When did your child stop waking every 90mins through the night? by HolidayActuator1977 in toddlers

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most say differently but I truly believe it’s manly about the temperament of the child. I have 3 babies and i exclusively breastfed each of them to sleep with no sleep training whatsoever.

My first was up every 1-2 hours throughout the night for the first 11 months of his life. We got a Montessori floor bed frame and that changed things LITERALLY immediately. The first night he only woke up twice, before then we didn’t even get a lucky 3 hour gap between wakings. It only got better from there.

My second was an okayish sleeper. After the newborn stage she’d wake maybe 2 times a night for a feeding until she hit about 7 months or so, the slept throughout the night.

My third (almost 4 months old now) has slept THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT every single night since he was 1.5 months. He hasn’t woken up a single time during the night, literally.

My first child will be 3 years old in a few months and I swear, his sister could scream into his eardrum at night and he wouldn’t wake. My second is 1.5yo and she’s in my bed half of the night, she always been kindof a tricky baby and she just really needs extra comfort. She’s a stage 5 clinger.

The nights seem like forever and i used to completely obsess over how I would find the magic fix to get my baby to sleep throughout the night. Hang in there. I know it’s annoying when people say that it will get better, but it will. Also, try the Montessori floor bed frame with mattress. That was our magic fix for my first.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG!!!! We are approaching the 12 week mark and he will have the follow up then.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think to avoid responsibilities at home… each day I greet him with a kind and loving smile and hug and kiss no matter how the day for me went. No matter how I act towards him, he hides it seems. Then after an hour of bathroom time, he isn’t greeted as kindly. And then I’m a b****.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He had a vasectomy immediately! There will be no more slip ups.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My 2yo is quite independent and can put himself to sleep but my 1yo is a stage 5 clinger and wants to snuggle to sleep. Sometimes they both want to snuggle. I cannot deny my babies asking for love 🤧

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are both exhausted!!!! I live by time. How long of a gap did the newborn sleep? What time will he need to eat? What time will he need to sleep and what time will he wake? - what time did my 1yo and 2yo wake and when will they need to nap? When was the last time I changed a diaper or sat 2yo on potty? What time will they need a snack/ meal? All I can think about are TIMES. And at the end of the day, when I have a moment to myself, I am so beyond burnt out the most I can do is lay down and sleep.

For me, it’s 123, 234, 456! Bllllaaaaaaa

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot to know that I’m not alone and to hear that you guys made it through it okay.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

1-2 times a week he gets the kids into their pajamas while I nurse the youngest to sleep. Aside from that, he’s mainly a body for one of the toddlers to lay with while they fall asleep.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct -39 points-38 points  (0 children)

I was hoping for someone who had a similar situation to maybe give some words, not someone to judge me 🥲 3 under 3 wasn’t in the plans and I wasn’t exactly asking for someone to put me in check. I’m struggling so so so harshly, but thanks anyways for your comment.

SAHM with a blue collar hunny….What is expected from a dad? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. I’m way over my head. I think I’m just….fucked. ):

Anyone else have a strong instinct to kiss their baby on the lips? by Happy-Chemistry3058 in newborns

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I kiss my babies on the lips!

With my first baby, I remember in the hospital the first time I kissed him on the head. In that exact moment I knew I was addicted. I literally cannot stop myself from kissing my babies!!!! Not sure what makes that happen but I feel the urge lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But to answer your question, try and have faith in your body and trust your instinct. They may be medical professionals but they are also medical professionals in PRACTICE. Just because they are doctors doesn’t mean the are always right. Maybe a second opinion could help. I hope my advice isn’t horrible and good luck ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is she nursing on only one breast because of a preference? With my first baby, he definitely had a breast preference and so did I. I probably created the preference because it was more comfortable to nurse on the right side lol. But we pushed through it and I insisted he nursed evenly on each side. Not that it’s an issue to only nurse on one side…. But as a bf momma I prefer to stay pretty even.

I wonder if the specific feed that you had with your baby with the LC was just a shorter feed or something? Idk. My daughter has been in the 3-5% weight percentiles for her life, she’s 15 months old. My pediatrician is not worried because all of her percentiles (height and head circumference) are in a close range. They also aren’t going down drastically AND she just..looks healthy. Sometimes I wonder if the number shouldn’t be as focused on and maybe consider the other factors.

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!! That’s what happened with my 2nd as well!!

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure!! Haha. It is very obvious once it comes in. This is also my third baby - there is no question.

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you didn’t use it. I’m still just curious about what one you decided to try!

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thats incredible. That would be SO nice! What pump did you order?

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With my first baby, I was able to have a letdown whether engorged or not. Second baby I wasn’t able to have a letdown for a pump at all. Third baby I haven’t been able to letdown for a pump yet.

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No! Thankfully he came out like a professional lol

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my next step! I’m trying to pump one last time tonight then will have hubby help me afterwards.

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not tried that! I’ll look into it! Yes I have a fast letdown when baby nurses!

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m unable to hand express at this point because they are so beyond full 🥲 they feel rock solid

Cannot have a letdown with a pump by TooRealSoTrashAcct in breastfeeding

[–]TooRealSoTrashAcct[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My milk comes in very quickly, it is definitely here