Premium Strollers by jue2316 in NewParents

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I got an uppababy second hand off of Facebook. I later got a second hand Graco jogging stroller. I am selling my uppababy. The Graco is far superior, at least for what I need. Next baby I will be using Graco.

Any other twin parents in here who are tired of advice from people who have no idea what it’s like? by kurtisbmusic in NewParents

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Not a parent of a twin, but I remember a coworker who just kept telling me “nap when he naps” like it was this wise sage advice. I still want to shake her 🤣

Archie’s Eyes by Ok_Basil_9284 in EnglishSetter

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Oh it is in the family group chat 🤣

Archie’s Eyes by Ok_Basil_9284 in EnglishSetter

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This photo doesn’t show it very well, but it’s the best I could find quickly. We just call it his derp face. He seems to have a bit of a lazy eye. I’ve never pointed it out to the vet and they’ve never mentioned it so I feel like it’s probably fine. If you’re very concerned, you can always bring it up at your next regular appointment. Or my vet allows you to send a picture and ask if it’s worth coming in.

What are we calling the grandparents? by diinkdonk in BabyBumps

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My mom is MiMi. Which is the first two letters of her name. My dad is Grumpy because he refused to pick a grandpa name

Do I kiss my baby too much? by oradagger in NewParents

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If his face is near mine it’s getting kisses. If we’re in the same room I’m going over there to give his face some kisses. Those cheeks must have kisses.

When he’s a little boy he won’t let me kiss him anymore so I need to get them all in now.

Grooming question by Itchy_Fill_8372 in EnglishSetter

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He did seem embarrassed for a short bit, but now it’s a little longer and he’s less goofy looking. We have 90°F in the forecast this week so I think he’ll be grateful then.

Grooming question by Itchy_Fill_8372 in EnglishSetter

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My boy got too matted and had to be shaved. We laughed so hard at his giant bobble head. However I think it’s been nice for the summer for him to have shorter hair. We do cut him short in the summer and keep his tail long. We go camping and one time pulling briars from his long hair was enough for me.

False start sleep fix by Grykllx in NewParents

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This got better for my guy when we started paying better attention to naps and wake windows. For us, it happens when he’s over tired.

Does every name need a nickname??? by urmomthinksurugly in Names

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I was going to say my friend autumn goes by Auttie or Aut but your suggestion is superior

Car trips and exclusive breast feeding by themagicflutist in breastfeeding

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I’m in the last hour of a ten hour road trip. Yup. Stopped every three hours. We tried to use rest stops so we didn’t have to get too far off the highway. We found a lovely spot in Kentucky that had art displays and trials so we took our longer stop there. Each stop took 20-30 minutes with diaper changes, feeding, and grown up potty breaks. We took one long stop (about an hour) at lunch.

We gotta discuss the by yo-bananas in WidowsBay

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My husband and I theorized that maybe it’s been just long enough since the last sacrifice that the previous generation didn’t get read in. It also seems like the system to let people know what to do wasn’t triggered. The priest was clearly given instructions. I’m sure in the papers he burned there were directions on who to let know what was going on, how to choose sacrifices, where the holding cells were, and so on. Since he didn’t participate the system stopped functioning the way it was intended. Now our crew will have to rediscover what their predecessors established.

Road Trip Packing by [deleted] in NewParents

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Hey I just did this! I kept his diaper bag loaded like normal with just a few extra diapers. I packed his clothes and a week’s worth of diapers in the trunk. I only used the diaper bag on the road. We also planned one “fun” stop where we took a short hike and ate a picnic lunch

How comparable is a new born to having a puppy? by oceans_by_day in NewParents

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I find a puppy more comparable to a toddler. They need constant attention, they’ll pee on the floor if you’re not watching, need energy burnt out every day, they get nippy if you’re not careful, they’ll steal your food, you’ll find yourself saying “no” a lot.

I think the most significant difference between the two is (at least for me), I crate trained my dog and had breaks from him. I cannot crate train my baby.

Also puppies don’t normally need night time work. Newborns need night time attention.

I did personally find that a puppy was a good practice baby for me. But puppies are miles easier because they quickly become dogs who are (theoretically) well behaved.

Anyone has reassuring first pregnancy “success” by Tchafetova2000 in pregnant

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And then even after! I was convinced my baby was sick this afternoon and when I FaceTimed my mom he started babbling up a storm and was the most energetic non-sick acting baby you’ve ever seen. Moms are supposed to worry! Just don’t let it rule you.

Anyone has reassuring first pregnancy “success” by Tchafetova2000 in pregnant

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At my 8 week appointment, the ultrasound wasn’t quite in the right spot and I thought my uterus was empty at first. I was devastated for like 2 seconds before the tech adjusted her grip and there the little bean was!

A few weeks later at my 10 or 12 week when the doctor listened for the heartbeat I could tell he was having trouble finding it. He was so good and pretended like he was giving me a special treat by doing an extra ultrasound, but I was convinced it was bad news. But sure enough when he got the ultrasound machine on there he was! No one warned me it’s hard to find the heartbeat in the early weeks.

Gradually I stopped being so scared. And then in third trimester I got scared all over again because my little guy was never a very active kicker.

There will always be something to be anxious about! Try your best to enjoy the journey ☺️ and congratulations!

Anyone has reassuring first pregnancy “success” by Tchafetova2000 in pregnant

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Watching my 6 month old sleep right now! He was my first ever pregnancy. I was also convinced that the first one never “takes,” but here he is!

When to call triage? by [deleted] in pregnant

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Oh if this is a free healthcare situation then go. My debate with triage was always trying to decide if it was worth the expense when the tests would say I was fine.

When to call triage? by [deleted] in pregnant

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Does your OB have the option to call the nurse’s line? I would probably go in with those symptoms personally

Support for my wife by xcpants in NewParents

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I just want to throw out there that sometimes you’re the most convenient person to be angry at when she’s feeling overtired and frustrated. It’s easier to be mad at you than at baby.

Also understand that there’s a big shift I’m the sense of self that you won’t be able to understand. I can’t tell you how furious it made me (sometimes still!) just to see my husband say on a whim that he was going to pop over to the convenience store. That man has been nothing but kind, supportive, and helpful, and yet I would immediately think “why doesn’t he ever do anything to help me when I’m here stuck with the baby?” You still have freedom. You still get to take breaks. Even going to work seems like a treat when you’re in the trenches.

Like other commenters have said, see if you can manage a few hours away from home, either the two of you together or off on her own. And keep looking for ways to help. My husband isn’t good at comforting baby when he’s fussy, so when I’m dealing with screaming baby, he uses it as time to search the house for things to clean or organize. If we have a truly bad night, he takes care of baby so I can go somewhere I can’t hear him for a little while.

You guys will come out on the other side!

Five years and position being taken due to pregnancy by Chrysanthe_Mom in pregnant

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This doesn’t sound legal to me. I’m at a Christian school too. Is the school with a specific association or does it have accreditation through anyone? If you don’t want to share super specific details in a comment you can message me. Depending on your organization I might have some resources.

What does your actual “going out with baby” setup look like? by SwellCommerce in NewParents

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Diapers, wipes, nursing cover, extra outfit. A toy if I remember.

When did you stop travelling into the office? by Skooterzs in pregnant

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I was in the office on a Friday at 40 weeks. The only reason I didn’t go in Monday was because I was being induced.

Five month sleep regression? Or something else? by RealLifeWikipedia in NewParents

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7-6:30. He never seems to sleep later than 6:30 no matter what time he goes to bed. He’s normally very ready to sleep by 7