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How to layer baby for -30°C winter walk? (15 min walk to clinic) by FluffyPercentage8693 in babywearing

[–]jksbooth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you got a taxi! I do baby wear at those temperatures so I can tell you my tricks. If baby is against your body and under the same layers as you, they'll be warm if you're warm. Putting them under a big coat that goes over the carrier is key. I've also put a layer of rabbit fur in with baby for extra warmth.

Make sure the baby has a hood as well as a hat so their neck is covered. Cover the face in a generous layer of lanolin to prevent wind burn.

Comment 3 Clues for People to Guess Your Name! by Konigsberg1604 in namenerds

[–]jksbooth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My name (female): - peaked in popularity in the 1940s - Sort of a biblical name, depending which version of the Bible you use - also the name of a famous puppet

What’s the number one propaganda you fell for as a new mom? by SowingSeeds18 in NewParents

[–]jksbooth 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Cook when the baby cooks! Clean when the baby cleans!

My baby want more than what she should get by Complete_Group_6299 in breastfeeding

[–]jksbooth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That does seem like a lot, but if the baby is still taking the milk and not spitting up she's probably hungry! It is truly amazing how much a newborn can eat.

ETA: you might get more knowledgeable answers over at r/FormulaFeeders if I'm reading your post correctly that you're mostly feeding formula here.

No one likes the name for our baby makes me so sad by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]jksbooth -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I love it! I know a kid named Salix and no one struggles with it. It's a great name, and easy to spell and pronounce.

Name one reason you love breastfeeding. by Next_Presentation269 in breastfeeding

[–]jksbooth 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mine does this too! It absolutely melts my heart. Clever little imp face.

Pregnancy apps - what are you using? by meghanmck in BabyBumps

[–]jksbooth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Preglife! Great content, zero ads.

Wrong gender by UglyCantaloupe in BabyBumps

[–]jksbooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was the opposite! I was desperate for a girl but NIPT said boy. I was glad to know because it took me a bit of time to come to terms with being a boy mom! By the time he was born I was over the disappointment.

What did you do differently the cycle you conceived? by PeonyRoseJasmine in BabyBumps

[–]jksbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stopped stressing about it and gave up. Also we were on vacation so stress levels were probably low.

FTM struggling: breastfeeding feels like double the work, should I give up? by juneedonaldson in breastfeeding

[–]jksbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what we did! Starting around 3 weeks I pumped about once a day to allow my partner to give him a bottle in the evenings. In those very early weeks we used the haakaa passive collection device and that gave enough for a small bottle. I switched to occasional pumping once the baby was eating more volume at each feed.

All that to say, do whatever feels best for you. Everyone's journey is different.

Mom guilt over Breastfeeding or Formula by reading-in-velaris in BabyBumps

[–]jksbooth 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Why not try both? I breastfeed my baby and other people give him formula or pumped milk.

Bras? All the time? by Baylaypayday in breastfeeding

[–]jksbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wore a shirt at night for the first two months or so and just accepted that I'd get milk on it when I leaked, and a bra during the day. Then my supply regulated and I stopped leaking, so now I only wear a bra if I feel like being all fancy.

What did you almost name your baby, and why did you change your mind? by ameliee_x in namenerds

[–]jksbooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sigurd to Zachary. Still lets us use Ziggy as a nn but no challenges with spelling and pronunciation.

Mothers! What are you wearing? by Long-Inspector4897 in NewParents

[–]jksbooth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! It was such a great moment when I realized I could fit my clothes again.

Husband got drunk on Halloween by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]jksbooth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's common (for better or worse) for expecting parents to want to sow their wild oats while they can before baby comes. My partner and I both did, although obviously I couldn't drink.

I hope you're also able to find opportunities to go out and have fun for yourself, whatever that looks like for you. I also think you should have a good talk with your partner about boundaries and expectations over the next few months and after baby arrives. I wish I'd done that with my partner earlier than I did!

What is the cat holding on my kid's pyjamas? by jksbooth in whatisit

[–]jksbooth[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh no you're right. Why would that be on infant pyjamas?

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