https://forums.thebump.com/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:11:04 +0000 en June 2016 Moms — The Bump https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12687121/sunscreen Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:43:23 +0000 June 2016 Moms lisapaulino 12687121@/discussions
]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12687038/dental-gum-care Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:44:55 +0000 June 2016 Moms StayingFocused 12687038@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686881/if-baby-was-born-early Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:38:26 +0000 June 2016 Moms lisapaulino 12686881@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686910/muscle-weakness-after-shots Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:30:10 +0000 June 2016 Moms nicolepelar 12686910@/discussions
Hi all! It's super late, #MomLife lol. My little one had her first set of my immunizations today. She took a nice long nap and fell asleep at her usual time.. We've had some frequent wake ups which was to be expected, but my little one has some very very mild muscle weakness and I was wondering if any current mamas experienced this briefly with their little one? It's not anything drastic, she's still fighting with me during her diaper change, holding her head steady, etc just as her mama I notice a slight difference. **as a new mom I'm asking please please please the absolute LAST thing I need are horror stories or judgement about my decision to vaccinate, what's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander, so please be kind ☺️**]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686678/sunday-funday-picture-challenge Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:29:27 +0000 June 2016 Moms laurendiaz02 12686678@/discussions ]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686648/dont-want-to-sleep-in-my-own-bed Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:21:54 +0000 June 2016 Moms lisapaulino 12686648@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686548/fffc Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:16:14 +0000 June 2016 Moms cy&damonsmommy 12686548@/discussions ]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685605/how-do-you-and-your-so-share-baby-responsibilities Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:18:16 +0000 June 2016 Moms rmmorris 12685605@/discussions
My husband is very hands on when he gets home from work and happily helps whenever I ask, but Im a SAHM now and feel like it's my job to do most of the work. I feel guilty asking him to change her diaper or burp her in the middle of the night when he has to go to work in the morning. I'd love to hear what's normal for other couples.]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686283/any-rns-on-here Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:08:34 +0000 June 2016 Moms Robinbokor 12686283@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686475/hormones Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:11:45 +0000 June 2016 Moms ashleygray89 12686475@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12680220/any-other-adoptive-or-foster-moms-in-here Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:50:56 +0000 June 2016 Moms MasonicDirector 12680220@/discussions
Anyone else in the same situation?]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686137/weight-loss-contest Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:07:12 +0000 June 2016 Moms StayingFocused 12686137@/discussions Looking for ideas on a "prize" to keep us both motivated.  Im super competitive but may need that little something to keep me going some days.  Suggestions?  
Wanted to add I'm 5 1/2 weeks pp and down 30 (thanks to exhaustion and pumping) already but for the contest I'll be aiming for the other 20 to get me back to pre pregnancy weight.]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686230/birth-control Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:06:45 +0000 June 2016 Moms smch24 12686230@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686434/any-celiac-moms Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:25:34 +0000 June 2016 Moms ashkee05 12686434@/discussions What I do know is after struggling from get go, visiting LCs and doing everything suggest twice my low supply dried up at two months. I was directed to HM4HB and eats on feets. a mom who has an over supply and a son 8 days older than mine said she would like to work out regularly donating for us. I am super stoked on this however she told me she has celiac and is gluten free. Does anyone know if this could affect my son?! i have been trying to read about it but not sure I am finding the right info so I thought I'd ask if anyone has personal experience. TIA]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12686296/hdbd-babies-8-10 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:55:36 +0000 June 2016 Moms laurendiaz02 12686296@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685659/struggling-with-low-supply Thu, 04 Aug 2016 06:14:12 +0000 June 2016 Moms cdmkruger 12685659@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685920/episiotomy-infection Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:22:31 +0000 June 2016 Moms JuneBaby1984 12685920@/discussions I am wondering if anyone experienced infected episiotomy stitches and what the doctor advised. I had a bad infection after delivering a d just went to a walk in...it was strange there was just nurses who Skype a doctor. He thought due to my symptoms that I had mastitis so he gave me two weeks of amoxicillan. I noticed that my extremely painful episiotomy stitches stopped hurting after these drugs as well..so thought they might have actually been the culprit. That was about a month ago...now I went to my ob  follow up early due to sadly choosing to look "down there" and seeing a small hole that didn't close up and some slight discharge on the toilet paper when wiping the area. The doctor said it was slightly infected but did not prescribe antibiotics.  I am a little nervous considering the sketchy region the infection is in. He just advised sitz baths and polyaporin "if I want". Would you guys get a second opinion or just hope it clears itself up? Hope everyone is having fun with their babe's! 
]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685985/pp-diet-exercise-8-7-16 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:30:02 +0000 June 2016 Moms purplefan1 12685985@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684425/back-to-work Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:05:43 +0000 June 2016 Moms purplefan1 12684425@/discussions
Questions*Concerns*Rants*Randoms]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685827/nap-times Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:29:28 +0000 June 2016 Moms adiaz132003 12685827@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685981/nightly-routine Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:02:34 +0000 June 2016 Moms violetmarie61516 12685981@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685922/episiotomy-infection Sun, 07 Aug 2016 01:26:18 +0000 June 2016 Moms JuneBaby1984 12685922@/discussions I am wondering if anyone experienced infected episiotomy stitches and what the doctor advised. I had a bad infection after delivering a d just went to a walk in...it was strange there was just nurses who Skype a doctor. He thought due to my symptoms that I had mastitis so he gave me two weeks of amoxicillan. I noticed that my extremely painful episiotomy stitches stopped hurting after these drugs as well..so thought they might have actually been the culprit. That was about a month ago...now I went to my ob  follow up early due to sadly choosing to look "down there" and seeing a small hole that didn't close up and some slight discharge on the toilet paper when wiping the area. The doctor said it was slightly infected but did not prescribe antibiotics.  I am a little nervous considering the sketchy region the infection is in. He just advised sitz baths and polyaporin "if I want". Would you guys get a second opinion or just hope it clears itself up? Hope everyone is having fun with their babe's! 
]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685804/fffc Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:44:18 +0000 June 2016 Moms AmberLiz99 12685804@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684447/divorce-with-a-newborn Mon, 25 Jul 2016 02:54:11 +0000 June 2016 Moms lisa1625 12684447@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12683814/now-what Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:19:47 +0000 June 2016 Moms adiaz132003 12683814@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685199/pp-diet-exercise-7-31 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:55:47 +0000 June 2016 Moms purplefan1 12685199@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685560/hdbd-babies-8-3 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:57:07 +0000 June 2016 Moms laurendiaz02 12685560@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685602/work-morning-routines Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:03:21 +0000 June 2016 Moms ohiocourtbabymomma 12685602@/discussions How does everyone else manage/plan to get to work on time while making sure your LO is set for the day without you?]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685004/lets-see-those-smiles Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:30:19 +0000 June 2016 Moms HeartLikeMine3 12685004@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685185/drinking-nursing Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:13:09 +0000 June 2016 Moms lm45678 12685185@/discussions
-How often have you had a drink(s)?
-How much do you drink?
-How long do you wait to nurse and/or pump?
-Do you pump and dump?
-What's your favorite drink? Obvi not important just fun ]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685275/my-baby-seems-to-prefer-my-right-breast-more Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:34:51 +0000 June 2016 Moms STsang 12685275@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685103/a-few-questions-from-ftm Sat, 30 Jul 2016 17:06:30 +0000 June 2016 Moms penny624 12685103@/discussions
DS is 5 weeks, 1 day and has been a wonderful, happy baby...usually only crying when he is hungry or dirty.  As first time parents, DH and I have been able to manage pretty well so far, even through the overwhelming times which typically happen during the night.  So far, DS has been sleeping in 1.5 and 3 hours intervals, and with  few exceptions, he is pretty easy to change, nurse, and then put back to sleep.  

