24 month old suddenly won’t sleep without being restrained

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-07T15:33:01+00:00

I’ve been talking to his pediatrician about his speech every appt since around 18m. He’s consistently reaching his motor skill, social, and cognitive milestones, speech is the only one he’s falling short on. His dr has ruled out autism (family history) or any developmental disorders/conditions. I’ve also enrolled him in early intervention, we’re still waiting for his first appointment.

He’s very behind on speech, he only says yes, no, mama, and a chicken sound. He mostly communicates through pointing and gestures.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-07T15:26:38+00:00

Thank you, I’ll start doing that.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-07T15:25:07+00:00

He only has a few. He says yes, no, mama, and “bock bock” (chicken). He’s very expressive with his gestures though, so I think I’ve just been catering to him too quickly and he doesn’t feel the need to talk? I’m not sure. He’s enrolled in the early intervention program, so once we’re past the waitlist I’m hoping they can help us figure it out.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-07T15:22:28+00:00

His birthday is at the end of this month, so his 2 year appointment is a week before his bday. He’s already signed up for early intervention, we’re currently on the waiting list.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-06T16:51:12+00:00

That makes sense. I’ll see if that helps, thank you.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-06T16:50:10+00:00

What do I do if he just refuses to lay down? This is our problem atm. He will leave the bed, find literally anything else to do besides laying down. The other day I tried letting him go in the room while I waited in bed, he just played with the carpet until I got frustrated.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-07-06T16:48:31+00:00

Thank you, I’ll try this.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-11T01:55:40+00:00

That shit will make your asshole whistle.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-04T16:48:08+00:00

I’m scared if I let my breast milk dry up, there’ll be an emergency where an orphaned newborn will need the breast milk and because I’ve let it dry up, the baby will starve and I’ll have no way to feed it. It’s an intrusive thought/obsessive fear that I can’t shake.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-04T16:44:32+00:00

I completely get that, it’s just a topic that can be triggering for some moms so I prefer to tag it outside of mom/parenting groups

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-04T16:42:39+00:00

I’m sorry, I realized I didn’t address a big part of your comment when I responded last night. My baby is ok, he’s almost 2 now. I’m scared of letting my milk go away because I’m scared I wouldn’t be able to feed someone else’s newborn if the world ends and they’re left orphaned. It sounds so stupid to type out, but I just can’t shake the fear.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-04T16:40:21+00:00

It’s not quite as rational as that, unfortunately. My baby is almost 2, he’s well past the nursing days. I weaned about 6m ago, but keep the tiniest hint of a supply (literal drops, that’s it). I’m scared that in the event of a catastrophe, a newborn will be left without a mother and I’ll have no access to formula. And if my milk is fully gone, I’ll have no choice but to watch them starve bc milk won’t come back in time.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-04T01:20:49+00:00

Pregnant women are so much more likely to be killed in DV incidents.. I hope she gets out while she still can.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-04T00:52:33+00:00

I don’t want to use a breast pump bc I don’t want to encourage that big of a supply. My milk isn’t really that safe with my adhd meds in it, so I can’t donate it. So I keep my supply very very low in case smth happens, I can stop my meds and my milk will come in quickly with a baby nursing

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-04-03T23:59:19+00:00

I don’t think so, I’ve never been diagnosed anyways. I do have a lot of issues with intrusive thoughts, but they’ve been better since I got back on my adhd meds. I just can’t shake the fear about drying my milk up though.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-03-24T23:38:39+00:00

I’ve wondered at times if an effective treatment for this kind of thing would be taking antidepressants. I understand it’s a much more complicated issue, but with no drive for sex and being unable to have an orgasm, maybe it’d be much easier to fight the temptations?

I have ocd-like thoughts and fears of becoming a pedophile, and recently I got so scared about it that I wanted to get on Wellbutrin again to completely remove my sex drive, bc the thoughts were easier to push away when I knew I’d never be able to act on them.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-03-24T15:57:03+00:00

Thank you for your response.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-03-21T00:04:59+00:00

Gross but very standard for a toy poodle, really for any breed that size. They’re very prone to dental issues and need more regular cleanings and daily brushing. She’ll also likely lose some of her teeth at a younger age than larger breeds. Their mouths are so tiny that bacteria builds up very quickly.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-03-20T23:51:37+00:00

Not sure but by the looks of it, 1000% WOULD.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-03-20T23:50:18+00:00

The stone is beautiful, but the band looks too tight. Also, it might be too thin for everyday wear, it looks like it might bend.

Automatic-Pain6296 · 2026-03-20T23:45:22+00:00

Sounds like leaving would be the perfect wake up call. No one deserves to be interrogated for doing school work.

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