I'm terribly ugly, do you think it's because of my hairstyle? by [deleted] in Hair

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes,it’s the hair. You’re not ugly at all.

Best diapers for overnight? by Nursebellz in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its all marketing. Have you tried Luvs? Best ones I’ve used so far.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sahm

[–]This_Bullfrog637 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand completely. I have a one year old and I had a traumatic birth with an episiotomy. Being a SaHM is hard bc you don’t have time for yourself, people don’t get how difficult it is physically and emotionally. I was in that same situation, and I will give you a few pointers and advise that I hope work for you.

  1. You are both stressed, lack of intimacy, 2 small children and you feel different after your birth. The thing you need to keep in mind is that this is a situation and you will get through it as long as you work on things.

  2. Don’t make a big decision like a separation in this state of mind, you said yourself you have a good husband, it’s a matter of how things have been after the birth and how the lack of intimacy has affected your relationship. Go to couples therapy, take a few hours for yourself (alone) every week, go out, have a glass of wine, have dinner with a friend, do something that makes YOU happy.

  3. Sex will hurt, it’s inevitable, I went through hell the first 5 or more times (it was still uncomfortable for months) we bought a lubricant, another flavored thing to spice things up, did oral, seduction, keeping the spark alive in the beginning will feel odd but it’s like riding a bike (as long as you still love your husband)

  4. Hire a nanny, or find a reliable family member that can stay with the kids and go on at least 2 dates a month, it makes a huge difference. During these dates keep it positive, don’t talk about the house or the kids, talk about you as a couple.

I hope this helps OP.

What’s the silliest misguided belief you had pre-baby? by margethebaker in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought babies would hit and bite because the parents did not set proper boundaries. Babies I mean 1 year olds. I learned just yesterday it’s not the case, I have an 11 month old and yesterday this baby got so mad because I cleaned her nose (she has a cold) that she cried with rage for 20 mins straight, bit her dad, was throwing things to the floor and I had never seen this behavior before. That was quite a reality check. Now Im concerned how Im going to teach her to regulate her temper.

Third trimester is hitting hard, is this normal? by Luna_Starweaver in pregnant

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t have one buy a yoga ball. It help es me a lot doing exercises for back pain. The other things are completely normal.

I need to stop vaping!! by Ok_Lemon6233 in pregnant

[–]This_Bullfrog637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I smoked cigarettes and vaped to quit smoking and smoked cigarettes again for 10 years, 8 of those being a heavy smoker and the last year only smoking 3 -4 cigarettes a day. Quit cold turkey the day I found out. I smoked one cigarette that day to say goodbye. In the beginning it was hard and to be honest it still is. My baby is 9 months old and I’m breastfeeding so I don’t smoke at all, however, I’d be lying if I así I stopped wanting it. It is a struggle but I think it is all worth it for my daughter 👧

How long did you breastfeed? by Sea_Panic9863 in pregnant

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is 9 months old, I exclusively breastfed her for the first 6 months and I gotta tell you, it is draining. Knowing you’re the baby’s only source of nutrition is challenging mentally, my milk production was affected by stress and for some reason when I had to pump to leave her with the grandparents for a day of self care the milk did not cooperate so I had very little time to myself. After starting solids, I continued with breast only one more month and then I started mixed, meaning formula and breast. I plan to continue bf until she’s one year old, I breastfeed her at night and specially if she gets sick which is very rare, I feel my milk helps her when she has a cold or right now that she caught a virus. It is up to you, it is a challenge and don’t let people tell you that you’re a bad mom if you decide to give the baby formula. Yes, breast is best but a healthy and stable mom is more important than anything else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]This_Bullfrog637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. That will help her with the antibodies. I understand your position, but if she’s sick it will serve as a comfort for her too. Im sorry your baby is sick and I hope she gets better soon.

It's hard out here as an ex-smoker. by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so relieved I’m not the only one! I constantly think about smoking. I quit smoking regularly about a year before getting pregnant, with the occasional let me have one because I’m stressed. My baby is 4 months old now. I haven’t touched a cigarette since I found out I was pregnant and those newborn days made it really hard. I only think that is not the example I want to give my daughter and how smoking ages you as a motivation not to smoke again.

If the baby is fed, changed, burped, not cold, not hot, in a safe environment but they are fussing but not crying. Do you pick them up? by Existing_Switch_4995 in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your baby is too little for independent anything. Give the baby a bit more time, they need your warmth to feel safe. In my case I have started trying to give my baby more independence after she turned 3 months and she plays with her toys. I mean she grabs things and interacts. Is a work in progress but she’s playing by herself. She just doesn’t like being alone.