First thing: Right now, he is sleeping while swaddled in a rock n play, but he started breaking free of a tight swaddle. If he doesn't wake up from him pooping (which is usually the thing that wakes him up), he will wake himself up when his arms break free.  It also makes me nervous to have the blanket not securely wrapped around him.  We received a HALO swaddle sack from a shower, and we used that for the first and last time last night.  While it was good for awhile if he wasn't moving, if he starts wiggling, the wings will move up towards his face and bunch up around his little mouth and nose.  Obviously, I'm not going to use it anymore. Does anyone have any other suggestions/solutions to what we could do as another alternative?  He has a hard time settling without the swaddle and will continually wake himself up with his jerky arm movements.  He doesn't sleep for long periods of time yet either, so the idea that he could wake himself up even more frequently is an overwhelming one.

Second thing:  We have him sleeping in a rock n play right now because he does not like his pack n play at all.  We've been trying to work it into his naptime, but he hates it and will wake up within minutes, swaddled or not. I've looked this issue up on the internet, and I know its an issue for a lot of people so thats why we want to make the switch sooner rather than later, but it already feels hopeless.  We have tried putting the pack n play surface at a slight incline, but that made no difference either. This is the top thing giving me the most anxiety because I'm worried about the next few months when we try to get him to sleep in his crib. Any advice/tips from anyone who has gone through this?  Its already stressing me out more than it probably should.



]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685116/holy-bottles-batman Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:34:09 +0000 June 2016 Moms StayingFocused 12685116@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684422/pp-diet-exercise-7-23 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:19:06 +0000 June 2016 Moms purplefan1 12684422@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684950/baby-development-late-preterm-babies Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:33:34 +0000 June 2016 Moms egirl1025 12684950@/discussions
DS was born at 36 weeks 5 days weighing 4lbs 10oz and had a short umbilical cord.  As we are nearing his two month "birthday" I am wondering if I should start being worried about the fact that he doesn't smile at me very much or in general outside of his smiles while sleeping and smiles due to gas.  Should I account for some developmental delay due to him being early?  He has gained weight well, right around a pound a week and does really well with tummy time, lifting and moving his head back and forth.  I may be overly worried about this whole smiling thing because I want it so bad, but he seems to be reaching his other milestones such as looking for mommy when he hears my voice and batting at his toys (however, I cannot tell if he is just doing this from being overwhelmed).

Does anyone else have some insights here?  When should I really be worried?  Dr. Google was super mean when I looked up all this stuff, so I am looking for some real world, "happened to me" kind of info.]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12678671/what-is-everyone-going-to-watch-on-tv Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:36:25 +0000 June 2016 Moms jennjebaby 12678671@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12685027/fffc-7-29 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:46:14 +0000 June 2016 Moms purplefan1 12685027@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684925/things-google-should-have-told-me Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:44:22 +0000 June 2016 Moms purplefan1 12684925@/discussions ]]> https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684971/anyone-else-start-the-patch Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:08:53 +0000 June 2016 Moms ashleygray89 12684971@/discussions https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12684908/uo-thursday Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:47:10 +0000 June 2016 Moms AmberLiz99 12684908@/discussions