OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Is it normal for the.

To answer PedsEndoPhilly: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.

Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏

This thread is incredible for Is it normal for the info. Better than most online groups.

Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Is it normal for the thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first few weeks are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪

Subscribing to this thread. Is it normal for the is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏

+1 to fiona_glasgow. Especially the point about "Follow-up question: did you change anyth..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Is it normal for the.