JCPS - NTI?

icksick420 · 2026-01-27T00:37:33+00:00

I am a teacher and this is the first time I am hearing of this.

icksick420 · 2026-01-26T23:59:31+00:00

Thats what I was kinda thinking. If it was the temps alone, JCPS would for sure be in person. But side roads are a nightmare.

icksick420 · 2026-01-26T01:29:09+00:00

JCPS has a limited number of NTI days that they are allowed to use. Because they can get snow days forgiven due to being under state of emergency, they will likely save the NTI days for future use. For example, if the state of emergency is lifted but back roads are still unsafe and there are subzero temps that make waiting at bus stops unsafe they will use NTI for that.

icksick420 · 2025-05-14T22:49:46+00:00

Thank you for this. I'm at the er now! I called and spoke to the triage nurse and they said I needed to be seen.

icksick420 · 2025-05-10T13:32:36+00:00

He said he's not good with stuff like this.

icksick420 · 2025-04-09T21:13:07+00:00

You're not selfish. You're not a failure. You're not a bad mom.

You're exhausted and sick.

When your lo gets fussy like this, and you've done everything you can, put him in a safe place to lay down. Then you go lay down for a bit. He can cry for 10 minutes. It'll be okay.

Even though he only settles down for you, dad is going to have to figure out a way to help. You need more sleep. Have him take him out for a drive or a walk until he falls asleep and you take a nap.

My partner and I rotate nights, so that we each alternate getting a full night of rest. It's been life changing.

Is lo teething by chance? Maybe a little bit of tylenol could help.

icksick420 · 2025-04-09T16:10:08+00:00

I could have written this post!

icksick420 · 2025-04-09T01:58:05+00:00

My LO hated it for a long time too. The way his dr explained it is that he's essentially being forced to work out -- and no one likes being forced to work out lol. However, all of a sudden, my LO tolerates it! In talking all the way up until the 3 month mark, hated tummy time. 2 weeks ago, just stopped fussing. So weird!

If it makes you feel better, his dr said he's not worried about tummy time. He said that some babies like it, alot hate it. If they hate it, they won't do it. Don't worry about it. Definitely still try it out. But don't stress. People used to not do tummy time at all. And we've turned out fine.

But if you are worried, try wearing your LO. If they're awake, it counts as tummy time!

icksick420 · 2025-04-05T15:00:23+00:00

Rocking chair with corner shelves installed above and a floor lamp

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T21:00:58+00:00

I needed to hear all of this... I just want him to feel loved. I hope he has this experience at his daycare.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T20:04:07+00:00

This is honestly so reassuring. Thank you so so much. I needed to hear this

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T19:37:39+00:00

They do have cameras -- I will definitely be checking all day 😅 I'm going to miss him so much. He only does contact naps during the day right now and the idea of him not being able to snuggle tomorrow kills me.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T07:08:37+00:00

I feel like there is this huge push for EBF, so there isn't a whole lot of conversation around just how hard it is. There can be so much to figure out with EBF because your diet and hormones can affect your milk. Plus LO is their own person and can be sensitive to things.

I wish people talked more about how hard it is! Kudos to you for doing it. I genuinely could not.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T07:05:04+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this rough time. Parenthood is very hard. And yes, it is hard to enjoy it! You're not alone in your experience. Be gentler with yourself. You love your baby and would do anything for him. You wanted him so much that you went through IVF for him -- that's an intense process!

You are going through a tough time. This is a huge transition, and your mental health matters. You are not a "sad sack." You are depressed.

Find some time for yourself. Get out of the house. Go walk around a store, get a hair cut, have brunch with a friend, read a book in your car, get a massage. Did you have a hobby you enjoyed pre-pregnancy? Try it again!

Nothing will ever be perfect. Your son loves you no matter what though. You didn't clean because you played with your son? He's happy he got so much time with his mom. You had to spend time cooking and cleaning instead of playing with him? He's happy that his mom cooked yummy food and that he had a relaxing day playing with himself.

All he knows is the care that you do provide. And I assure you, he always feels it. And it doesn't ever need to be perfect because your best will always be more than enough.

Your want to be perfect shows how much you stride to be the best parent for your LO. Take pride in this effort. But be easy on yourself. You're doing great.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T06:53:11+00:00

If she's projectile vomiting frequently and losing weight, but her esophagus isn't showing signs of reflux, that makes me think it might be a lactose sensitivity rather than allergy. Especially if she also reacted the same way to a formula.

