Not responding to name

My son doesn’t answer his name, when we put him in his cot and call him he will look as we say where are you? and call him but he thinks it’s a game otherwise he doesn’t really respond at all. I mentioned this to the health visitor and she just told me he’s very young still (14.5 months) I know this can be linked to autism so I’m a bit worried. Anyone else’s little ones the same?

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Breastfeeding

I am feeling so deflated at the moment with breastfeeding… I am 3 weeks pp on Monday and been breastfeeding since the beginning. Had some problems with tongue tie which resulted in my nipples being very sore and cracked so moved onto pumping to let them heal. His tongue tie has now been sorted so been trying to latch him back on my boobs and his latch is so much better but having him on my boobs more has caused my nipples to become sore again as they have not fully healed from all the pumping. I have tried everything, nipple cream and silver shields. I am at a lost and not sure what to do!

Why does my baby hate me?

My 7 month old has had a personality change in the past week. He just whinges all day and screams. I feed him, change him, let him nap on me, play, take him for walks and cuddle him. Give him his teething gel and his other medicines he's on. But nothing is ever good enough. He's fine for his Dad. What am I doing wrong? I feel like running away 💔

Newborn trenches

How are people coping with the newborn trenches? I feel like I’m just trying to survive!

Baby is now 4 weeks old and I have barely left the house with her, I feel too nervous to go out by myself - I’ve only just managed to go a quick walk with her in the pram! Luckily she just slept as she does enjoy her pram and I’d assume the sensation when moving. I’m a first time mama and just find myself completely overwhelmed when I think about taking her out to a coffee shop, restaurant, or to the shops etc! And not only that - being unsure on what to pack!! how many bottles,nappies, change of clothes?? I feel so guilty not taking her out much so we tend to stay in a lot and I think that’s making me worse mentally, I wish I could be better at this. 😢

I wonder if anyone else feels this way?

Newborn stage!

What’s everyone’s fave part of the newborn stage ?

What’s the least fave ?

No judging just curious - I didn’t enjoy changing the nappy every 2 hours at night when she fed but I loved the little baby sounds they make when they are all brand new 🥹

At home soft play blocks

Has anyone bought soft play blocks for their home and have any recommendations? I’m looking at getting my son some for his 1st birthday but they all seem a bit rubbish

Am I meant to get a 6 week postpartum check from the GP?

I have been seeing things on tik tok about a 6 week post partum check that mums are meant to get for the GP to check stitches and chat about mental health etc but I am 9 weeks postpartum and haven't been contacted yet? I am in Northern Ireland so maybe this is just for England/Wales?