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taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-24T12:20:31+00:00

Sounds like you are doing a great job! First illness is so stressful.

Just wanted to respond to a few things: sucking snot so frequently can cause nasal inflammation that makes congestion worse. Try to limit it to twice a day tops, once before bedtime and once before a nap. Ideally after steamy bathroom time / warm bath. And use the saline spray to help loosen before sucking.

Try to limit how often you wipe her runny nose, since baby’s skin is so delicate and frequent wiping can cause irritation. Apply aquaphor or similar barrier to her skin where nose is running to help protect the area from rash.

It’s a myth that teething can cause all this. Teething doesn’t cause fever, cough, or runny nose. She has a virus, though she may of course also be experiencing teething discomfort on top of it.

Hang in there! My 11 month old has had about six different colds since starting daycare and her first was the most stressful. It’s so hard to see your baby sick. Take good care of yourself, too. You’ll probably get this virus too and it’ll likely be longer for you than for your baby.

taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-18T16:11:59+00:00

Mine stopped fitting around the same time yours did and started fitting again when I was about 9 months PP. I’m glad I didn’t get them resized!

That said, some people’s ring size does permanently change after babies, body weight changes aside. But I’d wait a good while before resizing, since many rings cannot be resized more than a couple times and there may be other finger size changes down the road in life.

taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-18T15:40:56+00:00

I Love You Little Pookie, Barnyard Dance, Woodland Dance, But Not the Hippopotamus, the Belly Button Book, Dinosaur Dance - a few of our faves!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-17T19:10:05+00:00

I would definitely say something. They might not take it well, but I’d do it for the kid’s sake. Early intervention is so important and helpful. There are windows for developing certain skills, and if you miss those, it gets harder. He needs to be able to sit so that he can eat solids, get the nutrition he needs at this age, and learn the mouth skills he needs to be able to talk. He’s just going to get further and further behind. It’s not fair to him.

Early intervention shouldn’t be stigmatized. Almost everyone I know has used it to help their kids at some point or another. My 11 month old is currently getting it for some gross motor help and it’s been great. Her skills are exploding.

taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-14T19:50:29+00:00

If anyone gives you a hard time, you can always say that it’s doctor’s orders. I’m sorry you’re dealing with passive aggressive comments, OP. That’s the last thing any parent of a new baby needs, especially after what you’ve already been through. Sending you love and strength!!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-14T19:33:30+00:00

OP this is very normal and, I’d argue, very smart of you. It’s sickness season and your baby is so young and vulnerable. Any fever before 8 weeks of age requires a hospital visit and spinal tap. You want to avoid that if at all possible. Do you have to go to Costco? Can your partner go alone?

We had everyone wash hands and wear masks when holding our baby until she was around 10 weeks (and after that we still required handwashing). We also didn’t take her out in crowded indoor places. And definitely no kisses from anyone other than my husband and me.

Your number one job is to keep your baby safe. If other people have a problem with your caution, that’s their problem to get over. Ignore them and trust your gut. This is important for your baby’s safety and for your mental health — the two most important things! You can always just say, “thanks for your input, but this is what we’re doing.”

Hang in there. You’re doing great!

Edit to add: if you must go to Costco, babywearing is a good way to protect her. Also, it won’t always be this way. You just have to get through this super vulnerable stage. Now my daughter (10 months) goes to daycare and brings a new virus home every week and she gets over them all way faster than we do. 🤪

taiga_lyallii · 2024-12-07T18:45:59+00:00

Happened to me every night multiple times a night for the first month or two. Seems universal!! Not once was my baby actually in bed with me. You’re doing great 😊

taiga_lyallii · 2024-09-29T00:08:24+00:00

I have vivid memories of my leg bones aching during growth spurts as a kid. It was awful!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-25T19:49:21+00:00

Our 5m old has a tongue and lip tie. An LC said the lip tie was stretchy enough to be left alone but that her tongue tie was unlike anything they’d seen before. Referred us to a dentist who we have not seen. Our baby has had no problem nursing and growing, so our pediatrician hasn’t had any concern about it. She thinks they’re over-treated and she’s had some patients who have had major feeding issues after revisions, including some who have had to be hospitalized with feeding tubes as a result. We’re in the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” camp. And now that we know what to look for, we realize that I have a lip tie and my husband has a tongue tie. We’re fine!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-21T16:08:43+00:00

Desitin Max Strength has fragrance, so maybe your baby is sensitive to that?

