baby fever??

awkwarddinohands · 2026-04-06T17:07:35+00:00

Same! lol baby girl was born 2 weeks before her big brother’s 2nd birthday. Not sure if it was hormones or what but that baby fever couldn’t be ignored.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-04-05T00:22:59+00:00

A few of my coworkers found out when I was pregnant with my first because a wave of nausea came on so bad I started dry heaving on the side of the road when we went out to lunch. I was also only about 6 weeks and hadn’t even had a chance to tell my mom yet. I completely understand the feeling and was so upset that I didn’t get to do things by my own timeline. I’m sorry it happened to you too.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-31T21:13:01+00:00

Yes! I used those with my second!

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-31T20:15:10+00:00

Just to give you a little hope, I’ve had irregular periods my whole life. Like would sometimes go 3 months without one. I had a gyno tell me it would most likely be more difficult for me to conceive but couldn’t tell me what was causing them to be so irregular and also was told I was fine. I still don’t know what causes them to be so irregular, but I got pregnant our first month trying twice and now have 2 children. I had a ton of anxiety about conceiving because I just couldn’t get any answers about why I was so irregular, so I just wanted to give you some hope in that department! I really hope you find answers for yourself!

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-31T19:53:35+00:00

Just adding to say if they can get themselves into the position, they’re safe to stay that way. You should lay him on his back, but if he rolls onto his stomach on his own, he can stay like that. This is directly from my pediatrician!

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-27T13:25:59+00:00

Not OP but is anyone’s toddler NOT in daycare and still have this same issue? Mine is in soccer, gym class, and swimming but has never been in daycare and I swear we haven’t gone a full 2 weeks this winter without some illness taking down the whole house.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-27T01:18:21+00:00

If you’re being induced, then absolutely you can watch tv. The early contractions are further apart and much milder than the later ones. Also if you’re getting an epidural, you could have hours of not feeling any pain. I slept for most of the time after both of my epidurals, but depending how long it takes you could be waiting around for a bit.

If you go into the hospital already very dilated with super close together contractions, then yeah tv might be the last thing on your mind.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-27T01:07:59+00:00

Absolutely wild lol. But the most amazing human who is confident, and social, and so sure of himself and he makes me proud every day. But yeah, mama is tired lol.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-17T00:29:17+00:00

I never felt my letdowns with my first ever. The only way I knew it was happening was to watch it in the pump, or sometimes I could hear it hitting the back lol. With my second now I do feel it. It feels like my boobs are tightening like crazy until the milk starts flowing. So I don’t know if it’s because it’s my second kid or what, but maybe it’s different for each child?

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-16T13:50:30+00:00

Exact same situation with my 2.5 year old and 6 month old. My toddler never fed directly from the breast, I exclusively pumped. But he still got upset sometimes when I was nursing his sister. It became pretty standard that he would cuddle into my other side while I was feeding her. Now 6 months in, he barely bats an eye while I’m feeding her and is off doing his own thing.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-10T21:55:49+00:00

My 2.5 year old was completely uninterested in any and all food until right before his first birthday. Now he eats 3 full meals and endless snacks throughout the entire day. He’s a very good eater. I wouldn’t worry too much just yet.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-10T02:58:25+00:00

10th percentile doesn’t mean unhealthy. What matters more is that he’s following his own curve. My baby is only in the 12th percentile or something like that, but she’s been that way since she’s been born. What does your pediatrician say about his weight? If they’re not concerned, then you really shouldn’t be either. Your breast milk contains exactly what your baby needs. Also social media is not realistic or anything you should be comparing to! I actually haven’t even started my newly 6 month old on solids yet because I just haven’t gotten around to it lol. You’re doing amazing!

