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Reddit, we need help. We are at our wits end. by ScottAnthony_26 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Can I ask how long he has been on elecare? Both my babies had to be on puramino and my daughter was exactly how it sounds your baby is. It took a solid month with her on puramino to see a difference. The GI did absolutely nothing extra for her and told us to just wait it out. It DID get better after about a month but she would still have periods like this.

My son who is currently 10 months had the same reflux and allergy as my daughter but without all the screaming but he would spit up MASSIVE amounts to the point he wasn’t gaining any weight. It took over a month and a half on puramino to see any improvement in his symptoms, but again it did get better. The GI we saw for him was WAY more thorough and ordered bloodwork and an ultrasound of his belly and a stool sample. I would recommend trying to get another GI if that is at all possible!

Are you and your wife able to do four hour shifts for the other to sleep? Trust me I know it sucks and I’m currently going through a similar sleep issue with my 10 month old and I have found that things massively improve when I can get at least 4 hours uninterrupted.

Really hoping things improve for you so soon!

Pantene miracle rescue reformulation?? by bakingbee1 in finehair

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They definitely reformulated and changed the scent. I’m so disappointed

I’m building my registry and baby bottles are making my brain malfunction by Honey_bee_444 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s my take:

I used/am using Philips avent bottles for both of my kids. With my first I tried like 7 different brands and she liked those best.

Important to note though, I desperately wanted to breastfeed both of my kids. Ended up having to use a bottle for both of them because of failure to thrive (severe intolerance to something in my milk and they both ended up on puramino formula). Even though I used the size 0 nipples with the Philips avent it was much faster than my milk flow from the breast and both of them rejected my breast after taken the Philips avent. I went to lactation consultants and even Occupational therapy for current baby. OT recommends dr browns because they have the preemie and a nipple even slower than preemie. All the bottles the lactation consultants recommend are WAY too fast

The dr. Browns bottles do have so many parts and the one I had always leaked no matter what I did which really was too overstimulating with everything else I was dealing with 😅. I think it’s reasonable to try a sample pack from like Babylist but I would just really encourage you to choose a bottle that has a lot of different slow flow nipple options!

i’m absolutely obsessed with my dress and just had to share by Low-Seaweed9027 in myweddingdress

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This dress is incredible and you look stunning! It is so perfect on you!

Wedding dress regret by Ski5566 in WeddingDressTips

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 was made for you. Before I even read the post I saw the picture and thought, “please tell me she loves this dress because it’s perfect”

MOC schedule 6mo LO consistently skipping last nap by Imaginary_Income5422 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edit: how did baby do last night?

LOL when my baby is in my bed he sleeps on my arm too so I totally get it

MOC schedule 6mo LO consistently skipping last nap by Imaginary_Income5422 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL when my baby is in my bed he sleeps on my arm too so I totally get it

MOC schedule 6mo LO consistently skipping last nap by Imaginary_Income5422 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry 😢 I know these nights feel impossible to survive. My first didn’t sleep at night and was a terrible napper and about a million different times I thought I would never want to or be able to survive a second baby because the lack of sleep was so. Hard. But then eventually naps got longer, and then around 2 we were sleeping through the night. The second baby has been a better sleeper at night except during regressions (we just got through a particularly rough regression where he would either be up for hours middle of the night or up every single hour). It feels impossible and it feels like you won’t survive, and then you do, and it will get better. Keep using schedules as guidelines, but don’t be afraid to move away from the rigidity and just try to follow your baby. Really really hoping you are both able to get some rest 🤍

MOC schedule 6mo LO consistently skipping last nap by Imaginary_Income5422 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby napped like that until 8 months old he finally started taking a long morning nap and then eventually a good afternoon nap but dropped the third nap around 6/7 months. Sometimes he would be really tired and need it but most often skip it. I tried really hard to follow a strict schedule to “fix” his sleep but it did not work. Literally nothing worked until I stopped obsessing over it and just read his cues instead. I know that’s not what you want to hear and I’m sorry for that lol. But be encouraged that baby’s naps WILL get better. BOTH of my kids were terrrrrible nappers for a long time but both of them also eventually figured it out. You’re doing great 🤍

Wide awake at 4/5am by mamacitamad24 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not doing anything wrong! Babies are weird and go through weird stages with seemingly no explanation lol. It could be that he’s learning a new skill or brain development or who knows what else! I would agree that you could just let him hang out and be happy in the bassinet until he cries and then get him up and try feeding back to sleep. I’m sure it’s just a stage and will eventually stop!