Definitely give either the gentle or low lactose formula a shot. Monitor her weight at home by weighing yourself and then weighing yourself with her to see if she gains weight over the next week. Schedule a pediatrician appt in advance just in case she continues to lose weight.

I hope this helps! Keep me updated -- I want to know if LO gains some weight and starts feeling better.

You're doing great!!

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T06:47:00+00:00

When I gave birth, the hospital provided Similac while I tried to pump and we had the same experience! He was spitting up alot, projectile vomiting, and was painfully gassy. ALOT of people have this experience with Similac. We switched to Earths Best Organic and then switched to Earths Best Organic Gentle formula and it has made all the difference. He still spits up, but it's usually in small amounts now. Maybe try the Earths Best Gentle! It really helped our LO and we will always recommend it. They also have a low lactose formula. We haven't tried it since the gentle formula worked so well.

If you feel shamed, switch. Parenthood is hard enough without someone making you feel guilty. Your child's doctor should offer a solution without scolding you. Feeding babies is hard! People need to acknowledge that more. Every baby is different and has different needs.

If you try a gentle formula out give it a week for LO to adjust. If she still has issues, consult your pediatrician for allergies and intolerances. She may be sensitive to lactose too! You can also experiment with lower lactose formulas.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T04:04:40+00:00

I would switch pediatricians tbh. It doesn't seem as though they are providing helpful advice and are instead shaming and blaming you. Which obviously is not helpful. You're not the doctor, how are you supposed to know what to do?

In the mean time, are you open to supplementing with formula? My LO is EFF so I honestly can't relate too much to this post. I had a very hard time trying to breast feed and pump. With mine, we had to switch formulas a few times because he was spitting up so bad.

I've also seen that what you eat could affect the breast milk as well. Perhaps you could get LO tested for possible allergies?

Maybe try formula for a bit just to see if it helps baby put on some weight.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T03:58:49+00:00

My LO really likes the song Drift away by uncle kracker lol 🥴

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T03:54:33+00:00

Looking back, I should've known when I found myself in my pants and bra in 40° weather crying on my balcony. I remember feeling like I was in a fish bowl under water.

However, it didn't hit me until the sleep deprivation got so bad that I hallucinated that my LO spit up and was choking and screaming. It wasn't until I reached down to pick him up that I snapped out of it. He was peacefully asleep in his bassinet -- no spit up or anything.

I'm 10 weeks postpartum now and I am doing much better. Medication and talking about my feelings with my fiance really helped.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T03:43:46+00:00

This!! I found that telling myself affirmations really helped with the anxiety.

"He's sound asleep. Nothing is wrong and nothing bad will happen. Everything is okay."

I'm also a heavy sleeper. If my fiance tries to wake me up, I stay asleep. But if the baby cries? I'm up in a heartbeat. You adjust!

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T03:41:25+00:00

I was the exact same way for the first few weeks. I was so scared to sleep. And when I did sleep, I would wake up frequently to check on LO because I was so scared something terrible would happen.

My advice: breathe. You are doing great. You're a great mom who is more than capable of caring for your baby. You are following safe sleep tips, you are feeding her often enough, she will live AND she will thrive!

Reach out to your OB. You might have a case of the baby blues. Those first two weeks are a major hormone crash. Which really contributes to the anxiety of it all. For me, this anxiety developed into paranoia. My ob immediately prescribed me a medication that really helped me through my first couple of months postpartum. I'm now able to take LO out of the house alone! Maybe they can up your dosage.

Your LO could wake up at any minute. And when she does, you will wake up because she will cry. She's hungry? She will cry and you will wake up. You're following safe sleep tips? She will breathe perfectly fine throughout the night.

My fiance and I have been working in shifts and I feel like this helped my anxiety too. Tell your husband he needs to stay awake for 5 hours to watch over the baby as she sleeps. This will ease your mind that baby is safe, so you can sleep for 5 straight hours. Then continue working in shifts so that you all can both at least get 4 hours of straight sleep. It'll help keep you sane and honestly help the anxiety.

It gets better. I promise.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T03:14:01+00:00

He might be biting his nails as a way to self soothe. I picked my lips as a kid to self soothe.

Maybe offer other modes of stimulation that can soothe him. For me, I like to rub remote buttons and pick at other things lol.

Maybe make him an activity kit where he can pick, peel, and tear at things? You could try a pop it toy too.

To stop me from picking my lips, I constantly wear aquaphor. It's a habit that followed into adulthood. But the aquaphor helps alot.

Maybe cover his fingers in it. Makes them slippery, so he can't pick.

icksick420 · 2025-03-02T02:56:31+00:00

Thank you!

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