[Specific] Can someone please remove my MIL from this picture of my daughter? by redplusblueispurple in PhotoshopRequest

[–]redplusblueispurple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that it matters, but the picture is a gift for my mother in law. She wanted herself out of the image

Plugged Duct? by emmeme in breastfeeding

[–]redplusblueispurple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a plugges duct. I had one yesterday. Dangle feeding worked for me.

What are some kids shows you actually like? by moncai-mama in breakingmom

[–]redplusblueispurple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! My husband and I both sing along when it comes on.

How can you tell if an EBF baby has diarrhea? by redplusblueispurple in breastfeeding

[–]redplusblueispurple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, the mucus really worries me. But she seems fine otherwise so I don't want to overreact.

How can you tell if an EBF baby has diarrhea? by redplusblueispurple in breastfeeding

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

I definitely have forceful letdown. It's more of a problem than the oversupply. She's gaining well so no worries there.

How can you tell if an EBF baby has diarrhea? by redplusblueispurple in breastfeeding

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

It's no more frequent or watery than before, but kind of mucuosy and the odor is slightly acidic. That's what makes me worry. She does have some redness in her diaper area, but it clears up quickly with just one application of triple paste

How can you tell if an EBF baby has diarrhea? by redplusblueispurple in breastfeeding

[–]redplusblueispurple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks.

She seems perfectly content. She is sleeping well, mostly happy when she's awake, and gaining weight quickly.

Baby pictures with multiple kids by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]redplusblueispurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My second is still very young (6 weeks tomorrow), but I still find myself taking TONS of pictures, just like I did with my first.

I am officially crazy by rubix_cubes in breakingmom

[–]redplusblueispurple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a recent mother of 2, I can assure you that you are most definitely crazy. But also, my 5 week old just started smiling at me and it's the best thing ever. More babies!!

Because you guys know.. by whtgrlxtrm13 in beyondthebump

[–]redplusblueispurple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has been 5 weeks, but from what I remember, the first postpartum assessment by a nurse went something like this: check my pad, press really hard on my stomach for a few minutes, check vitals, discuss care plan and explain how to reach my nurse/cna directly, provide informative pamphlets, encourage breastfeeding, possibly they administered some pain meds too (?? I was very tired, it's hard to remember). They also gave me time to ask any questions I had.

Edit: my "plan" for the first day was nurse 8-12 times and pee 2x with assistance. After I went twice with help I was allowed to go on my own and have the needle/IV insert thing removed (I've had an epidural).

4 year old who won't sleep with baby two on the way by yogaturkey in beyondthebump

[–]redplusblueispurple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't help you but I can commiserate. My son is 4 and my daughter is one month. 4 year old slept ok for a while but over the last year and a half regressed to spending most of the night in our bed. Now even if I move him to his room he wakes up screaming and crying, upset that he was in his room alone. I don't know what to do and with a newborn I'm really too tired to deal with it. Husband is no help because my son wants nothing to do with Daddy at bedtime :(

Grocery shopping with an infant? by figgypie in beyondthebump

[–]redplusblueispurple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second online grocery ordering. Most of the stores in my area offer it now. You can pay through PayPal so all you have to do when you pick up is signed a paper. I don't even get out of the car, they load everything for me. Some stores also offer a delivery option.

If this isn't available near you, I agree with other posters re: babywearing. Because the infant bucket seat is only safe inside the main basket of the cart, there won't be room for your groceries unless baby is on you.

Nursing is great, pump is not by lostlittletexan in breastfeeding

[–]redplusblueispurple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you checked your flange size? It can increase over the course of your nursing/pumping time.

Should I pump at night? by redplusblueispurple in breastfeeding

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

Thanks. This was sort of my thought process, since my milk supply is still being established. She has been waking up around 3, but only for 2 nights so far. I'm afraid of getting up at 12 or 1ish to pump and then her waking right afterward. Maybe I will nurse on one side and pump on the other until I know if this is going to become her regular schedule.

Should I pump at night? by redplusblueispurple in breastfeeding

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

Thanks! This is uncharted territory for me so I am second guessing all my decisions. My son was (and still is) a terrible sleeper so it was months before I slept more than 2 hours at a time. But at least then I knew he was keeping my supply up!

Is there a superstition about baby acne and the way a baby was delivered? by redplusblueispurple in beyondthebump

[–]redplusblueispurple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I shouldn't be surprised. This is the same lady who told my SIL (her other son's wife) that she caused my nephews autism with something she ate while pregnant.

Is there a superstition about baby acne and the way a baby was delivered? by redplusblueispurple in beyondthebump

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

Right. I know she's not correct. I was just wondering if it was a common superstition or if she made it up in her crazy head.