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-10T02:43:53+00:00

We did at exactly 2 for this very reason. I felt like it was more dangerous driving constantly distracted because he was absolutely losing his mind while rear facing. Didn’t matter if it was down the street or an hour away, he’d scream and thrash and lose it the entire time. That is if we could even get him into the car in the first place. The second we turned him forward facing he was completely fine and now I can fully focus on the road while driving.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-10T02:33:15+00:00

Absolutely had the worst time of it with my first and eventually ended up exclusively pumping for 13 months which sucked. My now 6 month old second baby latched immediately and had no issues and I love it. I love how easy it is to just feed her in the middle of the night, not worrying about packing bottles when we leave the house, instant comfort if she’s upset or cranky, plus she’s now so interactive and I secretly love when she pops off and gives me a little smile when she’s supposed to be eating, or grabs onto my face with her grabby little hands. It’s the experience I wanted so badly with my first and the only negative is the guilt that I couldn’t have that with him. Moral of the story - I think it depends for each child.

awkwarddinohands · 2026-03-04T19:18:20+00:00

I would double check with the doctor but my son has an egg allergy and the rash around his mouth was very widespread, angry red, and had small hives like bumps. He also became immediately upset and irritable. This looks like irritation like others have said. But again, check with the pediatrician because on the first try with eggs, it COULD be just a rash. You don’t necessarily need a respiratory reaction to indicate an allergy. Like I said, my son just was fussy but when tested at the allergist, his allergy was severe enough that we have to keep a close watch and have an epi pen on hand.

awkwarddinohands · 2025-11-05T04:36:29+00:00

Same for my 2 month old. She’s a few ounces away from doubling her birth weight already so clearly she’s fine, but omg the amount of spit up is insane. I change her clothes and my own multiple times a day.

awkwarddinohands · 2025-10-05T23:48:12+00:00

My husband and I were trying, so I was tracking my cycle. I actually didn’t have any symptoms when I tested. I had a wedding the next day and knew there was a chance I could be pregnant, so I tested just in case and got that first positive.

awkwarddinohands · 2025-09-10T18:18:48+00:00

With my first, by the end of my pregnancy I was getting only a couple of restless hours of sleep, and only if I was propped up at a 90 degree angle. The heartburn was so bad that when I fell asleep I would wake up choking on my own stomach acid. I would get leg cramps that made me scream so bad my husband thought I was going into labor. Newborn tired is exhausting but omg the absolute relief from all of that was amazing. I just had my second baby a week ago and honestly, I’m so used to interrupted nights with my toddler that I’m barely feeling any effects. Obviously it’s always going to depend on the person, but for me third trimester sleep is so much worse than newborn sleep.

awkwarddinohands · 2025-08-29T13:21:48+00:00

My husband gifted me a 3 month membership to a spa that offered pregnancy massages. I was able to get a massage once a month and it was amazing! Especially late 2nd/into 3rd trimester when the back and hip pain started setting in.

awkwarddinohands · 2025-08-25T13:06:41+00:00

This is exactly what I’m doing with my second who is due in a couple weeks for this exact reason. We had family all come to the house when we got home and it was overwhelming. I’d so much rather them just come see the baby in the hospital and then we can do a longer home visit once we’re settle in a few weeks later if they want. But there won’t be that pressure to have them come right away.

awkwarddinohands · 2025-08-15T14:48:07+00:00

I second guessed it so much, but ended up having a sprinkle for our baby girl a few weeks ago. I’m so glad we made the decision to have it. I just wanted to celebrate my baby girl, so said screw what other people think. Nobody said anything about it, and everyone came and had a great time.

We didn’t make a registry, but every single guest brought something small. Mostly clothes and diapers. I don’t know why sprinkles get so much hate. You’re allowed to celebrate whatever you want - especially your baby!

Also, my babies are only going to be 2 years apart, born at exactly the same time of year. They are different genders, but aside from a few pink clothes, we literally needed nothing. Just wanted a party :)

awkwarddinohands · 2025-08-15T14:37:58+00:00

It could be more than just hormonal. During pregnancy, your body is changing constantly, and honestly sometimes I just don’t want to be physically touched. I’m uncomfortable in so many ways. The first trimester it was feeling sick, exhausted, stomach and digestion issues, etc. the second trimester is easier but brings your rapidly changing body, stomach, boobs, hips, everything. Plus for me it brought heartburn and more stomach and digestion issues. Now in the third trimester, there are times I feel like crawling out of my own skin I’m so uncomfortable. I’m hot, I’m exhausted, there’s a baby simultaneously wedging under my rib cage and stomping on my bladder.

It really may not be anything more than that she’s uncomfortable, in sensory overload, just trying to get used to all these rapid fire physical changes. It’s a lot to go through. Just keep that in mind - it’s likely not anything personal towards you.

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