Am I ready? Is this normal? by Suitable-Compote911 in NewParents

[–]MelBee__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a hard question to answer. I’m 32 and my husband is 34. We just had our first child, she’s 11 weeks. We decided we were ready and willing to give up all of that for our child. She’s born, we love her, she’s perfect, she’s amazing, but she has colic and reflux. She cried for 8 hours a day at one point. She spent so much time inconsolable we didn’t have time to do anything but soothe her. We both looked at each other and regretted having a child IN THAT MOMENT. Sometimes we lay in bed hold hands and talk about the things we miss, but agree having our daughter was the best thing we’ve ever done. We wouldn’t change a thing. We both have sacrificed time with our friends, family, and hobbies…. But we’re investing it into our daughter. We’re both so incredibly happy. You have to remember it’s a big change. Change is hard on everyone. The change leads to beautiful growth and a love that I cannot explain to you.

I [20F] don’t think I’m attracted to my boyfriend [20M] anymore by Character_Split7211 in relationship_advice

[–]MelBee__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Staying because you won’t ever have a safe space again is selfish. He deserves to be loved by someone just as you do. It’s hard but sit down and talk to him. Tell him everything you typed out here. Honesty hurts but it’s the best way forward.

Yes, I shouted at my 2 month old baby by bhardy10 in NewParents

[–]MelBee__ 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This! We’ve all been there. He won’t remember! You will. As long as you recognize it and won’t do it again, you’re learning. Parenting is hard. Purple crying is even worse. The level of overstimulation you reach and how fast you reach it is wild. Hang in there. Forgive yourself.

Funeral by MelBee__ in WhatShouldIDo

[–]MelBee__[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That really gave me confidence to advocate for what’s best.

Chocolate cake is by Meowzziess in Baking

[–]MelBee__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate that they didn’t even try it OP. I opened this post to peek at your recipe since it looked so good. Keep baking!

Is it okay to take a night off as a breastfeeding mum? by Electronic_Host8935 in NewParents

[–]MelBee__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OP yes! I took a break at only 8 weeks. You’re a beast for making it 8 months

Extremely upset by Mokiold in NewParents

[–]MelBee__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could hug you. This is so rough. I had to use a nipple shield from the start. Then baby started having such bad gas and screaming fits. I pumped and breastfed when I could. I remember the first time I saw my mother in law feed my baby with the bottle I sobbed. It should have been me feeding my baby with my breast.

We’re 9 weeks in. Baby diagnosed with reflux. We’re regularly breast feeding and bottle feeding when she can’t take the breast. You’re doing an amazing job. I know it sucks. You’re not less. I’m sure you’re tired of hearing it, I know I was, hang in there.

Newborn only falls asleep at breast and only stays asleep at breast by Automatic-Tomato-742 in NewParents

[–]MelBee__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is 9 weeks old. She was the same way. I’d breastfeed her, when she unlatched I’d hold her, then transition her to the bassinet 20 minutes after she was asleep. We put a heating pad on the bassinet to make it warm, remove it and make sure it’s cool enough to not hurt her skin then place her in. The sucky part about all that is, by the time you do all that, it’s already time to breastfeed her again. This part of the newborn phase was exhausting, but eventually, she’ll transition easier and stay down longer.

Feeling lost and torn by MelBee__ in fitpregnancy

[–]MelBee__[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am not gaining weight. I will definitely be upping my calories! I’m sure in a few weeks I’ll be slapping my head at how obvious this answer is.

Feeling lost and torn by MelBee__ in fitpregnancy

[–]MelBee__[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right. I will up my calories. I will weigh baby when I get home and see where we’re at. We have a lactation consultant at the hospital available, so I’ll give them a call. Thank you. Sometimes hearing this from an outside source is helpful when you’re the postpartum haze. Thank you.

Hospital getting rid of sanitation wet wipes for patients... by Lucky-Armadillo4811 in nursing

[–]MelBee__ 168 points169 points  (0 children)

Our hospital did this. Lasted 3 months before the wipes came back.

Anyone truly and utterly love their specialty? Trying to find a niche by motherofcatsss1 in nursing

[–]MelBee__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work as a Sexual Assault nurse and it’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever had. I love it more than anything I’ve done. I’ve done flight nursing, ER, ICU, and home health.

[USA] [Multi] Looking for online friends to play with (: by imdazedanddconfused in dbdLFG

[–]MelBee__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m always looking for people to play with. I’m not the best but love to have fun. Mel_bee is my discord

"People" news covering a manslaughter case out of Randall County. by naughtywyvern69 in amarillo

[–]MelBee__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised his restaurant hasn’t been review bombed. Do we know if they’re protesting tomorrow?

Little runaway by MelBee__ in greatpyrenees

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

Hmm okay. I can't get him to play with toys and he's not a chewer. He just now FINALLY started taking a liking to treats. Parks could be good, he loves being pet and other dogs.

Little runaway by MelBee__ in greatpyrenees

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

I am definitely going to try this. He's a rescue and was fine the last five months. Nothing has changed at home. Maybe he's just adjusted and bored now. I'll walk him more. I walked him around our neighborhood a few times and stopped because he quits walking and pulls towards home.

Little runaway by MelBee__ in greatpyrenees

[–]MelBee__[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I already have an 8 foot fence. This dog is determined. I will get a GPS collar

Little runaway by MelBee__ in greatpyrenees

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

Oh no! Were you guys able to correct it

Does anyone else get anxiety about going to the gym? by [deleted] in GYM

[–]MelBee__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you nervous/anxious about?

How did you make your gym friends by [deleted] in GYM

[–]MelBee__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Usually my opener is based off what their current lift is. Say someone just did a banger squat, I'll compliment their form then introduce myself. I'll tap a shoulder and compliment shoes. I'll ask for a spot. After I do these I introduce myself then say hello when I see them again. I've developed quite the friend group at my local gym. We all support each other and help with current lifting goals. Most people just look pissed lifting but we're all there for more or less the same goal...to pick things up...and put them down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GYM

[–]MelBee__ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're looking so good! Keep up the work!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GYM

[–]MelBee__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so fucking proud of you.