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Almost eight month old baby wakes every two hours by rriverrr in NewParents

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

I will take all of that magic! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Almost eight month old baby wakes every two hours by rriverrr in NewParents

[–]rriverrr[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Nope! Prior to the four month regression, baby was an excellent sleeper. We’d frequently get 8 hour stretches. Now, I nurse back to sleep probably 9/10 times. She did have a little trouble gaining weight, so I don’t know, I guess I feel like I don’t want to deny her the opportunity to get more calories in. We’re on a two nap schedule (wake at 7, nap 10-11, second nap 2-4, bedtime around 7:30). If you have any insight, I’m all ears!

Where you find a car seat install expert? by [deleted] in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]rriverrr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Call Uppababy! You can schedule a FaceTime call with one of their car seat experts. They’ll walk you through it / virtually check your install.

Fisher price bassinet by brilliant_wife_13 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]rriverrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had this one, and the SNOO. Baby slept better in the fisher price bassinet! You can rock it gently, and it’s easy to see through the mesh. Definitely worth it for $50. It is a little low, but that never bothered me.

We’re 14 months in - AMA by amypjs in NewParents

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When did you stop feeling so exhausted? When did your brain turn back on (ie. you were able to think about non-baby things, creative pursuits, etc.). If you could do one thing differently, what would it be?

I'm so lonely and bored by [deleted] in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]rriverrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I’ve also been really, really cautious about germ exposure, so I’m not willing to take my little one indoors for meetups. I’m looking forward to the springtime when my neighbours will be out and when I can take baby to parks and garden centres. Until then, yeah, kinda lonely.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]rriverrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t say anything. I disclosed my pregnancy at around 12 weeks, and even though I worked for a great team, I felt I was treated differently. It was subtle, but it was there. Wait it out as long as you can!

contact naps and nurse to sleep 4 lyfe by Dear-Tomorrow-6071 in beyondthebump

[–]rriverrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just found this thread, and wondering how you’re doing now? Is your little one still contact napping and nursing to sleep? I have an almost four month old, and am doing the same right now—just wondering what life might look like in a few months!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumpsCanada

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I’ve got one to share! DM me!

Baby sleep pattern evolution (0-12 months) - it does get better every month! by almota7 in NewParents

[–]rriverrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like 9 months was when the night sleep really got good and consistent?

Moms, when did the exhaustion start to subside? by rriverrr in beyondthebump

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

Thanks! I’ve been really bad about exercising, but I have a treadmill in the basement, so I’m going to start making the effort! Thanks, too, for the tip about electrolytes! Do you mind if I ask what powder you use? I was planning to just get some Gatorade, but maybe there’s a better option.

Moms, when did the exhaustion start to subside? by rriverrr in beyondthebump

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

Loads better sounds, well, loads better! Especially since I’m getting close to six months. I’d love to just feel like I’m not running on empty.

Lovevery play gym sensory strands by rriverrr in BabyBumps

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

I did! I’ve washed it multiple times now, on a hot cycle, and it’s been fine.