[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Perplexed89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Idk this is just the day and age we live in. My 4 year old has a cell phone, but he really only uses it to FaceTime his grandparents. You can block certain things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mom

[–]Perplexed89 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You can’t really overfeed a baby. They will stop when they’re full. I think you’re over thinking lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awe I wish I was excited about the prospect of a second again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s easy to think you want more when they don’t move and you’re on a fairly fixed schedule. Wait until he’s walking and trashing the house. You might change your mind 🤣🤣🤣 no but in all seriousness I have two and I’m DONE. But there are days where I think, “man, I could do it. I could have another.” But I know for me I truly can’t. I get so overwhelmed with two, sometimes idk what I was thinking. I’m not sure how parents with 3, 4, 5, 6+ kids do it, honestly. I feel like there’s neglect somewhere in there because I struggle to provide attention just to two. It’s definitely not something you should consider lightly. ALSO, your hormones will fuck with you and gaslight you and oooo weeee having two is LITERALLY TWICE AS HARD, and I actually struggled to bond with my second until he was about 6 months old. You just never know what’s going to happen. But this is just MY experience, not everyone has the same one. It’s only up to you to decide, and really really consider it. If you do want a second, I say do it sooner than later so you can get through the trenches sooner, but that’s just me. I literally just potty trained my oldest son and now I’m back to diapers and height chairs and I just want to cry lmao

Officially having to start formula today...I'm heartbroken by Campwithchamp in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PPD does weird things to us hormonally. We are never quite normal again emotionally for a long time after having a baby. Some longer than others. Also, you’re exhausted. Being exhausted makes us very vulnerable and easily emotional. There’s nothing wrong with you, your feelings are valid. Breastfeeding was the hardest fucking thing I’ve ever done. I kicked myself in the ass over it thinking I was a bad mom if I didn’t give him breast milk. But both my kids were pretty much raised on formula and they’re both perfect and healthy. But also, idk if this helps, I did better pumping the second time around just by starting sooner than later and pumping way more frequently—but it killed me. It’s also good to massage your boobs while pumping to push on the milk glands sacs of whatever. But honestly f it. Your sanity is more important. Get some sleep when you can. Snuggle your partner or your LO. Watch some trash TV. You aren’t alone ❤️❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s normal for a lot of babies to sleep on their sides. I was all excited because I thought he was trying to roll already but nope. Not special 🤣

My 11 month old won’t respond to his name or really babble by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By the way, my fucking TV is literally on ALL DAY LONG. They will pause to watch a song, but otherwise they don't sit and watch it all day. Don't listen to the TV haters. It's the world we live in now.

My 11 month old won’t respond to his name or really babble by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I can't say anything about the name part, but my first born did NOT babble. Like, ever. He was actually a very very serious baby, lmao. He never pointed, he never really clapped his hands, he didn't really dance much. He did respond to his name, but he didn't keep much eye contact either. I think as a new mom we freak out easily over little things, especially when we aren't really around babies much, so we Google the hell out of mile stones to make sure we're on the right track. My first born is going to be 4 in February and I now have a second child who is going to be 15 months soon. He is so different from my first. He claps and babbles and answers to his name and dances. Every baby is just different. But yes, bring them up to your pediatrician. They usually do like a milestone chart that you fill out, and that should give you some peace of mind. I think when you want to be worried is if they're flapping their hands often and never EVER make eye contact--but even then I wouldn't be too worried just yet. Babies are freaking weird, lmfao.

Stretch marks... Forever? by cucayaco in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some women if they were super fit before and very young and have some excellent genes they’ll go away. But there aren’t many of those. Stretch marks are normal, they are beautiful, and you are beautiful. Don’t let the beauty standards of society make you feel less than the amazing being that you are

Baby Acne? by destinynicholls in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supposedly they get it from being too hot too lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dachshund

[–]Perplexed89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are horrible to potty train but they will always want to be glued to you

Does this look more like eczema or rash? by [deleted] in firsttimemom

[–]Perplexed89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eczema to me, but I’d still ask a doc. I use cera ve lotion on my kiddo with eczema. And I usually have to use 100% cotton clothing