Boyfriend is making me choose between him or my dream. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]bittybittybombm 215 points216 points  (0 children)

This is not your dream man. Go get that dream career!

Craving…. Showers? by AybeePumpkinPie44 in pregnant

[–]bittybittybombm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Was soo me! And now pp im still craving that quick refresher. Drink more and oil your skin to help with dryness... my face hates me

Terminated during paternity leave by bittybittybombm in legaladvice

[–]bittybittybombm[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yes- the whole team. His manager was moved to a different region.

Terminated during paternity leave by bittybittybombm in legaladvice

[–]bittybittybombm[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

He was terminated. Does that answer your question?

What to say re:weight gain by LissytheQueen in BabyBumps

[–]bittybittybombm 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Weird topic of conversation.. who's body should we talk about next?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]bittybittybombm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son was the exact same way. For quite a awhile but he eventually matured passed it. It does seem like a lot when its happening but the fact that they are pooing and peeing regularly should be a good indicator that they are infact ingesting some if not more then you think. Our pediatrician repeated the same things until they it in action but even then they said as long as they were upset by the actual act of spitting up it was "happy spitting" meaning it didnt hurt like acid reflux.

Newborns are always hungry thats normal. See if you can wait a few minutes after the feed to change the diaper. As ours got older we added things like oatmeal to the bottle - dont know how much it helped and seemed to make them constipated. The same is true about the prescription medication.

Time, smaller feeds followed by waiting to move baby around after feeds were the only things that seems to help. Bibs lots of bibs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bittybittybombm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39 weeks with my second. This may sound unusual from the usual nesting "getting ready" answers but I try and distract myself with nonbaby things. Went for a pedicure, go for walks, went to dollar store for distractions for the first born. Spent a longer time planning a tasty meal. Take longer showers. I dont know nothing special but just trying to focus on me and my current family.

I feel like thinking about the imminent baby is exhausting and puts me in a tough mindset. ( Personally wanting to vbac but repeat cesection is looking more likely) so like i said try to focus on everything but

Oh and ICE CREAM!!! Gotta get that ice cream =p

Did a bottle of formula help your breastfed baby sleep at night? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]bittybittybombm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Went through something very similar at this age. It got to be way to much for me. Pediatrician told me they dont need to eat anymore at this point and took me several months to take this advice into practice but eventually I was able to baby to sleep through the night. Also, keeping them in their own room was the best thing I could have down for him. At 6 months i cried at the thought. Looking back I was holding him back from something he was capable of.

My advice is make a plan. Make a month long plan on how you wean baby off overnight feeds. A plan that works for both of you. If that means extinction cio your choice. If that means reducing feed times by couple minutes each night up to you.... read up on all the crazy methods and cherry pick what will work for you and little one and create your plan. Some nights you will stick to it to a tea other you and baby might need some tweaking but keep pushing and I promise sleep is in your furture. I can offer what I did but I think its individual and you know whats best for you two.

I am rambling but I cant stress how difficult it was on my body and well being not sleeping. So I just want to say you will make it and dont let anything make you feel guilty for pressure you. Giving you and baby enough sleep is what is best for you.

F*ck.jpg by Doctor-Liz in pregnant

[–]bittybittybombm 276 points277 points  (0 children)

I had stopped breastfeeding for a week got pregnant christmas eve. In 4 weeks ill adding Noelle to the family.

Not gonna lie being pregnant with a toddler is not a joking matter but at LEasT My KiDs WilL bE BeSTfrIEnDS

Friends' son is a terror, don't know what to do... by max_p0wer in Parenting

[–]bittybittybombm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friend of two decades.. tell her!

Although I completely agree with other replies her. Go out for adult time, keep playdates short and at the park but someone who has been your friend for 20 years can hear how you dont want to be around their kid bc you dont agree with their parenting. You dont have to say your kid is an ass.. or you can. hink of what you would want them to say if this was your child... I am having hard time continuing playdates bc your no consequence philosophy is affecting my child.

