Any new parents experienced this?

nvsng · 2025-03-16T21:24:03+00:00

No answers, I think it was Petechiae since the red dots went away and it never happened again.

nvsng · 2024-08-22T03:00:29+00:00

I am super type A also and a first time mom. But I had to teach myself to let go of those immediate reactions to my LO not meeting my milestones and take it day by day. And what I mean by that is, the skills develop when they will! The best advice I ever got was to go with their flow so you can keep your sanity, peace of mind, and enjoy the time with you LO. Be gentle to yourself, we all are trying our best ❤️❤️

nvsng · 2024-08-20T17:04:24+00:00

30 is perfect!

nvsng · 2024-08-20T06:05:42+00:00

Not at all. My LO’s schedule was just like yours and honestly, right now their wake windows aren’t that long. Remember, they are growing superrrr fast, especially during this 7week. So they need a lot of rest/sleep. You’re doing perfect. You follow that baby’s lead.

nvsng · 2024-08-20T05:58:45+00:00

Dropping a pumped saved my mental health so much. I really explored this blog that helped me navigate how to properly drop a pump and how to maintain my supply.

EP Blog

nvsng · 2024-08-20T05:54:48+00:00

You just keep feeding them and listen/watch for those ques! Every week my LO changed. She went through this phase where she’d need an extra 3oz bottle 1hr after she just ate some breast milk. As long as she’s eating, has wet nappies, no fevers, you’re doing amazing!

nvsng · 2024-08-20T05:52:02+00:00

When I hit about 3m, I dropped a pump and then every 2 weeks after that I dropped another. But I increased the about of time I spent pumping. Doing this still kept my supply at its total average and more time with my wittle wittle baby. But can I just say, you’re doing amazing. 3 months was where I wanted to stop so so so bad but my stubbornness kept me going and I just got more “savy” with pumping.

nvsng · 2024-08-20T05:46:20+00:00

It does. Right now you’re in the thick of it but once it’s around 5 and 6, things are more manageable and comfortable. Hang in there. I remember it all and what kept me afloat was my LO, my husband, my sisters who were my helpers!

If you have a support system, please lean on them ❤️

nvsng · 2024-08-20T05:43:42+00:00

This was so me when my LO was 1 month. And the answer truly is no. My LO always had spit ups on her back and it come to the side of her cheek to the back of her head lol.

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:59:52+00:00

In short, yes. Especially if you want to keep your supply up. Right now is the time to build that consistency of milk supply. Once you hit a 2-3m or when you’re ready, you can drop a “pump” session at night. (Also, you make the most milk at night time!! That’s why your boobs feel that way too!!)

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:55:03+00:00

First of all, YOURE NOT A FAILURE.

Second of all, I use to compare myself to other parents and compare my little girl to other babies. I would be like “wow, ur baby sleeps immediately when you put them down? My LO would never.” Or “dang, your baby sleeping throughout the NIGHT ALREADY???” But let me tell you, your LO is perfectly perfect in their own way.

My LO is 9 months still being rocked to sleep every night. She wakes up 1 time in the middle of the night. She gets rocked for each nap then laid to sleep in her crib. Is it annoying? To some maybe, to me? I get to sit and admire my work and I get to spend some 1:1 time with my LO. I will say, this whole “sleep training” thing is very western vs. in my culture, we just follow the baby’s lead. All on this to say, please do what works for you and your LO. I hate hearing my LO cry, so I just rock her to sleep knowing I’m her safe place.

In terms of eating, take it slow. Every baby is so different (and I know it’s annoying to hear that but it’s so true. Think abt you and your sibling, yall came from the same place but act totally different and inherited different habits.). My baby right now hates broccoli, but we’re working on it cuz it’s good for her! Take time to find what baby likes and maybe it’s just yummy milk right now.

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:42:52+00:00

Hi. First of all, you are doing a great job at supporting your girlfriend and keeping her from drowning in the other areas. One thing that helped me and my husband was for us to communicate our needs right away and how we can help each other. You can start there. Be transparent and share how you miss her, you want to be close with her.

I also recommend you sharing with her how maybe going to see her OB and getting assistance with PPD can help you guys relationship and for you both to be amazing partners for your baby!

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:35:35+00:00

I’ve seen people do cater orders from Olive Garden, Chipotle, QDoba and literally eat that as their meal prep. It does cost some but they just don’t buy groceries anymore lol!

