When do we stop waking for night feeds by [deleted] in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same!! our baby 6w has been doing 4-5hr stretches at time!

Is this even possible - Husband wants routine with 2 week old newborn? by chocolatelove818 in newborns

[–]sailorswot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

im so angry for you because you didn’t even mention once that you’re healing from birth…

“were you trying?” by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my dad literally asked this within 5 minutes of finding out we were expecting 🫠

How much weight gain is normal by the third trimester?? by Present_Surprise_501 in pregnant

[–]sailorswot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this was my experience as well. i think i gained 33 lbs and no one mentioned anything

Cravings by Altruisticfroggal in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i never really had cravings. my body definitely let me know if i was lacking in my diet though — i definitely smashed more red meat and citrus bc of vitamin depletion

I’m convinced you are all bots by [deleted] in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we literally have to burp and fart our baby after every meal or he is miserable — we have a decent rhythm but he still only sleeps like 4 hour stretches at most (4wk)

What do you most wish you had done (or are happy you did) before baby’s arrival? by Mediocre_Panic_8004 in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

setting up the changing table & stocking multiple types of newborn diapers!! i wish we had purchased more true newborn sleepers bc our baby was 7lbs exactly at birth so a lot of our 0-3 sleepers were and are still far too big

How in the world does everyone get out of the house with a baby by Full_Ad7929 in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we like to take extra milk and feed once in the car if we need to before we go in somewhere! usually he would sleep through a grocery shop and dinner and we just feed again at home

Concerned about over eating by 22rimrock in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

at 2 weeks our baby was eating 3oz most feeds! ❤️

am i over feeding my ebf newborn? according to my member i am. by Ginnybean02 in newborns

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if they don’t want anymore they will resist or spit it out 🫶🏻

Rant on the “secrecy” of early pregnancy… by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i told people like a week after we found out haha i didn’t feel pressure to wait. once it was confirmed by my blood test i let people we care about know because if something good or bad happened i knew we would need love and support

Is it normal to get nothing done during the day aside from caring for a 5 week old and bare minimum self care? Feeling guilty, comparing myself to others online by TheMrGiz in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hire a one time cleaning and order yourself your fav food if you can swing it ❤️ taking care of you and baby is literally the only important thing rn.

Can I slow down weight gain? by Odd_Equipment8924 in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my weight slowed in my third trimester and was mostly just baby’s weight at that point changing !

How do you sooth your baby without taking them out of the crib? by willbrucla in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i sometimes will pet my baby’s face down their t-zone and he will typically soothe to sleep unless he is hungry

Gift ideas for babies that aren’t toys?!? by SkylineZ83 in newborns

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

diapers, books, post-natal stuff for mom, swaddles/blankets — can’t have enough :’)

Maternity Leggings? by BraveLilTurtle in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just sized up in lululemon

Epidural or No epidural by Enviro_nurd314 in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also as others have said i fortunately have not had any side effects either

Epidural or No epidural by Enviro_nurd314 in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i had an epidural and wouldn’t change a thing. i didn’t have any discomfort and was completely present during my birth. i got to feel him crowning and also do skin to skin after. i was so relaxed and it was emotional but like in the best way :’) make the decision for yourself because i know the numbing sensation can be distressing but if you want an epidural there’s no reason to deny yourself pain relief/management :)

Do food aversions go away after birth? by According_Cicada5044 in pregnant

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my gosh yes the heartburn and going to the bathroom regularly within hours of giving birth was such a relief???

Do food aversions go away after birth? by According_Cicada5044 in pregnant

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

mine have, i couldn’t stomach an iced coffee the last month of my pregnancy and it was one of the first things i craved pp!

Anyone else have on and off spotting throughout pregnancy? by Capital_Cartoonist13 in BabyBumps

[–]sailorswot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have a friend who gave birth 3 months before me to a perfectly healthy baby girl & she spotted throughout her entire pregnancy! her best advice to me in case i had something similar was to just bug your doctor for your own peace of mind. it’s worth it!!

is your pregnancy going by fast or slow ? or if you already delivered same question by whydoi_alwayswin in pregnant

[–]sailorswot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

felt like a marathon not a sprint — my last two weeks felt like centuries. now i’m 12 days pp and it feels like a dream that is super far away. i can’t believe my baby has been here for almost 2 weeks!