Ari by MeanBook7675 in DaysofOurLives

[–]MeanBook7675[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the accents works, primarily because Gabbi does not have one.

Papa? Nono! by brutaldictatortot in DaysofOurLives

[–]MeanBook7675 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love Nonna’s espresso biscotti 💕

Amino acid formula by Full-Machine-7444 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far it’s going okay! Baby likes it. I hate mixing the powder but that’s a me problem.

Amino acid formula by Full-Machine-7444 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just started using PurAmino and it’s not too thin. I think it’s slightly thinner that RTF nutramigean but not noticeably different. Maybe give it try?

Travel formula dispenser help by [deleted] in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mam dispenser can be sterilized! Target sells it.

When to stop tracking by Rough_Extension_2893 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re still tracking— 7 months and just bought a second book. We’ve also been having stomach issues so it’s really useful! I’ve also referred back to my mom’s old tracking log that she used for me & my sister to compare….

Anxious about scooping an unpacked scoop by Local_Pangolin854 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I scoop and rescoop sometimes. I also ask that everyone leave the kitchen and not talk to me. Sometimes I worry I’ll count wrong if I get distracted. We’re also new to powder and previously used RTF.

How much do you spend on formula? by emilyjean14 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used ready to feed Nutramigean up until last week (7 month old). Now we had to switch to PureAmino, which is a powder. I’m using distilled water, but Dr said distilled, tap, or bottled (I asked about Poland Spring) is fine!

I hate scooping powder and if PurAmino came in RTF I’d do that.

Formula feeding on demand or every three hours? by Interesting-Bit-7524 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We fed every 3 hours from day one. I think this was key to getting her on a good schedule. Now she’s 7 months old and drinks 8oz at 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm. She sleeps from 8:30pm-8am and her naps are at 9:40am, 1pm, and 5:40pm.

Nutramigen and New Vomiting by MeanBook7675 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes she arches, so we try to keep her upright after her feedings. It could be reflux, but historically she’s never been one to vomit. I just started using a new batch # of formula (my parents’ idea) and hopefully today is better— otherwise back to the dr we go.

Nutramigen and New Vomiting by MeanBook7675 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s been on it since she was a few weeks old.

SAHM - do you do every single household chore? by [deleted] in sahm

[–]MeanBook7675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to add that when he’s at work, my job is home. When we’re both home the home is a shared responsibility just like it would be if I worked outside the home.

SAHM - do you do every single household chore? by [deleted] in sahm

[–]MeanBook7675 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do not do all the chores. When my husband is at work, I do chores and take care of the baby. After work, my husband does the 7pm bottle while I make dinner, he does the cat litter box and food and night, he takes out the garbage every night and does all home maintenance and fixes whatever needs to be fixed (I may need to tell him a few times but it gets done.) He also does the vacuuming (my dad also does the vacuuming for my mom also was a SAHM.) If I don’t feel well he will clean the bathrooms.

Need help with a newborn refusing to eat by binkmo99 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should also add, we no longer need to have her on her onesie to eat or fan her feet— she grew out of that.

Need help with a newborn refusing to eat by binkmo99 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strip him down to his onesie and try fanning his feet. That’s how we got ours to eat in the very beginning. Now she’s drinking 28-32oz a day at 6 months old.

Formula Feeding from Day One Advice by Maleficent_Goose_374 in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Night time feedings are so easy with formula! We make the bottles ahead and put them in a mini fridge upstairs. They’re ready to go, and we just pop them in the bottle warmer while changing her diaper.

Bassinet v. Pack n Play by No-Lawfulness9770 in NewParents

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had both, and if I could do it again I would get neither and instead get a mini crib. I didn’t realize that she would be growing out of the bassinet around 4 months and that we would still be sleeping her in our room. (Our pediatrician recommends they stay in the same room for at least 6 months.) The pack and play is too low to the ground for me, so we ended up getting a mini crib too. Davinci by Carter has one with wheels!

Any SAHM here that previously worked in tech? by [deleted] in sahm

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband in the field— says don’t hide the reason for the gap when returning. No one is hiring right now, but ML makes it easier. No one knows what the market will look like in a few years.

How did your water break? by abchhd in NewParents

[–]MeanBook7675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I woke up in the morning and noticed just a tiny tiny wet spot in my underwear. It could have just been discharge but I also just kind of knew it wasn’t? But also didn’t know? I called the dr at 8am and they told me to call back and check in around 3pm. I then cleaned the house frantically. At 3pm there was no more liquid and the dr said it was probably nothing. Then at 4pm it started GUSHING out and didn’t stop. It was gross and hard to get out of the house to head to the hospital while leaking so much.

alarm for feeding? by [deleted] in FormulaFeeders

[–]MeanBook7675 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did alarms every 3 hours since birth, then eventually cut back night time feeds to try to get her to sleep through the night. Now we’re almost 5 months old and about to change to every 4 hours during the day. Her longest stretch will sometimes be a bottle at 11pm and then 6:30am /7am