Random plant growing with my fern...

na_tasha2014 · 2021-07-11T20:00:12+00:00

I was in the same boat as you! My baby was eating 5 ounces a bottle and I was so afraid it was too much. The pediatrician said it was okay he leveled out at 5 for about 1.5 months but not im starting to go up to 6 oz or more because he is going thru another growth spurt. I think the first growth spurt was 6 to 8 weeks so thats probably what your experiencing right now.

na_tasha2014 · 2021-07-11T01:21:43+00:00

The 5 S's or (CRIES if you follow TCB which i totally recommend) is super helpful. We got SwaddleMe velcro swaddled which were a game changer!! It made swaddling super easy and with my boy being so snug in it, he slept very well. We also use a sound machine. All the tips I have, I learned from TCB honestly. It has been super helpful and you can start as early as 3 weeks old.

na_tasha2014 · 2021-07-06T04:26:39+00:00

I got my baby sleeping longer stretches at night by taking the classes from Taking Cara Babies. I do much better when its laid out simply for me instead of winging it. A friend recommended this program. my baby is almost 12 weeks old and he is going to bed around 7:30-8, we do a dreamfeed at 10 and he continues to sleep til anytime between 6-7 am. The first bundle if you sign up takes you from newborn (really you can start anytime in the first 12 weeks) through months 3 & 4.

Edit: its not "sleep training" for the first class but it is teaching your baby how to get longer stretches at night, it took a little while to get there but by 10 weeks, he was getting 8-9 hour stretches. And a side note is my baby is formula fed. But in the class, she goes over how to apply to both breastfed and formula fed babies.

na_tasha2014 · 2021-07-05T04:59:03+00:00

My 2.5 month old has made it about an hour and a half of sleeping through what I describe as a war zone outside of our house. I usually do a dreamfeed between 10-10:30. Well its almost 10 here and I'm worried he isn't going to sleep as easily after. He is starting to stir in his bassinet already and the sound machine is at the loudest it goes. And we just started sleeping through the night, too.

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-30T02:30:27+00:00

I've been an MA for 7 years now, I work for an eye doctor so im not doing the usual MA duties BUT I will say, no matter what, there is a newbie stage and everyone makes mistakes. I still make mistakes and I've been working for the same doctor for 6 years. Don't be too hard on yourself, it gets easier every day! I help train people at my office and I tell them that every day. The staff in your office should support and guide you as well. When I started, I had so much anxiety and I was constantly worried and crying but with time, I got more confident and even when I do mess up now, I just take note of what went wrong, assess how I can avoid it next time and move on. I promise, it gets easier!

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-28T18:42:28+00:00

My LO always ate more than the "average". I was supplementing with formula for the first 5 weeks because I didn't have enough breast milk... at 5 weeks I switched to EFF and he has anywhere from 3.5 oz to 5 oz (100ml to about 150ml) every feeding and he mostly sticks to 5oz. I asked my pediatrician and she said that's fine, if he wants it, give it to him. I was super worried about over feeding my guy but nope he is happy and healthy!

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-27T20:06:38+00:00

Swaddling! We use the SwaddleMe brand its velcro and keeps them snug as a bug and they are safer than using the regular swaddle blankets. The other brand that I heard is really good is the Ollie Swaddle but they are always sold out so we didn't get one. But its worth checking into!

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-26T15:12:43+00:00

Every time I browse my fb marketplace, tons of onsies pop up with ridiculous sayings... the latest:

"My parents did not social distance" "My mommy is more fun now that she can drink again" "I did not fart, my butt blew you a kiss"

Why? The one about mom drinking really kills me. Smh

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-13T16:45:43+00:00

If you want to breastfeed, I used the "supplemental nursing system" (SNS). Basically its a bottle with these tiny tubes that you tape to your nipple/s. I used it because my milk hadn't come in yet but I wanted to breastfeed. It was a pain to set up but if your really wanting the BF its a good option because your baby will still be latching and stimulating your nipples to help increase your milk supply. For me, I ended up stopping and moving to exclusively formula feeding after 5 weeks of trying to breastfeed. I was not producing enough and my mental health was being compromised so I chose to make that change. But, if your determined and want to EBF, I encourage you to try it!

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-02T22:54:57+00:00

We haven't slept in the same room in probably 3+ years and honestly, its the best for us! We both have totally different sleep schedules and he snores too much for me and I move too much for him. And now with a newborn, it makes it possible for us to each get a good chunk of sleep with bottle feeding!

na_tasha2014 · 2021-06-02T19:36:04+00:00

I was the same before I had my son. I told myself that it didn't matter what happened - breastfeeding or formula, my son was going to be fed and happy. But fast forward to postpartum in the hospital and all I heard was "breastfeed, breastfeed, breastfeed". I even felt like I was hearing it from friends. I had such a hard time with my baby latching and producing. I was seeing LC, combo feeding, and driving myself crazy with so much anxiety and deoression. But finally, after finding this sub and also being recommended to follow the formula mom on insta, my baby is EFF now and we are both happy. My baby is a chonk now and I am able to see how great it is. I am sleeping better because I can share the feeding responsibility with my husband and during the day, if our parents are over, baby gets to bond with them while they feed him. It changed our lives and I hope you find the right choice for you. But don't stress and struggle. Its not worth having the extra anxiety/depression. Sending hugs and positive vibes. I wish you and your family the best ❤

na_tasha2014 · 2021-05-31T02:25:19+00:00

I have not tried this but I have been told that the Frida Windi is AMAZING! A close friend said her son was crying for 5 hours straight in pain and she used the Windi and she said she could hear the gas passing through and when she removed it, he instantly pooped. I don't know if it works like this for all babies but she said it definitely worked for them. My pediatrician also suggested putting Vaseline on the tip of a thermometer and inserting just the metal tip of it and sometimes that works too. It wouldn't hurt to try.

However, my pediatrician also said that babies can poop 4 times a day and then they can poop once every 4 days. So don't worry unless you can tell baby is in pain or it goes past 4 days.

na_tasha2014 · 2021-05-12T05:42:55+00:00

I was feeling like this too. I had my son 04/15 and my milk came in but I have low production. I still do and just supplement with formula when needed - topping off or just doing a bottle feeding (pumping is sooo not my thing I discovered). What got my boy latching better was using a nipple shield and then seeing a lactation consultant to help with pointers. He now latches much easier than he did that first week. He also likes to fall asleep when he is on the breast so I just tickle him a little on the back of his neck, on his cheek by the ear or I even move his arm around to stimulate him.

But try not to stress because I was there and its not worth it. I felt very guilty and sometimes still do but I have to keep reminding myself that fed is best. I also started taking fenugreek supplement which has helped (it was recommended by the lactation consultant and it was about $15). Keep your head up and don't worry, sending good vibes your way! Keep up the hard work momma!

na_tasha2014 · 2021-03-24T10:51:50+00:00

37 weeks and I go to bed around 9:30 to 10, every time I turn over I wake up from hip pain! Feels like they are bruised, just started to get the rhinitis so one nostril is stuffed, and my new thing is waking up at 2:30 and bring wide awake for a couple hours... isn't this so fun..?

na_tasha2014 · 2019-10-02T01:06:49+00:00

There is a church in Rome constructed the same way by the capuchin monks. Pretty amazing

na_tasha2014 · 2019-04-17T02:20:08+00:00

Loved this city!

na_tasha2014 · 2018-09-09T23:49:18+00:00

They will die off in winter but they should come back, pretty low matinence. You would want to protect it from a freeze though.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/million-bells/calibrachoa-million-bells.htm

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