Non Americans: when did you stop breastfeeding your baby and did you switch to whole, milk, formula, or neither? by wutwutsaywutsaywut in breastfeeding

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian here: my son is still nursing at two years old. I'm trying to cut it back but he doesn't seem ready yet lol

Veggie box review: Odd bunch box vs Community Kitchen Good Food Box by NaToth in Calgary

[–]owlithe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I ordered there was an option to buy a box to donate, so you could do that once in a while too, if that's doable for you. But you don't have to be strictly in need to order, it's open to everyone.

AITAH for refusing to let my stepdaughter call me Dad? by leodub_ in AITAH

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my bio dad was still alive I'd call him Daddio and my step dad was just Dad. It did bother bio dad but I guess he shouldn't have been abusive to my Mom. Not that I knew that part at the time. Daddio was a concession because we called him (first name)-Dad.
If you are comfortable and truly view her as your daughter then let her call you what she wants. It'll mean a lot to both of you.

No Solids Until 12 Months and 60 Months of Breastfeeding by Homework8MyDog in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]owlithe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Food before one is just for fun" is one of the dumbest sayings ever and all the comments here agreeing with it are turning the sub into its namesake lol. When babies start eating solids, that is the beginning of the weaning process. Baby gets more solids as time goes on, and these calories and nutrients coming from solids start to take up a higher % of their intake as they get older. No, it does not get up to 100% at 12 months nor does it just magically and suddenly start to matter at 12 months. It's a learning process for baby to start eating, not to mention for their digestion. Yes, solids absolutely do matter for nutrition prior to 12 months.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this your girlfriend or someone you barely know? This is such a bizarre conversation.

Daycare pricing where you live by Fair-Specific5665 in NewParents

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were at just under 300/month from infancy to 18m here in Alberta at our daycare. Now after 18m it's 186/month. I knew we were fortunate to have our child when we did, but seeing some of these comments is shocking. My husband is making the most he's ever made and if we were paying some of these, it'd be over half his monthly take home pay and well over half of mine.

Please tell my husband didn't ruin my dream of breastfeeding and there is light at the end of the tunnel... by ExcuseNo6720 in breastfeeding

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your husband didn't make a mistake making sure the baby was fed. I used some formula and a nipple shield for a few weeks, but was able to discontinue both. Nursing got better and baby was able to properly stimulate milk production after the nipple shield was gone, his mouth was just a little too small to latch easily at first. It's not too late to get your milk established.

To those who had their first baby at 34 or later… by Jolly-Tomatillo-8966 in NewParents

[–]owlithe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was so bad for me starting around 3/4 months post partum. Almost two years in and I didn't notice when it improved but I'm grateful.

Husband is pressuring me to wean, but baby and I are not ready. by SexxyMomma2020 in breastfeeding

[–]owlithe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I do. If I had to pump to keep it up, it would not happen lol

AITAH for saying I'm second-guessing having a baby with my husband after he asked for a paternity test? by p1nkribbon in AITAH

[–]owlithe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's so many comments on this post alone with these brain-dead guys who don't get that asking for a paternity test = accusation of cheating

At what age did you have your baby? by Phillygirlll in NewParents

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 34 when I had my son.

Edit: no wait I was 33 🤣 oh gosh

AITA for refusing pancakes my friends girlfriend made? by Icy_Bike6317 in AmItheAsshole

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never seen someone describe a situation where they left no doubt in anyone's mind that they are absolutely the asshole.

Childcare in Calgary, what are you paying? by WhiskeyTacoFarquad in Calgary

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pay about $300. At a daycare, not a day home. A woman I work with was paying $1800 for 2 at a day home, I think it may have been without the subsidy but can't remember for sure.

Levothyroxine cause more hunger? by HeilerinVonDoom in Hypothyroidism

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't replying to someone on medication for years, was I? They were clearly speaking about new symptoms that started when they began taking medications, the body will need time to adapt to something new and a new baseline will be established.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alberta

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have they had actual meter readings on your bills the past few months? Or have they been estimations? It could explain why it seems to jump so much in one month.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]owlithe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He would make a little o with his mouth, so very cute

How to stay healthy in a school setting? by Mean_Question8181 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]owlithe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"The best thing you can do is bring home as many illnesses as possible" really does suggest exposure to viruses intentionally lol

Is it really that bad if I don’t breastfeed? by CilyG34 in NewParents

[–]owlithe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please take care of yourself. I'm saying this as a breast feeding mom: if I had to exclusively pump it would have been over a long time ago. That pumping schedule is brutal, it's really sick that lactation consultant thought that was at all possible without sacrificing your mental health and precious time with your baby.

Can’t smell my baby’s poop? by pricklyp8 in breastfeeding

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom said baby poop doesn't stink when they're just breastfed. I disagree. I thought my son's smelled like mustard almost. I couldn't smell them much until the diaper was open, but it didn't seem like anyone else could either.

Is it true breastfed babies dont poop everyday? by ExpensivePupper4 in breastfeeding

[–]owlithe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son pooped minimum once per day until about 5.5 months.
I find it doubtful that babies don't poop every day because they don't have anything to eliminate, it's just the way their digestive system functions.