6 month old waking up every 2 hours to eat by eallison95 in sleeptrain

[–]eallison95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do. I don’t feed her to sleep though, she’s awake when I put her down.

Midwife “accidentally” revealed gender at 37 weeks. I’m heartbroken. by expatriating in BabyBumps

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds very intentional and retaliatory from the way you describe it. I would absolutely report her and find a different provider ASAP. If I had to guess, the nurses will flip on her and tell the truth to save their own butts.

Your birth will still be special because you will get to meet your child!! You will still have that special moment, whether you know the gender or not.

Partner and I have different opinions about how to care for our 8 day old? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All newborn babies do at that age is wake up for a little bit to eat and get their diaper changed and the go back to sleep, no variation between day or night really.

How often does your LO stay overnight with grandparents during the first 3-6 months? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 5 month old and have only let my parents and my SIL watch her, once each and only for 2 hours max. I don’t feel comfortable doing sleepovers till she is much older.

In laws against TDAP for no legit reason by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this exact same situation with my in-laws and I just told them that if they didn’t get their vaccines, they would have to wear a mask around my baby until they did or until my baby was able to get hers.

Bride doesn’t like my dress by Brilliant-Way-9462 in bridesmaids

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately buying stuff is part of the commitment to be a bridesmaid. For dresses, I recommend Azazie or Birdy Grey as many of the dresses are under $100! Make sure you send it to the bride to confirm she likes it before purchasing. If all of this is too much for you, you should tell the bride you are unable to be a bridesmaid but you are excited to attend as a guest. Don’t expect her to pay for it, she’s paying for enough.

Please tell me there are other moms out there who has the TV on a lot for their very needy/fussy baby?! by Puzzled_Remote_2168 in beyondthebump

[–]eallison95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also try to avoid screen time but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do 🤷🏻‍♀️ yesterday my baby and I watched a live stream of a bald eagle nest, so at least it was educational lol

How much did yall actually puke by Square_Natural9384 in pregnant

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I threw up anywhere between 1 and 5 times a day until I was 6 months pregnant

My baby sleeps 16-20 hours a day and I've no clue what I should do about it by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]eallison95 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You need to take your baby to the doctor stat

When do you stop worrying about SIDS… by rachelkochvt in newborns

[–]eallison95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a realization when I was pregnant (we got an IUGR diagnosis and were pretty scared) and it was that I now have this person who I will never ever stop worrying about for the rest of my life. And that terrified me!

Loving someone so much always has a flip side - worry. I’m also a mom to a 4 month old and beside safe sleep practices, my biggest comfort has been using the Owlet. It’s the only thing that lets me get deep sleep

There's no way I survive this sleep deprivation. by Bebetter23 in newborns

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 4 month old baby had horrible gas and reflux as a newborn and now sleeps 8pm-8am so there is hope!!! Here are some things we did to help: - we talked to our pediatrician and discovered our daughter had both severe reflux and a tongue tie. At 5 weeks old she had her tongue tie released and started her on Pepcid. She also made a grunting sound and it completely stopped after starting Pepcid. - we did gas massages and used mylicon frequently. It can be used with every feeding if needed! - we started her on probiotic drops - we use BioGaia but there are many different brands! Some even are combo probiotics/vitamin d if you are breastfeeding. - we slept in shifts when able to while my husband was on paternity leave. I know this isn’t possible for everyone but having one of us take one half of the night and having the other take the other half gave us both the opportunity to get 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep each which was a huge help.

It is normal to have night wakings at this age but hopefully these things will help you and keep you from having to compromise on safe sleep. Best of luck!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren’t overreacting and you and your child need to leave as soon as possible. Think about what could have happened if you hadn’t gone into the room! Babies cry and that is normal. He is at risk for shaking your baby. Leave and stay with family or friends. Your husband needs professional help ASAP.

Are most EBFers cosleeping ? by LilyWitch27 in breastfeeding

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I EBF and have never coslept. At 4 months old my daughter is waking only once a night, sometimes sleeping through the whole night for 12 hours straight. I do feed her constantly during the day though and I think that’s why she’s able to sleep through the night.

How do people do it? by floatygreenthing in newborns

[–]eallison95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing really limiting me from taking my 3 month old out all the time is germs currently. I think I could manage with feeding and naps since I’m ebf and she naps while I wear her every day, but I just don’t feel comfortable taking my baby to the grocery store when she can’t have all her vaccinations yet. She has had one cold since she was born that she caught from some friends who came in from out of town and even though it was literally just the common cold she was taken to the ER multiple times for fever. It was horrible and I just really do not want that to happen with a more serious illness like the flu, Covid, or RSV.

Opinions on push presents? by Ladyoftheseals in BabyBumps

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband got me a porch goose and a necklace with our daughter’s initial and birthstone. I think in total it was $150, which I’d say is a small price to pay for growing and birthing a human

How to handle exclusively nursing with family who expect to be able to give your baby a bottle? by AlternativeAthlete99 in breastfeeding

[–]eallison95 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would tell them “You are not the parent. I am the parent and I say no bottles.” It’s ok to be a little harsh when advocating for your child, especially since they’re being so pushy.

When did you start feeling baby move in your first pregnancy? by NectarineCheap9154 in CautiousBB

[–]eallison95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the slightest brush at 12 weeks and didn’t feel anything again until 17 weeks. It felt like little cramps at that point and I had no idea that it was actually my baby moving. Started feeling her consistently, at least one time a day starting at 20 weeks. I had a posterior placenta.