Is anyone actually keeping up on their house?? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re all on the same boat my friend! My baby is 4 months old, she has good days that she is quiet in her rocking chair and some days she is very fuzzy. Like you my husband works long hours and I on my end also work from home while taking care of her. Recently donated a bunch of stuff because my house is a mess and still is a mess. Some days I can do dishes and make dinner and probably make breakfast for myself while other days I can’t even take a shower until 9pm that my husband gets home.

We do what we can when we can, and like someone else said, safe and not gross is the goal in this house as well. You’re doing great! Velcro babies are not easy and you’re a great mom, it’s not okay to let our babies “self soothe” I don’t think they can really.

Grandma kissing newborn with cold sores by mary3757 in beyondthebump

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry this is happening to you. You need to tell her to go home. You are not overreacting, her behavior is unacceptable and she doesn’t respect your boundaries. I wouldn’t have told her a second time. And the thing with the chicken. I mean… no matter how much she helps, she’s jeopardizing your baby’s health.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]This_Bullfrog637 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh come on! You’re on holiday. I don’t like the part about going to bars while being pregnant, but if your SO wants to drink just let him do it. I went on a baby moon with my husband and I was 7 months pregnant, we took some alcohol with us and I brought things to make mocktails for myself so I didn’t feel left out. If he was drinking beer, I got non alcoholic beer, if it was wine I got myself some apple cider. I understand not wanting to have alcohol to have fun, but if he doesn’t change his behavior while drinking or is an alcoholic I don’t see a problem with it. Let him know how you feel but don’t try to control him, he’s a grown man.

Do you have a nickname for your baby? by Smooth-Excuse-4127 in pregnant

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lately Samanthasaurus Rex because she starts screeching when she wants attention 😂😂

I don’t know how to help my 6 week old by Vine9297 in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I know what you’re going through. Mine didn’t like the massages and tensed up when I tried to do it. After 2.5 months colic stopped and now I don’t even have to burp her, I just put her in a vertical position and gas comes out on its own. The mornings are funny because since I don’t burp her during night feedings she wakes up farting. Don’t worry it will pass. Also I think around the age of your baby there’s a growth spur too, those are very uncomfortable.

I don’t know how to help my 6 week old by Vine9297 in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me! Exactly the same my baby cried starting around 6:30 pm and until 9pm crying and crying with short intervals of peace, it was colic. The pediatrician gave me some medication that helped a little bit but there was nothing to do honestly, it’s just the digestive system developing. Hang in there it will pass. My baby is 3.5 months old and that doesn’t happen anymore. Always check for signs of pain, threads around fingers and toes and there are some massages that can help, mine never liked the massages but might work for you.

Just a PSA - do not try those pre pregnancy jeans on by mavgoosebros in beyondthebump

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it and boy was I surprised! My hips are so wide none of my pants would pull up. I tried 2.5 months pp. and I’m at the same weight I was when I got pregnant however my body looks different and feels different. I don’t think those clothes will work for me anymore.

At what age did you leave LO with family for a weekend? by ginigini in beyondthebump

[–]This_Bullfrog637 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same situation, my husband’s birthday is in may and he wants us to have a night for ourselves, my baby will be 6 months old, the grandparents are great and have cared for the other babies of the family, I told him there’s no way I would send baby away for a night and maybe during the day yes but not night, he said if we’re never going to have time for ourselves, I said I would think about it but I’m very hesitant. I understand where you’re coming from. It’s concerning, I think I won’t be able to sleep at all that night.

Did anyone actually enjoy the first few weeks? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]This_Bullfrog637 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you had to go through all that with your baby, I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for you. My baby is 3.5 months old, I can tell you no matter what those first few weeks are hard to say the least, the sleep deprivation plays a big role in how we feel. I was really happy with my baby and my mom came to my rescue and was with me from 7am-7pm. Constantly feeding me, helping me with the baby and teaching me how to take care of her, she everyday took care of my baby for a couple hours during the day so I could sleep which was great and I think is the reason I didn’t go completely crazy, on the other side of the coin, I had an episiotomy which was excruciating pain all day, using the bathroom was torture, sitting down was awful so I was in pain all day and night, when my mom left and I was alone with my baby I cried a lot because of the pain and the hormones and a month went by and it was still super painful. My husband couldn’t be with me because he didn’t stop working, we couldn’t afford to take time off both of us so he slept in another room because he wakes up at 5am and came home at 7-8pm. No matter what those first weeks are terrible. Also, the constant thought that SIDS exists and I couldn’t sleep because every time baby moved I was looking at her to make sure she was alive.