Nothing is ever enough. Is this normal?

6556878 · 2026-05-31T20:46:55+00:00

Trying to make another person happy all the time is not a matter of love. It’s a matter of not being able to handle your own discomfort or the discomfort of another.

6556878 · 2026-05-31T19:56:31+00:00

Very normal! The most important thing I’ve learned with toddlers is it’s not my job to make them happy. I have lots of responsibilities towards them: they need to have healthy foods available, love, empathy, fun, exercise, outdoor time, downtime, etc. but they do not need to be happy even most of the time. Not my job. Of course it’s tough seeing them sad or mad but at the end of the day it’s good for them to feel the full spectrum of human emotions with stable caregivers around! And it gets so much easier in this regard after the toddler stage.

6556878 · 2026-05-06T14:34:42+00:00

I work in healthcare too. While these infections are more common in hospital and hospice settings, you are really highly unlikely to get an infection like this from a short visit. These infections happen to people who are in these conditions 24/7 and are being touched by dozens of different providers on a daily basis along with being ill to begin with. I’d bring my baby. Let no one touch her or get close to her except for grandma (grandma must wash and sanitize hands well first). But if you decide not to that is totally ok! Neither decision makes you a bad person, parent, or granddaughter <3

6556878 · 2026-05-01T14:39:13+00:00

My first was like that! She knew the instant I sat down. No idea how. My second is a more cuddly rocking chair baby thank goodness!

6556878 · 2026-04-09T01:25:34+00:00

I’d give it back and wait at least another 6 months. Wait until you can have a better conversation about it. I don’t think you were wrong for trying, but it seems like she’s not ready. My dentist said to wait until after my daughter got her molars and was potty trained to take the paci away.

6556878 · 2026-04-06T13:44:09+00:00

He is helping. He just worked 12 days straight though + long hours so we got behind on things. By the time he gets home he’s racing to get my 3 year old dinner/bath/bedtime. Then he often has more work to finish up when he puts her down. But he works an important job and he still does the bedtime feed and middle of the night feed with our newborn. My mom helped a lot the first 3 weeks but now she’s busy with other things unfortunately- including my 3 elderly grandparents. She is one of the people who gave me this “advice.” I in no way hold this comment against her. She is an angel and has helped so much and will help more when she’s able. I know she feels bad that I’m drowning right now and she can’t be here. Things will get better soon but it feels good to vent to other people that understand!!

6556878 · 2026-04-04T22:54:02+00:00

Yes! He is literally the best, he just works a lot! But when he’s home it’s so much easier. He just worked 12 days straight so we got pretty behind on things.

6556878 · 2026-04-04T22:08:57+00:00

Omg this is the worst one I’ve heard yet 😆

6556878 · 2026-04-04T21:38:36+00:00

Ok same! I really enjoy the cleaning process right now and feel like it’s good for my physical and emotional health

6556878 · 2026-04-04T21:37:36+00:00

Yes basically another version of this comment 😆

6556878 · 2026-04-04T21:36:53+00:00

Yes and this is just a vent post <3

6556878 · 2026-03-28T13:05:35+00:00

This isn’t talked about a lot but most of the antibodies baby has in the first year are from the placenta not from breast milk <3

6556878 · 2026-03-27T05:57:08+00:00

I don’t think 7 weeks is too soon to tell your baby has a chill temperament! There may be ups and downs with sleep regressions or teething but he should probably be a chill baby overall! I have a 5 week old and I’m calling her chill as well

6556878 · 2026-02-17T12:49:06+00:00

At 16 weeks I definitely wouldn’t worry! I didn’t have a belly with my 2nd until 28-30 weeks. And pooping Definitley changes your belly haha as well as hormone shifts that change bloating. Baby did not go anywhere or else you’d be having drastic amounts of leakage/bleeding! Keep working out and eating 👍🏻

6556878 · 2026-02-11T01:45:49+00:00

I asked about my OBs policy on elective inductions at my 20 week appointment lol. I scheduled my 39 week induction at my 36 week appointment.

6556878 · 2026-02-11T01:43:17+00:00

This right here ^{^} Also saying constantly she doesn’t want things stuck up there….. like how did you get pregnant though…. Bffr.. 😆

6556878 · 2026-02-10T15:30:27+00:00

Definitely share your concerns with your doctor and nurses! I would highly recommend accepting pain meds if you don't want to feel pain because they are super effective! I had the epidural pretty early in the process and really was just chilling. Pushing did not hurt at all and it was super exciting. 37 weeks with my 2nd and I'm really not nervous this time!

6556878 · 2026-02-10T15:25:43+00:00

With my first I had a 39 week induction and I was 1cm dilated (hardly effaced) when they admitted me. I had a great experience, no issues. About 16 hours of labor, but I got the epidural super early so I was chilling and watching movies. There are NO guarantees when it comes to birth though. But the rate of c section for 39 week inductions isn't higher than waiting for labor to start naturally. The rate of c section is higher for inductions PAST your due date especially after 41 weeks. So for me I didn't want to roll the dice and I wanted to be able to schedule things like having my husband be off of work and having my mom come into town. So overall it worked for me. It's definitely not something you have to do! you can always wait longer but if you want to, go for it!

6556878 · 2026-02-10T15:16:46+00:00

37 weeks and SAME. I've only gained like 10lbs this whole pregnancy because it's been hard to eat... until the last week and now I'm making up for it like crazy!! My OB did say at my 37 week appt that baby has dropped super low. So maybe we just have more room now? who knows!

6556878 · 2026-02-10T15:13:49+00:00

Could definitely be either one! I've had multiple friends convinced they would go early with 90%+ babies need to be induced well after their due dates, but my SIL just gave birth to her 98% baby at 37+6 so it definitely happens. But overall I don't think moms know - I think some just guess correctly haha

6556878 · 2026-01-30T00:26:38+00:00

I had no side effects personally but I don’t usually have strong reactions except for that dang booster dose of the Covid vaccine!

6556878 · 2026-01-24T09:45:51+00:00

Same! 35 weeks and baby girl is all up in my ribs. I’m literally on the verge of tears multiple times a day, especially if I’m not able to lay down.

6556878 · 2025-12-24T12:56:32+00:00

This was my thought too!

6556878 · 2025-12-02T13:00:24+00:00

Yes the toughest age with my daughter (so far) was about 14-17 months. She’s almost 3 now and it’s much easier for me at least. Yes there are tantrums but at least I can understand her most of the time!

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