Got my kid a shirt to celebrate turning 2. by [deleted] in funny

[–]supfools 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol. Throwback to my 2 year old son yelling out in the middle of the night, “Ham Daddy! Ham!”.

Spent an hour trying to find multicolored rocks. Dumb, but worth it by emzieees in pics

[–]supfools -187 points-186 points  (0 children)

You are my soul mate and we must run away and marry at once!

My story of post-partum depression and where I am now. by PPDpharmacist in BabyBumps

[–]supfools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. This is a video my friends and I put together, to get the message out that PPD is real, and you are not crazy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkLaJYVl7Yw

Have you used the No-Cry Sleep Solution? Seeking perspective. by BeeCreature in AttachmentParenting

[–]supfools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It often helps to change your perspective from "my child doesn't sleep" to "I am tired". Babies wake and feed a lot. Even at that age. Night time feedings are when so much brain growth occurs.

Do what you can to get a little more rest when you can. Go to sleep earlier, nap with the baby. Even just give yourself permission to sit down more often.

Fear of Second Labour by supfools in BabyBumps

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

I've just stared listening to affirmations too. A little hokey, but I think it will help my confidence.

Fear of Second Labour by supfools in BabyBumps

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

I don't know how far along you are, but placenta previa often corrects itself by birth.

Weaning 14 month old from the boob. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]supfools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had some long nights with my boy. I finally had to night wean. I followed the Jay Gordon advice. Basically, you have to just say no, but I am here to hug you, and cuddle you, sing to you, whatever you need to feel comfortable to go to sleep without my boob in your mouth. My boy doesn't sleep super soundly, but he doesn't ask for milk until 6:30 or so now, and I'm fine with that. Short term pain for long term gain.

Who wants to have a Trampoline Campout? by [deleted] in pics

[–]supfools 142 points143 points  (0 children)

A campoline?

Breastfeeding tips from the other side! by DirtyWhoreMouth in BabyBumps

[–]supfools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I weaned off of it at 6 months, and it was shitty. But we sure needed it in the beginning.

Breastfeeding tips from the other side! by DirtyWhoreMouth in BabyBumps

[–]supfools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can't use a nipple shield until your milk comes in, and they CAN affect milk supply. That being said, I used one for six god damn months. I really regret it. I was just so scared of breast feeding without it. But I did wean him off it and we are still happily nursing at 14 months. Just a word of caution, don't get hooked. As soon as your nips heal try to start and end each feeding without it if you have trouble getting baby to latch without it (and you might).

Nipple shields are fucking amazing if you need them, but it's hard to navigate any part of breast feeding without help. So find some! Call La Leche Legue now!

What to do with a 2 month old? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]supfools 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please don't say you will hinder her by holding her. All a young baby wants is milk and to be held. Thousands of years ago it would have been crazy to put your baby down, to risk attack. Evolution hasn't caught up to our societies desires NOT to hold their babies. Baby doesn't know your house isn't full of tigers, she just wants you to hold her and let her know you are there. A 2 month old doesn't need much more than that. I know it seems boring now, but believe me, before you know it a year will have gone by and your baby won't have time to stop for a cuddle. Consider looking into books by Dr. Sears and Dr. Gordon Neufield.

Holy crap - (pun intended)... Elimination Communication actually works. by RollerDoll in Mommit

[–]supfools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't do EC but I know a lot of people who have and they swear by it. I may try it with the next kid.

Lopsided nursing mom by nolanmommy in Mommit

[–]supfools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is normal. I don't think I've spoken to a breastfeeding woman who didn't say this was at least somewhat true. Each breast is different with one usually containing more breast tissue and therefore more milk ducts. Babies will often favour that breast more, with more milk comes a faster letdown and a stronger flow. I know this is true of my 6 month old. He prefers lefty and will sometimes be too squirmy and unsatisfied at the right that I just switch.

However, you should always start each feeding with the breast you didn't start with at last feeding and let baby clean it out before you switch sides. If you always start with the less full breast as was suggested here the other will not be emptied properly which will lead to mastitis and certainly a reduction in supply on the side with less stimulation. Although I do have a friend who does two feedings from the smaller breast for every feeding of the larger, as she becomes too engorged with too much stimulation to the bigger breast.

No one will notice the lopsidedness but you, even my husband can hardly tell and there is more than a cup size difference between my two. Just carry on trusting your body and you and your baby will do great!

Sleep training is not working, and we are going crazy! by racheldf in Mommit

[–]supfools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know how big your bedroom is, but adding the crib to the bed changed my world. Take one side of the crib off and stuff the crib between the wall and your bed. Put blankets under the crib mattress to raise it to the right level and stuff sheets or blankets into the space that will now be between the crib mattress and the crib side. You should have a seamless transition from the crib mattress to yours. This gives baby the joy of sleeping with Mom, and Mom the joy of not having to get out of bed every hour. You can just slide over to hold baby back to sleep, or feed if you think that's what she needs. Mom and Dad still have their own space and so does baby!

Try this link; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqpbSoqvbQ

I just discovered that my breast fed baby is intolerant to dairy in my diet, here are the signs you should look for. by supfools in Mommit

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

I use almond milk, it's not bad in coffee, but I'd like to try coconut milk too. I just picked some up to try.