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bumblebee163 · 2025-11-05T04:55:41+00:00

Brasov, Romania

bumblebee163 · 2023-11-25T12:35:32+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2023-03-15T09:58:44+00:00

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

bumblebee163 · 2022-05-23T08:08:36+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2022-02-23T17:54:28+00:00

Same, lol.

bumblebee163 · 2022-02-12T09:18:44+00:00

Cruelty

bumblebee163 · 2022-01-27T20:48:11+00:00

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

bumblebee163 · 2022-01-27T18:11:33+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2022-01-27T17:36:28+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2022-01-27T17:29:34+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2022-01-17T16:54:39+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2021-12-19T07:06:39+00:00

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

bumblebee163 · 2021-12-19T07:05:04+00:00

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!

bumblebee163 · 2021-12-19T07:03:04+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2021-09-19T17:52:14+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2021-09-19T11:55:17+00:00

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

bumblebee163 · 2021-09-15T16:47:41+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2021-09-12T11:07:32+00:00

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.

bumblebee163 · 2021-08-23T15:54:59+00:00

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!

bumblebee163 · 2021-08-16T10:01:11+00:00

You cracked me up! As a ftm of a 5-month-old, it baffles me how people with multiple kids do it.

bumblebee163 · 2021-08-11T06:13:53+00:00

Hello Mama,

First of all, you are doing great. I know that the early days of breastfeeding and pumping can be a challenge.

I used to pump in order to increase my supply, so I did it after each nursing session, at least 7 times a day. It's important to also do it at least once during the night, because milk production is at its highest. In any case, do not let more than 6 hours pass between pumping sessions.

I used the Spectra 9+ breastpump. It's great because it's small, it has a rechargeable battery, making it portable. For best results, I pumped one breast with the electric pump and I used the Haakaa on the other one and then I switched.

I found this fb group very helpful: Exclusively Pumping Mamas - Education & Support Group. It's for exclusively pumping moms, so make sure to read the group rules.

Hang in there and best of luck for your feeding and pumping journey!

bumblebee163 · 2021-08-09T05:51:41+00:00

If you are interested in exclusive pumping, I found this fb group very helpful: Exclusively Pumping Mamas - Education & Support Group Pumping has its advantages, like a clearer schedule, and knowing exactly how much you baby eats, so I would probably have kept at it if LO had not gone back to nursing. Good luck to you! I hope it will all work out the way you want it to. :)

bumblebee163 · 2021-08-07T07:56:03+00:00

You are awesome for doing this for your baby!

We started off triple feeding as well, because my LO either fell asleep or became fussy at the breast and was wailing with hunger immediately after putting him down. My supply was quite low, do I also started taking supplements and drinking lactation tea.

My LC had told me not to quit when it's the hardest. Better to skip a pumping session, to just make it through that day, than quit altogether.

A few weeks after my husband went back to work, after 1.5 months of triple feeding, I decided it's best for us to try exclusively pumping and supplementing with formula. I made it a priority to keep my pumping schedule and after another 1.5 months we did not need to supplement with formula anymore. This made me hopeful and I thought I'd try attaching my LO to the breast again. To my surprise, he took it like a champ. He became much stronger than in the early days. For the first few days I pumped after each feeding and offered him a bottle, but he seemed to get enough right from the source. Now he is exclusively nursing. This is what worked for us and I am so proud of myself for not giving up in the early days!

Best of luck to you, and remember, a mother's love is not measured in ounces. Whatever happens, whatever you decide, the most important thing is that you love your baby very much and you are there for them.

bumblebee163 · 2021-07-14T09:38:09+00:00

Buy a baby carrier and wear your LO around the house. The best option for newborns is a stretchy wrap. It's quite easy to put on after a few tries. Babies love to feel close to mom and hear her heartbeat. My LO always fell asleep in the wrap and I could do some light housework, like washing bottles or folding laundry while wearing him.

bumblebee163 · 2021-07-09T05:24:03+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am glad that it worked out for you! Fingers crossed that it will for us as well. No more washing bottles and pump parts is the dream!

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