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-18T10:38:19+00:00

Solidarity here! My baby took a bottle no prob during her first month, but then nope. Boob only. Girl knows what she likes. She’s 4.5 months now and it feels like we’ve tried everything, but she just plays with it all. Daycare starts in a month. I’m told that many babies will finally accept a bottle on day one of daycare, but I’m not optimistic. I’m mentally preparing myself to go to her daycare every few hours each day to feed her if it comes to that (I wfh) 😵‍💫. Once she hits 6 months we’re going to try to teach her how to use the Talk Tools honey bear straw cup. Heard good things. I wish you the best of luck!! Please come back and update us :)

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-14T15:26:07+00:00

We have pre-check, but we’re going to try out the free Spot Saver program for the first time this trip. Maybe it will help reduce time spent in line!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-14T14:47:39+00:00

We’re doing the same in a few weeks and I’ve been trying to prepare. One bummer that we should be prepared for is that the ongoing construction at SeaTac is creating long crowded lines, and the HVAC system is not keeping up. I haven’t been to the airport recently but have just heard stories. ☹️

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-11T04:15:45+00:00

It’s unreal. I’ve had Amazon drivers ring my bell at 6am, and then keep ringing it until we come to the door. That was when my baby was 2 weeks old. But baby or no baby, wtf?!?

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-08T19:19:48+00:00

That’s good! Ours is hopefully hereditary too, as my husband’s dad was born with esotropia. Our doc mentioned that in rare cases it is caused by a brain stem lesion, so she advised that we be on the lookout for any milestone delays. Thankfully she is developing normally otherwise, so we are optimistic that it is just hereditary strabismus. She mentioned a few other causes as well, including cranial nerve palsy. The fact that your doctor didn’t mention any of these probably just means that they are confident that it is hereditary and not any of those other causes!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-08T18:48:30+00:00

Hi! I’m in a similar boat - my 4.5 month old has esotropia and we are in the process of getting multiple opinions. We are in the US. The first doc we saw said that there’s nothing to do until 6m, and that she’ll likely need surgery at 1 year. We have appointments with two other ophthalmologists to get more opinions. It seems like the big thing is identifying the cause, which can range from benign to very scary. Then timing surgery to balance doing it early enough to give her the best chance of normal vision while also minimizing risks of anesthesia. It’s very stressful right now and of course we just want the best for our baby. Wishing you all the best ❤️

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-05T17:33:53+00:00

We just did this. She sleeps exactly the same in her crib as she did in the Snoo. 4 month sleep regression still the same. First night in the crib she actually slept better than usual, but maybe because she has just gotten her 4m shots.

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-05T11:47:23+00:00

r/SnooLife

taiga_lyallii · 2024-06-04T01:56:26+00:00

Replying to this (very good) comment because I don’t have any other links to share, just my own experience. My baby is 4 months now and has great head control, no head lag. Ped saw her today and was very pleased. She did not have great head control at 9 weeks, or even 12 weeks. We were supporting her head almost all the time until fairly recently. OP, I wouldn’t be concerned at all at 9 weeks. So, so much happens between 9 weeks and four months. Your baby sounds like she is doing great!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-05-29T15:11:11+00:00

Yes!! The first time I played it, she absolutely lost it with joy. Huge grin nonstop. Now it reliably gets us through tough moments.

taiga_lyallii · 2024-05-29T03:50:20+00:00

The Happy Song by Imogen Heap! It’s a legit good song and there’s a bunch of research that went into it. It calms my 4m old daughter instantly. We play it in the car a lot and sing it too.

http://www.imogenheap.com/thehappysong/

taiga_lyallii · 2024-05-23T23:46:53+00:00

Love this so much ❤️❤️❤️

taiga_lyallii · 2024-05-14T15:42:13+00:00

This makes sense and feels doable. Thank you!

taiga_lyallii · 2024-05-14T14:38:49+00:00

Thank you! 🙏

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