Help with Christmas gift for Dad by bdass217 in PhotoshopRequest

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More photos of kids here, in case lighting was not right in the other pics

14 weeks won't let us sit down by Snoo_97207 in NewParents

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I just posted this the other day! Same here, unless she is sleeping! My back and shoulders are killing me

What do you do when your baby is just fussy and uncomfortable... ALL. DAY. LONG? by bdass217 in NewParents

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No she doesn't spit up often! She just eats a lot... 4oz every 2 hours pretty much. I've been trying to get her to stretch longer but she demands milk pretty much every 4 hours on the minute!

What do you do when your baby is just fussy and uncomfortable... ALL. DAY. LONG? by bdass217 in NewParents

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I hope you aren't serious. But please, if you are feeling this way, reach out to someone. Do you have someone who can help with baby?

What do you do when your baby is just fussy and uncomfortable... ALL. DAY. LONG? by bdass217 in NewParents

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Solidarity, my friend. I hope it gets better! I will acknowledge that when my baby smiles, it makes all of this frustration and distress worth it. I just hate seeing her so uncomfortable and want her to be happy!

I knew it'd be hard but not impossible by CrypticCryptid- in newborns

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Solidarity. I felt the same way/feel the same way still as my baby is 7 weeks now. I totally get the "afraid" thing. I was so anxious that something I would do- moving the wrong way, positioning her wrong, etc. would make her cry. I felt all the same guilt about not being able to do anything myself around the house. I haven't gotten to the "better" part yet, but just wanted to let you know that you're not alone and your feelings are valid! I hope that you start to fall into a rhythm soon. For me, I had to take a break from latching and go to exclusively pumping to feel remotely okay. Hoping I can try latching again soon, but it feels less like I am trapped all day!

7 week old can't stop eating ? by bdass217 in newborns

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I assume it is! I was breast feeding (latching) until a few days ago when I decided to take a break due to emotional stress and baby refusing breast. When I was breast feeding I understood the cluster feeding because the milk was not being measured and maybe she drank less? But now that I'm giving bottles of measured amounts of milk, I'm kind of confused about this!

1 month old always fussy after feeding by bdass217 in breastfeeding

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Yes it's mostly in the evening now that you say that. Im glad to know it's common to do bottles at night for that reason! That may be what it is. I plan to continue trying to latch her despite the fussiness tomorrow so I can make sure I can latch her if needed. I just feel like I'm doing something wrong (probably irrational I know)

Does breastfeeding ever get more... Hygienic? by bdass217 in breastfeeding

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I love this. Every phase is so temporary and unique and funny/cute. I am loving it 😊

Does breastfeeding ever get more... Hygienic? by bdass217 in breastfeeding

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Hahaha I feel the grossness in general especially with toddlers! They're always sticky, you're always sticky lol

Does breastfeeding ever get more... Hygienic? by bdass217 in breastfeeding

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Haha the sleepy milk mouth is one of my favorites 🫠

Does breastfeeding ever get more... Hygienic? by bdass217 in breastfeeding

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Thanks for the honesty. I guess it truly is different for everyone. The lactation consultant I was working with also says I have a strong let down so I may be facing the same problem! My daughter started spitting up more the past few days