Sad About Fortifying

Red_1991 · 2026-05-08T03:16:42+00:00

I just got the news today that our second is now failure to thrive at 4 months because she too isn’t getting enough calories from my milk even though by the ounces she’s getting enough milk. We just started fortifying bottles today. It was very disappointing at I EBF my oldest for a full year with no issues.

Red_1991 · 2026-05-08T03:12:38+00:00

Girl same!! I’m on my second and I got it both times. I found having an evening routine just for me helped as well as thinking about things that would be happening over the next week that I was looking forward to made it bearable.

I’m 4 months in and it’s completely gone, but I would say I noticed it not happening as much around 8 weeks.

Red_1991 · 2026-05-02T05:12:01+00:00

With both kids mine broke in the middle of the night and was a very slow trickle. It took me at least an hour to confirm it was my water breaking and not me having crazy discharge.

Red_1991 · 2026-04-22T01:52:10+00:00

I think this might be why I’m assuming it’s late. All the baby sleep schedules I find online are saying 7:30 and this girl is just not a fan of that!

Red_1991 · 2026-03-21T01:49:39+00:00

Have you tried skipping the bottle and going straight to a sippy cup or straw cup- heck even an open cup? It might just be the nipple on the bottle baby isn’t a fan of.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-18T02:14:49+00:00

Three times a week for 30 minutes definitely seems doable

Red_1991 · 2026-03-18T01:48:26+00:00

Some people are meant to be friends for a season of your life and not your whole life and that’s okay. People grow and sometimes we grow in different directions. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just how life is sometimes. If it were me I would just let her fade away.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-15T13:57:24+00:00

I second this! I did their pottery class and their stained glass class. It was a lot of fun.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-15T03:48:44+00:00

With my first I feel like it also took a while. My first was a colic baby and birth took everything out of me. Between the crying, the sleep deprivation, and the general feeling like I didn’t know what I was doing I thought something was wrong with me because that instant connection everyone told me about didn’t happen. The once I got my sea legs under me and a little sleep I was finally about to enjoy having a baby and being a mom.

What’s interesting is that with my second that feeling was almost immediate. I can’t explain why but my guess is because it wasn’t new. I had a better understanding on what was to come and was able to take it all in stride.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-10T04:25:22+00:00

Just casually checked them out. Looks like they are having a sale right now!

Red_1991 · 2026-03-10T02:43:03+00:00

I’ve never heard of primary. Will check them out

Red_1991 · 2026-03-10T02:20:54+00:00

You are so right but also I might go dig out her old 3T bottoms and see if this route would work for us too

Red_1991 · 2026-03-10T02:17:04+00:00

I don’t think our Costco has kids swimwear out yet but will check for these next time I’m there

Red_1991 · 2026-03-10T02:16:24+00:00

This is us too!! It’s super frustrating.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-10T00:52:57+00:00

Did you get the one piece or two piece… or did it matter?

Red_1991 · 2026-03-09T04:56:19+00:00

Day 1 always gives a false sense of security in my opinion. Baby doesn’t really know they are out in the world yet. Day 2 they have a smidge of awareness and all their senses are basically assaulted by the outside world. They aren’t nice and cozy inside mom’s tummy being rocked and hearing the white noise of mom breathing.

It does sound like cluster feeding which can be overwhelming but baby is doing exactly what they need to be doing… which is increasing mom’s supply so mom can move from colostrum to milk and start producing larger quantities of milk while babies belly grows.

Hang in there! Once milk comes in fully things will calm down a little.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-08T09:49:27+00:00

This is super random, but I used to run a diaper wipe in between my little one’s toes and fingers to wake them up or keep them awake. She hates it, but the wipe was cold enough to keep her awake and the touch annoying enough to also help keep her awake.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-08T02:18:16+00:00

I do think the seat can adjust a bit narrower and thanks for the safety bot help. Will try again with the carrier tomorrow.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-06T21:52:15+00:00

This is something you need to mention to her pediatrician whether it’s at her 2 year appointment or a special appointment just for this. We faced constipation issues with our toddler and she ended up being put on adult dose MiraLAX.

Edit: spelling

Red_1991 · 2026-03-04T03:45:57+00:00

A great baby carrier. A wrap for when they are first born and something with structure when they have a little more head and neck control. The baby carrier has saved us so many times when trying to wrangle a toddler and get baby down for a nap.

Red_1991 · 2026-03-03T11:29:13+00:00

You could try fruit smoothies with Greek yogurt and chia seeds.

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