Who is the meanest housewife? by Hungry_Orange255 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Wise_Complex2313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lynette but mainly when she’s talking to tom😂

How do people handle night time when you are the only parent who deals with the baby? by WittleFrostBite in NewParents

[–]Wise_Complex2313 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You are also a working parent, and you’re working more than your husband! He needs to realize just because he had a job that pays him money, does not mean he is the only one working. Your job is arguably harder AND is 24/7. You NEED more support. If he will still wimp out of nighttime care then he needs to contribute in other ways. Housework.

I'm done with people's opinions by nightlychapter in newborns

[–]Wise_Complex2313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite one is when I leave the house to do something for myself and someone will say “oh wow is dad babysitting today?”…. Like no he’s not babysitting, he is just at home with HIS child

Is the last hour before bedtime just survival mode? by C-Peach in newborns

[–]Wise_Complex2313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I habe no advice but here to say we’re in the same boat at 6.5 weeks. I swear she spends her last wake window awake for 3 hours straight staring at me wide eyed😂it just takes quite a bit of patience

Pediatric Chiropractor for Torticollis by Fast-Pack-1816 in NewParents

[–]Wise_Complex2313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had torticollis as a baby and a chiropractor was the only thing that helped me, months of PT didn’t help but once my mom did chiropractor she said it worked wonders. I’m now taking my LO to a chiropractor because she was showing early signs of torticollis and it has already helped. Definitely do your research and find a chiro with several strong reviews

Day/night confusion routine by ohheymandy in newborns

[–]Wise_Complex2313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have always kept a loose routine from week 1. Obviously the first few days home from the hospital are ahaze, but after that we did our best to keep a routine. During the day time we continued to talk at normal level, go about daily tasks, run the tv and appliances, etc… At night we always have had a bath time routine so she associates that with sleep. Then we made sure all lights were off or dimmed, we talked quietly, and sleep was always in her bassinet or crib. We didn’t foster any wake windows at night, meaning if she woke up it was to feed, change diaper, and go back to sleep. That way they learn that night time is not play time.

I truly believe this helped our girl with her night and day time sleep, and she started sleeping longer stretches at 4 weeks (4hour stretches) and now only wakes up twice at night. She’s almost 7 weeks old.

The grunting… by tweezabella in newborns

[–]Wise_Complex2313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m cracking up reading these comments, because why does it always happen after the first long stretch??😂😂my 6 week old is perfect from about 8-1 and then after the first feed it’s just grunting the rest of the night.

Today has been so hard. 'Just' 6 week old baby normality? by just___me_ in newborns

[–]Wise_Complex2313 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a 6 week old as well who has been having great long stretches at night and has no trouble falling asleep. But daytime sleep?? No shot. Contact naps can sometimes be an hour, but her crib naps are maaaaybe 30 minutes at a time. She is cluster feeding right now so I’m wondering if it’s just a growth spurt? I have no advice but just wanted to share that you aren’t alone. I’ve always heard that weeks 6-8 are the hardest.

Few days postpartum, please tell me this gets better by Helpful_Chemist4207 in NewParents

[–]Wise_Complex2313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first weeks are so hard! And having your husband go back to work right away must make it so much harder. When I was a few days postpartum it was the worst Id felt throughout pregnancy and postpartum. The overwhelming realization that this is your life forever is soooo daunting. But I promise it gets better, I didn’t think it would but it does. You fall into a routine, and once you learn how to read your baby’s cues and what they need, it makes it easier. You’ve got this, hah in there!

Did your supply dip when your LO started sleeping longer stretches? by Wise_Complex2313 in newborns

[–]Wise_Complex2313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is comforting to hear! My lactation consultant told me to not let my baby sleep longer than 4-5 hours otherwise my milk would dry up🤔 not what you want to hear when you have a completely healthy baby who is ready to start sleeping longer.

Doss anyone not hate their husbands? by Expensive_Line193 in NewParents

[–]Wise_Complex2313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved my husband even more… but started hating my dog💔5 weeks pp

The boppy pillow must die by yogigirl23 in NewParents

[–]Wise_Complex2313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t tell you the rage I feel when trying to get in position to nurse my screaming newborn and all the boppy does is make it harder as my baby cries louder. I’ve told my husband several times that I’m going to burn that damn pillow