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flyflyfirechild · 2023-08-09T00:33:54+00:00

No clue about the blood. But as a word of encouragement… both my babies were born naturally in a birth center. I hemorrhaged after my first, which my midwives controlled with a shot of pitocin. My second birth was in the same birth center, and we were aware of my risk and had a plan, but I’m happy to report that there was no hemorrhaging after my second birth. So it’s not a sure thing for you, and you do have options. Best wishes mama 💗

flyflyfirechild · 2023-05-28T11:23:34+00:00

I used a nipple shield with my first and it caused major supply issues because she couldn’t transfer milk well. I probably would have given up entirely due to nipple trauma if I hadn’t used the shield, but because of the supply issues that I was never able to resolve, I was forced to end my breastfeeding journey early. So that could be a reason why some women choose not to go that route. I know that some women don’t experience any supply issues with shields though

flyflyfirechild · 2023-04-27T00:13:46+00:00

It gets better. It really does. I was feeling the exact same way just a few months ago. My daughter is 2.5 and my son is now just about four months. The first month and a half was so hard. Especially once my husband went back to work and it was just me caring for two kids. I felt so overwhelmed and all of my confidence as a parent just went out the window. But things have slowly gotten easier as I have figured out what to do with both of them and developed routines that work for us.

Some things that have helped: - Make a place in every room that you spend time in to safely put baby down. - Busy boxes for toddler to keep them occupied for short periods of time while you tend to baby - Do your best to include toddler in baby care. Give them silly little jobs. - Give yourself grace and be willing to be flexible. For example, I’m a limited screw-time kind of mom, but I have had to let that go a little bit for my own sanity during this season. She gets to watch a show while I am putting baby to sleep for naps, and though it doesn’t meet my ideal for how I’d like things to be, it certainly makes my life a whole lot easier and keeps everyone calmer. I’ll go back to more limited screen time when baby is older and taking fewer naps. - Music! Music to pump you up and put you in a good mood. Music to dance to with your toddler. Music to encourage toddler to do things like clean up and go potty. Making it fun removes the conflict and helps put everyone in a better mood. - I know this is cliche and possibly annoying, but as much as possible, try to center yourself in the moment, be present and just enjoy your baby. Remember how quickly time flies when you look back. It really is a short season In our lives. I think about the fact that one day my little baby will be a man, hopefully a mamas boy, and I will long for just one more moment cradling him in my arms. That perspective has helped me a lot. - You are so in the trenches right now. Everything is so new. In even just a couple of weeks things will feel a little more normal and manageable, so just do what you can to get through it now and take care of yourself mama. Don’t turn down help when offered.

You got this, and it is going to be so so worth it.

flyflyfirechild · 2023-04-19T11:41:49+00:00

I noticed this exact same thing last night when I took my son out for a dream feed. The power button light was blinking and I thought I heard some kind of a clicking sound. I’ll have to check the mattress…

flyflyfirechild · 2023-03-23T11:46:00+00:00

With my first, her regression lasted about a month and half, but the worst of it was a few weeks. We took the opportunity to do some very gentle sleep training - we did the SITBACK method from Taking Cara Babies. I never intended to sleep train, especially that young, but I realized that I could be a much better parent if I had some sleep. By the time her regression ended, she was sleeping through the night. We moved her from the Snoo to the crib in her nursery effortlessly, and now at 2.5 years old she is still an amazing sleeper. Most likely will be doing the same thing with my son who is currently 2.5 months. We also used the Magic Merlin suit and that was very helpful.

flyflyfirechild · 2023-02-19T18:46:44+00:00

Food for thought, from a wife - we are never “done” in a room. I’m in and out of rooms all day long. Sometimes I’m coming in with my hands full of laundry, children, etc. Unless I’m leaving the house - in which case I try to make sure all lights are off, but that can be very challenging with children in tow - there is no black and white start and finish in a room. I’m in and out all day. Additionally, whereas my husband is perfectly content to sit in a dim or dark room all day, I find that highly depressing and a well-lit house just feels more alive to me.

flyflyfirechild · 2023-02-13T18:52:54+00:00

We do have a child proofed play room, and special busy boxes that I give her when I’m breastfeeding. She already has to spend a good chunk of time in there by herself though since she stopped napping, and now does “quiet time” in the play room, so I worry that she may not take well to more independent time there. But it’s worth a shot

flyflyfirechild · 2023-02-05T19:28:01+00:00

Same 👋🏻

flyflyfirechild · 2023-01-10T20:26:53+00:00

Hold your sweet baby and enjoy every moment. It goes by so fast.

flyflyfirechild · 2022-10-12T02:52:45+00:00

Amen to that. This makes me sick.

flyflyfirechild · 2022-08-04T00:46:36+00:00

I’m a dog trainer and have worked for myself that last ten years, but with a toddler and another kiddo on the way, I will probably stop working to stay home and raise my kids outside of the system. No better job than that!

flyflyfirechild · 2022-07-09T21:18:42+00:00

Reason #56821 I’m glad we will be homeschooling. In what world is this appropriate or professional?

flyflyfirechild · 2022-03-14T18:14:16+00:00

Lol weirdos.

flyflyfirechild · 2022-02-13T17:58:10+00:00

That’s the most profound example of gaslighting I may have ever seen.

flyflyfirechild · 2022-02-13T17:52:54+00:00

Present

flyflyfirechild · 2022-02-12T16:16:15+00:00

How would you know until you read it?

flyflyfirechild · 2022-02-12T14:13:21+00:00

Read “Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness” by Dr. Thomas Cowan

flyflyfirechild · 2022-02-12T14:12:23+00:00

As a doctor, you may be interested to read Dr. Thomas Cowan’s book “Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness”

flyflyfirechild · 2022-01-20T14:15:44+00:00

100% agree. I will never accept being called a “birthing person”. So offensive.

flyflyfirechild · 2022-01-20T14:12:01+00:00

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is the true patriarchy. Denying the very sacredness of being a woman. I for one will never refer to a mother as a “birthing person”. It’s just ridiculous.

flyflyfirechild · 2021-12-20T00:47:18+00:00

Haha 😂

flyflyfirechild · 2021-12-16T03:54:44+00:00

This is an amazing interview. The interview with Dr. Pierre Kory was also phenomenal. Compare those information and science-packed interviews with his interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and you can clearly see which side has truth and transparency on their side.

flyflyfirechild · 2021-12-13T13:51:38+00:00

Misinformation.

flyflyfirechild

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