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it has been a hot minute since I last posted, 3 months ago. here's what's up with me:

I'm pregnant 🥳 we'll be expecting a boy in March. it'll be my first. please let me know your baby advice, words of wisdom and lessons learned.

I moved back to my home in the US and have been back to my homemaking and crafting. As much as I was comfortable in Taipei with the urban hustle and close family, I like being back in my suburban home where the nights are quiet and the supermarket deli can slice mild cheddar cheese off the block.

so, what's up with you guys? what have I missed?

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hodlbod 2y ago

Congrats! Some lessons from having 4 kids (some more subjective than others of course):

- Home birth is awesome if you can find a good midwife. It was way easier and more pleasant for my wife than the hospital birth.

- Breastfeeding is awesome, but make sure the baby is getting enough to eat by pumping/measuring periodically. If s/he isn't, goat milk is a good alternative (goat milk formula if you're worried about bacteria, goat milk quality varies)

- Get copious amounts of rest in the first few weeks post partum. Mastitis can happen quickly, and you don't want it. Avoid stress!

- post partum depression is common, don't get discouraged, and don't be afraid to talk about it.

- Medical advice on front/back sleeping changes all the time. Don't worry about it, and don't be afraid to co-sleep. IMHO SIDS is probably more related to vaccines. Your baby doesn't need them all right away, a delayed schedule and skipping some is perfectly reasonable. DYOR on vaccines.

I hope it all goes smoothly! Enjoy that baby.

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karo 2y ago

thank you for your advice! I had a few friends talk about post partum depression, but way after the fact so I'll definitely be keeping that one in mind.