Sooo, I feel like a 12yo asking this... but is it feeling comfortable using tampons? First one today is uncomfortable, like I can feel it whenever I am up and moving. I know it is properly inserted and I assume dryness shouldn't be a problem, hoping it gets better as body adjusts again. I was really hoping to not have a period for awhile... ugh.
I had a c section and never even dilated, so.. I am probably not the best person to ask
I'm trying to start putting the baby in the crib for naps to hopefully allow for better sleep and get him used to sleeping in there. He's been in there for about 5 minutes and isn't asleep, but isn't fussing. If he does cry, what do I do? Do I leave him for a few minutes to see if he settles? Or go soothe right away?
I've been working on this too. I've decided that if he is fussing, I will just kind of hang nearby until he settles in, but if he actually cried, I'll pick him up and calm him down. My LO fusses for a minute or two every time I put him down after feeding MOTN, but doesn't really cry (just kind of kicks and makes grunting noises). He almost always settles himself quickly. That's what I've been doing and feel comfortable with- hopefully no one flames me and tells me that I'm doing it all wrong
I'm trying to start putting the baby in the crib for naps to hopefully allow for better sleep and get him used to sleeping in there. He's been in there for about 5 minutes and isn't asleep, but isn't fussing. If he does cry, what do I do? Do I leave him for a few minutes to see if he settles? Or go soothe right away?
We've had great success with allowing crying for 3-4 minutes. He'll often fall asleep just when we're about to give up and go get him. But it's all what you're comfortable with!
What do you do when he sleeps other places? If you always put him down asleep in the RnP, for example, I wouldn't try and do it differently in the crib right away. Or if you do just expect it to be an extra hurdle!
Another question is how long you would leave him if he doesn't fuss/cry, but stays awake. Personally if I put DB down and he's awake without fussing/crying 10 minutes later I'd probably assume they weren't tired enough yet and try again in a half hour or so.
Eta: kemdupuis, definitely no shade here. Our DB literally cries/screams for a few minutes before falling asleep and I'm totally comfortable with doing it that way. People can shade all they want!
We've had great success with allowing crying for 3-4 minutes. He'll often fall asleep just when we're about to give up and go get him. But it's all what you're comfortable with!
What do you do when he sleeps other places? If you always put him down asleep in the RnP, for example, I wouldn't try and do it differently in the crib right away. Or if you do just expect it to be an extra hurdle!
Another question is how long you would leave him if he doesn't fuss/cry, but stays awake. Personally if I put DB down and he's awake without fussing/crying 10 minutes later I'd probably assume they weren't tired enough yet and try again in a half hour or so.
Eta: kemdupuis, definitely no shade here. Our DB literally cries/screams for a few minutes before falling asleep and I'm totally comfortable with doing it that way. People can shade all they want!
When we put him to sleep in the rock and play, he's almost always asleep first. I did put him down in the crib asleep, but after he startled, that was when he started fussing and eventually crying. Tomorrow, I may try swaddling him for the nap to see if that helps. I do think that if he can't wake himself up by startling, we might be successful.
Yeah going from swaddled to unswaddled may be the harder transition imo. I'm putting that off a bit.
Sooo, I feel like a 12yo asking this... but is it feeling comfortable using tampons? First one today is uncomfortable, like I can feel it whenever I am up and moving. I know it is properly inserted and I assume dryness shouldn't be a problem, hoping it gets better as body adjusts again. I was really hoping to not have a period for awhile... ugh.
NO! I had to switch back to pads today because of irritation.
Post by holliberry28 on Aug 11, 2015 22:01:46 GMT -5
Does anyone use the windi or anything else to help their LOs poop? M hasn't gone since last night so we're past 24 hours, but I'm not sure how soon is too soon for him to be considered constipated. What do you guys do? Should I call the pediatrician or wait to see if he goes tomorrow?
Does anyone use the windi or anything else to help their LOs poop? M hasn't gone since last night so we're past 24 hours, but I'm not sure how soon is too soon for him to be considered constipated. What do you guys do? Should I call the pediatrician or wait to see if he goes tomorrow?
I've heard that BF babies often go a couple days. I read somewhere that up to a week is ok! That would freak me out. But DB often goes 24-48 hrs in between poops.
Does anyone use the windi or anything else to help their LOs poop? M hasn't gone since last night so we're past 24 hours, but I'm not sure how soon is too soon for him to be considered constipated. What do you guys do? Should I call the pediatrician or wait to see if he goes tomorrow?
T hasn't pooped in 3 days, maybe 4. The longest he's gone is 5. He's a little fussier towards the end, and gassy, but I just keep feeding him. His capacity is not without limits
How do you keep your baby's nails clean? Even after a long bath his nails are dirty - also how are they dirty? He gets a bath (at least a warm soak) every night and is immobile, so it's not like I never bathe him and he's not digging in dirt.
How do you keep your baby's nails clean? Even after a long bath his nails are dirty - also how are they dirty? He gets a bath (at least a warm soak) every night and is immobile, so it's not like I never bathe him and he's not digging in dirt.
I clean them with the corner of the nail trimmers when I trim them. Otherwise, I just leave it..
my baby is on 13 days with no poop. Her last stretch was 11. Her pedi told me two weeks is when I need to call but this just reminded me to email them. She doesn't seem to be in pain or anything, but it's kind of insane.
I was thinking about asking about probiotics.
Eta: she woke up at 4:10 and had pooped! I'm still going to ask about probiotics.
