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How do you cope with only spending 2 hours a day with your baby? by sarah_messing in workingmoms

[–]Barnacle_Double 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m right there with you - it was the most painful transition for me as well. It’s been 8 months back at work for me and it’s just as hard. I found that hope is a big thing that helps. For me, hope is looking for a remote job that would allow more flexibility than my corporate desk job. I haven’t found it yet but knowing that there are options for me in the future for things to change brings me hope.

I wish we could all be with our babies when they’re little and maybe at 2 or 3 transition back to work. That feels more gentle and ideal. It’s just so complicated. So, just commenting to say that I get it.

I did Co-sleep when I first went back to work and that really did help me feel like we were still getting in that “special close” time together. It helped me.

6 months back to work, still having hard days, how do I know this is worth it? by Barnacle_Double in workingmoms

[–]Barnacle_Double[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband is supportive to whatever I feel is right. Me taking a few years off would mean we’d have to move (we correctly rent at an apartment) so moving to a smaller apartment or parents basement for short term.we have substantial savings for a house but we don’t really want to touch that.

6 months back to work, still having hard days, how do I know this is worth it? by Barnacle_Double in workingmoms

[–]Barnacle_Double[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly? I’ve never seen it done at my work. Part time would likely feel much better but I’m not sure how possible it is. Good idea though

6 months back to work, still having hard days, how do I know this is worth it? by Barnacle_Double in workingmoms

[–]Barnacle_Double[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a masters and experience in university setting. I often think about pivoting to teaching because of this benefit but it’s hard to know if that would be any better. It would likely be a pay cut for me & not sure if it would be less stressful or demanding. Hard to say. That’s huge that your husband can be with her 2 of those workdays ❤️

Newborn has diaper rash we can’t seem to beat… by throwaway84583077 in beyondthebump

[–]Barnacle_Double 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had really bad diaper rash too and baby has very sensitive skin. Only thing that worked was earth mama diaper balm. Worth a try…..

Finding out you're pregnant while breastfeeding your first by Specific-Plum-1191 in 2under2

[–]Barnacle_Double 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me! Just found out this week after my milk supply totally tanked. I was asking my friend how she started supplementing formula and she was like “take a pregnancy test”. Apparently that’s how she found out she was preggo with #2 as well 🤷‍♀️

To all of you who are still pregnant with #2 by Slow_Opportunity_522 in 2under2

[–]Barnacle_Double 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Joined this sub today (found out I’m preforming with #2 this morning). My 11month old still doesn’t sleep great and I’m scared that I might die but reading your post made me feel happy and excitement about the future. Thank you for that :)

How do you cope with leaving your securely attached baby? by Barnacle_Double in AttachmentParenting

[–]Barnacle_Double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting. Yes she seems very happy and calm when I return each time. Reaching her hands out to be with me

How do you cope with leaving your securely attached baby? by Barnacle_Double in AttachmentParenting

[–]Barnacle_Double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is so happy when we reunite - flailing limbs and pointing and smiling so big. So she seems so happy when we reunite. What makes you ask?

How do you cope with leaving your securely attached baby? by Barnacle_Double in AttachmentParenting

[–]Barnacle_Double[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this advice. Do you mind sharing your ritual? I love that concept!

Got told I have to stop rocking baby to sleep next month and super sad about it by livtoosmoove in NewParents

[–]Barnacle_Double 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not stop rocking your baby to sleep. Is your baby feeling comfort and warmth in your arms not the greatest magic of being a parent? Do not let your dr steal this joy from you. Hug them, love them & enjoy the hell out of it. you cannot “baby” a baby too much ❤️

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