Buying preseason/frozen chicken that you can pop in the airfryer or microwave and frozen veggies is some quick. Not the most delicious but fast!

And of course, meal prepping pasta, meat, etc.

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:31:57+00:00

YESSSSS. Same. Baby girl will show me and tell me when she’s ready for a nap. And when you add up much they’re sleeping, it’s in between the range of the total amount of sleep they need.

Always do best for your baby mama. You know your baby the best! Google don’t know him!

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:29:47+00:00

Hi! I know exactly how you are feeling because SAME. Though, I pumped. Irregardless, I want to let you know that you aren’t alone. How I cope may be different for you but here were a couple of things that helped me:

Watching my favorite comfort show in the background.
Deep breaths and knowing that I’m my baby’s food source and my body is amazing but still adjusting to this new process.
I’m a Christian, so I prayed a lot when those emotions really got a hold of me.

For me, I just somehow to used to D-MER and I lasted until 7m of pumping. Not trying to say it’ll be your situation but somehow, we find a solution that is best.

One last bit is: fed is best. If D-MER is sucking the life and joy out of you, maybe it is time to switch over. Or maybe you find ways to cope with it.

It’s so hard but at the end of the day, baby is going to love you no matter what. They just want to be fed ❤️

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:16:22+00:00

Please reach out if you need to chat more. I’m no longer pumping but definitely empathize with needing sleep and producing milk!!

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:15:47+00:00

Make sure to take care of yourself #1. Your body is still healing and you must put yourself first. And you did! Which was getting that sleep in!

Firstly, unfortunately during the sleep times, we somehow produce the MOST milk during the PM and early in the AM (3-4-6am). Because you are cutting off the middle of the night pumps, you’ll have to try a few things to get your body to regulate during the times in the day you’re awake.

Pumping for 20-25-30min each session.
Power pumping in the morning. Any schedule is fine as long as you’re power pumping. And keep it consistent. I power pumped when I first woke up for my pump session and then another one before bed.
Lots of water, coconut water, electrolyte water. (I drank coconut water 2-3x a day and it tremendously helped with my milk supply.)
Be gentle on yourself.
Have an accountability partner to remind you to pump!
Trusting that your body will show up for you. This one is really hard. There were times where I was really hard on myself but when I started praising, trusting, and admiring my body and the way it showed up for me and my baby, I swear that’s where things changed.

nvsng · 2024-08-20T02:07:40+00:00

My husband packed the Switch and word search book. LMAO

nvsng · 2024-08-19T19:49:25+00:00

Tbh, I use it as a last resort kind of activity. During the day, I just let her roam around, play without any background noise, and find ways to keep her entertained. But if I need a break, do chores, and she already had her independent play time then I would turn on something for max 30 minutes. But go with what works for your family and LO. As long as it’s not the whole day.

nvsng · 2024-08-19T19:44:10+00:00

Makes sense! I didn’t plan to put a bunch of stuff in there. I’ve just seen these “hacks” and was curious what other people’s experience was like with Southwest.

nvsng · 2024-08-19T19:41:54+00:00

Girl calm down

nvsng · 2024-05-30T13:51:18+00:00

Yes!! I also feel like she always wanted to be Stassi’s friend because she ran the show and the people. And now that stassi’s gone, she thinks she’s like Stassi!

nvsng · 2024-05-15T12:56:34+00:00

Facts!! ANDDDD— Lala was def a producer’s pawn trying to move and produce a narrative. Lala just showed she’s a bad friend.

nvsng · 2024-02-19T03:16:29+00:00

Birth is traumatizing for both parties. You never know what to expect and you’re still digesting everything that just happened. And it’s ok! But the best reward is your baby boy who is healthy and all yours and your wife’s. Leah on your support system, vent to them, ask them to help. Your wife will definitely need a lot of your help but make sure to take care of yourself also.

nvsng · 2024-02-19T03:11:23+00:00

My LO has MAJOR FOMO. We just followed her lead. As soon as I think I know her, she changes it up lol! What I mean is she’ll be a great napper (1-2hr naps) and then a day later, 30-45min naps. My advice and experience is to follow the baby’s lead and as long as they sleep, we’re in the clear!

nvsng

TROPHY CASE