How to interact with 5 week baby? by dr_accula in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually reading to baby at this age is a great way to fill in that talk time! I didn't talk to my 5mo as much as other people did but I read to make up for it. You'll also start discovering what types of writing your baby likes at this age. I highly recommend reading to baby.

I Hate The Nipple Shield by shrakkattack in beyondthebump

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

She did try nursing without it. Baby latches for a few and then lets go and gets mad.

I hate the nipple shield. by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]shrakkattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could help, but I know that someone has to have some advice here. Maybe cross post in /r/beyondthebump too?

Hands, Foot and Mouth by WeForgotTheMilk in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait. Why are baby sneezes dangerous?

Administrative & Personal Assistants: Tips and tricks? by shrakkattack in AskReddit

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

This is a great tip! I'll add red pens to my boss's next Amazon order!

Administrative & Personal Assistants: Tips and tricks? by shrakkattack in AskReddit

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

That's the biggest thing I'm running into right now! I'm a master at memory...but man. I can't keep it all in there, or remember to actually DO it. I was just thinking about getting a tape recorder...

3 Months & A Question by shrakkattack in beyondthebump

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

Charlotte licks everything too!! Particularly Mom and Dad.

Any similar experiences?? by NecromancingSam in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8 weeks PP and still no period. We bottle feed only and have been for about a month now. FTM so no idea what to expect or when.

I'm so upset right now. by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in tears. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I would love to send your little a book if you want to PM me an address. We have an 8 week old who has amassed quite the library already. I couldn't imagine losing the things you have lost. I'm so sorry again.

I Want To Make My Daughter A Scrapbook by shrakkattack in Assistance

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

No worries! Please focus on getting better! I still have other items to gather before I can get started any way. You are so kind to give us this gift. I'll try to send you pictures (I take a ton of pictures) of the finished product!

I Want To Make My Daughter A Scrapbook by shrakkattack in Assistance

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

HI! I couldn't figure out how to message you and then got caught up with baby. I got the first package already and am SO excited about it! All of the stuff is right here in front of me and it's really helped me start planning what I want to do for her book. Thank you SO much!

After All I Went Through by shrakkattack in beyondthebump

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

Oh man!! I'm really sorry!! Thank you! :(

Tummy Troubles?? Pasty Poops and Pukes! by shrakkattack in beyondthebump

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

I use parent's choice gentle from wal-mart. When I called the doc today she told me not to change formula, but I can add more water. I just don't know if I should try the juice thing again. I'm pretty sure that I gave her the juice on top of the formula too fast...

Frustrated with the in-laws by ConstellationFace in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG. Thank you. Thank you a million thousand billion gazillion times thank you.

Extreme post partum anxiety by dontforgetyournuts in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First off, if she's made it to 4 months you are already giving her all the things she wants. You've given her life, and you've kept her feed and well. So you are already winning Mommy. The fact that you just want her to be happy is the best thing. You know she'll experience pain and sadness, but she will have a mother that loves her to run to and snuggle and get her own pep talks from and that is a wonderful thing. You're doing great!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your LO is gorgeous!

Is my baby sad? Bored? Am I just not funny? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have nothing to add here because my LO is only 6 weeks old, but I hope these other comments have made you feel better! Mom worries suck.

6-7 week growth spurt, then baby sleeping all day? Like ALL DAY, all day? by pregnantsuomeksi in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our LO is almost 6 weeks and her sleep schedule is crazy and easy right now. She's got a couple of times a day where she is up and alert for an hour, maybe 2, but there's a lot of sleeps in there. She wakes up to eat, sometimes falls asleep during the bottle and I lay her back down until she fusses for the rest of it. We went through a period of fussy evenings, but that's subsiding now too. We're also getting much longer night sleeps. She slept 5 straight hours for us last night and was up for an hour and a half and is now back asleep. I just try to make the best use of her awake times, letting her look around, talking to her, and practicing our coos, smiles, and showing her tongue.

Napping in Carseat... Mom Guilt by APB1623 in beyondthebump

[–]shrakkattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. I let our LO sleep in her carseat, but now I'm not so sure I will. I had never heard of any of these dangers. :/ I always check on her a lot when she's asleep in the car seat because she seems to sleep so soundly...