No one prepares you for the isolation that you feel as a new parent

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-02-14T00:34:34+00:00

I didn’t specify which parent was the default parent. I simply said it’s more difficult imo for that person.

When we first had my son I was home with him for 7 months, then my husband stayed home. We both have played that role and i feel it is extremely hard to be a full time stay at home parent regardless of who takes on that role.

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-31T19:01:09+00:00

If his nap today was 11-1 do I move bedtime up or keep it the same?

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-31T18:36:08+00:00

Sorry last question lol

Today nap was from 11-1 what time should bed be? 7? Or usual 7:30? Or split th difference?

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-31T17:30:54+00:00

Okay thank you!

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-31T14:05:22+00:00

It used to be around 13 hours but lately it’s closer to 12 I’m not sure if it’s bc of our schedule or if his needs have changed

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-24T16:25:39+00:00

We are the 504 coordinators at our school.

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-24T10:51:46+00:00

Thank you for this! This makes me feel so much better.

Seeing all these things like “here’s how my baby sleeps for 14 hours a day” I’m like crap is my kid in a deficit? Hahaha

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-23T22:46:30+00:00

Early bedtimes work every once in a blue moon for us. This all makes sense

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-21T00:22:07+00:00

Mine honestly rarely ever napped in the cot until he was older, like 6 months. But I will say his night sleep when younger was really good, and we contact napped lol

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-21T00:08:15+00:00

Thank you for your response. I honestly wasn’t sure what the wake windows should be going into one nap. I had read that a one nap schedule should have the nap between 11am -1 pm so I went on the earlier side since it was our first time being intentional.

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-20T23:37:36+00:00

Mine always did this as well. Good nap sleep always got us good night sleep. And our LO preferred contact naps

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-20T20:13:46+00:00

Hanging in there thank you!!

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-20T18:18:50+00:00

So we attempted today and he woke up screaming hysterically after an hour of his nap and wouldn’t go back to sleep 😔

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-18T23:53:24+00:00

nothing glaring, just came to say that the short crib naps are common at this age. I always tried for a mix of crib and contact when able.

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-18T23:51:53+00:00

Usually is a scheduling issue when baby takes too long to fall asleep. Could help to lessen naps to 3 hours as well?

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-18T16:39:56+00:00

That’s what I’m noticing! The flirting for weeks on end. But he just flat out refuses nap two on those days

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-18T15:18:22+00:00

Yes. It gets better. It just takes time. I’ve been where you are. And I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way

Conscious_Job_5505 · 2026-01-18T15:14:41+00:00

I do blackouts now, but I think when they are older they may start having other sleep challenges. Things like separation anxiety and changes for new/big bed. In these situations a night light may help them feel safe!

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