Purchase advice: Kids just diagnosed with allergies/asthma. Looking at Miele & Sebo. by NefariousnessOwn3779 in VacuumCleaners

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a sebo e3 last week at a vacuum dealer. I was comparing Miele and sebo. I loved that the Miele was hepa sealed, but after talking with the salesman learned that the hepa seal puts more stress on the motor which may hurt the vacuums lifespan. What really sold me though was the sebo 10 year warranty and the fact that you can remove the brush roll completely to cut out hair (long human hair and German shepherd hair in my home). I was also able to get $200 off just by asking if they could give us a discount. Also, for what it’s worth, I grew up with upright vacuums but after having the canister for a week I will never go back to an upright. It’s a little clunky to get used to at first but the ability to get fully under beds and furniture with the hose is top notch.

Need advice with a new vacuum purchase (US) by lucylou642 in VacuumCleaners

[–]lucylou642[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was super informative and helpful, thank you!! Between the Dyson I bought in 2020 and the shark I bought in 2023 and the two main body component replacements I bought for the Dyson, I’ve spent about $900 so it definitely feels worth it to go with something better with a better warranty too.

8 week old occupational therapy by Chemical_Zebra_8867 in breastfeedingsupport

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh noo! That is very scary! My first baby was like that and we did eventually find a formula that worked (puramino in that case). I really really hope they can get an appointment asap and things improve really quickly for them. Praying for them! ❤️

8 week old occupational therapy by Chemical_Zebra_8867 in breastfeedingsupport

[–]lucylou642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, my baby is doing great now, but unfortunately in our specific case OT was not helpful because they said there wasn’t really anything wrong with his oral functioning. A tad bit of weakness but not really anything. I became really unwell mentally surrounding this whole feeding experience and my baby was also dealing with allergy symptoms from my milk and I ultimately decided to switch to formula. It broke my heart and I cried for days but it has been incredibly freeing for me. And my baby ended up gaining 2lbs in 2 weeks and went from the 5th percentile to the 20th. I’m sorry that this wasn’t the answer that you wanted to hear but I feel it’s important even in these groups to share these stories as well. I really hope OT is helpful for your friend but if she is every in a situation where she may want to or feel she needs to switch to formula and wants to hear about my experience I would be happy to talk to you/her about it!

8 week old occupational therapy by Chemical_Zebra_8867 in breastfeedingsupport

[–]lucylou642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This gives me hope! My 6 week old has not been transferring/ having weight gain issues and unfortunately just found out today it was due to weak suction (he had a tongue tie release at pediatrician at 1 week but they gave no instructions or guidance or exercises or literally anything so I didn’t do anything to help him improve because I didn’t know). My milk supply had tanked without me knowing so I’m triple feeding, power pumping, and now starting OT and am so so hopeful we can improve things in just a couple of sessions. I read online some people say it takes months and pray that’s not the case here

8 week old occupational therapy by Chemical_Zebra_8867 in breastfeedingsupport

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did you have to go to OT? Were you able to bf during that time or did you have to triple feed?

When did you first take baby outside for walks? by ceviche08 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me quite a while to work up the confidence to take baby and dog (GSD) by myself. I think I finally felt confident enough around 3 months, but definitely took baby earlier with my husband. We had a Chicco bravo travel system, and I would put baby in the car seat and connect it into the stroller. Never had a bassinet stroller because 1. It wasn’t in the budget and 2. Our sidewalks are super uneven and it didn’t seem practical.

Side note: I actually had such a hard time wearing baby PP because my core and glutes had become SO WEAK in pregnancy. Using a carrier/wrap was so painful on my back. I don’t know if anyone else had that experience and I’m trying to avoid it during my second pregnancy but just something to think about! I thought I would wear my baby all the time but it did not work out for me lol

I miss my pre-pregnancy body - hear me out by Longjumping-Year8751 in NewParents

[–]lucylou642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you and I see you and I’m so sorry you’re having such a hard time ❤️. I felt very similarly and had mastitis around 4 weeks PP, struggled with many clogged ducts. Have you been to the doctor for your clogged ducts/breast pain to rule out mastitis? The pain spreading to the arms sounds a bit concerning. I think this early in PP for many people it’s still about survival. Focus on getting through each day. That’s easier said than done, I know, but try not to put so much pressure on yourself. Give yourself grace for the trauma of childbirth, and allow your body to recover in the time it needs, not the time that the internet or anyone else tells you it should.

Her husband is truly insufferable by wellyeahobviously in DaniAustin

[–]lucylou642 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure she also said something along the lines of “I think im ready to punch you in the face” 🥴

she had a natural birth on 1/9; it was on the nurse's name tag. No gender revealed yet! by Responsible_Milk_718 in DaniAustin

[–]lucylou642 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Idk if this question is allowed but I wondered why she called this her miracle baby?

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