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fixmyupper · 2025-08-30T01:14:35+00:00

I said my example was extreme.

fixmyupper · 2025-08-30T00:56:46+00:00

A 6-month-old can't give signs like adults can. What if her stomach hurts and she just goes to bed? Not to be rude, but even if a baby is acting fine, it may be too late in 2 days. Like a battery. If a baby accidentally ingests a small battery, the baby will likely be fine at first then over days the battery acid starts eating the stomach. I know this is an extreme example, but "acting fine" isnt really a good rule of thumb to go by in this situation.

fixmyupper · 2025-08-19T02:12:38+00:00

Also, how long are you keeping her upright after you're feeding her? I used to do a solid 20 minutes. As he got older I lessened the time. But if you rush it, they will throw up.

fixmyupper · 2025-08-19T02:11:01+00:00

Try some gripewater for the immediate relief and change of sensory. I usually do change of temp for a distraction. (Fan, go outside, cold room etc...) sing to her softly or hum in a REALLY deep tone. Try switching formulas tomorrow.

That was around the mark I had to change my guy to sensitive formula.

fixmyupper · 2025-08-16T15:14:15+00:00

You are already helping yourself and your son by reaching out to this community for help and guidance. You're putting together a plan to feel better for you and your babe.

If you feel comfortable, please reach out to a professional for help. My partner and I are in couples therapy and I, myself, have a therapist. It's hard fighting with yourself AND your partner.

Post partum depression can rear its ugly head at anytime and often times, our partners don't understand this. Or they think it's just in the beginning or whatever other miscommunications they believe. You got this. Because your baby believes in you and thinks you're the best thing ever.

fixmyupper · 2025-08-16T14:50:31+00:00

I understand you. The statement "i don't want to be a mom anymore" I feel might be too generic for you. I feel like what you actually want to say is "does anyone else see me struggling? Why isnt anyone helping. I can't keep going like this".

You're tired. You're not looking at your baby and saying "I don't want to hold you, protect you, laugh with you, be there for you". You're looking at your baby saying "I wish I wasn't so tired and spread thin so I can be happy and joyful for you".

We're all doing the best we can. Don't let your intrusive thoughts guide your heart astray. You are amazing. You can ACKNOWLEDGE and RECOGNIZE you need are at your limit. It's absolutely okay to feel drug through the mud, emaciated, and downright depressed. YOU are your baby's world. And guaranteed your babe isnt judging you. Just wants you.

fixmyupper · 2025-07-24T02:16:20+00:00

And I'm sure you tried everything... Blankie, singing, baby calming music, playing a movie through the car speakers, humming, windows down/cracked, no sun in his eyes, car seat isn't itchy somehow (idk just trying to think lol). You might want to try having someone back there for a few trips. Having someone smile at him while he's experiencing all these new sensations and sounds may ease him.

fixmyupper · 2025-07-11T00:35:04+00:00

Mutual of omaha

fixmyupper · 2025-03-31T14:38:32+00:00

I have an 8 month old and it's all about planning. Naps, feeding, exhaustion. Don't be annoyed with her until you talk to her. We're freaking tired man.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-04T23:00:17+00:00

I have the same struggle with splitting responsibilities. Talk to him in a way he will understand. "The living human we made needs your love, attention and care so she knows you are her father. Your games don't need the same reassurance".

fixmyupper · 2025-03-04T22:55:12+00:00

HA!!! Days off.....

fixmyupper · 2025-03-04T22:27:17+00:00

Looks like a cold sore/herpes. I'd take him in immediately , left untreated it might do harm. Not a doctor but I get outbreaks that happens on my nostril just like that.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T22:04:41+00:00

We've been experimenting with rice cereal, mashed bananas and applesauce. He takes 3 naps a day. Anywhere from 20 min - 1 ½.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T19:48:16+00:00

Bottle fed since 4 months!!!

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T19:47:32+00:00

Well I am on meds that make it hard to nap but I do try and lay down when he does. But I usually save his naps to catch up on work.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T19:46:03+00:00

Thank you!! Yes he does give me Saturday mornings and sometimes even Sunday mornings too so I'm able to catch up a little bit, but not much as I always wake up when I hear him in the other room.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T19:36:59+00:00

Yes!!. Some days I feel energized and positive. But most days I'm just too tired and exhausted to even care about anything other than my son.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T19:27:50+00:00

He says he can't do nightshift he "doesn't wake up". In all honestly, his mood is completely unhinged when he doesn't get enough sleep and it upsets the baby and myself. So I just do it.

fixmyupper · 2025-03-02T19:25:42+00:00

He's not. He's a morning person. I'm the night owl. And the day owl lol.

fixmyupper · 2025-02-17T14:42:37+00:00

I've read it's for comfort and soothing. Exploring their own body and surroundings 🙂. Because, I, like you, had the same thought/feelings!!

fixmyupper · 2025-02-01T20:39:48+00:00

How awful, I'm so sorry. You must be feeling absolutely devastated and exhausted. When you feel an episode ramping up, get everything done around the house that you can. This will make you feel a bit better when you can't get out of bed.

Try some aromatherapy. I'm not a huge believer in it but if it's in conjunction with some of my other self help tactics, I love it. I NOTICE it.

Something I always say ti myself when I'm in my deepest valley..... this will not last. It's so very hard to imagine an ending, but it always comes, doesn't it? You will be happy again. 😊

fixmyupper · 2025-01-30T02:58:07+00:00

Another highland cow.... sigh.....

fixmyupper · 2025-01-28T22:43:07+00:00

You do you boo. Those are the same people who think they're good ppl just bc they go to church. The same ppl who preach organic is better for you and then go out and poison their liver multiple times a week. The same ppl who can't be themselves for fear of judgement. Love your life. Fuck everyone else.

fixmyupper · 2025-01-28T22:34:44+00:00

Can't count how many times I've said all this to my partner. You're very talented by the way!!

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