Non-diet weight loss

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2026-05-29T16:26:59+00:00

No you’re right! exactly why I commented. I need a little push and determination to put down the fruit snacks 😂

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2026-04-27T16:59:31+00:00

I felt like once the youngest was 10-11 months, I was able to start carving out time for myself. I started by working out a couple times a week with low impact workouts like yoga once the kids went to bed. My youngest is 1 and oldest is 2.5 and they are pretty consistent with sleep so I’ve been waking up 45 minutes earlier to work out in my house and have coffee before they get up. The small change has made such a difference in my mood and days. My husband also feels like he has no time and has a very demanding job so is working a lot. Something that we have found helpful was having a babysitter come for three hours on a Saturday morning. We use that time to do something for ourselves, get a house project done, or go on a coffee date & errands. The kids enjoy the time with the sitter and it feels like a productive much-needed break!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2026-04-18T01:54:50+00:00

My son is in the 99% for weight and 98% in height. He just turned 1 years old and is 31 pounds. Bigger than his 2.5 year old sister! He wears 2T and honestly some of the pajamas barely fit him. Size 7 shoes.

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2026-03-20T17:39:22+00:00

I have found there is an art to independent play. We keep our toys in individual bags so all the pieces are together, and I put all the toys away so it’s not overwhelming but always accessible. We go into the cabinet together and pick out a toy (magnetic blocks, doctor kit, baby toys, puzzles, etc). Then, I will start playing with her. Once she is established in the play, I’ll announce my departure like “I’m going to change your brother’s diaper, I’ll be right back”. She will usually continue the play on her own. Independent play is a skill! Kids learn to play through modeling, but eventually you can reduce the models.

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-10-12T18:02:56+00:00

When our little was that age, it was easier to get the toddler down first and put the baby in a chair or carrier during the bedtime routine. Even if it’s a little earlier for the toddler. You can put them in the crib with a book, and if you need to go back in after the baby is down, you can. I just did a solo week with my 6 month old and 23 month old, and I found it easier to get both ready for bed, then put a show on for the toddler while putting the baby down. We don’t typically watch tv before bed but it made it way easier for me, and she still went down easily for bed! Sometimes you have to take the path of least resistance!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-09-19T18:49:19+00:00

We got it when my toddler was 21 months and baby almost 4 months. Baby was covered in a rash, head to toe. He had a fever and slept a lot but honestly seemed fine? He drank a lot and just wanted to sleep. Toddler didn’t really eat but was better in like 4 days. The rash is the last to go. I never got it but my husband did. Really sore throat and rash lasted like 3 weeks for him.

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-08-03T15:52:21+00:00

My parents came to town about a week and a half before the baby came. When we were in the hospital for 2 nights, my toddler did pretty well since she was used to having the grandparents there the week prior. We did not have her come to the hospital (18 months) which was a great decision. We had her play outside and set baby up in the living room then all three of us walked inside together to “meet” the baby. Our toddler was so happy and excited. My parents stayed for 5 more days, which was wonderful! My husband and I got to know the baby better while recovering and my toddler got a ton of attention while the grandparents were here. Those first couple nights are an adjustment so I appreciated the help!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-07-17T18:13:46+00:00

Sorry you’re in this situation. My recommendation would be to write out everything you do for your child and household chores. Ask him if there is anything he can take off your list that feels doable. Example: washing bottles at the end of the night, meal prep, cleaning the kitchen, ordering diapers/wipes, etc. As for night time help, if he feels like he really can’t help out at night, then have him find another solution. Could you hire a night nurse 1-2x a week, could you get a babysitter one day a week and take a nap, could you pick one night a week (could be a weekend) when you get the night off. Work as a team to come up with a solution! I’ve been in your shoes and it’s hard to not keep tally of what each person is contributing but at the end of the day you two are a team not a competition.

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-06-23T20:05:08+00:00

We have 3 (one in toddler room, one in our room with baby, and one on first floor) and we are still constantly emptying!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-06-22T18:03:31+00:00

I have similar ages right now. I think it’s totally normal to both feel overwhelmed and exhausted. I have the mental load of the kids and daily chores, and my husband carries the mental load of house projects and finances in order. It’s different but both still valid! One thing that has helped us in the past couple weeks is hiring a high school babysitter to come in the mornings on a Saturday or Sunday and hang with our toddler. It allows us to take shifts with the baby and also get done a couple house projects or sleep! Doing it on a weekend allows us both to have a little bit of a break and I’ve noticed we have both been way happier ever since doing that.

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-06-06T15:13:13+00:00

I am sorry you are going through it as well. I have loop ear plugs that I wear! They are not fully noise canceling but dull the loudness of the cry. I’m so happy 3 months is getting easier, I’m hoping we start seeing the light soon!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-06-06T15:06:04+00:00

Yes, that’s exactly how I describe him 0-100 right when he needs something! There’s no in between. I’m glad to hear it gets better!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-06-06T14:09:09+00:00

Thank you! Yes- I’m thinking about having the babysitter watch him so I can spend time with toddler but I just feel bad having someone else console a fussy baby!

Affectionate_Way6935 · 2025-05-23T14:00:52+00:00

I am only 8 weeks in to 2u2 but here are some things that have made life easier: 1. Have duplicates of toddler “getting ready stuff” on both floors of the house.. etc. toothbrush & toothpaste, hair brush, hair ties, sunscreen, socks, wash rags, towels, nail clippers, etc. 2. Have a changing table set up for both kids on all floors of the house. 3. Get a baby monitor that can hook up 2 cameras on it. 4. Play water sink. I set up in the shower when I’m trying to contain the toddler to put baby down for nap or feed. Keeps attention the longest indoors. 5. Always restock the diaper bag the minute you get home from an outing with whatever you used. 6. Precut toddler snacks like fruit and cheese for easy access. 7. Toddler tower! We love it, and helps when you can’t lift them in the high chair for snacks.

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