u/IcyHoneydew8087

I’m not even one of those no fireworks people, but cmon…I have a newborn and am already sleep deprived. As soon as I think they’re done and can close my eyes…BAM. It’s almost 2 am. Have basic decency. At least cluster them all together and get them out of your system rather than dragging it out for hours on end. Makes me want to drive around the block at 6 am blasting music for these people, because it’s only once a year so why should you care?

Basically the title. Like most babies mine has never been fond of any naps outside of contact naps, but is a decent night sleeper. However, this past week even her contact naps suck-like 15-20 min. And she will fight them fussily until she reaches a point of exhaustion. Anyone else experience this?

This might be a hot take for some, but postpartum summer sucks. I was told and thought throughout my pregnancy that I was lucky to have an April baby-it would make it easier to get out of the house and help prevent depression. And to a degree, yes that’s true. I can go for walks (sorta, I live in the ghetto so it’s not great) and get fresh air and sunlight. HOWEVER…Everyone is out at the pool, the beach, doing fun activities etc. but you really can’t do those things with a new baby. They can’t be out in the heat or sun very long, and like most young babies mine won’t just go down for a nap independently for an hour or two inside the house-almost all contact naps. People keep inviting us to summer activities but it’s a logistical nightmare most of the time. It’s especially hard for me because I LOVE to swim and be at the pool all day. I just feel like everyone around me is living it up and I’m trapped inside most of the time with my baby. I almost wish it was a colder month because then it doesn’t matter if I’m trapped in the house-so is everyone else! I keep telling myself next summer will be my time to shine because my baby will be more of a toddler who can endure a bit more heat and I won’t be exclusively pumping anymore (thanks GOD it’s the worst).

Just needed to get that off my chest 🫠

I’m 7w pp with my baby girl. She sleeps ok, not great, and husband and I are still doing shifts (I sleep 9:30-1 while husband is on duty, pump, then we both go to bed around 1:30 and I do all the wake up’s from then on). It works such that we can both get some sleep, him more than I since he works. However, the lack of any evening time together and the difficulty of finding any time to be intimate is starting to take a toll. I miss him a lot even though he’s right here.

When did you get more time with your husband back? How do you make time?

Sincerely yours from the trenches 😅

Like the title says-baby girl is one month old and was breech my whole pregnancy, ended in c section. Baby has a lot of tension due to being breech and a significant tongue tie that was noted in hospital and has since been corrected. Originally, baby would scream and refuse the boob in hospital. She will now latch, although it’s shallow, but doesn’t really “suck” much. Just kinda plays with it for comfort. Worked with multiple IBCLCs, seeing a Webster Chiropractor, etc. I latch her once or twice a day to practice but mostly just EP and bottle feed. I hate how tethered to my pump and schedule I feel and would love the option to go out of the house with baby and just breastfeed. Has anyone’s baby ever just spontaneously gotten better at breastfeeding months later when they get bigger/stronger?