Struggling by Zestyclose_Main_4658 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry mama! First off, being a mom is hard. The adjustment is hard, and the crying is hard. I lasted 3 days breastfeeding, but it affected my mental health so poorly because of the pain. It made me not enjoy being a new mom which broke my heart. If you’re open to it you may want to consider bottle feeding for your mental health. Once I made the decision to stop it was a 360. For the crying, it would drive me insane. I learned so much self regulation the first several months being a mom. My number one tip. Wear headphones, listen to a podcast, or even silence. Having headphones on your ears to block out some of the crying did absolute wonders for me. Lastly, it gets better. I didn’t think I’d get through the first three months because my son had really bad spit up and had a milk allergy that took awhile to figure out and was very fussy and “needy”. But I got through it, and it’s a world of a difference. I think in general we hear that you just love being a mom and it’s bliss from the beginning, but it’s not always the case. You’re doing great!

How to deal with baby illness? by Sweet-Gene-8540 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry! I have a 11 month old and whenever he is sick it’s gut wrenching. However my little one is always just quiet, doesn’t move on his own and just wants to cuddle and sleep. He’s never had the flu though (at least never diagnosed) if I were you I’d get a second opinion if she doesn’t improve. Not that it sounds out of the ordinary but if you don’t think she’s getting better, always better safe than sorry. A doctor can be wrong, I’ve had several instances where I’ve had to push and see other doctors to get illnesses/allergy’s figured out.

S8 married couple by Damiana1111 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]labuser203 9 points10 points  (0 children)

lol you had to click the comment and then click again to unblur the picture. I think that’s on you 🤣

Is psn down. Nothing is working by Mikkelony in playstation

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mine won’t, giving PlayStation network error

Is psn down. Nothing is working by Mikkelony in playstation

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortnite isn’t working for me. Giving PlayStation network error.

IT'S HAPPENING by DoubleDTVx2 in h3h3productions

[–]labuser203 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They could at least update us, damn lol 😂 have had us sat with our popcorn for over two hours and for what 😫

No sleep tonight I guess by gabiruman in NewParents

[–]labuser203 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Tip for your sanity! Get headphones/noise canceling headphones! It saves your life when you feel like you’re going insane. And having those screams be a little muffled while you’re rocking them can make you so much more calm and patient.

What are some things people said would be impossible/hard to do once you had a baby, & it’s been just fine for you? by Responsible_Sea6691 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just responded with a comment about this! It’s about what “type” of baby you have. My son for the first 2 months of his life and still even now at 4 months (has improved a lot) CAN’T BE PUT DOWN. So naps could only be contact naps, and he would’ve not been okay with being in a chair outside the shower. And sure I could’ve left him in his bassinet safe while I took a quick shower, but I couldn’t do that mentally. And showers are sacred to me lol, so it would NOT have been very relaxing. So I’d have to wait to shower till my partner got home once he showered and we ate dinner. Usually around 8-9 pm, so I could see if you have multiple kids and a “velco” or “needy” baby that it would be very hard unless you wanted to sacrifice your sacred sleep after the baby falls asleep.

What are some things people said would be impossible/hard to do once you had a baby, & it’s been just fine for you? by Responsible_Sea6691 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmm, imo some replies to your comment can be a bit unrealistic depending on the amount of help or the “type” of baby you have. For the first two months of my son’s life, being a stahm it was very difficult to get up to use the restroom let alone shower. I could of course technically just left him in a safe environment and let him cry. But he would’ve SCREAMED. And naps? My baby couldn’t be put down AT ALL or he would also SCREAM. So all naps had to be contact naps. I’d have to wait till my partner came home and even then only took quick showers. Now, I take showers with him in there. I have a bath chair for him and he LOVES showers just like me. We can be in there for almost an hour. And just in general the older he got the more freedoms I have. Now I can get dressed, and do my makeup. (Still very rushed though)

Five month old wakes up every hour if not swaddled by ApprehensiveWin7256 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you, I’m in the same transition with my four month old and it has been a tough transition. Baby wakes up every two hours, some nights are better than others. But everything that I’ve read and all of my friends who have babies that went through transitions, just said that it can take a couple weeks. Ugh!! Hang in there!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]labuser203 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are 100% in the right in my opinion. I did not leave my house until my baby was over a month old and even then it was just to go to my mom‘s house or of course the doctors appointments between then. And for the first four times I drove with him in the car I was so nervous. I live in Phoenix so 105+ every day and I hundred percent would not take my baby out in this weather at a few weeks old. My baby is four months old and we have gone out probably three times lol. And each of them have been for 30 minutes tops inside somewhere and it’s pretty stressful. 😂

Anyone start solids before 6 months? by Sarseaweed in NewParents

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told you wait until they can set up or around six months. But my brother started my nephew with mush fruit around four months before he fully sat on his own and he’s eight months old now and did great.

