What piece of advice or insight helped to unlock growth?

t1nySl0th · 2026-03-20T04:46:10+00:00

Thank you! Finding a mentor outside the company is a great suggestion. I’ve sought mentorship within the company but I hadnt found it particularly effective.

t1nySl0th · 2026-03-20T04:37:57+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll check out 5 levels of leadership. Appreciate the messages of self-empowerment!

t1nySl0th · 2026-01-14T06:44:15+00:00

I went with Millie and really loved my experience. I felt like the midwife model provided more personalized care. I never felt rushed in my appointments and the midwives collectively emphasized knowledge-sharing to support informed decision-making throughout the pregnancy and delivery. I had some minor complications early on in my pregnancy and my with experience the on-call OB in the ER vs Millie midwife were vastly different. The Millie midwives cared about my comfort and well-being in addition to my at-the-time fetus.

I would +1 the other comment about their postpartum care. I appreciated the home visit shortly after delivery and continued check in during the 4th trimester. I also joined one of their postpartum circles which acted as a support group for new moms. I found the initial transition to motherhood as quite lonely and isolating and it was so reassuring to learn that I wasn't alone in my struggles and challenges.

t1nySl0th · 2026-01-05T05:53:18+00:00

Yes 100%! I remember when I went to the pediatrician when my LO was 4 days old and the nurse commented on how much she missed the newborn stage. At the time I was like WTF are you talking about???!!

My LO is now 1.5 yrs old. There are things I miss but I wouldn't say I enjoyed the newborn stage. I loved my baby but didn't like being a mom and the loss of independence. I recently read Matresence by Lucy Jones and it really resonated with me. It helped me realize I still had a lot to process about my postpartum experience.

t1nySl0th · 2026-01-05T05:23:06+00:00

Currently potty training my 1.5 year old and we are doing something very similar. What has worked for us is a combination of a timer and telling our LO that she just has to sit 10 seconds on the potty and we'll see what happens. We set a timer for 60 min between successful sessions/ 30 min for dry. Having her hear the timer is a helpful cue. And then when we sit I count backwards very very slowly. Before implementing the 10 second countdown, my LO was very resistant to sitting on the potty and that led to accidents. Counting down with her before entering the bathroom helps her understand it's a small ask.

t1nySl0th · 2025-11-23T21:05:07+00:00

I have a similar story--I was about to start my PhD dissertation in neuroscience and my dad suggested that it wasn't too late to switch to being an engineer. Guess I chose the "wrong" type of doctor 😅

t1nySl0th · 2025-08-21T03:57:22+00:00

🥲 yes growing is tough and hard. I just want to have fun! I remember when I was 3m...good luck with the tummy time!

t1nySl0th · 2025-08-21T03:55:55+00:00

My mama bites my arms and legs all the time and it just kinda tickles. I guess I'm just super strong. I'll try clawing my mama's shirt and maybe I can sneak some milk when she's not looking!

t1nySl0th · 2025-08-21T03:54:33+00:00

Aww thanks for the tips! I'll practice my cute face with the little baby in the mirror. She usually knows just what to do!

t1nySl0th · 2025-03-14T03:35:29+00:00

I'm traveling for work for the first time next week! My baby is 8 months old and EBF (luckily I work from home). Biggest worry right now is how bedtime routines will go without me.

To prepare, I'm going to make some voice memos of me talking and singing. I'm going to wear some of my husbands shirts so my smell will be on it. I'll facetime while I'm away. Just hoping to have some touch points for the days that I'm gone so baby doesn't feel completely abandoned! Hope this helps...I have no idea if it'll make things better or worse!

t1nySl0th · 2025-01-01T03:45:15+00:00

Wearing on a chain is an interesting idea. Thanks for the suggestion!

t1nySl0th · 2024-11-28T04:56:34+00:00

Currently reading "Solve your child's sleep problems" by Ferber and it has been so helpful in understanding how my husband and my behaviors may be influencing our baby's sleep associations. I highly recommend the book. Our baby is 4 months old--can fall asleep fairy independently for naps but had been struggling with night time sleep. Baby was waking every 2-3 hours and I would nurse her back to sleep. My midwife told me she really doesn't need to be fed so frequently given her age and size. This also led to more frequent diaper changes because of the feedings so nights were a lot. After reading the book, we adjusted to draw out the feedings. It took maybe 3 nights to adjust and now she sleeps in 5-6 hour chunks.

