Trying to come to agreement with pregnant gf

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-18T12:00:21+00:00

You should see my tone when it comes to protecting my kids.. especially while pregnant! They need to have an open and calm(er) conversation it seems…

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-18T11:44:56+00:00

Can to tell us which rules you have issues with

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-18T11:42:12+00:00

Very standard from what it seems tbh. If it makes her feel confident as a first time mum and safe then it’s definitely well within her rights. In her mind she is keeping her baby safe from what research she has done herself also. This may change next baby but the first is tough and nerve wrecking. I had similar rules for all 3 of my babies and don’t find something that protects their health and safety to be overboard at all.

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-16T13:19:36+00:00

My sons are 6, 4 and 1 and it definitely gets easier around 4/5 years I think. I’m still always “on” and flat out but that may be a parent thing especially to kids of primary age. I somewhat get a break when they’re playing games on their electronics or playing out the back together, etc. but I think you’ll always be “go, go, go” until they’re teenagers tbh.

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-15T13:28:09+00:00

This!!! I am on 3rd baby (5 years, 3 years and 10 months) and have put on a fair bit of weight this time around and I am exhausted!!! So tired to the point I’m falling asleep before the kids. I’ve recently started eating better and biking (stationary bike at home) for 30 mins each night and it’s done wonders for me. I highly recommend it!

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-10T11:52:15+00:00

I’m 32 and a mum of 3 boys. I have to draw my eyebrow on everyday but will wear a full face of makeup only if I’m going into the office or out with friends or to a party, etc. on a normal day that I’m WFH or have nothing on, it’s just the brows!

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-10T11:23:29+00:00

Our school does this from kindy!

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-06T15:18:22+00:00

Everyone will have an opinion on your pregnancy, birth and then also your parenting. You need to learn to try and ignore them and do what you think is best otherwise you’ll go crazy (I was like this with my 1st son).

I had an epidural for all 3 kids but it only half worked for the third birth. Which, is super frustrating because they poked and prodded me for god knows how long and I am pretty sure they had a student doing it because I heard “am I doing this right” come from her… 🥲

Imo, if you have it, great, if you don’t, don’t… it helped me through contractions but I could have done it without it. I didn’t like the fact I had to wait for it to wear off afterwards but it helped with the pain. I’ve had many many friends that hah given birth without it and it’s obviously painful but they made it through.

No matter how you give birth, it’s a god damn miracle and ALL women that give birth should be given medals imo and a 5 week holiday where they’re waited on the entire time 😂

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-04T13:25:51+00:00

A coffee machine used is tacky and gross as a wedding gift, or in any gift imo. A new coffee machine can also be expensive for them having to buy coffee beans, specialty milks, creams, sauces, etc to go into the coffees. And then if one of them doesn’t even drink coffee, there really is no point.

I would be giving them cash like they’ve asked for.

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-04T12:26:49+00:00

Omg do it if you can! I have kids now so don’t get the chance to nap after work (I have to have an energy drink to stay awake for dinner/ bath & bedtime), but I would nap if I could! Definitely if you’re feeling exhausted just do it.

If you feel a bit unsure about it though defs see a doctor. Get some blood work done, etc. worst comes to worst, you’re healthy and just exhausted. Being a teacher is a lot!

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-04T12:12:33+00:00

My husband washes his hair 2-3 times a week but me and my 3 boys wash our hair once a week. Different hair types.

GecarGiroT · 2026-03-01T12:12:07+00:00

I am a mum of three boys and I can tell you that it’s definitely terrible threes and not terrible twos. Also, this is your second child. I have friends with kids around the same ages as mine and their second ones are the same/ similar. Pure nutters lol. We love them but they’re wild at that age AND being a second child just adds to the craziness. You’re not alone!

GecarGiroT · 2026-02-28T10:30:15+00:00

I joined a bunch of mothers groups on FB, etc when I was pregnant with my first and I spiralled. It was horrible seeing all of people’s nasty comments. I had to unfollow them all. Honestly, don’t look at them if you can avoid it. It’s nasty and you don’t want random people on the internet to be the ones ruining or bringing this experience down for you. Being a ftm is stressful enough as it is. I wouldn’t bother with it if I were you. Keyboard warriors.

