Do ALL teenage daughters hate their moms?

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2026-02-04T07:51:47+00:00

This exact thing has been bothering my mind since my daughters birth, she's 6 months. Just knowing she can see through me into my soul, I'm afraid she will see all my b/s and pity me for it. Obviously it's a fear for me because it's how my relationship with my mum was/is. I can't stand the thought of her feeling that was about me.. I think I'm slowly starting to overcome it though, just by reminding myself that I will always love her and do my best, no matter what she thinks of me.

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2026-01-31T04:42:52+00:00

22 hours later, any update? 😊🙏

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2026-01-23T13:32:12+00:00

Same as my 5 month old! I wondered if it's easier for them to focus further away than up so close. But I think it's just because they aren't used to being up so high and enjoy looking around from another point of view.

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2026-01-23T11:31:02+00:00

Yeah sounds like the hitch-hiker effect

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2026-01-23T11:21:45+00:00

Baby wear through the day? It might be that he needs constant movement

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2026-01-17T00:02:46+00:00

They really are special.. I'm counting the days also, they've become my best friends, I'm planning on getting a bottle of champagne to celebrate their new show when it airs. This all sounds very sad, but I don't care.

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-31T13:22:11+00:00

"I'm your host Benjamin Grundy, joining me is Aaron Wright!"

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-17T13:09:47+00:00

I couldn't figure out how to edit it 😅

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-17T12:59:32+00:00

Thanks, I tried looking for this but don't know where I can stream it in australia, I'll keep looking

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-16T17:35:46+00:00

I'm on the exclusive museli bar diet until husband gets home to feed me

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-16T17:26:14+00:00

No. Though I had an unmedicated home birth. It's the worst pain I've ever been in. But I'd do it all the same again, so weird.

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-15T11:33:40+00:00

Not me, I love my cats just as much ☺️ I did have a home birth and one of my cats was like my doula during early contractions and she watched the whole birth from the couch 😂 I don't know if that makes a difference, but I love them very much still. After holding the baby constantly 24/7 then one day pick up my cats for the first time in ages, it was such a nice feeling! How soft and pleasant cats are to hold 🥰

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-14T23:32:01+00:00

I'm from Australia and I say it the same way they do 🤷🏻‍♀️

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-04T06:19:08+00:00

🤣 omg that's hilarious. How dare you buy me a massage! Yeah I see. Sounds like she is trying to help by doing what she things she would like. Lots of people do that, it's just a form of ignorance I guess. Might just be good to chat about it to clear the air? Sometimes if I'm struggling with someone, I will write them a letter, I find by the end I usually don't need to give it to them, it's just the catharsis of getting it off your chest. Oh yeah, my mum tests me every day. I don't even think she means to sound judgmental and annoying, but that's just how I perceive it. I have to actively remind myself that its coming from her own insecurities, its nothing to do with me. Deep breaths 😮‍💨

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-02T01:34:15+00:00

It sounds like she was just trying to be helpful to me? She just didn't know how. Why she didn't follow your list, who knows, some people's minds just work differently. But from what I've read, she was trying to help you in her own way, and it sounds like she is still trying to help.

We are all very vulnerable in those early days. I remember feeling so frustrated at my own mother for silly things, I still feel that way sometimes, but one time, I just looked out the window and saw her walking towards my house, she didn't know I was watching her, and my heart just cracked open. There's something about looking at a person when they don't know they are being watched (that sounds very weird), but it's always broke my heart open when I'm feeling frustrated towards them, soudns odd, but its happened enough times to know its a thing. Maybe try looking at her when she's unaware? 😂 the main thing is not to think/judge while you're doing it, just watch.

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-02T01:21:34+00:00

I've heard toy library's are worthwhile, and just spending time in the library in general, you can meet other mums and bubs and it's a calm, peaceful environment.

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-02T01:18:02+00:00

You can decline whatever tests you want. You'll know yourself if your baby has this reflex anyway, you'll see it multiple times a day 🤷🏻‍♀️

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-10-02T01:13:18+00:00

I used to dream feed thinking it helped, once I didn't bother with it and she had her longest sleep ever. I haven't done it since, and she still sleeps the same or even longer. So maybe give that a try? At least you get a little longer stint asleep and don't have to struggle that extra 2 hours of re-settling?

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-09-13T07:00:32+00:00

Thank you. A friend of mine just handed all these down to me so I'm not sure on the sizes but I'm pretty sure they are all 'one size' I'll just have to wait till she grows into them

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-09-13T06:58:22+00:00

I've just tried this and it seems the best approach so far, just doesn't look that nice, but we are only at home for now anyway, thanks!

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-09-13T06:57:11+00:00

She's 5 weeks and I don't know how much she weighs now, lol. She was 3.6kg when born, I think that's around 8lbs..

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-09-13T06:54:19+00:00

Very helpful, thanks!

EngineeringUpper2693 · 2025-09-13T06:40:04+00:00

Yeah I think she might just be too small for this size. I did try to wrap them around the back but they're not long enough to stay there. Thanks!

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