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@dpasek This. A tie is supposed to be based on several things, one being a difficulty breastfeeding that can look a lot like OP is describing. To her very long list, OP might add a second opinion on the possibility of a tongue tie.

@angel898000 Just wait for the first time baby experiences something new and a bit stressful and is willing to try it because you get down on their level and help them through it. It’s hard to read the attachment sometimes when they are at the potato stage, but it won’t be long before you see...

@benzohar Understood, and I wouldn’t want it to be a long term solution as the kid gets older, but I think it might actually help you be more present because your brain short circuits less. Another stress releasing option is to focus on your breathing…it might actually help your kid to...

@benzohar In addition to the other good suggestions, have you tried headphones and music for you or earplugs to distance yourself a bit from the tantrums? We’re hard wired to respond to crying, some more than others, and it might help your response to get a bit of separation from it.

@sharkdive1 I found this one helpful as well. They describe one of the better studies on sleep training, which showed it helped parents sleep better, but did not affect the number of times babies woke up (just their likelihood of calling out for help to get back to sleep). It helped me to...

@brokenlife Your supply is likely regulating. Most women start with a bit of an oversupply and then it decreases to closer to baby’s actual needs. This is a good thing, as it is protective against mastitis, although it can make it harder to pump as much. It’s very common for it to cause...