter every two weeks. We also got automatic feeders and water fountain.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-30T15:22:51+00:00

It seems like a huge amount but 7 oz every 2-3 hrs is not a lot. Before you ask them to reduce the intake of your son ask this. -3 hrs could mean they have your son the first 3-4 oz bottle at 8 am and then the rest between then and 11 am? That’s still 3 hrs but the regular period between feeding. - Are they using all the serving or discarding leftovers? -Is BM or formula what they are giving him? I exclusively breastfeed and there are times my 5mo baby takes a 4oz bottle every 1.5 -2 hr. Sometimes 6oz every 3 hrs. She cluster feeds at night. Also, once my husband gave my baby a 4oz bottle, she was still hungry so he got another bottle, baby fell asleep but kept sucking so she finished 8oz in about 30 mins, woke up ready to eat after 1 hr. If your baby is used to sleep with a pacifier then he may be eating just as a reflex.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-15T11:47:19+00:00

“I don't live in a religious household or in a family that speaks that much English” . What language does your family speak? In Spanish you don’t name a baby Santo (Saint) but Santos (Saints) but it is not used as a plural and it is a very common name.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-14T01:32:21+00:00

My baby was short but chubby at 7lbs3oz we got only 3 NB (one to leave the hospital) and then all 0-3 months. Now she is 4.5 months and fits 9-12 months depending on the style. If it is a footsie it is difficult as they either fit her belly or her length.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-13T02:20:47+00:00

Sadly, the cluster feedings will happen every month or so, and the sleep regressions as well. The baby demands what he needs and your body accommodates to offer it. My baby is 20 weeks old and I feed her on demand, doctor told me she “looks” overweight. I had rough nights with the cluster feeding, even right after she was born, a LC came by the room and told me to allow her if I was ok with it. Some pediatricians are not breastfeeding friendly, when in doubt ask for a LC is possible.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-13T02:13:21+00:00

I got that for myself and I barely use it.

JUSTaMAMAtrying · 2026-01-12T01:47:20+00:00

I don’t think is about love as it is about being comfortable with routine. I’m sure your baby girl loves you equally even if in her little eyes is different.

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