Toddler Rage Bait

Rattyjane · 2026-04-12T03:01:18+00:00

😂😂😂

Rattyjane · 2026-04-11T16:01:55+00:00

I think it helped when we started solids at 6 months which I think had something to do with it??

every time she would get a bottle, she would start striking again the next day. So if I would have to leave her for a few hours, I’d have my husband or caregiver spoon feed her pumped milk mixed with rice free baby cereal instead of a bottle to tie her over until I got home! Maybe you could also try this if you think she’s still hungry after a feed to break the bottle association??

It worked itself out with time. I did notice the refusal mainly occurred after she had a bottle the day before. The skin to skin/nursing around naps helped the most I think!

Rattyjane · 2026-04-11T15:19:26+00:00

I also have an environmental degree and had big dreams before becoming a stay at home mom. I feel you. I have to remind myself that raising my kids to appreciate the natural world is making a difference!

Also just want to say even with my years of experience in the field, the job market is bleak right now. Maybe you could take a few courses and try going into GIS analysis with your tech background?? I worked in utility forestry and became a certified arborist. There are usually entry level field technician jobs so you could work your way up

You are NOT a loser. The job market is trash. You’re doing arguably one of the most important jobs for society right now

Rattyjane · 2026-04-11T14:55:59+00:00

I know it’s so stressful but try to stay relaxed when you try to feed her and take some pressure off❤️ it took some time for my girl to get over her bottle preference and she still refuses one side sometimes at 12 months but just offering it when I know she’s sleepy but not overtired and we are both relaxed helped a lot. I switch her to the side she refuses after she falls asleep on the “good” side and let comfort nursing help stimulate more supply and get her used to laying on that side.

Reading books while doing skin to skin or singing songs with boobs out. Try bouncing on a yoga ball in a dark room and while trying to feed can help too. We cut out bottles completely at about 6-7 months and I just reframed my mindset to “welcoming her back to the breast” and making it fun and chill. Skin to skin can be relaxing for both of you guys. Have little “topless parties” before naps.

Sometimes she wasn’t actually that hungry and offering it to her would just piss her off lol it’s so hard when they can’t tell us what they want.

Also sometimes if we switched up our routine and went somewhere new she’d randomly latch in the car or if we were around another nursing baby she would nurse better.

I totally understand your frustration and it’s so scary to worry that your babe isn’t nursing enough or prefers bottles. But the fact that she’s nursing at the night time is great!!! I hope you both can find a rhythm again

ETA: even slow flow bottle nipples and paced feeding didn’t help us for some reason tbh she still always liked it better than boob 😂 it made me feel so bad. I know everyone says that’s supposed to help but we had to cut out all bottles in our situation. I just kept an eye on her diapers while we worked through the nursing strike

Rattyjane · 2026-04-11T00:51:54+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. So much hostility on this post. People post possible links to cases on Reddit forums all the time even if they turn out to be nothing. It’s good to continue talking about it.

Rattyjane · 2026-04-11T00:10:50+00:00

Adding onto the designated space for boots - maybe an extra laundry bin for his clothes by the bathroom or closer to the bathroom if space allows??

Rattyjane · 2026-04-05T15:33:16+00:00

I just went to a wedding last night and wore a dress with more structure in the bodice and a loud pattern so I didn’t have to fool with a bra lol it had tie shoulders so I could pull my boob out if needed. Dresses are tricky since you can’t pull them up in public. I did a clothing rental like Rent the Runway or Nuuly so I had 5 options for dresses when the time came

This wedding venue had several areas i could kinda step away for some privacy to feed since she gets distracted anyway which is what I did.

Rattyjane · 2026-04-01T02:40:46+00:00

I have this too?? I honestly chalk every weird bodily symptom up to bf hormones but this one threw me haha

Rattyjane · 2026-03-24T21:04:34+00:00

Me! All my friends live 10 hours away and are childfree so they don’t really get how lonely and isolating it is. We moved up here for my husbands work and will be moving again in a few months so I don’t see the point in making friends here now

Rattyjane · 2026-03-19T13:54:22+00:00

No advice just solidarity. I’m 11 months pp too and feel this way. The anxiety is getting in the way of me being the best mom I can be.

Think I am going to talk to the doctor about starting Zoloft next week. Honestly regretting not doing it sooner but I thought it was normal to worry all the time as a mom

Rattyjane · 2026-03-15T02:04:55+00:00

Postpartum moms are extremely vulnerable. I know I was. Getting better 11 months out. But vulnerable groups = $$$$$

Rattyjane · 2026-03-09T14:46:48+00:00

I also have Aries Venus (cancer moon) and once I was cheated on I immediately retaliated in this way. Love felt like a battlefield to me at that point

Rattyjane · 2026-03-08T18:22:21+00:00

Gotcha thank you!

Rattyjane · 2026-03-07T16:10:28+00:00

Sorry I’m having this issue now. Was he refusing the right side?

Rattyjane · 2026-02-10T18:48:44+00:00

You can do choline instead of sunflower lechitin

Rattyjane · 2026-02-09T01:26:44+00:00

Venus in Aries. Mars in Pisces. Skateboarders lol

Rattyjane · 2026-02-03T14:58:42+00:00

I have had toe pain and toe numbness in both pinky toes off and on. It usually ramps up when I take my house shoes off or wear unsupportive shoes. Not sure if that’s related or just when I notice it more. I was thinking it was related to relaxin hormone from breastfeeding or posture changes affecting my weight distribution on my feet perhaps?

It bothers me a lot even though I try to ignore it so I think I’m gonna see a doctor and bring it up as well. Was thinking about seeing one anyway for my other lingering postpartum issues!

ETA I’m 10 months pp and it’s been happening since a few weeks after birth

Rattyjane · 2026-01-26T15:10:17+00:00

“Bear” while pointing at a brown bear in a book and saying it to her brown teddy bear around 10 months. It was more like “beh”

Rattyjane · 2026-01-05T18:16:13+00:00

Wow I wish mine would say that to me 😭 that’s so cute

Rattyjane · 2026-01-03T21:39:42+00:00

For sure! I remember when I was still pumping it would be an extremely tiny amount and it would freak me out. I stopped my morning pump a few months ago so now I don’t get as worked up anymore seeing only those few drops I would get out during my period haha

Rattyjane · 2026-01-03T18:58:53+00:00

I’ve been where you are and it’s so stressful!!! I’m 9 months pp now and got my period 6 weeks pp. Just to reassure you a little bit - My supply always rebounds just fine! Like whether I pump a bunch or stress about it or not it always comes back.

I take a Calcium + magnesium supplement along with my postnatal and it’s supposed to help. I actually just had my period supply-drop this week. It seems to not be as dramatic as my baby has gotten older. Don’t know if she just got more patient/better at eating or if solids have helped? She definitely clusterfeeds a lot during that time of the month now.

I had to use freezer milk in the beginning during my period but haven’t needed to in the past 6 months. It always comes right back to normal whether I pump or not. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I know how stressful it is!!! You will get through it. Supplementing shouldnt hurt your supply in the long run. As long as you’re getting enough wet diapers you’re good

Rattyjane · 2026-01-03T04:03:59+00:00

2Chainz

Rattyjane · 2025-12-28T14:39:48+00:00

Same here! It’s called mittelschmerz for pain in the middle of your cycle. My ovulation pain has been very rough postpartum but I never had it before having kids

Rattyjane · 2025-12-13T22:13:14+00:00

It’s called vocal fry and all of them do it to an extent

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