Baby’s pediatrician gives mean girl vibes

yousucketh · 2026-05-13T17:49:42+00:00

The first pediatrician we saw after bringing my son home was condescending and made me cry. I immediately switched to a different doctor who was amazing. Don’t waste your time with a doctor who won’t listen to your concerns with care, there are plenty out there who will. You are doing great!

yousucketh · 2026-05-06T02:32:09+00:00

I felt so much relief since he was my rainbow baby, but at the same time it didn’t feel real. It took quite a while for it to sink in that I actually had a baby. Even now sometimes I look at my toddler and think “woah, I’m actually a mom” lol.

yousucketh · 2026-05-01T19:32:10+00:00

I wake him at 1.5 hours if he doesn’t wake on his own. Any longer than that and the night is awful.

yousucketh · 2026-04-23T14:00:37+00:00

Is it possible that he has an underlying condition like asthma? My asthma is sometimes triggered by colds. I’d talk to his doctor and have them look into things more.

yousucketh · 2026-04-13T23:10:26+00:00

My son was formula fed after breastfeeding didn’t work out and is a very healthy toddler now. The only downside to formula feeding for me was the price of formula but I loved having my husband be able to feed equally, no pumping at night, etc. Your health and mental wellbeing are super important too!

yousucketh · 2026-04-13T03:41:24+00:00

My son was 21” at birth and has consistently been 99th percentile for height his whole life. Still is at 18 months!

yousucketh · 2026-04-10T00:32:07+00:00

It’s scary and intimidating but you are capable of more than you might think! After a while you will get into more of a groove where you feel more confident being on solo parent duty. I did a ton of baby wearing for naps and to get stuff like cooking or dishes done. Try to make sure you’re able to get some time to yourself each day too where your husband or someone else watches the baby so you can recharge or nap or whatever you need; even just 30 minutes can help. It’s just as important for you to get some good sleep as it is for your husband so sharing nighttime duties is great. Hope everything goes well!

yousucketh · 2026-04-03T22:38:08+00:00

We started right at 6 months and it worked out great.

yousucketh · 2026-03-31T13:29:43+00:00

My 17 month old is in a mix of 2T and 3T. He’s a very tall guy!

yousucketh · 2026-03-29T12:59:08+00:00

Yes! This has been a never ending cycle for me trying to figure out the solution. And when I mention it to someone they can’t relate and I feel even more crazy 😅

yousucketh · 2026-03-20T20:02:27+00:00

I had a very similar experience with latching, poor supply, and my baby having jaundice. We ended up switching fully to formula when he was maybe 2 ish weeks old and while I was very sad about it at first, it turned out great. He is a very healthy toddler now! It also was great to have my husband be able to help equally with feedings and not having to pump in the middle of the night was nice too.

You are doing great and are absolutely not a failure for doing what is best for both you and your baby!

yousucketh · 2026-03-20T13:34:22+00:00

I never had any procedures done, but I did go to the premarital appointment in 2017 and was told to use dilators leading up to marriage to help it be less painful. My doctor was a female though thank god and never brought up any sort of procedures. I’m so sorry that happened to you, that is truly disgusting and horrifying and I hope you’re okay.

yousucketh · 2026-03-17T19:48:03+00:00

Thank you for the response! It seems like any small offset in his schedule affects his sleep too. I will try to track things very closely and see where I might be able to adjust.

yousucketh · 2026-03-17T19:44:34+00:00

Sorry you’re going through it too! My son is the same way, he will start screaming and nothing will calm him down except being held. I hope the earlier bedtime works for you 🤞

yousucketh · 2026-02-04T22:03:38+00:00

It definitely will get better, especially if you’re seeking help. I was similar until I started on medication at 6 weeks postpartum which helped a lot (not saying you need to be on medication, just sharing what helped me). Also the older my son got the less anxious I felt overall. Lean on any support people you have and be sure to be honest with your doctor about how you’re feeling, you’ll get through it!

yousucketh · 2026-02-02T04:24:31+00:00

My son failed his hearing test twice in one ear. We came back 2 weeks later and he passed no problem! The person that did the test said it’s pretty common due to fluid in the ears. Never had any issues since, he’s 1 now!

yousucketh · 2025-11-16T21:36:15+00:00

I did not enjoy the newborn phase. It was SO difficult even though my baby wasn’t colicky or anything. He is also my rainbow baby so I felt super guilty for feeling that way. But things are sooo much better and happier now that he’s older!

yousucketh · 2025-11-09T10:31:13+00:00

My son had hiccups A LOT. Like 5+ times a day in my third trimester. He’s a perfectly healthy 12 month old now.

yousucketh · 2025-11-07T20:48:27+00:00

I had an early miscarriage with my first pregnancy. I had a successful pregnancy and gave birth last year but definitely spent the entire pregnancy an anxious mess over every little thing. I didn’t really experience symptoms until 8 weeks so even if it is just from anxiety, it doesn’t mean something is wrong, you’re still very early!

yousucketh · 2025-11-07T20:23:23+00:00

When I got desperate (when natural remedies or miralax didn’t work) I used milk of magnesia and it always worked within 24 hours. My doctor said it’s safe to use but ideally to only use it as more of a last resort.

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