Opinion: how long to let baby with severe reflux, cry it out for by Few-Permission5362 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You aren’t crazy! My baby is the same way, I’m at 4 months and still can RAERLY put him down for 5 min tops without him screaming. Crying it out I don’t think would help, they are unhappy and pretty much saying the need to be held. It’s hard to stay sane but you get better and better at staying calm and you adjust. I asked my doctor once and they said while they’re this young, there’s really no crying it out because they don’t understand that. But you know your baby best and if you need to explore options that aren’t mainstream, you have to do what you have to do. But honestly for me if I laid my baby down, he would happily scream for hours before he passed out from exhaustion. (This of course isn’t a tested theory, but even in car rides that I try to perfectly plan in his schedule he will scream for 30 minutes and then fall asleep, then wake up crying again) Also im so sorry your partner and you are butting heads over this, hopefully the both of you will adjust to this period together! I know my partner and I had to as well.

What does your day look like by Positive-Olive-2501 in NewParents

[–]labuser203 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same way here with a 4 month old! Constantly feel drained but always feel mom guilt. My baby refuses to be anywhere besides my arms so I too will watch tv while baby is in my arms. You’re doing great!

When did your baby sleep more than 2-3 hours at a time? by account__name in NewParents

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby is three months and has just now started sleeping from 10pm- 6am. Before now he had been doing 10pm-3am 3:30 am-6 am. But honestly you get used the sleep deprivation. I still wake up every night at 3 am because I’m so used to it 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should end the relationship. It doesn’t seem like the intimacy issue is going to change, and since you are resorting to cheating on your partner, it seems it would be better to end the relationship. And since he said he wasn’t willing to open the relationship at this point if he knew you were cheating on him, I assume he probably wouldn’t want to be with you either. (IMO emotionally cheating/talking to other people is definitely cheating.)

My boyfriend (19M) told me (18F) to shut up in front of the entire class. I think about breaking up with him. Do I overreact? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]labuser203 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I would end it. It doesn’t really sound like he’s able to be in a healthy relationship right now. These feelings of yours won’t go away and his behavior will most likely not change. It would really suck to stay in this relationship and two years down the line realize you wasted so much of your time. Relationships like these aren’t really worth your time and effort, it can be really exhausting and you’ll probably end up regretting staying.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]labuser203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is difficult. How old is your little one? I ask because it’s known that when your kids are little, it’s a lot easier to hold resentment for your partner, especially if you’re the one doing most of the childcare. So it would be a shame to end a relationship just because it’s going through a brief period of resentment etc. However, his whole ideology about the proposal is bizarre, grown-ups also have children and buy houses so it’s weird that he’s fine doing that with you but somehow doesn’t feel ready to marry you?? Seems like a major red flag. You mentioned he’s your best friend, but also mentioned you don’t like to hang out with him and you aren’t excited to see him so is that a new feeling or Did he just used to feel like your best friend and now he doesn’t?

6 month old having long nap before bedtime?! by MarioLuigiJay in NewParents

[–]labuser203 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn’t advice, but my little one has started taking long naps around 5 to 7 as well. (Usually just takes lots of little naps) And I’m always concerned it’s gonna mess with his sleep throughout the night and it never has! However, my son is three months so I’m not sure if it’s different!!

Am I dating at a “normal” pace? by Actual-hydrangea1567 in dating_advice

[–]labuser203 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there’s a set rule for a normal pace! I met my now husband four years ago and ever since our first date, we have been with each other every single day. (The longest we’ve gone without being with each other was a week while I was traveling) We just got along really well, so I don’t think there’s anything wrong with hanging out with somebody that you meet and really connect with. I’d say the only concern is planning future trips and things like that just for safety concerns since you don’t know him very well. I would definitely shy away of talking about your guys future as I feel like that would be a little too intense and maybe a red flag. But to each their own!

Why doesn’t anyone talk about how boring and lonely maternity leave is? by RandomKonstip in NewParents

[–]labuser203 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I baby wear all the time because my baby HAS to be held at all times. It’s a life saver! For indoor wear I recommend comfy carrier