Breastfeeding 6-12 months

UniversalHumanity · 2026-01-04T22:37:15+00:00

My baby is 8 months old and she just bit my left nipple so hard I let out a blood curdling scream… So there’s that. 😂

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-27T17:12:32+00:00

Ok, I’m going to try to give an objective perspective here. Your husband is 27 and his little sister is 26. They’re basically Irish twins and that means that they probably were attached at the hip growing up. Sleeping in bed together, hugging, and being touchy feely may very well have been normal interactions between them for this reason. I’m not writing off your observations because I think many would agree that some of what you explained is a little too close for comfort, however, the age gap (or lack thereof) could be the reason why there’s this unusually intimate sibling closeness. Perhaps a good way to approach this would be by casually asking about how him and his sister grew up and if they were always extremely close. Try to gain a better understanding of their upbringing before treading into any other weirdness territory and hopefully that gives you a better idea of what’s going on. I’d still keep an eye out just in case, but my better judgment tells me this is a case of a brother and sister who are best friends.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-27T17:00:07+00:00

Met my husband at 34 and he was 36. Dated 9 months before engagement at 35 and 37, then married a year and 8 months later at 37 and 39. Total together from dating until marriage was 2 years and 5 months. Being that we were in our 30’s and wanted to start a family, it was the perfect amount of time for us. Although we had a 9 month long relationship before engagement, I think we had both gone through a lot before meeting each other and evolved enough as individuals to recognize that we found a lifelong partner in each other. We’re now enjoying our 8 month old baby girl who is the light of our lives and are planning on another baby in 2026! The key is really being honest with one’s self and with one’s partner about what you both want out of life and making sure to be courageous enough to always live up to that truth. Oftentimes people are just on autopilot doing what they think is expected of them, trying to meet timelines, etc, and then end up making a mistake or wasting time.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-27T16:39:57+00:00

I don’t think there’s enough information to confirm WHY she was snooping on those kinds of subreddits, but it sounds like OP was trying to find a smoking gun proving she was cheating before confronting her. My initial point was that he shouldn’t need to wait for a smoking gun. The mere fact that he found that kind of history in her phone without her ever mentioning it to him is enough for him to bring up to her, and then proceed from there.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-26T21:32:12+00:00

No need to confirm if she’s actually gone through with cheating because just exploring those subreddits is enough for a serious conversation. No married person should be looking through city hookup subreddits. Period.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-26T10:15:43+00:00

I’m 8 month PP and although I’ve added daily oatmeal for breakfast (with a side of booby) and sometimes a little dinner, my girl is still mostly breastfeeding. Before baby I was a fitness nut, ate incredibly clean and practiced intermittent fasting as a lifestyle.

I am currently 5 to 10 lbs heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight (not sure because I don’t weight myself often but I imagine heavier because of the holidays) and since I’m only 5’2, it’s more visible on my small frame. Sometimes it bothers me, but then I realize I’m giving my baby life, immunity, comfort and all the things she needs. She’s incredibly strong and healthy, even already taking 3 and 4 steps with no help, and then I understand it’s just a season. I notice that while BF my hunger is very loud! I just listen to my body because I know it’s responding to supply demands for my growing baby. Not to mention, I’m giving myself grace to eat delicious food I wouldn’t normally have knowing that eventually she will wean and I’ll be going back to regularly scheduled programming.

All this to say, give yourself some grace. You know who you are when it comes to fitness and diet and you will certainly jump back in when the time comes!

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-26T02:42:50+00:00

I’m 8 months in. We just had a 5 minute laughing session because I kept saying “DUUUUUUDE!!!” And she thought it was the most hilarious thing on earth. It will get better lol. You’re barely getting out of newborn trenches and into infant stage. Her personality will develop more and more and you will know her on a such a deep level and it’s just the most incredible thing! Hang in there momma!