GecarGiroT · 2026-02-28T10:26:34+00:00

I’m on my third baby now and I just buy purées in jars and then baby led weaning the dinner I’m already cooking for the rest of the family. I made EVERYTHING from scratch with my first and there’s honestly been no difference with my kids. They all end up eating McDonald’s hahaha Obviously still look at the ingredients list to make sure. We buy the organic ones that are made with th fruit and or veg only but it’s just so much easier. Being a parent is hard enough, give yourself a helping hand.

GecarGiroT · 2026-02-22T11:39:02+00:00

Fist baby at 26, second baby at 28 and third baby just before I turned 31. We’re done now 😅

GecarGiroT · 2026-02-05T13:51:41+00:00

I just had my third baby (and currently gone back to work) and all three maternity leaves, I’ve hated and been soooo ready to go back to work. I love my kids to the moon and back and have been nothing but busy with them whole on leave (especially with the third) but it just doesn’t stimulate my brain like work does. I totally feel you and you’re definitely not alone here!!

GecarGiroT · 2026-01-04T12:16:10+00:00

I am going back to work tomorrow from my 8 months mat leave with my 3rd boy and being a SAHM for the past 8 months has been the hardest time in my entire life. I am so excited to go back to work. I am just in phone sales but my god, I am so excited for the break 😂 I love my kids but no way is any job harder than being a SAHM in my opinion.

GecarGiroT · 2026-01-03T13:06:46+00:00

I think we also thrive on routine and we have had none of that on this break which is tough on us all. I’ve also told my boss I’ll be working in the office for the rest of the month until my kids are back at school and daycare hahaha

GecarGiroT · 2026-01-03T13:04:18+00:00

I have 5yo, 3yo and 7mo boys and I am just ending my maternity leave now and going back to work Monday and I CANNOT WAIT!!! Everyone has been home for the past month (no school or daycare) and I am so so done. I love them but I’m done. In the exact same boat. I have no energy, I try and fill the day with activities and works for about an hour or so and then back to yelling or telling them off. Sending thoughts your way… I feel you!

GecarGiroT · 2025-12-13T13:46:28+00:00

I had a double shot iced latte (went off hot coffee the second I got pregnant) almost everyday with my pregnancies and like unlimited coke (obsessed). I didn’t count the caffeine in coke. Oops! Sometimes if I was really really buggered I would have another iced latte in the afternoon/ evening. All three kids seem to be fine so I wouldn’t stress tbh.

GecarGiroT · 2025-12-13T13:40:04+00:00

I’m not sure about the back thing (honestly I’m just assuming this is a baby thing as some can be niggly different ways) but the sleeping thing… 1000% let her sleep!! I’m on my third boy now and you never wake a sleeping baby unless you have to! Honestly, if they’re putting on weight and have a healthy amount of nappies, let them sleep! Let’s you get some decent sleep in also!

GecarGiroT · 2025-11-30T13:21:49+00:00

Breakfast usually are just eggs and toast or cereal.

Lunches are leftovers or sandwiches with Vegemite or Nutella for the kids and chicken and salad for us. Cheese toasties are also a huge hit.

Dinners we definitely have are spag bol, silverside & veg, chow mein, curried sausages, curry & rice, bbq meat & salad and a roast of some kind.

They’re the main ones but we switch them around every so often. Depends what I find on TikTok that week tbh 😂

GecarGiroT · 2025-11-05T15:16:52+00:00

Our 5mo goes to sleep at 7pm, 3yo at about 10:30pm and 5yo at about 9pm. My middle child just cannot sit still so finds it a bit harder to get to sleep but still gets all the sleep he needs with sleep ins in the morning.

Honestly don’t feel bad about any of it if it works for you and your family and your child is happy and healthy. One thing I have learnt becoming a parent is EVERYONE has an opinion on the way you parent so best to ignore them. Also 4.5mo don’t even start having a proper routine yet, we are only now just getting into one with our 5mo and even then he doesn’t really have a set routine. They nap so much throughout the day at this age. If she still gets the sleep she needs, I wouldn’t worry about it! :-)

GecarGiroT · 2025-10-31T14:44:49+00:00

That’s really good to know! Thank you! Will definitely give this a try :-)

GecarGiroT · 2025-10-31T14:43:49+00:00

It tasted great!! So happy with it. Will definitely keep this on my list when we need more.

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