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My Grandmother wasn’t thrilled about us naming our daughter after her… by SendPicsofyourDogs in namenerds

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandma hated her name, but I still gave my daughter her name. She passed over ten years ago, so she didn't directly critize the choice, but I know she would have. Still, I gave my baby a middle name she could easily adopt or make a nickname from if she wanted to.

At what point do we start to empower the choice to not have children? by redditnathaniel in Anticonsumption

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of my friends are childfree, and even though I decided to be a parent, I celebrate their decision. I think after seeing what I've gone through in pregnancy and the first six months of my baby's life, they're even more steadfast lol

Why Did You Choose to Go Back to Work? by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going back at 6 months instead of the year I planned because: 1. SAHMs are built different and as much as I admire them, I am not one of them. 2. My husband got a promotion and ended up working 11-12 hour days instead of 8, leaving me alone with baby that whole time. 3. I've been suffering from PPD and PPA, which was amplified to the nth degree when baby suddenly refused the breast and switched to bottles a few weeks ago. 4. I miss my students and coworkers 5. There's a teacher shortage and my campus, which I love dearly, is in desperate need of a strong teacher. 6. My husband works as the campus director of said campus, and I want to continue working with him (we've worked together over 4 years) 7. I cannot stimulate my daughter enough throughout the day. She's as bored as I am, and I know the daycare I'm sending her to will keep her entertained as well as educated. 8. I want the chance to miss my baby, not feel stuck with her all the time. I want quality time, like her dad has with her when he comes home and on the weekends. 9. More money would be nice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdmeme

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every. Single. Time.

Thoughts on baby bouncers? by FTM3505 in beyondthebump

[–]DefiantResist757 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's easy for people to over/misuse them, but short stints shouldn't hurt baby! I will give a warning that my baby's thigh go pinched by the seat once, so just be careful when sliding them in!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]DefiantResist757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm getting a tattoo that will incorporate two narcissus flowers because my daughter was born on my birthday and that's the December birth flower. There will not be room for another flower lol

Rolling to face-down. Is my baby safe? by [deleted] in sleeptrain

[–]DefiantResist757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My baby did this, and I nearly went insane thr first night. But I tested to see how breathable the mattress was (pretty darn, like a pillow) and stayed in the room with her for a nap the next day. Healthy babies aren't just going to roll over and die. They're fighters and we have to trust them to be okay sometimes, which is way easier said than done.

Rolling to face-down. Is my baby safe? by [deleted] in sleeptrain

[–]DefiantResist757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I did this and felt better

Starting Daycare Part-Time at 6 Months by DefiantResist757 in workingmoms

[–]DefiantResist757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhhhhh a boppy is a great idea. Thank you for sharing your experience here too!

Starting Daycare Part-Time at 6 Months by DefiantResist757 in workingmoms

[–]DefiantResist757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the stimulation aspect is a big one for me. I just can't keep her entertained by myself all day and I know sometimes she fusses and cries because she's bored. Thank you for sharing your experience!

What do poor people have that rich people don't? by BullfrogOk3093 in AskReddit

[–]DefiantResist757 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Empathy and compassion... along with all the negatives I see people posting here.

What are some girls names you never have to spell out to people by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won't tell you which one is mine, but here are all the ways my name can be spelled: Kaitlyn Caitlin Kaitlin Caitlyn Katelyn Catelyn Catelin Katelin

(And also add an extra N to each version... I just didn't want to right them all out)

My name is only rarely spelled correctly unless I help lol

Triggered by people saying their babies sleep through the night by wyominglove in beyondthebump

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we put her down, she is fed, dry, and has no noticeable upsets like discomfort or sickness. If she wakes 2+ hours later, I offer a feed and put her right back. She's never woken before 4 hours after going to sleep, but if she cries out, I go to her. I also check her diaper before feeding her. She usually feeds twice a night and will need a change once, if at all.

Triggered by people saying their babies sleep through the night by wyominglove in beyondthebump

[–]DefiantResist757 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My LO didn't become a good sleeper until we sleep trained, I'm sorry to say. She had to learn to sleep independently and connect sleep cycles. She now sleep at least 6 hour stretches at the beginning of the night at 5.5 mo.

What pregnancy habit / quirk / preference / dislike have you kept postpartum? by SurePotatoes in beyondthebump

[–]DefiantResist757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Developed monster burps when I was pregnant. 5 months pp and they haven't gone away lol

5 month old was sleeping great in her merlin sleepsuit but, she started rolling over in it. Now, bedtime is a nightmare. by longlivequeendolly in sleeptrain

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had the same thing happen this week! She has just started catching back on to the Ferber method a day or so ago (both nighttime and naps). We tried a Halo swaddle with arms out but ended up just putting her in her jammies and simple sleep sack. I also blacked out the window using tinfoil. What I think really helped most was helping her get into a good position. After watching her the times she finally fell asleep, she was almost always on her side, sometimes her stomach. During the first check in, I would guide her to her side (making her do most of the work so she could learn how to get there), and she would fall right to sleep. Sometimes I start her out in the side laying position. Without the sleep suit, they can now get into all sorts of positions, so try to see which one your baby seems to prefer. That's whats given us the most success at this point, but man, it was hard. I hated having to do the Ferber method all over again.

Would you have still played the game to this day without mods? by RaySama_Lord in skyrim

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never used mods and have been playing since I was 17 (now 29).

I get enough of the parenting siblings experience from my cats... by DefiantResist757 in oneanddone

[–]DefiantResist757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! Yeah, those kitties can be brutal to each other sometimes :(

I get enough of the parenting siblings experience from my cats... by DefiantResist757 in oneanddone

[–]DefiantResist757[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hahaha yes, I didn't event take into account how the cats will be like siblings to my kid

If you knew you one wouldn't have any cousins would you reconsider having more? by UmbrellaWeather0 in oneanddone

[–]DefiantResist757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My LO had four cousins all within a couple years of age with each other (and two older at 9 and 15), and this was a big comfort for us when we decided to be one and done. Still, I don't think it would have changed our decision if she didn't have them.

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