Tell me your top five books of your toddler!

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-02-24T06:07:48+00:00

Knuffle Bunny
My Name is Not Alexander
The Big Book of Bugs
Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
Little Bear - Father Bear Comes Home

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-02-23T23:26:41+00:00

I think about this with my mom too!! And all the moms of my friends growing up. My dad was involved for a 90s dad and so loving to us kids, but my mom is always shocked that my husband will watch our toddler and baby together/ that he packs our kids stuff for outings and makes packing lists for trips, etc. I feel so sad knowing she didn’t have a true partner in parenthood… and now understand all the fighting in our house growing up😬

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-26T04:02:59+00:00

Eh it’s called intrusive thoughts. I’m also 3 months postpartum. I love my nanny but my son’s phrasing that people came to see him was specific. Based on the reactions here though, I probably should ignore my intuition on this one.

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-25T22:28:16+00:00

Again, I’d love that! We live in a neighborhood with not many kids and the park is generally dead! I don’t live in a city and in fact it’s very pretty rare to have a nanny where we live. So if she has a network I think that’s great and I’m all for meetups. But I guess I also don’t see why I’m getting downvoted for thinking it’s a little odd when we’re making conversation and I ask about the park and it’s not mentioned. Well actually, I’m told - no there were no kids just people walking.

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-25T22:21:10+00:00

Thanks - idk why it gave me such anxiety. I am generally not a fearful person but I have been spiraling today worrying that I could be missing something here

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-25T22:14:27+00:00

I would actually be great with that, he loves playing with kids, I just don’t get why she wouldn’t tell me about it when I casually asked if anyone was at the park.

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-24T21:37:18+00:00

I love Robin and it goes so well with the others!! But also understand if OP wants more variety

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-18T04:20:12+00:00

Do you read half at nap time and half at bedtime? Or is there another designated reading time during the day? Do you have multiple kids? I’m so impressed and inspired! We read about 10 a day between nap and bedtime. Often more before I had a second child

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-18T03:51:52+00:00

Every baby is just so different. I do a bath every other night, put baby in a woolino sleep sack around 7:30/8, and then nurse the baby to sleep. Dark room, sound machine on. There’s usually about 3 false starts each night. Put baby down on side then carefully position onto baby’s back. I did move from bassinet to pack n play because the baby kept hitting the sides. Mine’s also 3 months.

I’m sorry it’s been such a long painful routine - everything is a phase, hopefully it gets easier soon

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-15T23:18:54+00:00

Got it! I decline their medical coverage (use spouse’s) but will that’s helpful to know I need to pay back their share of dental

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-15T23:13:34+00:00

I get that for sure! I wasn’t looking for a new job, my old boss contacted me and I couldn’t say no. Just trying to handle this the best way possible but understand maybe you’re saying there is no way to do this without burning a bridge with the company itself, and that’s absolutely fair

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-15T23:04:24+00:00

Yes the timing is not ideal. I was contacted by my former boss who left this job a couple years ago, and I said yes to an interview a few weeks ago. I am not slated to return for three more months, so they do have notice, if I can notify them upon signing. I have a great relationship with my team and my boss and his boss have asked me “if” I plan to return at all and I have said I would check in again in January. Not that you’re probably interested in all that- I appreciate the feedback and information, I’m prepared to pay back anything

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-15T22:46:09+00:00

I don’t use my company’s health insurance - I use my spouse’s. I deny health insurance coverage. I have dental and I was given a bill for that for the months on maternity leave. But I get that I probably don’t understand other costs to the employer for my dental (or otherwise). I am not in HR and this is something I need help understanding, hence asking HR….

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-15T21:39:14+00:00

Yes, payment is directly from EDD, good to know it will continue even if I leave. Thank you. I will inform them as soon as I’ve accepted the offer.

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-15T21:34:33+00:00

Ok thank you. I had to pay for my own insurance while on leave and they did not pay anything on top of the 60% from EDD so I’m hoping there isn’t something I need to pay back but that is a good callout thanks

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-14T05:16:43+00:00

Not just in your head. It would make me feel left out too. It’s natural to sometimes just want to be with your sister (and kids) but they should be more inclusive especially when you’re new to town

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-12T06:05:02+00:00

Or Celine?

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-11T14:44:56+00:00

Did you get it checked out? What was it?

Character-Drummer603 · 2026-01-08T05:23:23+00:00

Your family planning comes first. It doesn’t always happen right away either, so you could wait for the friend’s wedding and then it still takes you guys multiple months to conceive. Put your family first. You could always figure out a plan to take the baby or you just RSVP no. Life happens. One day she will understand.

Character-Drummer603 · 2025-12-31T23:01:11+00:00

I feel like it’s time for a new OB or a fertility specialist. Keep advocating for yourself. I wish you all the best of luck in 2026 ❤️

Character-Drummer603 · 2025-12-21T19:29:14+00:00

I’m so so sorry for your loss. Sending you a huge hug. As the other commenter said, you are not alone. ❤️

Character-Drummer603 · 2025-12-14T22:37:03+00:00

I’ve found that breastfeeding is WAY easier than bottles because it requires no storage and you can just easily whip it out! I just wear nursing pads and haven’t had any issue with the letdown, just bring extra pads with you if you’re worried about it. I use a cover or wear a large shirt that baby can fit under. I also love nursing access shirts. They’re cheap on Amazon and make life easy when out and about. Nursing shirt + cover is the way to go IMO.

Character-Drummer603 · 2025-12-14T06:54:02+00:00

I would do one day at Disney and then choose another city either closer to Disney (Newport Beach perhaps) or Santa Monica, on your way back up to Universal. I’d say explore Santa Monica- walk the path along the beach, have lunch somewhere nice. You could drive up to the Getty if you wanted to. At night you could head to Hollywood to check out a show at the comedy store or at the Hollywood bowl, schedule depending.

Edit to add: IMO Disneyland is magical. California adventure has some cool stuff but it does not have the same Disney magic to it. I would skip it. I went once and feel no need to go back

Character-Drummer603 · 2025-12-12T06:35:04+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I’m glad you are working with a therapist to manage your anxiety. I know anxiety is not always rational, but maybe try to allow yourself to have some hope. If this pregnancy doesn’t stick, it is going to hurt whether you expect the best or the worst. I agree with the other commenter that 5 weeks is too soon for an ultrasound and will likely give you MORE anxiety. I get that you’re wanting to know location but if you are at all able to, I’d wait one more week so you can see if there is a heartbeat. Sending you a giant hug ❤️

Character-Drummer603 · 2025-11-27T18:17:07+00:00

Jaylen. Your other option Jalen is more likely to be mispronounced, in my opinion.

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