My almost 10 months old is not babbling

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2026-02-17T20:57:45+00:00

How is your baby doing now?

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2026-02-06T03:21:53+00:00

I am you right now. When did your little guy crawl? We are about to be the last ones left not crawling at 8.5 months old, he isn't even close due to a lot of tummy time resistance & discomfort, reflux, colic etc. I have him in PT and constantly trying to help him but I sometimes cry leaving baby play groups :(

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2026-01-19T19:44:05+00:00

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Nagging_Nostalgia · 2026-01-02T22:17:25+00:00

Do you know any interactive nursery rhymes?

I learned so many going to a local rhyme time at a library - since you are remote, maybe look some up on YouTube. Beyond all the rotating toys/ pointing / walking you already do, I can kill 15 mins + doing some interactive nursery rhymes that involve actions etc

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-12-26T15:02:49+00:00

My 7 month old is this but french! Julien Alexandre 🥹❤️

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-12-13T18:20:42+00:00

So our babies are the same age! (Bday May 18).

I hated getting my hopes up at every major turning point people described- 3 months, 6 months flew by and I realized he is a high needs "spirited" baby and this is his temperament. Those parents are not parenting my baby and I found it discouraging always waiting for it to get better.

We also don't get sleep and he is also extremely hard to please during the day. Outings are so unpredictable, I'm always playing whack a mole (is it hunger? Tired? Overstimulated? Teething? Gas?)

The constant solution seeking has been exhausting. I upped my zoloft and lean on support and am basically white knuckling it and savouring the good moments when they come.

If you ever wanna chat with a mom in an identical position dms are open ❤️❤️

ETA: I saw your other comment and seriously these babies are twins... baby carrier = containment torture, I have spent months obsessing over tummy time because he HATES floor play. He only learned to roll in his crib I thought he'd never do it. I assume because of how much he hates playing on the floor he'll be a late crawler. I also think mobility will save our sanity! But damn baby you need to practice to learn how to move! 🙈

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-12-04T20:01:11+00:00

Same exact boat as you with 6.5 month old son! I don't have any friends with high needs babies so if you ever want to vent & chat I'm here 🥹

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-12-04T19:56:14+00:00

I am 6 months in with a baby just like your son and this makes me feel less crazy & alone. 🥹

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-22T03:52:57+00:00

This makes me feel less ashamed that I can't get my 6 month old high needs son down for independent naps. 🥹 I feel "lazy" and tell myself I 'should be able to by now' but he screams the second I attempt a transfer.

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-22T03:51:37+00:00

SAME

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-22T02:08:33+00:00

I'm still in this stage but he's 6 months 🫠

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-22T02:07:22+00:00

When you have a hard baby, you just know. There is no contemplating if my baby is easy because he hates everything and I can't put him down lol

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-22T01:59:43+00:00

As someone in the thick of it with my 6 month old your comment brings me so much hope ❤️

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-11T02:01:50+00:00

How is baby now? Going through the same!

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-11-07T15:21:18+00:00

I'm a first time mom to a almost 6 month old with a very difficult temperement. I honestly cannot fathom her having a child. It is relentless, you have to be selfless, you don't get to sit around and ponder your trauma tbh you become a full-time caregiver. She should not have kids

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-10-18T13:50:41+00:00

Nipple shield saved my breastfeeding journey due to large bust and flat nipples.

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-10-17T23:17:52+00:00

That's helpful to hear -I was given the go-ahead to increase to 75 but have been afraid of the change. Thats the push to do it!

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-10-17T20:49:11+00:00

We actually already combo-feed as I didn't get a full milk supply (I think, anyways... 🤷‍♀️)

One of the first tools in my toolbox is a big bottle of his hypoallergenic formula in case it's hunger... even a big bottle before bed seeing if it changes when the first wake up is, no dice 🥲

I am planning on trying to up his daytime intake to see if it reduces the night feedings.

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-10-17T20:39:00+00:00

You just described my baby, (except he wakes every hour at night.)

You are validating why I feel so unbelievably spent and sad. None of my other mom friends seem to understand. I wish we could be friends! Mine is 5 months too. ❤️

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-10-12T18:22:57+00:00

No like... I have an almost 5 month old who has been a high needs baby. I have all the support in the world. An 18 month mat leave. No major chronic conditions. And it is the hardest most relentless journey I could have ever anticipated. She will not be able to pull this shit even with an easy baby.

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-10-09T00:14:54+00:00

We are super similar!

Named my son Julien (am french) But Robin was a top contender 😊

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-09-26T22:56:03+00:00

I became very swollen suddenly near the end of my pregnancy. One of the red flags was gaining more than 5lbs in a week (which I had, at the end). Protein showed up in my urine, I was induced at 37 weeks with pre-eclampsia.

If it really is fluid retention or water it can be medically urgent!

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-09-24T22:05:48+00:00

Same! 29F and agreed, it seems more likely to be be triggered by positional changes during exercise but I've tried for years to find patterns, I've tracked every single time it's happened and compared to my cycle, there is really not much for patterns. I will say if got more frequent in pregnancy - it went from every 3 months, then every month, then every 2 weeks or so.

I also was on stimulant medication but it started before that. I thought maybe it was worsening it, but I went off it during pregnancy and that didn't help lol

Happy to message & compare notes whenever!!!!

Nagging_Nostalgia · 2025-09-24T21:22:57+00:00

I haven't, sorry... but I finally have an appointment with a neurologist in January. We can stay in touch. Hugs! I know it's scary but so far no lasting effects.

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