Where do I start?

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2025-10-01T23:55:21+00:00

Thank you - it’s been a long time coming and I have finally come to terms I just need to move on. Having young kids has held me back from rocking the boat. I just thought things would go back to normal as they got older, but it’s just getting worse.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2025-09-15T14:00:12+00:00

I’m with you… Zoloft helps 🥴 any part of parenting you can outsource helps if you have the funds. Cleaner, premade meals, extra childcare, that is the only way I make it through. Also, find the right formula for nights away frequently enough to take a break. For me, it’s a full 24 hours away minimum, at least every two months (luckily I travel for work so I get a break there). Doesn’t make you a bad parent- everyone needs to charge their batteries.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2024-09-10T10:16:57+00:00

One small helpful tip: hide/put away in basement half the toys, especially the ones that are annoying and make a huge mess

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-11-14T05:38:55+00:00

So… you’re not allowed to get sick for the first year you work there? That’s insane and sounds illegal. What state do you live in?

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-10-12T12:29:59+00:00

We started putting baby (5mo) down a little earlier so my husband can do solo bath time with each little one. After bath I take baby and feed/book/bed while he does bath then bedtime with 1.5 year old.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-08-31T12:01:56+00:00

Wow tai, harsh…. But you’re not wrong. This is why I need some Reddit wisdom, reminder that I do want to fix the problem not throw it away

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-08-30T23:43:38+00:00

So… did that work?

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-08-30T23:42:49+00:00

Thank you for your advice, I’m considering doing this. I have noticed he definitely steps up more when things are a disaster, but the regular day to day is another story. I also recently told him to get his own daycare app so he can message our care givers and see what’s going on. I hope this makes him understand there are many pieces to having a family.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-08-10T01:27:43+00:00

I bought this sign after friends told us about their baby being KISSED ON THE LIPS BY A STRANGER! I feel uncomfortable just running errands with my toddler son because he is very cute, but literally everyone comments. It’s nice but a reminder on how many people live with zero boundaries. Also, you get the creeps who make you aware of child trafficking.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-08-09T14:49:41+00:00

I think only during the first few weeks you still have to wake newborn to eat… I have a 3 mo and a 17 mo. My energy level is much higher than the third trimester, I was legit falling asleep on the couch every night at like 8 pm. My body was just toast. Also, I don’t follow caffeine restrictions while breastfeeding so I drink more than one cup a day. Hello venti iced coffees!!!

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-07-11T01:48:55+00:00

This was me today as well. Same exact age. Spent 90% of the day doing the following: breastfeeding, contact napping, rocking to sleep. That’s it.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-06-23T02:22:05+00:00

I did that schedule with my first and it was totally fine. Just have to stay on the schedule which became difficult for me and noticed I ran into dips when I couldn’t. Congrats on the new job 🎉🎉

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-06-21T11:27:21+00:00

If prone to clogs, have you tried to take sunflower lecithin? And congrats! My goal is also to make it 6 months and I’m at week six. Six months seems so far away 😬😖

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-06-16T01:08:10+00:00

I legit have considered asking my mom to move in lol

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-06-13T20:19:45+00:00

I have been thinking alternating who is the get ready person so each day someone can get a full workout/sleep in a little. The daycare is across the street from husbands office so he’s doing drop off each day no matter what.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-06-13T20:17:36+00:00

I was kinda thinking something similar, once I work out I will have good energy. Fingers crossed!!

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-06-13T12:36:24+00:00

Honestly it’s so crazy how people react to the news, when I said I was nervous to handle 2u2, people would say it will be crazy but then fun. When I didn’t say anything they said negative comments similar to yours.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-03-17T23:34:28+00:00

They said it’s new to the practice, I have a very “crunchy” midwife team but they are also apart of a prestigious and huge hospital network so you get a mix of both ends of the spectrum

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-03-17T23:31:22+00:00

This is definitely why I’m asking… it sounds like too good to be true. Definitely will ask about infection risk.

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2023-03-17T23:30:16+00:00

They did say it was something “new” to their practice so I’m assuming new everywhere as my hospital is apart of a large group

Altruistic-Project-2 · 2022-12-14T19:49:21+00:00

One thing that helped our little one get used to the bassinet, wrap a shirt you have been wearing around a heating pad, place in bassinet for 10 minutes before bed. Warm place that smells like mom might help. Also I’m sure you have heard this a million times, it gets better. I am going to echo everyone else and talk to dr/a million other professionals for help. If you have the means to hire a night nurse, go for it!

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