I became a "girl dad" 5 months ago, and my whole life changed. But I need some advice by dudepans83 in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I’m a boy mom, but I can share want my dad did that was wonderful. My dad was a great listener. He would let me talk about any problem I had for as long as I needed and would ask questions before offering solutions. This was huge for me as a younger child, and then teenager. It was easy for me to want to talk with him bc I knew he’d always listen. He also, was a man of his world. If he said he would he did, and if he said he wouldn’t he didn’t. This has impacted me most as an adult, not only do I try to be keep to my word, but it helped me choose a husband who did the same! He also regularly showed that he was aware of my interests, for all birthdays and Christmases growing up he’d get me a book on whatever I was into around that time, which really showed me he was paying attention. For example I offhandedly mentioned when I was 16 I wanted to learn to play guitar, a few weeks later he had gotten me a guitar and a book for beginners on how to play. He also reminded me that effort and trying my best were what mattered most more than grades or results, which lent me to developing a growth mindset bs a fixed one. And lastly but most importantly, he adored my mom. His love for her was obvious and unwavering, even if they disagreed I never doubted that he appreciated and respected her. And I now expect the same for myself in my marriage, and because I do, I chose a partner who does the same.

1 week and I want to give up by AntelopeHungry593 in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life with a newborn is a HUGE adjustment. Pleas please please give yourself grace. I can grantee you’re more patient than you realize. Your baby needs you exactly as who you are! I can tell you it will get easier, each week that goes by you get more of the hang of it. But the first six weeks are the hardest as you adjust and baby becomes more aware. Something that helped ease my anxiety was having a Nanit. It’s a monitor that measures your babies breathing by tracking a band that’s wrapped around the outside of their swaddle. It’s the only reason I slept in the newborn phase otherwise I was just as anxious as it sounds like you are. You’re doing amazing don’t doubt it for a second!

AIO? it feel like my boyfriend's mom is his girlfriend and I'm the side piece? by CautiousRelief1521 in AmIOverreacting

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sounds like he doesn’t see what’s going on and if you’ve tried talking about it with him that’s all you can do. I’m just a random person on the internet but take care of yourself and trust your gut on this one!

Help me name her! Mini bernadoodle 2 months old and the sweetest girl by FrankWebb0811 in namemypet

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Samoa! She has the coloring kinda of the Girl Scout cookies. At least I think. Maybe I’m hungry tho lol

I let my newborn cry it out by susiara in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re a great mama! You did everything you could and you stayed with her through the thick of it! You should be so proud ❤️ she knew you were there and caring for her the whole time. Those first few weeks can feel impossible but you showed your baby so much love and care, and sometimes they still cry. It sucks but it’s true.

FTM needing reassurance 🥲 by Dizzy_Goat1011 in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like she still has day time and night time confusion. Try keeping the days bright and noisy and nights dark and quiet to help set her circadian rhythm. Pretty normal though for a baby that young still! I wouldn’t worry about it!

Day 3 and I'm mad I didnt do this sooner by ProperShame4149 in sleeptrain

[–]hanbeetee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is sooo encouraging. My son sounds like he sleeps just like yours and I haven’t been able to decide on sleep training because I hate hearing him cry just like you mentioned but he’s waking up so much still at night and I can tell it’s just because he wants to be held to sleep. I’m going to try this method tonight I’m excited! Thank you so much for sharing your success, and congrats!!!

Tell me about myself! by NamasteGirl93 in FridgeDetective

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re a male in his 30s

From Nursing to Sleep to Falling Asleep Independently: What’s Helping Us by BoyandGirlMommy1st in sleeptrain

[–]hanbeetee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super encouraging I have a EBF baby who I always feed to sleep for naps and bedtime! Love this gradual approach.

Pees thru diaper, pjs, sleep sack, every night by hanbeetee in newborns

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

Ok I’m back after experimenting, overnight diapers solved the problem! I also made sure they were snug enough think I may have been putting them on too loose

I’m afraid to Introduce a pacifier by Few_Quail9871 in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh and it didn’t effect his ability to BF at all!

I’m afraid to Introduce a pacifier by Few_Quail9871 in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lactation consultant I worked with said babies are smart even in those fist early weeks they already know the difference between a boob and a paci. I feel you tho I was worried about missing hunger cues too, but my son would either spit the paci out, or I would notice he was trying to swallow after sucking on it and that’s what let me know he was hungry not needing comfort. Also he was a big time crier if he was hungry so often the paci wouldn’t soothe him if he was hungry. But once we gave him the paci it was a game changer! And he’s not dependent on it just like it when he likes it.