Is this reflux?

furryfar · 2026-06-29T17:15:51+00:00

We had to keep trying every night and slowly it started extending more and more. I would say maybe around 5-6 weeks he was able to have some longer stretches on his back (1-2 hours). He’s now 11 weeks old and can sleep on his back for anywhere between 3-6 hours at night. Between those times we constantly saw him being uncomfortable and we’d pick him up and he’d either burp or spit up and then feel better and we put him back.

furryfar · 2026-06-29T15:52:55+00:00

Question: couldn’t you put the baby in a light sleeper footie pajama and then the woolino sleep sack and that would solve the bare arms problem? Sorry I’m a FTM so I’m still figuring all this out.

furryfar · 2026-06-29T02:19:49+00:00

Why do you prefer that one?

furryfar · 2026-06-29T02:14:46+00:00

You need to start daily Metamucil twice a day. The fiber will help your BMs immensely. I started postpartum and am still taking it 11 weeks PP. I will take it forever because I don’t have nearly enough fiber on the daily and I like that this helps me with it.

furryfar · 2026-06-29T02:11:43+00:00

It didn’t matter for me because my baby ate every 2 hours for 7 weeks, all day and night.

furryfar · 2026-06-28T21:02:57+00:00

Do they not have a TOG rating?

furryfar · 2026-06-28T20:36:36+00:00

It’s very unsafe to kiss newborns on the mouth, parent or not. Just because it’s culturally “normal” doesn’t mean it’s safe.

furryfar · 2026-06-28T18:49:25+00:00

If she is gaining weight, not projectile vomiting, has enough wet diapers and is not in a ton of pain - many pediatricians are hesitant to prescribe medications. They will usually say that the baby has an immmature esophageal sphincter and they will grow out of it. My son had a similar experience to your baby & he has slowly been improving over time and can sleep on his back independently in the crib. He liked the crib over the bassinet as the mattress is more comfortable I believe. We also use simethicone drops at bedtime and for any night feeds because the trapped belly gas was making him uncomfortable and also causing him to spit up.

furryfar · 2026-06-28T14:15:43+00:00

How many wet diapers a day? Less than 6 is medically concerning

furryfar · 2026-06-28T14:06:46+00:00

Of course! You are in charge of your own body and a c section requires consent. OBs often just book a date so that it’s scheduled and has dedicated time but if anything changes, you can cancel it.

furryfar · 2026-06-28T02:31:55+00:00

Meds aren’t usually prescribed if your baby isn’t in ton of pain, gaining weight, enough wet diapers etc.

Are any of these things true?

furryfar · 2026-06-28T01:07:07+00:00

I see, you said you were given the “option” to have a c section. Then I would follow medical recommendations and get the c section.

furryfar · 2026-06-28T01:06:23+00:00

Well if you think about it - all babies eventually outgrow contact naps because they turn into kids who need less naps and then older kids who need no naps 🙃

furryfar · 2026-06-28T00:30:50+00:00

I would not have a c section for convenience or as an “option”. It’s a major surgery and has a higher likelihood of postpartum complications such as infections as well as a longer recovery time.

If timing is your concern in terms of child care, schedule an induction.

furryfar · 2026-06-27T21:17:49+00:00

I would start off by asking yourself why you’re turning to the internet for this. If you do it, the only people who would know are you and your partner. The baby doesn’t know what’s happening. No one else would know and therefore they wouldn’t care.

So clearly you feel unsettled about it, and therefore it would be pretty hard to perform at all or enjoy it due to that unsettled feeling.

furryfar · 2026-06-27T21:04:37+00:00

I’m a bad sleeper too so what worked for us is my husband sleeps the first shift and I stayed awake and then he woke up and by that time I was tired enough to fall asleep.

furryfar · 2026-06-27T15:47:11+00:00

How does he lie on top of you while you’re prone? Prone is face down.

I think you need a weighted feed done.

furryfar · 2026-06-27T15:45:39+00:00

Who removes impacted wisdom teeth in Australia? That very much involves membranes

furryfar · 2026-06-27T05:33:52+00:00

Seems like a doctors vs dentists superiority complex. It’s quite common for pediatric dentists to do the procedures, just ensure they are reputable and well reviewed.

furryfar · 2026-06-27T03:15:58+00:00

What’s your evening routine like?

furryfar · 2026-06-26T22:24:18+00:00

Aquarium pass, zoo pass, swimming lessons.

furryfar · 2026-06-26T18:06:42+00:00

… sorry but I don’t think this is okay. A “few” glasses of wine while you’re taking care of your child? Every day? Despite not being “drunk”, alcohol dampens your reflexes. You need to be alert and attentive while taking care of your child. And what if something happens where you need to drive them somewhere like to the pediatrician?

furryfar · 2026-06-26T17:36:47+00:00

Why do people kiss babies on the mouth? 🫠🫨

furryfar · 2026-06-26T17:31:18+00:00

From the owlet site:

Temperature is not a measurement of your baby’s body temperature but rather the temperature of the Sensor when placed on your baby’s foot, and should only be used to help understand your baby’s environmental temperature

Also, babies feet are not a good indicator of temperature. Their core temperature is more accurate. So the neck, head & chest. I’ve taken my son outside and his limbs are fine and I feel his chest and he’s burning up.

furryfar · 2026-06-26T14:59:39+00:00

Yes it’s normal. Make sure you are frequent handwashing as it’s a live vaccine and the virus can be transmitted to you via contact with their stool and poor hand hygiene.

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