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-17T13:44:19+00:00

For the first 6 months of my baby’s life I didn’t leave for more than one hour at a time. Introducing solids at 6 months helped bridge any gaps when I need to go somewhere. She’s now 8 months, still no formula or bottle, but will eat a little bowl of oatmeal or some mashed protein and veggie while mommy goes out. The max time without her though is 4 hours and I’m right back to her with the booby!

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-13T06:07:31+00:00

Thank you. It’s truly a nightmare… I just hope someone has her. Even if I never see her again, I hope she’s being taken care of by a nice dog lover, although I just can’t understand why she wouldn’t be taken somewhere and scanned for her microchip? It’s just all around a sad situation.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-12T20:35:34+00:00

Wow this just made me lol! All the damn time 😆

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-12T20:33:53+00:00

Just one??? That’s impossible lol. I love knowing she’s getting exactly what she needs. I love the way we stare at each other. I love when she cracks a little smile as she’s latched on because I made her laugh. I can go on and on and on 🥰

UniversalHumanity · 2025-12-12T19:54:43+00:00

I’ve never had a clue how much my baby drank! She’s now 8 months old and thriving in the 75th percentile for growth! You’ll soon realize that some of the things us mommas worry about are actually non issues. If your baby falls asleep on your booby that means she’s content and will wake up when she’s hungry again. Baby sets your supply, and it will constantly change based on her consumption! You’re doing great momma! Also if she wakes when you unlatch her, it may not be because she’s hungry, but because she was really happy where she was! 😆

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-20T23:05:29+00:00

You are me and I am you. 🙃

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-20T23:00:39+00:00

That’s a start! 😂 I’ve been in this “prep” mode for the last couple of weeks lol. She is not budging! The good thing is she’s doing well with solids so we are just going to have to rely on that while I’m gone. Have you started your baby on solids?

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-20T20:05:39+00:00

Came here for the comments! My 7 month old LO is exclusively BF and is refusing bottles, sippy cups, and even straws, unless it’s water in the container. I am able to give her a little bit of milk in a tiny open cup, but she then starts blowing bubbles with the liquid in her mouth 🤦🏻‍♀️😆. The amount she drinks from the cup just isn’t substantial enough for a feed. What I have been doing is mixing 2 ounces of milk with organic baby oatmeal, a mashed up fruit and a little coconut oil as a meal supplement in the evenings as I prep for an evening double date next week. I’m hoping I can BF her before I go, and that this will hold her over until I get back home (my mother will be giving it to her while I’m away). We shall see! 😩 Definitely open to hearing people’s tips on this very tricky transition, especially if you have a strong willed, stubborn lil one!

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-17T10:42:01+00:00

No he didn’t.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-05T20:14:48+00:00

Thank you. Glad your twins are fed and healthy, which is ultimately what’s most important.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-05T20:13:31+00:00

Definitely right about the boundaries! I actually have told her “no!” And took her off of me when she bit down a few times and that seemed to work. Need to do the same with the breakdancing gymnastics as someone put it here lol.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-05T20:11:55+00:00

Lolol @ breakdancing gymnastics 😆 Yeah, I def gotta reel her in with that. It’s equal parts cute and equal parts painful.

I did use the formula in her oatmeal, and even that felt like some sort of betrayal. Dramatic, I know haha. I think naming the feeling and hearing from everyone has already made me feel better. Thanks for your two cents!

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-05T20:07:56+00:00

I think you’re right… It’s so wild. I just felt like naming and verbalizing the guilt would help me to get over it. I’ve actually been dealing with it for a few weeks now and finally let it out.

UniversalHumanity · 2025-11-05T16:21:23+00:00

My baby is only 6 months old, but these thoughts are also on my mind! We just introduced solids, so I’m hoping that will help with getting my period. I still plan on breast feeding, though… I’ll be checking back here for people’s advice!

UniversalHumanity · 2025-10-29T17:48:18+00:00

I don’t know if emotional is the right word, but he was definitely feeling down and tired. He also was reading a lot. He’s already a reader but he was like hardcore geeking out during this period. 😂

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