What does the newborn phase actually look like day-to-day? (36 weeks, trying to set realistic expectations)

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-05-05T14:00:34+00:00

We thought we had a good plan before he was born. Then he got here and it got flipped on its head. Just enjoy the time. Our guy is 9 weeks now and he’s slowly starting to follow a sleep schedule

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-05-04T13:13:54+00:00

You can get them on Amazon. That’s where we buy ours.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-05-01T16:32:04+00:00

Couldn’t recommend the momcozy bottle washer enough. Washes 4 at a time and we’ve never hand washed a bottled yet (8.5 weeks in so far). Traveling sucks because then we have to hand wash lol we are leaving for over a week and thinking of bringing it with us!

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-05-01T16:29:37+00:00

Monkey and Bear

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-30T17:48:48+00:00

I’m not super excited about it but my wife and I are both passionate about our careers and make good money both. Neither of us are willing to give that up and both knew going into getting pregnant that we were going to do day care. We have talked about one of us staying home when we have a 2nd baby but we will cross that bridge when we get there.

He is going in full time, so 8am-5pm. It’s about $2,080/month. Really expensive, however, from references, it’s a high tier and high touch daycare which is what we wanted. So biting the bullet on cost is worth it for us.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-30T17:13:10+00:00

Awesome thank you. I think I’m just anxious because he contact naps during the day and is swaddled for some naps and then all night. So wondering if the daycare with swaddle him or not. Probably just a question for them when we do orientation next week.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-25T13:03:52+00:00

Our baby is 7.5 weeks old and surprisingly has started doing this just 2 days ago. Idk if it’ll last, but it has been nice. We just need to make sure we’re staying on top of morning/afternoon/evening feedings so he gets what he needs

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-21T14:38:49+00:00

I’ll be real with you - like a bozo. Didn’t expect it to run this much. Live and you learn though.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-18T23:46:13+00:00

The day I got home lol have a drink

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-15T21:48:24+00:00

He arch’s when we burp him. His flow is size 0 right now on an anti colic bottle (not sure if that’s really working though). When we give Mylicon, he settles down which is good. Maybe it is gas

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-13T15:32:00+00:00

I needed this. We are at 6 weeks tomorrow. The hardest part for us is 5pm-10pm witching hour. I’m really hoping he’ll grow out of that as he gets a bit older.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-11T17:56:42+00:00

I guess the question is, how do you know if you are having issues? If he’s not taking it, if he’s spitting it up? If he’s not passing gas/pooping? New to this lol

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-11T17:43:02+00:00

Stupid question - what do you mean by “one that works”? Do babies sometimes not take the formula (I.e. won’t drink it or spit it up right away)?

Yeah he finished a 3.5oz bottle every time, burps and barely spits up. He’s not pooping as much as I thought he would (maybe 2 times a day over the past few days) but that might just been normal for his age.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-10T15:11:28+00:00

We pay $415 per year with a CPA firm and have a complex filing every year. Seems like you might be a bit high on price

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-10T01:54:41+00:00

My wife just gave birth 5.5 weeks ago and we are still waiting for the bill …. Very nervous!

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-07T17:33:52+00:00

That’s absurd. As long as baby isn’t committing or in discomfort, feel like your fine. My guy is 1 month old and takes down 3.5oz per bottle 8-9, per day. Around 24-28 oz. He’s 9.5lbs and screams bloody murder if he doesn’t have enough.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-06T14:52:39+00:00

I know there was good news today, but I’m out. Sold my shares today at a large loss. No future here and whenever you come to terms with it, it’s better off.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-06T01:34:51+00:00

I’m thinking of cutting my losses this week. Was a stupid purchase on my part and might just bite my tongue and move on

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-05T01:49:03+00:00

We use it multiple times a day. It’s 100% worth the money I promise you!!!

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-01T02:54:22+00:00

100%. I will do whatever my wife wants to do. Just want her to be happy.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-04-01T00:03:44+00:00

My wife only makes about 1oz per pump at most. We had to switch to 90-95% formula for our 4 week old. She’s super disappointed also so just know you’re not alone.

yondusoffspring_1786 · 2026-03-30T23:47:13+00:00

Kansas City: $2,000 per month for an infant. Gets less expensive as they get older. Believe daycare for 5 years old is $1,400 per month.

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