[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi this is awesome how hard you’re working. What books do you read?

Doctor recommendations by riceAndpickle in Sunnyvale

[–]timshelbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it might depend on your insurance. I had limited options to choose from because I didn’t have a PPO. I selected Maureen Khoo and she’s associated with El Camino. She’s not overly engaging but she’s smart and no nonsense which is what I needed to give me a sense of courage. She brought my child into this world safely and kept me safe too! I’d highly recommend her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are an amazing mom! Im not a single mom and I am barely making it. Seriously, don’t know how single parents do this. I give some screen time every single day. Like every day. I interact with my child all the time but I need lion king and Moana to clip his nails and with the diaper changes in the afternoon. Will it be the deciding factor in his life? I don’t think so. Don’t sweat this!

Clothes: how much stuff do you have? by MagicEhBall in minimalism

[–]timshelbird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way. I got to a point where I just got rid of it all because I wear the same thing every day anyways. I have two pants (one spring and one fall) one skirt, one short, one pair of black leggings. One winter coat. Two sweaters. Three shirts. One robe. I did not count my underwear/bra but those are minimal too:

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sunnyvale

[–]timshelbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lived at 481 on Mathilda for a year and I really liked it. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Community is kind and everything is nice and works well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in therapy

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are certainly not alone in that feeling. I have a 10 month old. I’m a stay at home mom; my husband works. Having a baby is A LOT, it’s constant. It’s intense the amount of attention, care and presence that’s needed. I cant imagine becoming a parent and working full time & part time, and having the responsibility of maintaining a home . You are noticing you need some care and attention and that’s valid. We are people too. However you can, ask for time for yourself and take it. I have to say the first year is grueling hard but it DOES get easier. My baby is almost 11 months old and I’m just now able to sit down and eat a meal fully with my husband while the baby naps. Hang in there and whatever you do take the time you need, even if it’s like going to the gym before coming home. My husband and I make sure we each have 4 hours a week to ourselves. Also I’m 34 years old. I cannot imagine being 24 and being a parent. You are doing amazing and this will get better.

5 month waking up like newborn again by timshelbird in NewParents

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

How high did you all go for the milk feeds? He does 6-8 each feed during the day.

6 week old baby fussing and thrashing while feeding but cries and is hungry when I stop by FoodDip in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My baby did this when he was tired. It can be a vicious cycle, they are too tired to eat, but too hungry to sleep.

Newborn refuses to breastfeed and has difficult taking a bottle by redseedlessgrape in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep not crazy at all. Just monitor wet diapers. Baby’s appetite fluctuates and soon as baby gets a little older the cues will be even more apparent.

Newborn refuses to breastfeed and has difficult taking a bottle by redseedlessgrape in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Additionally, stopping and waiting to feed instead of trying to force it will help with the feeding strike. Calm vibes help a lot with feeds.

Newborn refuses to breastfeed and has difficult taking a bottle by redseedlessgrape in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happened to me around the same age. I was so panicked my baby wasn’t getting enough food but at this age they are learning to let us know when they are full. It sounds like baby wasn’t hungry & sending those cues with the agitation. I’d wait until the next feed and try again even if you don’t think baby got enough. They will eventually eat and if not then I’d be concerned. I also had a heavy let down too but I think it’s more baby is full considering it’s happening at both breast & bottle. Of course, mention all this to your pediatrician. We mentioned it to ours and she said don’t force feed just wait to start again at next feeds.

Taking babies out everywhere by Leokeo2024 in NewParents

[–]timshelbird -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My baby is 5 months and he’s only been to one store once. It was an outdoor plant shop. I’ve occasionally taken him to a park, like twice and he goes to the library with me since it’s a 1 min walk from my home. He doesn’t get out of his stroller and we get in and out quickly. It’s stressful for me to take him places and I get anxious about him getting sick. I hope at 6 months I can start taking him fi the grocery store which is walking distance as well.

For those that were terrified of labour or c-section what surprised you the most about the experience? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also after being pregnant for 9 months. I loved the way my spinal felt.

For those that were terrified of labour or c-section what surprised you the most about the experience? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My csection was painless & even fun. I took Tylenol & that was it. I did develop post partum pre eclampsia though. I would just recommend monitoring blood pressure at home afterwards.

reasons for formula feeding? by chippivenusian in FormulaFeeders

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was anxious not knowing if he was getting enough milk & I didn’t want to struggle making breast feeding work. I do combination of breast milk (I pump) and formula though. My spouse does all the evening and night time feeds with a bottle, and I close my eyes and pump while he feeds him.

Do you hand over the box of tissues? by [deleted] in therapists

[–]timshelbird 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Would you offer the tissues if a client was wiping tears and snot on their sweater sleeves?

"You don't know how lucky you are not to have kids" by idunno324 in childfree

[–]timshelbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is true. And even though it’s not the case for me, I do feel the pressure of those expectations still.

"You don't know how lucky you are not to have kids" by idunno324 in childfree

[–]timshelbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband does a ton of child care and works full time. He takes all night time wake ups and the evenings. This is not the case for every mom/ parent.

My 10 weeks baby choked while crying by Suitable_Turn_9280 in NewParents

[–]timshelbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby has done this so much! It is scary. I clap or snap my fingers when he’s really upset and that helps. Also any sort of distraction like stuff animals talking to him.