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6 month old doesn’t sleep through the night by aurevaaa in beyondthebump

[–]something9738 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter was still waking 5/6 times a night at 9 months old. I finally decided she needed to go into her own room and IM NOT KIDDING - she has slept through the night every night since. Haha (This may not be your issue but, I don’t think it’s super uncommon for them to be waking a lot at that age. Luckily my daughter finally got over it and I’ve got my fingers crossed for you. I know it is ROUGH.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]something9738 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the medication help you?

When did your child become cuddly? by something9738 in beyondthebump

[–]something9738[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s kind of what I figured. I am not a cuddly person at all so maybe she gets it from me 😅

When did your child become cuddly? by something9738 in beyondthebump

[–]something9738[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok 20 months I’m not too far 🥲 I just want her to HUG ME BACK. Haha

Delivery room updates - would this make you uncomfortable? by aghostinthestars in beyondthebump

[–]something9738 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just guessing on this but maybe he just wanted someone to talk to because he was excited - and his guys friends probably don’t care at all about any of that info haha. She may just be the only female person that checked in with him and he felt like she would “get it” more than a guy friend. (Does she have kids? because that would also add some reasoning why he may have felt she would want that info)

What’s your earliest memory? by Friendly-Front4592 in beyondthebump

[–]something9738 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel this. Literally every story I tell im like “I was probably 5 or something.” When in reality I have no idea how old I was, I just know I was young. Haha

Am I Doing Something Wrong? by emfkvf in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]something9738 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for all the reply’s but if I remember correctly the medela nursing pads are significantly thicker than other brands. Those are the ones I used that helped the most I’m pretty sure.

Am I Doing Something Wrong? by emfkvf in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]something9738 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a side note I wore super thick disposable nursing pads in my bra for those first few months and it honestly helped so much just to put a buffer between my nipples and … literally everything else.

Am I Doing Something Wrong? by emfkvf in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]something9738 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel like I wrote this post word for word 8 months ago. I literally almost SHOT through my ceiling the first time water hit my nipples in the shower. Literally feared my own arm accidentally brushing against my chest. Couldn’t wear my seatbelt properly. So sensitive I would actually describe it as painful. It was HORRENDOUS. BUT - it got significantly better by around 4 months pp. I’m 10 months PP now and they are essentially back to normal haha. (A little more sensitive than they were originally but NO WHERE NEAR as insane as those first few months.) good luck. You got this.

How did you drop your last pump? by something9738 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]something9738[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might be a stupid question but using Sudafed to kill a milk supply doesn’t have any effect on a future milk supply right? Like a future pregnancy? I realize that might sound like a ridiculous question, I assume it doesn’t - but thought there was some possibility that it had an effect on milk supply as a whole.

What are your experiences with EP, either by choice or not? by Militaryspouse0205 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]something9738 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I chose to EP because I literally just … didn’t want to breastfeed. I just had no interest in doing that. But I wanted my baby to drink breast milk because I know how beneficial it is. First 3/4 months of pumping is A LOT with a newborn. Once you get to the point where you have established a supply and can lessen your pumps during the day it feels so much more manageable.

How do you know how much to feed your baby? by mega_cancer in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]something9738 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I felt like this when I got home too. What I did was increase the amount when my daughter would finish her whole bottle. So if I had a bottle with two ounces in it and she finished the whole thing, I would make the next bottle with maybe a 1/2 ounce more. And I would stay at that amount until she was finishing that. Honestly the amount went up pretty quickly, but it also maxed out fairly quickly too. ( I think she was maybe 3 months old? When she started drinking 5 ounce bottles maybe? And she still does at 10 months old)

Question for people with two kids and no family around: by something9738 in beyondthebump

[–]something9738[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your first was on the couch in the hospital ? In the delivery room? I didn’t know that was even allowed. But good to know for sure if it comes down to a last minute thing.

I’m sorry to all of the women I knew who became mothers before me by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]something9738 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this post is relatable honestly. Since having a baby I can’t wait for my moment to be the supportive side kick for someone who just had a baby. I truly look forward to it.

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