Re: crib naps. My little guy does fine with night time sleep cues in his PnP, so I thought he would be fine with day naps in his crib. I know we don't want them day/night confused, but I found I have to work a little harder to get him to sleep during the day. When I brave a crib nap, our routine is usually turn the aquarium noise/ light machine on, swaddle, pacifier, bounce until his eyes get heavy, put him in his crib and stand with my hand on his chest while looking away until he falls asleep and for a minute or two after. I keep his room dim, but not dark just by closing the blinds (turned up). Once he's asleep, he'll usually stay asleep for a typical nap, but sometimes he just won't go down in there.
Anyone have experience with a baby with a blue line across the bridge of the nose? Ive been reading all sorts of interesting things online about correlation to tongue ties (LOs was snipped), cranial compression, the sugar bug, digestive issues, etc. Our 2 month appt is tomorrow, just curious
Anyone have experience with a baby with a blue line across the bridge of the nose? Ive been reading all sorts of interesting things online about correlation to tongue ties (LOs was snipped), cranial compression, the sugar bug, digestive issues, etc. Our 2 month appt is tomorrow, just curious
Did the doc have an answer for this?
The pedi just dismissed it saying ohh it's just a vein and it'll go away. I'm not really worried about it per say, just curious more than anything, but if it is still there two months from now I might push more.
When does a breastfed baby stop pooping every single time they feed?
My DD1 never stopped pooping after feeding. She's about to turn 4 and she sill poops almost every time she eats. DD2 and DS stopped after a few weeks and now at 2 months DS isn't even going everyday anymore. Every baby is different.
I have a bit of an odd question: is 5 hours in the car too much for a baby in one day? There is something important that I would like to do on Sunday that is 2.5 hours away. The event lasts for about 3 hours, so it's way too long to leave V at home. I am fine with taking our time and stopping as much as V needs to, especially on the way home, but just curious if there is such a thing as too much time in the car seat.
We are driving 7 hours today. I'm planning to stop every couple hours whether DB "needs to" or not. Let him change positions, stretch, etc..
Post by mrsmonogrammed on Aug 14, 2015 19:31:44 GMT -5
Help! I found a bottle of BM that had been hidden behind some things in the fridge. I know for certain it's from 6 days ago....it smells normal and looks fine, is it still ok to feed her tonight or freeze? It's 5oz or I would have just thrown it away already...
Help! I found a bottle of BM that had been hidden behind some things in the fridge. I know for certain it's from 6 days ago....it smells normal and looks fine, is it still ok to feed her tonight or freeze? It's 5oz or I would have just thrown it away already...
Yep BM is good for 6 hours room temp, 6 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer.
Did anyone else notice their baby's fontanelle was a bit sunken after the rotavirus vaccine? He's pooped a little more yesterday and today after the vaccine Wednesday, but it hasn't been a ton more and he's eaten a lot.
I have a bit of an odd question: is 5 hours in the car too much for a baby in one day? There is something important that I would like to do on Sunday that is 2.5 hours away. The event lasts for about 3 hours, so it's way too long to leave V at home. I am fine with taking our time and stopping as much as V needs to, especially on the way home, but just curious if there is such a thing as too much time in the car seat.
We did 7h last friday and 6.5 last sunday. We stopped twice on each trip. He slept most of the way. Do it now when he'll sleep most of the time!!
Did anyone else notice their baby's fontanelle was a bit sunken after the rotavirus vaccine? He's pooped a little more yesterday and today after the vaccine Wednesday, but it hasn't been a ton more and he's eaten a lot.
Yes! But for us it was just that day. It looked better after he nursed a few times.
I have a bit of an odd question: is 5 hours in the car too much for a baby in one day? There is something important that I would like to do on Sunday that is 2.5 hours away. The event lasts for about 3 hours, so it's way too long to leave V at home. I am fine with taking our time and stopping as much as V needs to, especially on the way home, but just curious if there is such a thing as too much time in the car seat.
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We took LO on a 12hr car ride (each way, including stopping for baby to nurse and stretch) at 5 weeks....she slept through it like a champ!
Help! I found a bottle of BM that had been hidden behind some things in the fridge. I know for certain it's from 6 days ago....it smells normal and looks fine, is it still ok to feed her tonight or freeze? It's 5oz or I would have just thrown it away already...
Yep BM is good for 6 hours room temp, 6 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer.
How funny that your doctors are so conservative with room temp but not the fridge/freezer. This is the magnet my hospital gives out, they're the opposite, conservative for fridge/freezer, but not room temp.
Yep BM is good for 6 hours room temp, 6 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer.
How funny that your doctors are so conservative with room temp but not the fridge/freezer. This is the magnet my hospital gives out, they're the opposite, conservative for fridge/freezer, but not room temp.
The medela chart I have that came w the PSA says fridge is 3-8 days. Room temp 4-6 hours.
I remembered being told about 10 hrs room temp at the hospital, but in a Mayo Clinic book that we have it says 6 hrs. H doesn't remember the hospital guidelines, so he is a stickler for 6 hrs.
Of course he is. Because he doesn't have to pump it!
In reality we use this as a guideline but go with the smell/taste test. So yesterday DH dumped fridge milk that was 5 days + 1 hour old. But Thursday I pulled a bottle from the fridge at 11 am and he gave it to BH at 7:30pm.
Yep BM is good for 6 hours room temp, 6 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer.
How funny that your doctors are so conservative with room temp but not the fridge/freezer. This is the magnet my hospital gives out, they're the opposite, conservative for fridge/freezer, but not room temp.
That's so interesting! I pumped at the hospital and they didn't get to me in time to refrigerate it, so they made me dump it at 6 1/2 hours. That 15mL was a big deal at the time.
Post by holliberry28 on Aug 15, 2015 19:19:43 GMT -5
Anyone notice their LOs heads being flatter on one side than the other? I didn't notice anything until my super observant (critical) sister mentioned it. She also said I shouldn't feed M every 2 hours cons push it til 3. I'm sorry, if he's hungry, he's getting a bottle!
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