First week home with baby and I'm losing it
So the hospital sends you home with a human and zero confidence. My son won't sleep unless he's on my chest and my wife is passed out. It's 2am and I'm terrified to move. Is this n
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So the hospital sends you home with a human and zero confidence. My son won't sleep unless he's on my chest and my wife is passed out. It's 2am and I'm terrified to move. Is this n
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First time changing my daughter solo and I think I got it wrong. The diaper seemed loose on one side but when I tightened it she cried more. Also I wasn't sure which way the tabs g
I know I'm supposed to feel this overwhelming love but honestly right now my 3 week old son just looks like a tiny angry potato that requires constant attention. My wife keeps talk
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My wife is struggling with supply and we're introducing bottles of pumped milk. The problem is my 2 month old takes the bottle way easier than nursing and I'm terrified she'll refu