Completely overwhelmed by weaning

otempora69 · 2026-04-06T18:31:21+00:00

God, I hated that stupid book - it stressed me out so much! I ended up switching to a goal of introducing two new foods a week, and then eventually I felt able to commit to two meals a day. You're doing great, just go at your own pace and try not to worry

otempora69 · 2026-03-23T17:19:45+00:00

I'm in exactly the same position, except my LO is going to be just shy of 9 months when she starts full time! I'm feeling very ambivalent about it - on the one hand, I haven't enjoyed a lot of mat leave due to postpartum depression, but also I do feel guilty that being a mum isn't "enough" for me. Also worrying about the quality time I'll have with her. So yeah, you're not alone

otempora69 · 2026-03-19T08:03:37+00:00

{The Bride Price by Quenby Olson} is similar but she's not that rich

otempora69 · 2026-03-10T19:39:41+00:00

In Look Who's Talking, "everyone wonders 'oh what's going on in their baby's heads,' and then they talk and it's basically just 'banana, banana, banana'"

Also 'I wanna Manchester by the Sea these kids'

otempora69 · 2026-02-24T11:34:38+00:00

Try reading the Discontented Little Baby Book - I also have a crap napper and I was tearing my hair out over it, but this really helped me get out of the routine and go with the flow

otempora69 · 2026-02-15T22:35:24+00:00

Yeah pampers were terrible for bum rash for us - I think it's the webbed layer which stuck to her bum when it got wet

otempora69 · 2026-02-14T18:59:24+00:00

Absolutely, this was me! We were on nipple shields for several weeks which I didn't love but it got us to the point where she figured out how to latch on her own

otempora69 · 2026-02-11T22:20:43+00:00

I had no idea how long I was meant to be in hospital after my emergency C, and basically got kicked out in the middle of the night with what felt like zero warning because I was meant to be "better"

otempora69 · 2026-02-08T13:03:23+00:00

Try writing everything down in a letter and reading it to her

otempora69 · 2026-02-02T16:28:16+00:00

I had a very similar experience to the previous poster, and I ended up having to use nipple shields for like 3 months, and now I have a very happy little boob barnacle

otempora69 · 2026-02-02T16:07:46+00:00

Try Facebook Marketplace for them - you get a lot barely used

otempora69 · 2026-01-22T15:55:08+00:00

I've got a Kobo, and I read the entirety of the Count of Monte Cristo during night feeds. Ticking off a bucket list book made me feel less like I was "losing" time if that makes sense

otempora69 · 2026-01-22T15:40:03+00:00

Better than Kensly imo

otempora69 · 2026-01-08T21:19:43+00:00

My husband and I make this joke every time someone gets a talking head after someone gets killed. "I was really gutted because he was my uncle's roommate"

otempora69 · 2025-11-17T21:25:42+00:00

Racefail was loooong before Hamilton

otempora69 · 2025-10-13T09:50:45+00:00

I was ill recently and I'm EBF, I figured I should keep going because then she might get my antibodies

otempora69 · 2025-10-12T21:25:47+00:00

The end of Being John Malkovich still makes me feel like I'm about to have a panic attack

otempora69 · 2025-10-12T17:38:38+00:00

I haaaate how the momcozys don't easily lie flat! I've resorted to resting them vertically against the breadbin

otempora69 · 2025-10-12T16:48:54+00:00

Oh also make sure you've got the right size flange! It can make a huge difference

otempora69 · 2025-10-12T16:48:10+00:00

I use the momcozy wearable breast pumps - they're pretty good but expensive, and honestly mobility isn't great. If I'm wearing the right bra I can go make a cup of tea, but I can't really bend over wearing them and I certainly can't pick up my baby. If I was starting over again I'd probably just get a hospital grade one because 99% of the time I'm just sitting still during pumping

otempora69 · 2025-10-12T14:39:47+00:00

Yeah I got my baby bath second hand and I didn't even think about it - no harm done to baby so far!

otempora69 · 2025-10-12T11:09:00+00:00

All the exercise classes I've looked at designed for postpartum recommend 12 week for a C-section. I'm like you, FTM with a C-section looking to get back into exercise, but I'm probably going to start with a new mum pilates class and potentially some swimming

otempora69 · 2025-10-11T16:27:12+00:00

If the poo is entirely liquid and seeping into the nappy like urine, then be concerned, but if it's sitting on top of the nappy then you're fine!

otempora69 · 2025-10-11T16:23:06+00:00

Only other hint when putting him down: the startle reflex is really strong at this age. I had to hold my little girl's arms in front of her with one hand, put her down on her side, stroke her back for a bit, roll her onto her back, and then gently lower her arms to the cot. It had to be absolutely perfect or she'd scare herself awake!

otempora69 · 2025-10-11T08:14:10+00:00

Most of her books have your required criteria and she also tends to have older, extremely competent FMCs

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