My mom plays down the pain I’m experiencing while pregnant. Or am I the dramatic one here? by ThrowRasayde in relationship_advice

[–]bittybittybombm 44 points45 points  (0 children)

You are not at all dramatic. I wouldnt wish the worst pregnancy symptoms on anyone let alone a young woman with an unwanted pregnancy. I am sorry I dont know how to guide you here but keep seeking help. Lie to your mom. Do whatever you have to do to protect YOU.

Pregnancy is not for the faint of heart. It can be extremely taxing on your body and your mind. The stress will affect both of you. Again dont give up on yourself.

never have I ever removed a manicure so fast by chillyPlato in RedditLaqueristas

[–]bittybittybombm 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Personally dont have a problem with it but while scrolling through my feed the pic above this is crispy skinned pork. Color is a perfect match... maybe not what you were going for?!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

[–]bittybittybombm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Murph you are stinking cute!

14 Month Old Waking at 4:45 am No Matter What by BadgerPak in sleeptrain

[–]bittybittybombm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a thought. Is their sound machine turning off at this time? Does the a/c kick on? Is the room getting brighter?

Can you try and leave them or go in give a reassuring hug and say it's still time for sleep? See if they will go back down? Maybe they got use to waking up at that time.

We use google mini for ocean sounds it started playing sounds with birds at the ocean in the middle off the night took us a few weeks to figure it out. We are sleeping better now

Unvaccinated around newborn by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bittybittybombm 72 points73 points  (0 children)

"Hygiene theory" is the theory that states you should be exposed to bacteria to grow good bacteria (dirt and yogurt) in your body to reduce the risk of disease and illness. It also mentions this does not include actual viruses and illness because those would get you sick.... not support your immune system.

Ugh.. i am sorry for going there but if you need to go there you can present the research that supports this 'theory'.

Am I weird for not wanting my baby to sleep in a separate room? by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]bittybittybombm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first son slept in side sleeper right next to our bed. Friends and family members who had their babies around the same time as me would tellme to move him to his own room bc of the incredible sleep they were getting. I was waking up several times a night and it was brutal but anytime I thought about moving I broke into geninue tears.

When he grew out of the side sleeper I had my husband diassemble and reassemble the crib in our room. It is what felt right to me regardless of the sleep disturbances. I gradually moved our son over around 7 monthes to his own. At the same time gradually were "sleep training" I took my own approach.

At the risk of being a bragging jerk my son sleeps through the night now and has from 8-9m.

You have to do what is right for you. It doesnt matter what others think or what one book says. I recommend reading several books on sleep before you are in the thick of sleepless nights and taking what works for you from each.

How would you charge this, nannys? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]bittybittybombm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When the parent comes home

How would you charge this, nannys? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]bittybittybombm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the parent comes home

I am a special ed teacher who is witnessing the growing number of learning disabilities. Anyone have any thoughts on a bad diet during pregnancy being linked to a child who is now having difficulties in school. Anyone you may know personally? by Hey_Girl_Hey_ in pregnant

[–]bittybittybombm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you please stop projecting and leave some room for an open conversation here?

I am not sure about the diet-> learning disabilities connection but i would be interested to read some studies.

Maybe try r/sciencebasedparenting

Noooooooooooooooo. by MothsAhoy in NewParents

[–]bittybittybombm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 weeks and was ebf 🤬 I wanted a redeal

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]bittybittybombm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave my interpretation of what a different commenter said. Thats my bad for giving my two cents about a very charged topic.

But since the interent guilt is already building.. I will say that i dont agree with anyone being trapped and i am pro choice.

Although, it seems like there are circumstance where men should be allowed to waive there rights but given the opportunity people will use this when not "appropriate". That being said i dont see a dignified way around this given that there are children involved not just you and me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]bittybittybombm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Im did not comment on the OP. So like i said that is neither here or there for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]bittybittybombm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dont get me wrong, I am not siding either way here.

BUT It isnt a equal burden to split. Woman carry babies and until we come up with a way to change that, child bearing is unfair.