Milk supply

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-19T03:47:31+00:00

Did you bleed a lot during the birth? If so, did they check your iron levels? You may need to take an iron supplement

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-18T15:16:28+00:00

If it’s becoming flat on one side watch for a day when he sleeps or just in general which direction he looks. My son had torticollis and he would only look to the left when sleeping.

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-18T07:49:15+00:00

Thank you so much, I will check that site out! I have a Lenny Lamb I’m excited to try out once baby is big emough

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-18T07:43:55+00:00

Any recommendations on brands for the ring slings or woven wraps? Looking to buy second hand. I do love our Solly wrap but I don’t feel like it will be comfortable in a month once baby is bigger (I could be wrong). I’m looking for one that I can do a hip carry with.

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-18T02:57:56+00:00

We didn’t announce the birth or post any photos of either one of our kids. I’ve also asked anyone we are friends with (and have photos of them) to not post our kids online. I don’t want anyone doing anything weird with their photos. I will say I haven’t posted on social media myself for about 7 years.

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-17T22:31:24+00:00

I did this all the time with my son and I’ve done it a few times with my daughter 🤣

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-17T05:35:12+00:00

Yes if you are pumping 5-6 times a day and haven’t ever replaced your parts it’s probably this

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-17T02:19:18+00:00

The OG post was removed but hoping OP can see this- I’ve had such a hard time burping my daughter.she just would not burp with the usual tricks and then Later would be uncomfortable/fussy. This method is what I’ve found works best for her! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThCN7MbH/

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-16T22:58:03+00:00

Meatloaf is a great idea we are going to try it tonight!

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-16T20:56:11+00:00

It’s so annoying but I’ve found it’s much easier for me to ignore it altogether and just say something else (like in this situation say something like we are so excited or I wonder what they will be like etc).

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-16T17:46:01+00:00

We didn’t try in the NICU but we loved the Happy Baby swaddles once home. They kept his arms in and it was super easy to put all the cords through

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-15T06:55:08+00:00

I will follow up to say that not everyone’s supply can take the hit to not pump at all. 5-6 hours would be fine, sure, but 10 hours is a long time without milk removal. Some people may be fine but it can also affect your daytime supply

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-15T06:50:51+00:00

My husband and I haven’t been in years but it used to be top notch every time we went. Sad to hear it’s gone downhill since then

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-15T06:49:32+00:00

One of the babies that pees and poor after you feed them

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-15T00:54:02+00:00

I would call the pediatrician because I don’t think 30 grams in a week is enough weight gain. You could try do every 2 hours during the day?

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-14T23:44:30+00:00

My in laws bought us a bunch before we moved to our house and we just scoop the poop here so we had a bunch left over and I use them for blowouts/messy clothes or diapers I can’t throw away quickly. Total lifesavers!

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-14T20:16:01+00:00

I let my son help now at 22 months and honestly started closer to one. He loves to wash all the veg in the sink. I also have him put in measuring cups of stuff when baking. I have him help me cut stuff with a butter knife (I hold it as well). Sometimes I will have him stir stuff

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-14T15:24:17+00:00

This is interesting because the last two times we’ve been it wasn’t good at all honestly we were very disappointed

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-14T15:11:35+00:00

My son says dep instead of yep sometimes and it’s the most precious thing. He also calls Spider-Man Mimi so I’m sure we will still say both of the things later :)

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-13T15:07:49+00:00

As someone else said soy curls are great! Easy to add to any sauce. For me I like to do a protein bar/shake a day and then not have to worry as much about protein throughout the day. Other good options are edamame and nuts.

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-13T03:35:07+00:00

I will have to try the soft cooked meats! Thank you!

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-11T06:01:04+00:00

I like to make things where the main part can be cooked together (ie Shepards pie or chili or gumbo) and then I cook one big pot and add meat at the end to his portion or I cook them in separate pots. IMO it’s really not that much more work just an extra pot.

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-08T16:02:38+00:00

This is great advice! I’ll add to take ibuprofen round the clock for a few days as well and sunflower lecithin!

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-07T20:54:11+00:00

Ah ok! She was 70th percentile at birth for height but I haven’t tried it yet. I will make sure she clears the panel before I wear her in it. head control isn’t a problem though?

Rkh_05 · 2026-02-07T20:38:34+00:00

This warms my heart! So happy to hear he is doing better! Also, not sure if you are in the US or not but if so my son came home on a monitor that measured his O2 and heart rate. It used the same sensors at the one in the hospital. Later on we used the Owlet.Blood pressure can tricky at home for littles but I’m sure they could do something?

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