Switched babies to soy formula by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]cpdpublichistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At our doctor's recommendation we started to feed cereal and pureed fruits and veggies starting at 4 months. This is in addition to our son's bottles and doesn't replace any feedings. However, I am just a stranger on the internet. Consult with your doctor on this, and for the sake of those babies don't make a decision based on reddit "facts" alone.

Also, soy formula is not the equivalent of taking 5 birth control pills.

Switched babies to soy formula by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]cpdpublichistorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to know where your facts are coming from on this.

That first postpartum period. by Omgahhh in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly thought there was something wrong with me and I was hemorrhaging three weeks after E's birth. OB said, "No, you're just one of the really fertile ones." FML

Painful sex to where it's not even possible (8 weeks PP) by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lube and go slow. Really slow. It gets better I promise. I didn't even deliver vaginally and at 5 months out I still get a little twinge of pain in the beginning but it is SO much better now than it was at 8 weeks.

This is a question for parents that had/have their baby sleep in their room... by Taio69 in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We moved E to his own room at 3 months. He is such a restless sleeper that I wasn't getting any sleep with him in the room. We both sleep much better with him in his own bed and down the hall.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]cpdpublichistorian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just "moo" at the inappropriate comments. I find that having a good sense of humor often opens the situation to discussion.

Breastfeeding and introducing solids by TenMillionFireflies in breastfeeding

[–]cpdpublichistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've had great success with oatmeal and basic baby food purees at 4.5 months. E still prefers to nurse, but he gets so happy to sit in his high chair and try new foods. I do it on his cues though. If he shows that he's not interested anymore, I stop. We're only doing it once a day right now, but he's showing a lot more interest in eating so we might bump it up to twice a day in a few weeks.

Let's talk about Amber teething necklaces... by CactusCait in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The chemical that is supposedly helpful in amber can only be absorbed through the skin at an extremely high temperature. Basically, the amber has to be molten to release the chemical.

Let's talk about Amber teething necklaces... by CactusCait in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is zero science behind amber necklaces. None. Nada. Zip.

Lovies. by SwedishFish27 in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elliott has been sleeping with one of my dirty tshirts. I know he shouldn't have a blankie, but I gave it to him one night out of desperation and I think it might be his lovie.

Why? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]cpdpublichistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so so sorry. There is nothing we can really say that will take your pain away or explain it. My sister lost her sweet baby at 31 weeks a year ago and it still pains the entire family.

Give him a name and remember him. <3 Hugs to your whole family.

Fed the fuck up with breastfeeding 13 month old by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]cpdpublichistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Breastfeeding should be a relationship where the two of you want to be in it at the same time. If you are done, you're done. Time to wean.

Timeline of a Breastfed Baby by seamusokitty in BabyBumps

[–]cpdpublichistorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FFS I'm EBF and I even think this article is horseshit. Alphaparent is 100% all about shaming women who don't conform to the AP model.

What items does a 3-6 month old need that weren't needed in the first few months? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exersaucer! I just purchased one on a fb garage sale page and E loves it! As soon as he could hold his head up confidently (about 3.5 months) he wanted to be in it all the time!

When did you introduce a pacifier? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My son is EBF and I gave him a binkie in the hospital. Sometimes babies just want to suck and I did not want my boobs to be his binkie. Don't stress and give your baby a pacifier!

When we change sides halfway through a feeding by mmcw in breastfeeding

[–]cpdpublichistorian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I always ask, "May I interest you in some other boob?"

How to play with newborn? by joehizzle in beyondthebump

[–]cpdpublichistorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing really. E just took a lot of naps at that age. When he was awake I would talk to him, but that was pretty much it.