u/Idontlike-watermelon

My week-old baby has his little cheeks blood-red, and I have been using Mustela cream, but it's gotten worse. I think he's bleeding 😭😭😭. It breaks my heart that I'm not taking care of him well enough, and I can't take him to the doctor until next week because that's the soonest appointment. My husband didn't think it's the diaper or wipes (Huggies Sensitive). He said it's just how sensitive baby's skin is, but I want to switch to a “cleaner” brand. Please give me a recommendation on what brand I should try and what product might help with his irritation 😭😭😭. Thanks.

Hey there, hope every single one of you gets some sleep tonight ❣️
I have some questions and I don't have the village to ask so here I go…
Newly FTM here, C section, diagnosed with postpartum Pre-e, I've been trying to get milk but it's not fully coming out yet we are doing formula as a complement.
Baby is 8 days old and husband is going back to work tomorrow so I have to make it easier for myself. Since i will be doing night feedings. Husband was doing this and diaper changes since say 1.
^^^Baby does not have a bottle yet but i need tips on what is the best option for a baby bottle?
^^^How often do I sterilize the bottle?
^^^What are your using for sterilization?
^^^Hunger cues… my baby is always eating his hands trying to unless he is sleeping, and ai don't know if I should take that as a hint? I don't want him to starve or to throw up because I can't figure out what is eating his hands and looking like he has not eaten the whole day, how do i know when enough milk is?
^^^His little butt is RED and I am not sure if it's a diaper rash or what, i have some Desitin and put it after each poop pee, we are using Huggies brand.
^^^ What is a better option for a clean diaper for sensitive skin?
^^^I've been pumping every two hours but going into the night shift by myself I was thinking of stopping the night pumping so i can get some sleep, is this a good idea? Will my little bit of milk dry out? I've been getting 10-30 ml when there is luck with the pump session…
^^^ being the principal caregiver of my baby will make my blood pressure worse? Even Im taking medication for that. (I still have very high blood pressure, not on the alarming levels tho)
Thank you for reading if you got this far, 🥹🫶sorry if this is too many questions…

😭😭😭I’m a very healthy person physically, emotionally, and mentally but this changed 3days ago. It’s 4 am and I’m crying because I can’t get milk for my hungry baby 😭😭😭every single nurse/midwife/lactation expert has been saying “it will come out”
Well it started I was beyond excited but I really don’t know how to get my baby to latch in the right way.
I have been crying for 3 days and between my lack of sleep, pain (first mayor surgery in my 33y of life)and not having any support other than my husband 😭 I feel like I’m set for failure as a mother
Baby has his first appointment tomorrow I mean in a couple of hours and I wonder if deciding to go with formula is it too bad as people say…
I really need my mom who is 2000+ miles away.
Sorry for any mistake English is not my first language

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Hope your kind words come back to you as a blessing.
UPDATE: My milk hasn't fully come in yet, but I am seeing more drops of white liquid when pumping. Still giving it a try, though. I am giving the baby some formula in the meantime. 🫶🫶🫶🫶

Hey! I’m starting maternity leave soon. My boss said I have to enter FMLA in Passport every week.
I see where to submit a Time Off Request, but I’m stuck on the next steps. Could you tell me how you logged your FMLA in Passport?
I’d really appreciate any tips. Thank you!