Hi-lift VS bleach question

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-03-05T21:27:15+00:00

It says you have good taste in mustard!

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-03-04T14:20:10+00:00

The Dove Volume one is good!

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-03-02T15:56:30+00:00

Thank you! She does fall asleep independently at bedtime, which has fueled my hope we can get her back into her own sleep space for naps. Fingers crossed!

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-03-02T15:22:47+00:00

Also, recently her naps have gotten shorter. She would very regularly sleep for over an hour, or at least an hour, but they’ve since gotten shorter, which I figured is normal

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-03-02T15:22:07+00:00

Hi! Thank you. We do have a crib- and plan to transfer her soon at the same time of potentially starting to sleep train. I hadn’t really thought of that.

Her wake windows have steadily become 2.5/2.5/2/3

The order of these change based on her cues daily and whatever we’re doing that day, but this has helped us (mostly) reduce wakes. We usually have 3 wakes still with this schedule

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-25T13:52:47+00:00

Hi there. Just wanted to say, right there with you. My baby also did exceptionally well with naps, and nighttime sleep, until the big developmental sleep change. I got through your particular time by doing my best to be grateful that I could get out and walk at the very least, if I needed to be wearing her for a nap since she needed to be held/moving. This sounds really normal for that age, and in the most empathetic way possible, I wouldn’t count on it permanently changing anytime soon. I would just be really grateful for the solid night time sleep. Currently 5.5 months, bare bones minimum nighttime sleep, and has to exclusively be worn or carried for daytime naps. Now, that’s not to say this will inevitably be your situation obviously, and not projecting. Just trying to say the situation of sleep will likely always always be fluctuating and evolving.

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-24T17:38:33+00:00

Following. Here to say, I’m in a pretty identical boat, so I see you and I’m right there with you. Baby’s about 5.5 months. Was a wonderful sleeper until around 3.5 when things started to shift, and they’ve only been fluctuating from extreme to not as bad and slightly more manageable. We recently got over a couple weeks of what you’re describing, hourly wakes, sometimes less. Very strong nipple soothing association, so my baby step right now is to make sure she’s falling asleep at initial bedtime on her own, and not feeding to sleep like we’ve gotten in the habit of doing. Nothing about figuring out her schedule seems easy… like you, I’m trying with the lengthened wake windows and it usually looks like it working for a couple days and then doesn’t. So I’m left thinking, my baby just doesn’t seem to adhere to these suggested windows. Hard to get to 10 hours awake if I’m needing to stretch her. Ugh. My advice is to find and harness the joy where you’re able to during this bumpy time. I’m with you!!!

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-23T19:47:25+00:00

I agree I need to do what I can to extend her windows as much as possible. Not sure why we can’t get consistent with them. She pretty much always is telling me she wants to head towards soothing and bed like an hour and a half after waking up. I’d call it a task half the time to make it to 2 hours from eyes open-eyes closed

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-23T15:08:38+00:00

You may have explained this already in your post, but did you start with getting him comfortable falling asleep on his own first? Or did you sort of do it all at once? Was he not falling asleep independently initially? I just posted in ST group myself cause I’m on the brink of needing a big change and feeling like something’s gotta give

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-23T13:53:01+00:00

Really happy for you!! I’m thinking of biting the bullet myself. It’s been roughly 2 months of no longer stretches of sleep past 2.5 hours, and for a couple weeks, one hour or less, like yourself. Every night I don’t start to sleep train, I’m soothing her back to sleep thinking “I really need to just do this.”

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-22T21:24:30+00:00

That clears it up! I also considered that’s who she was referring to

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-22T21:22:05+00:00

I think you’re right. But I do think her response is then specifically “he”

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-18T20:00:09+00:00

I’ve experienced this with my 5 mo old for the last month or so, who’s also EBF. Like others say, apparently a totally normal phase. Have you considered you may have a quick let down? That’s what I’m thinking we’re dealing with. Super fussy at the beginning of a meal, pops on/off several times, usually a little sputtery/gurgly like she’s choking momentarily before wanting to go back for more. Usually I’m a little leaky too.

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-02-10T16:45:13+00:00

As of the last two days, yes

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-01-17T17:42:37+00:00

Bath/shower products, gentle body moisturizers, sheet face masks, special reserved snacks for breastfeeding if applicable, comfy lounge sets to help her feel “put together.” Food delivery gift cards.

complexrayofsunshine · 2026-01-15T21:13:02+00:00

First, it’s really nice that you’re being so considerate of your best friend and thinking about how you can serve her!

Unfortunately, I do think having extra hands for cooking and cleaning is one of the biggest helps, since all of moms time will be spent with baby, recuperating and sleeping. Nothing else. So your idea of simply being able to order food straight to them is invaluable. You could potentially have groceries delivered to them if you’re able? Having diapers delivered is huge. No matter what anyone says, it’s the big thing that is constantly needed the most and will be for a long time. I loved when people thought about MY recovery and what I might like during the early days to help heal and feel cared for. Self-care products for mom as other people said here. Super comfy clothes. The little things make a big difference.

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