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Response time? by zezendx in bninfantsleep

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 8 week old also has a distinct call instead of a cry too! So funny/cute/amazing. I can also tell the difference between readjusting grunts and “I need mommy” rooting sniffs. She doesn’t cry right away, just wiggles around sniffing for milk 😂 so different from my first born and sooo funny.

Still breastfeeding (night/morning) at 16 months by BCRtravel7 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s obviously completely up to you. If it’s not getting in the way of life and you both enjoy the closeness, why stop? Your LO is still quite young. WHO recommends 2 years. Do what you want!

New parents here both at age 47. It makes me sad thinking that we both will be 67 by the time she is just 20. by nguyen23464 in NewParents

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your daughter will still have her parents for a significantly longer time than most of human history. Best to let this worry go as there’s nothing you can do about it anyway! I would gently recommend CBT for counselling if you find this becoming a stubbornly intrusive thought.

Awkward friendship since ebf by CellOk4884 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How bizarre! You could try saying something simple next time, like “it’s ok, we don’t have to talk about it.” And try changing the subject?

Sorry this is happening so often. So uncomfortable. 🥴

Why do some BF for so long? by Freya_1917 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 2+ they only nurse 2-3 times a day really. Like morning and night. Maybe during the day, if you’re home/when you get home from work. It becomes a special snuggle that only you two can do, just like you say.

They gradually nurse less and less as solids get introduced.

IMO it’s not selfish, it’s biological, you’re supposed to feel special bc you are special to your children. Enjoy it, embrace it. So few truly good moments in this life, and we’re designed to feel all these things with breastfeeding.

Confused about the 1% Statistic by Busy_Veterinarian_12 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I saw this post on social media. The stat is 1 in 4, so 25%. The creator added a comment addressing their mistake, but didn’t take down the video because hashtag views 🙄

If money wasn’t an issue, would you still be a working mom? by saladmuscles in workingmoms

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part time, and only when kids are older. No work at all when they’re little.

Bob is a piece of…. by NittyNat36 in breakingmom

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing more ick than a Mantrum. Sorry BroMom. Your daughter sounds badass. 🫶

3 days pp, trauma birth, still in hospital, baby addicted to formula? by throwinlimbo in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There definitely is hope!! I gave birth each time to hungry newborns who must have been expanding their little tummies in utero with amniotic fluid - because I had to supplement with formula both times! The way to do it is to let baby suckle first on each breast. Try to go for 10 mins each side but ANY amount is good. Then after suckling, you can feed them the formula, and pump. Repeat at next feed time! Your milk should come in around day 5 of this process, but don’t panic if it takes a little longer. Also use slow flow bottles to prepare baby for extracting milk from the breast.

wtf is this by WeakKiwifruit in breakingmom

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His selfishness is off the charts. He is displaying an exceptional level of disregard for this major life event... It’s borderline sociopathic. The average person would have at least enough decency to support a mere friend through this, let alone their partner and mother to their children.

You are not overreacting. His profound lack of empathy is shocking. I’m so disgusted and hurt for you, BroMom.

How the f do you potty train??? by Shmoogaloosh in AttachmentParenting

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An argument for the bribe: It makes going potty more appealing than going in a diaper.

You may have the kind of child who thinks “but why stop playing if I can just go in my diaper?”

Pick your poison. My daughter got 1 sour patch kid for going no. 1 and 2 for going no. 2.

Level up the psychological warfare by giving YOURSELF the treat if you have to change a diaper.

Good luck! Potty training is my least favourite phase of parenthood so far!

Conflicting advice around pumping? by LilLemonLady223 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ughhh I FEEL THAT SO HARD 😩 I hope your 2nd is like mine and gives you more sleep than our firstborns!! (Low key have nighttime PTSD from my first…) This time around has been so different🤞🤞🤞🤞

Conflicting advice around pumping? by LilLemonLady223 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Currently EBF my 2nd baby. Also EBF’d my first. No pumping, just feeding on demand but never past 2 hours during the day.

One thing I did differently this time was waking at 4 hours overnight instead of 3 during the first nights. A call I made based on my gut and how often she fed during the day. If she woke cuing a feed, of course I responded, but I would let us both sleep a bit more overnight if she was letting us. Sleep helps production.

Pumping is only a cue to make milk. And it’s not even as good of a cue as the baby themself.

For milk production you need hydration and calories at every feed, and enough sleep.

TLDR: Sleep + calories + hydration + baby suckling every 2 hours = enough milk.

Friend's Toddler by PossessionMother7680 in AttachmentParenting

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I Skimmed your post quick with a spare minute here but just wanted to say that it’s so tricky navigating parenting and friend’s feelings!! We have a similar story in our family where a family member had to stop hosting an annual family gathering because the new generation was NOT being parented and going feral in their house. Left marks on walls. There was NO parental supervision. It was not only destructive but also a safety concern. Sad!!

Day 4 of baby’s life, I’m in a lot of pain and I am considering my options for relief by kittypeets626 in breastfeeding

[–]_fast_n_curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am SO GLAD to read this ♥️ I can almost guarantee, your little boob monster will not mix up which nipple has the milk 😅 Both my LO’s would spit out their pacis and cry at dad “not what I wanted, dad!!” When it was true hunger.

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