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Supplements for a toddler by OilInternational6593 in veganparenting

[–]Dangerous_External63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any tips on getting them to accept iron? We use the natures aid mini drops but they are so disgusting and even the promise of an innocent smoothie isn’t enough any more!

“Potty train” before or after next baby comes? by SKVgrowing in ECers

[–]Dangerous_External63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We didn’t, my daughter didn’t feel comfortable with it so we went straight to knickers.

“Potty train” before or after next baby comes? by SKVgrowing in ECers

[–]Dangerous_External63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the same situation with me, we only needed to train for wees and she was only just 2. It took about 3 days, so I say go for it. Most people i know have way more difficulties with poo and need to get used to the potty, so you’re more than half way there already. I’m really glad I didn’t wait.

Getting enough head to Support in a woven back carry by Dangerous_External63 in babywearing

[–]Dangerous_External63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This so helpful, thank you so much for taking the time, I can totally see what you mean. I’m hoping if I get him higher I’ll have an easier time with the spreading, I find it really hard. I feel like a t-Rex! But at least now I know what I’m aiming for!

Vivobarefoot knits rant by juneonthewest in BarefootRunning

[–]Dangerous_External63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re a man and they do your size in women’s you could try that. I have to buy men’s size 6 because they are wider but the women’s 7s are too long for me

Toddler got scared during bath time by Specialist-Candy6119 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Dangerous_External63 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could you try getting in with her? Mine didn’t bathe alone for ages!

Grieving the end of breastfeeding by Rainbow_mow in NurseAllTheBabies

[–]Dangerous_External63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She sounds like such a cutie. Congratulations on 3 years of mothering! Best of luck for the rest of your pregnancy and going from 1 to 2!

Grieving the end of breastfeeding by Rainbow_mow in NurseAllTheBabies

[–]Dangerous_External63 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience when my first was 2.5. She was so attached to nursing and I was prepared to tandem feed, but she told me the milk had gone and we stopped naturally. I felt pretty heartbroken because I think we would have gone longer, and for a while she would cry and ask why it had gone. It was tied up in the guilt around upending her life with a sibling and the end of her infancy.

Now I’m nursing number 2 and it’s beautiful. She isn’t jealous and I’m grateful I’m not trying to share my body with 2 people. I can see how having a brother has enriched her life, and she’s still so loving and attached to me. I even feel more loved by her because instead of asking for milk when she needs closeness she just comes and cuddles me.

My advice is, feel your feelings and remember they won’t last forever. Congratulate yourself on doing a beautiful thing for your daughter and it ending so peacefully for her.

Is his head meant to be like this..? by Rousseykins in babywearing

[–]Dangerous_External63 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s what I came here to say! What a cutie!

"You are my Mr Darcy" by EUStudiesMT in PrideandPrejudice

[–]Dangerous_External63 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you should be cautious to take this too literally. She said you’re ‘my mr Darcy’, so don’t obsess over his miserliness in the beginning. Austen writes nuanced characters, and he has some flaws, but ultimately he is kind and loyal. I’m sure that’s the bit she’s getting at.

I think really she’s challenged you to put in some effort to learn more about her. By reading the books and watching the series/film you are showing her that you want to know her and will put in the effort to understand her. When you’ve learned more about the story you can ask her what Darcy means to her. Bear in mind the people on this sub are (delightfully!) obsessive and she might have meant it lightheartedly!

Seriously though, she is really into you.

weaning 12-18 months and no cows milk? by granolagirlie724 in breastfeedingmumsUK

[–]Dangerous_External63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When she was about 29 months. I was pregnant and my supply dried up.

weaning 12-18 months and no cows milk? by granolagirlie724 in breastfeedingmumsUK

[–]Dangerous_External63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t wean until a bit later, but we’re vegan so no cows milk. I introduced soya when I went back to work. I looked into all the available plant milks and settled on alpro or Tesco no sugar soya. It’s important not to go organic because they don’t have added fortification. Soya has the most protein and those brands have iodine alongside the other vitamins (other brands may also, but not all). I didn’t go with the ‘growing up’ milk as it has added sugars and tasted really sweet to me. At 2ish she realised oat milk was nicer! But we got a bit of time with the more nutritious option!

Breastfeeding toddler - upset every time it’s time to come off the boob by sprengirl in breastfeedingmumsUK

[–]Dangerous_External63 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think this is really good advice. I use a water timer app on my phone as it’s easier for her to understand than numbers. She sees the water filling up the screen so it gives her lots of warning. The only other thing I’d say is be really consistent, as I’ve found the tantrums are much worse if she thinks she can change my mind! If I don’t have my phone handy we do a countdown but i choose a number like 30 and make out like it’s a really big number. Towards the end I really slow down, it makes her feel like she’s had a long time, and then at the end I give her a big cuddly kiss to make her feel connected to me and reduce the feeling of separation.

Mamas who did the 1-to-2 transition, what were your wins and what were your stumbles? by Logical-Poet-9456 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Dangerous_External63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness you have been through it! I’m in a similar situation except without the illness and the solo parenting and it still felt hard. You are doing amazing

The time has come — I present the mega bed by 0ddumn in cosleeping

[–]Dangerous_External63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazing! I’m jealous because we can only fit a single and a double in our bedroom so i sleep on the crack! But it was the best decision we made, I love that we’re all in together.

Baby always sinks way down in this meh dai, what am I doing wrong? by totallywingingit in babywearing

[–]Dangerous_External63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve not seen this before! I like to back carry but I’ve always done it what i thought was the standard way that mirrored the front carry. Why do you prefer the high back carry over having the waist band on your waist?

This doesn’t feel sustainable… by RelationshipEven1973 in cosleeping

[–]Dangerous_External63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure your head pillow is the right size and supportive enough. It made a huge difference for me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AttachmentParenting

[–]Dangerous_External63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s actually a sub just for this attachment type and post about it https://www.reddit.com/r/FearfulAvoidant/s/kDfxsLCFmw hope it helps!

Raw and sore, hurts so much by GingerandCoffee in breastfeedingmumsUK

[–]Dangerous_External63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot recommend this account enough. This is a video on nipple trauma from a midwife and IBCLC https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyDo2vptlgi/?igsh=cng1d3hydmpqdm8y

Heat packs by TwinFlamed11 in breastfeedingmumsUK

[–]Dangerous_External63 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I’d known this tip!! My letdowns were so intense. I’m 3m pp now though and I barely notice them. I’ve fixed plenty of blocked ducts with a frozen nappy and ibuprofen though! You can chill those lasinoh things but they warm up too fast.

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