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@lauriesinglemom We fired our birth doula for this very reason. She works with one of the most vulnerable populations there is and she wasn’t vaccinated against Covid and also wasn’t vaccinated for tdap, RSV, flu… it came down to us not being able to get behind or financially empower a person...

@jrmacool 100% merino wool is a great alternative. Keeps baby warm, even when wet, while also allowing temperature regulation.

@paprikka If I’m reading this right she naps in a room in the day that has blackout curtains? I’ve read that babies should nap in the day with daylight shining in so their circadian rhythms can adjust and “know” it’s daytime. It helps them differentiate between day sleep and night sleep. Maybe...

@davida50 I agree about the patronizing thing. And honestly the “if you don’t want me to ask about your feelings, I won’t” reply was pretty great. You listened to her and respected her wishes while also verbalizing the expectation clearly, “get in the shower”. Not too bad!

@tornado16 Sunshine and a breeze absolutely works for all manner of things I purchase secondhand on eBay that come wreaking of laundry detergent. A spray of straight vodka or vinegar can help the process along. People use sooo much scented detergent and fabric softener. I feel for their...

@clemdawg Such an accomplishment because the newborn months are absolutely the hardest. I feel like I unlocked a new level when my baby hit about 3.5 months—breastfeeding got dramatically easier. The positioning, sessions become shorter (no more cluster feeding!!), my milk supply regulated so...