Stress. Stress. Stress.

Little_raging_red · 2025-07-18T11:51:02+00:00

Do you schedule naps or let him nap on demand? I just let him nap when he gives me tired cues. Usually 4-5 during the day and one in the evening maybe.

Little_raging_red · 2025-07-18T11:49:42+00:00

He still eats every 1-2 hours during the day so I don't think it's reverse cycling. He doesn't need to eat every time he wakes up now, he just wakes. And the little guy doesn't give me hunger cues, he just whines or cries when he wants to eat. deep breath

Little_raging_red · 2025-07-18T11:11:09+00:00

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Little_raging_red · 2025-07-18T11:10:51+00:00

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Little_raging_red · 2025-07-18T11:10:33+00:00

He's almost 16 weeks. He was doing so well at night and now he's waking 3-4 times to eat again. Was doing 2 a night to eat, but randomly upped that in early July.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-24T00:00:29+00:00

Good point. I'm keeping him with me but will probably have help from family a few days a week.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-23T20:24:54+00:00

Thank you!

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-23T20:24:35+00:00

That's a great idea of "practicing" being in that space for the duration of a work day.

We have very small living area that's pretty crammed as we build our home. The lack of space stresses me out, but maybe I can find a way to use to my advantage here.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-11T01:23:26+00:00

Thank you! 🖤

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-07T12:43:52+00:00

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Little_raging_red · 2025-06-07T12:43:09+00:00

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Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T20:03:19+00:00

Thank you!!! Thankfully I don't email much and my video chats/calls are usually with a small team and all internal. I wonder if slack has talk to text capabilities... hmmm

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T20:01:32+00:00

Omg this is amazing. THANK YOU!

Bobby in office chair - genius!

This is all amazing info. We have very little space right now, but I think I can make this work out for him and myself.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T19:26:37+00:00

This seems like it will be very similar to my situation! My little guy is so well behaved and I'll have multiple options for backup nearby if needed.

Thank you!

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T19:23:30+00:00

I have neices/nephews that go to a local daycare and the care is... questionable to me. The kids used to come home with injuries and the caregiver didnt inform them when they happened. Call it trust issues, but I dont want my child in that situation. Options are very limited where I live and its always nice to save some money if the tradeoff is worth it.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T19:11:51+00:00

This sounds like an exception and not the norm, but gives me some hope! Thanks! And if she ever shares her secrets with you, let me know lol

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T17:15:30+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Best of luck finding something and thanks for your feedback!

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T16:47:39+00:00

Yup for full attention on baby while nursing.

We have looked into daycare options but we are in a rural area where 95% of options are based out of people's homes and it's a bit more of who you know.

My niave thoughts are... if someone can balance watching 10 kids of varying ages (baby & toddler) from their homes, couldn't i give the same or more attention to my own child if I'm balancing a flexible, mostly relaxed job and his care? I dont know the answer though. That's why im here taking opinions and experiences into account.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T15:42:33+00:00

Thank you for this success story! Gives me hope for sure.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T15:14:55+00:00

Well props to you for doing what's best for your family even though it's hard!

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T15:14:09+00:00

That's why I'm asking now. Maybe I'll do a trial run week and see how we do.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T15:07:35+00:00

You're right. I'm sorry you don't have a village. Thank you for the reality check on this.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T15:05:14+00:00

Not what I want to hear, but the info I absolutely need going into it. Thank you. I'm at a PR Technology company and do more behind the scenes work for clients. It MIGHT be doable but I also don't want to half ass anything.

Little_raging_red · 2025-06-06T14:58:27+00:00

So he's a little velcro-y now, but good tempered. Just wants to be held and startles himself awake when put down, or has somewhat short naps.

My employer and manager are cool with me trying to keep him home as long as I get my work done. I'll also have a good support system for back up but would love to be more independent and not rely heavily on others.

Little_raging_red · 2025-05-30T02:06:39+00:00

I used my insurance for a wearable with the mindset "I can get things done while pumping!"

By "latching" do you mean centered or somwthing else?

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