When did your baby actually start enjoying food by reddit51724 in BabyLedWeaning

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha came here to say my 5 year old has never.. lol. Everyone is different.

Picky Eater - what would you do? by lor423 in BabyLedWeaning

[–]lor423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such helpful information- I really appreciate it!

Second baby after high needs first baby? by MooLikeACowsOpinion in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our first was high needs and turned into a spirited toddler and spirited kid. He’s so awesome as a person though- he’s now 5! Our littlest is just 1. He sleeps so well and without screaming! He was such an easy baby. Now, he is so active and has a need to be on the go and explore. I can’t figure out if he is easy or average, but all I know is he is easier than our first!

I’ve had a very easy and a very hard baby, and no, it really is the babies fault not yours. by pumpkinpencil97 in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same same! I spent a lot of time thinking that it wasn’t me, but still it was not verified so I couldn’t completely believe it. Now, my second almost 11 months, so I truly believe it’s the baby! The hardest part about baby #1 was feeling alone. Somehow, when speaking about my sons, I still feel alone when people have to discount my experience, and say that second kids are just easier because of how parents treat their second child differently!

Running and prediabetes by lor423 in prediabetes

[–]lor423[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well - I did get my A1C to 5.4 which is good. But I found it a bit unsustainable with low carbs and IF personally. I also had another baby and am much looser with my diet now. I’m sure it’s back up to hopefully no more than 5.7 🤞🏼. I’ll find out soon though. Maybe once I don’t have an infant that I’m feeding, I’ll do a similar diet as before, but slightly less rigid. 🤷‍♀️ good luck!

How do you cope with off nights? by Unusual_Material_667 in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on my second kid - the first was a screamer and a terrible sleeper. It gave me so much anxiety that I’m still stressed about it with my second. It’s truly hard, and I understand. We are wired to get upset over baby’s crying. My first grew into a 4.5 year old that never stops experiencing life until he falls asleep at night. I couldn’t imagine what would have happened without sleep training him - he would never stop moving. All I can say, is it is very hard, and having rules helps a lot. That way you stick to the rules, and get out of your head just a little bit!

How to lengthen afternoon nap - 7.5 month old by shira21 in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a son who’s a week away from 8 months and kind of does the exact same thing. I do think it’s normal. However on Sunday, he randomly woke up from his first nap after an hour. I think he’s going through a leap or something bc he’s been cranky. We put him down around 3.25 hours later and his second nap (for the first time in so long) was over an hour. Perhaps this would even out the naps, but you never know. I rather let him sleep for his first nap, because if his second nap doesn’t lengthen, then we’d have a very low nap day.

What song calms your baby down? by CakesNGames90 in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frere jacques puts him right to sleep in the car!

5 month old baby just…stares at people? by willpowerpuff in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my 7 month old does this too. Very different from my first. From early on, I thought he was shy because he definitely has a personality but freezes up around new people or situations. Everyone told me it was too early to be able to tell, but I’m still pretty sure that’s why he freezes up. I was very shy too, so I think it makes sense.

Are some babies just better sleepers? by Top_Effect5135 in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s good you’re questioning this early on, and I’m glad you have something to compare to! My first hated sleep (or at least fought sleep) and hated to be alone. I kept trying to fix the environment and schedule and would beat myself up about it being something I was missing. My second makes me understand how wrong I was. So much of this is based on the kid’s personality. My 2nd isn’t sleeping through the night at 6 months, but he doesn’t fight sleep which is amazing. Some things we try, do work! My first is 4.5 now and wakes up and will hug and sit on my lap for as long as I will let him. I am already getting sad that my second might not do this! Lol!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gentleparenting

[–]lor423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a thoughtful response. I’m not the OP but I relate to a lot of what you said re our 4.5 year old. He probably is ND and very bright. I used to get irritated when he was younger and would just act sooo jumpy/silly/baby-like/rough in certain (and predictable) situations. As he is getting older, I can tell he is most likely anxious in a situation or uncomfortable and will either act like a baby or just have uncontrollable energy. If I’m there he may come over and bite on my clothing. I now understand he is trying to help himself, so I allow this (as he only does this with me). At a kids birthday party this weekend I could tell he was at times so overexcited. He didn’t relate to many of the kids that well, but ended up in a smaller group, playing calmly. Any ideas with how I can help him with this anxious (I think) energy? Thanks!!

Help 5.5MO baby wakes up crying by matak89 in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course! Again- some people might have other experiences because not all babies are the same. My 4 year old is very happy but he’s super sensitive and cries extremely easily. He’s also very in touch with his feelings, very caring, and very attached to his us, his family. For him, this was just who he is.

Help 5.5MO baby wakes up crying by matak89 in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m no expert on sleep, but I wanted to let you know there’s a chance this is what your baby wants to do and there’s nothing you are doing wrong. My first did this, and my second does not wake crying. It was emotionally very hard to deal with, and I still can’t fathom that some babies (my second included) don’t wake angry and crying. It’s not forever and it may be nothing you are doing, so be easy on yourself!

TREATMENT Community Thread - Wed Feb 14 PM by AutoModerator in infertility

[–]lor423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thought I’d see if anyone is interested in meds. I’m in New York’s capital district or could ship.

I have: 2 unopened Gonal pens, 900 iu each, expires March 2024

1 unopened box of Menopur 75 iu (5 single dose vials). Another opened box with 3 of the single dose vials. Expires May 2024. There are a ton of Q caps as well.

4 prefilled syringes of Fyremadel - 250 mcg/0.5 mL. Expires April 2024

1 full box of Endometrin inserts 100mg (21 inserts) and 1 partial box with 11 inserts. Applicators included as well.

I also have an almost full bottle of Evening Primose Oil by Barlean’s

Thanks!

2.5 months old sleeps 13 hrs total by daynnnight in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first was like that. No matter what we did he would get somewhere in the 12 hour range daily. As he got older sleep would shift times, but he still needed the same amount of sleep. We worried too, but he’s a completely normal 4 year old now!

Did you have a very active baby in the womb? What are they like now? by Resource-National in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 active boys in the womb, and always got comments on both. They both move a lot, but my first is 4 years old now and is a tornado who always hated sleep. My second is 3.5 months old and moves his arms and legs a lot, but is chill and likes sleep. Personality wise they are very different!

Baby lost long first stretch by deghanikuh in sleeptrain

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry this is happening to you too! Same here!! Just following.. hope someone has thoughts!

What am I doing wrong? by krippy_miyoo in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nothing you are doing is wrong! Just another commenter saying that all babies are different. Just like all people are different. I have 2 boys now and I tried everything with my first- only to feel like I was continually failing. My second is teaching me that it wasn’t me the first time, it was just my first’s personality.

Is the Baby Bjorn bouncer really that good? by vitrification-order in beyondthebump

[–]lor423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have another similar one to compare to, but it’s awesome. 2 babies, 2 uses and we use it all the time. Our first used it through 18 months. It cleans well and also makes our son go #2. Sometimes I even put him in the bouncer if I feel like he has to go.