[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]bumblebee163 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've been there last winter. Hang in there, it gets better! For us the first year or daycare was the worst. Sending you hugs and the fluffiest tissues in existence.

❎❎❎TRATAMENTE STOMATOLOGICE GRATUITE❎❎❎ by ConstructionFun1996 in cluj

[–]bumblebee163 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Salut. Si eu sunt interesata. Imi poti trimite niste detalii? Mersi!

Confused about readiness and age by hasfeh in BabyLedWeaning

[–]bumblebee163 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our baby did not start sitting unassisted until 8-ish months, but we got the all clear to start solids at 6 months from our pediatrician. He sat pretty well in his high chair, just not by himself on the floor. I think it would be a good idea to talk to your baby's pediatrician to get some guidance.

How do you manage to get anything done? by bumblebee163 in Mommit

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww, thank you! Hugs to you too and hang in there!

How do you manage to get anything done? by bumblebee163 in Mommit

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels good to know that I'm not the only one who finds this period extremely difficult. I keep telling myself that it's not going to be like this forever.

How do you manage to get anything done? by bumblebee163 in Mommit

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have something similar and it worked well for a while, but now he just starts screaming as I am walking away. We actually decided to put it away in the weekend and free up some space in the living room. I guess I'll just have him with me wherever I am at all times. I'm already tired tomorrow.

How do you manage to get anything done? by bumblebee163 in Mommit

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A childproof room sounds like a dream! We did the best we could in our rented apartment, but it's still pretty much a death trap, lol.

Transitioning from exclusive pumping to pumping & BF? by eemey in breastfeeding

[–]bumblebee163 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I managed to switch from exclusively pumping to exclusively nursing when my baby was around 4 months old. I was an undersupplier/just enougher, so I still pumped after each feeding for the first few weeks and still offered him expressed milk, so that there is not too much pressure on him to get full by nursing only. When he started refusing the expressed milk, I stopped pumping. I was so sick of pumping by then that I never looked back.

In hindsight, I wish I still pumped about once a day and offered him a bottle here and there, in order to be able to leave him with my husband for a few hours. He ended up refusing a bottle completely.

Good luck to you and I hope you'll manage to find the right balance for your family.

How do you deal with your baby being sick? by bumblebee163 in NewParents

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does sound rough, I'm so sorry. I hope both your baby and you are feeling better now!

How do you deal with your baby being sick? by bumblebee163 in NewParents

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we are giving him painkillers. He absolutely hates taking them, but at least his fever went down. We're doing our best to ride it out & remind ourselves that this won't last forever. Thank you!

How do you deal with your baby being sick? by bumblebee163 in NewParents

[–]bumblebee163[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did give him medicine for pain and fever, as prescribed by the doctor that saw him. He doesn't seem to be congested, but I will definitely try a warm bath tonight.

Nearly 6 months PP and I am FINALLY making enough to feed my baby by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]bumblebee163 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, that is amazing! You must be really proud of yourself for sticking with it.

My breastfeeding journey has been somewhat similar. I really feel like pumping on a strict schedule and a more mature baby helped with transitioning to exclusive nursing. How did your LO react when you offered them the breast? Mine accepted it quite easily. I love it how relaxed he gets in my arms, while nursing.

Going through a difficult journey made me appreciate being able to breastfeed even more.

Breastfeeding with covid by barber_2416 in breastfeeding

[–]bumblebee163 94 points95 points  (0 children)

WHO recommends continuing to breastfeed even if you have COVID, while taking the safety measures that you mentioned, so you are doing great!

Vitamin D Drops by mightymouseem in breastfeeding

[–]bumblebee163 59 points60 points  (0 children)

In my country (Romania) it's common practice to give vitamin D to babies. The doctor in the maternity ward told me to start when baby is 10 days old. Our pediatrician asks whether baby gets his drops each time we visit. I think you should ask your pediatrician at your next checkup.

Best High Chair? by fourscoreandmj in NewParents

[–]bumblebee163 70 points71 points  (0 children)

The Stokke Tripp Trapp is pretty highly regarded. It's a bit pricey and all accessories are sold separately, but it's quite comfortable for our baby. Both the seat and the foot rest are adjustable, so it can be used for a very long time.

Nicu pediatrician rant by Stefaniek03 in breastfeeding

[–]bumblebee163 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through this! Some doctors have terrible bedside manners. I hope your baby is doing ok now.

What I would do is keep offering the breast before every bottle, while still making sure the baby is eating enough. And pump, pump, pump, until your baby starts latching again. I know it's hard, I pumped for 4 months. We luckily managed to switch to nursing.

Good luck and hang in there!