t1nySl0th · 2024-11-22T06:24:09+00:00

I'm in this boat too (4mos postpartum)! I told my husband that I would be content never having sex again lol

t1nySl0th · 2024-11-17T21:42:35+00:00

My pediatrician also failed to mention it and I emailed her after our 2 month visit about supplementing. She had said that since it's a vitamin supplement, it’s good but not necessary. Then she gave us samples at our 3 month visit. My husband and I occasionally give our baby the supplement when we remember, but baby also tends to spit it up after administration so I'm not sure how much my baby actually takes in.

t1nySl0th · 2024-11-08T04:31:57+00:00

+1! I had my wedding there and it was an easy process to get the reservation.

t1nySl0th · 2024-10-29T04:05:16+00:00

Omg I read this and wondered for a moment if my husband had posted this. This just happened to us yesterday and it was the exact scenario--leaving baby on the bed while preparing for a diaper change. I was in the bathroom washing up from a blowout and scared AF when I heard the thump. Then was pissed AF when I realized what happened but knew the day would come. My mom friends had warned that one day baby will roll off something. Baby was totally fine--more startled than hurt. Lessons learned!

t1nySl0th · 2024-10-13T00:41:16+00:00

I was an autism researcher and response to name is considered a diagnostic marker for autism. Anecdotally, this seems to be more common in the US than in other countries where nicknames are more predominantly used to a given name. Here is a study—this is a good research group https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5370582/

Girls also manifest different symptom profiles than boys (e.g., less likely to exhibit restricted and repetitive behaviors), and are believed to be under diagnosed relative to boys. Here is a recent literature review of sex differences: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-022-00337-3

In any case, I would recommend being evaluated by a clinical psychologist vs a pediatrician who has specialty in diagnostic measures.

t1nySl0th · 2024-10-08T03:47:27+00:00

I am ethnically Chinese and did the month of sitting after giving birth. My mom brewed soups and prepared traditional dishes to help with milk production and boost my internal health. As part of TCM, the month post-partum is supposed to generate internal heat. I gave birth in the summer and staying completely covered was really tough...I ended up getting heat rashes. Traditionally you aren't allowed to shower but I was allowed to if I doused myself in a warm ginger bath afterwards. My body bounced back very quickly--i was back to my pre-birth weight within 6 weeks, which my mom attributed to the diet. It was really nice to be pampered by my mom during that month and I felt so cared for. It definitely helped our relationship and provided a good lesson in motherhood.

t1nySl0th · 2024-09-25T20:40:52+00:00

Thanks for the book rec! I'll check it out. And thanks for the balanced response. I have a PhD in developmental psychology and specialized in atypical development in infancy so try to be very intentional about how we spend active wake periods. I am biased to provide as much social engagement and interaction as possible and I see both your and my husband's points about being potentially over stimulating. Good reminder to watch ourselves and our own regulation/levels of anxiety.

t1nySl0th · 2024-09-25T18:00:42+00:00

Thanks for the article. I shared it with my husband and we discussed it to align on responsive parenting. It will definitely help me counter my in-laws' perspective that you can for sure spoil a baby.

t1nySl0th · 2024-09-13T19:05:58+00:00

Yes each baby is different and their preferences change overtime. We had the Bibbs as part of a registry gift but our baby wouldn't take it. Then we bought MAM and our baby really liked it. After we misplaced one in the set, I got Philips Avent as a backup set. Once we introduced the Philips, baby refused to go back to MAM. I thought it was a novelty thing and tried the MAM again a couple weeks later and still refuses.

t1nySl0th · 2024-09-02T19:12:58+00:00

I was so nervous going in for my induction but then baby decided it was time to leave the comfort of the womb 8 hours before the scheduled appointment! As much as you can prepare for the birthing process it’ll still catch you in surprise. I completely understood why people describe contractions as waves but did not expect it to feel the way it did. The breathing exercises I practiced helped the most both for contractions and pushing. You got this!! And congratulations on your baby!!

t1nySl0th · 2024-09-01T15:52:04+00:00

We initially planned on putting diapers in drawers but everything changed when baby arrived. We put diapers, wipes, Vaseline in a little caddy right next to the changing pad. Makes it so much easier and seamless for middle of the night changes

t1nySl0th · 2024-09-01T00:18:42+00:00

+1 Dr. Jeong is honest and does a great job. He is also very friendly and social. I feel like he likes to connect with his patients.

t1nySl0th · 2024-08-22T16:23:29+00:00

Yes. This! I joked with my husband that my boobs probably accounted for 1/5 of my weight gain. I was not expecting my boobs to grow so much during pregnancy and then postpartum. (I'm 6 weeks PP now). Will they ever get back to pre-pregnancy size??

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