Need support

So my daughter (now 10 weeks one day) was admitted into hospital 2 weeks ago for an infected rash due to scabies and low weight, then over the weekend we were told she has a heart condition called atrial septal defect (asd) which is a small hole in her atriums, it’s not life threatening but it is scary. We were supposed to get out today because she gained weight steadily (like we were told) but now we have to stay another week and if she doesn’t gain enough weight then they need to put a feeding tube in her. We can feed her normally but what she doesn’t finish we put in the tube as a top up. I’m a new single mum so I’m scared to death and just need support.

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3/4 months changes

Hi writing this out of exhaustion. My baby’s long stretches have suddenly disappeared and baby waking more frequently at night and won’t settle unless on me belly to belly? It’s not a feeding thing as baby is waking shortly after his night feed unsettled. Baby also not gassy or got wind.

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Is you baby talking yet?

By cooing I mean ah, eh, squeals etc no actual word sounds like ma/ da/ ga etc

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Hi ladies,

Just wondering if anyone can make any recommendations on the best steriliser out there and a baby bouncer/highchair?
I’m looking for an combi bouncer/highchair if possible. ☺️

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Toddler starting to hit and pinch

Ok so my toddler is starting to hit and pinch and then he only bites us when he’s teething but sometimes it’s aggressive and won’t let go. Does anyone else go thru this and what did you do because we’ve tried different things and nothing helps. And honestly he’s just not listening to me mostly his dad idk if it’s cause I’m the one who’s home with him all day but maybe I should start time outs ?? Idk please help

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9 month old sleep habit

Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could help my almost 9 month old has suddenly decided she doesn’t want to sleep in her cot only on me all night. My back is killing me as a result and I don’t know how to get her out of this habit and back into her cot which she used to be fine with. Everytime I put her down she wakes up☹️

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Feeling guilty

Anyone else who has a toddler and a newborn feeling really guilty about bringing the new baby in? My little boy is 2 and a half and we’ve been home for almost a week with the new baby, it’s been multiple daily meltdowns, screaming, crying, not wanting to do anything we ask and everything is a battle with him. I’m feeling overwhelming guilt and keep thinking we’ve made a huge mistake and I can’t stop crying about it. Please can someone who’s been through this tell me it gets better 🙏🏼

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