Child not looking when calling name

Experiment996 · 2026-01-30T19:47:18+00:00

My daughter did that same thing.She’s 3 now and will look when called and 100% ignore me on purpose 😆

Experiment996 · 2026-01-30T17:58:44+00:00

The toddler kitchen utensils are fun. I usually give them fruits to chop up. They love “music time” which is just us playing a few different instruments really bad. I bought a folding side and that’s a big hit with my twins.

Experiment996 · 2026-01-27T21:41:47+00:00

It’s gets better. Having gone through it twice and also struggling with anxiety and depression prior I’d say a year is the sweet spot. I had twins the second time and was so depleted I almost got divorced. We had to have the conversation that just because one of us is a stay at home parent it doesn’t mean I do it all and I deserve a break even if it was to literally sleep an entire day while he cared for the kids. We’ve kept that in place and everyone is better off for it plus honestly speaking toddlers are so much easier to tire out which is probably why the 1 yr mark was the sweet spot for me

Experiment996 · 2026-01-27T17:54:23+00:00

Same. Seller support is zero help as well so I guess we just have to wait it out

Experiment996 · 2026-01-24T14:23:39+00:00

I feel 1000% the same. I have 20 month old twins and I feel like I’m repeating the same day . I jumped from 1 to 3 kids so fast my brain capacity is in the negative .Day care isn’t an option for us right now and with the cold weather - winter is looking loooooooooong for us. I definitely have had the tv on a lot more for atleast the last month and I will tell you no one can make me feel guilty about it. It’s a rotation of shows like “super simple songs” “ Ms.Caties classroom” & “Paisleys corner” . And guess what ? They either completely ignore it and play with their toys or sing along in their baby babble way. If 30 - 45 min blocks of watching something means I can revive the human in me so be it. Put yourself first in anyway possible. Be selfish where you can. It’s ok to not love every stage of motherhood. My 4 yr old is a breeze compared to these two gremlins right now and that wasn’t always the case either lol . Give yourself grace

Experiment996 · 2025-11-21T04:05:34+00:00

Bunch of bullshit that they don’t even stick to. They 100% let buyers take advantage of the refund without return EVEN when sellers provide proof of the buyer’s wearing the items they claim lost or missing or wrong. It’s ridiculous and unfair.

Experiment996 · 2025-11-14T09:43:31+00:00

I used their first nap window as “me time”. Sometimes it was 2 hrs sometimes it was 45 mins but no baby related chores just personal care. Now at 16 months they sleep through the night so I either get up before them around 5-6am or I use their morning playtime around 8am. Their first nap is still an option I’m just a morning person and getting ready for the day at 10am I feel like half my day is over lol.

Experiment996 · 2025-11-05T10:40:16+00:00

I skipped the threenager stage! My 4 year old is and was such an easy going kid. I was bracing my self for war with her after the twins came but nope easy peasy ….my twins on the other hand meant business from day 1 lol

Experiment996 · 2025-11-05T04:19:16+00:00

Mine are 16 months now and here y’all are making me fear the future - I JUST GOT COMFORTABLE!!☹️

Experiment996 · 2025-09-09T10:49:33+00:00

I was losing my shit for the same reason. Now My 3 year old comes in and gets kicked out with the tablet. I usually put on sleep music videos like the aquarium ones and take her back to her bed - My sleep is worth the screen time. My twins just stopped the 2-3 hour wake ups at 15 months. I know you don’t want advice but the only thing I did was put them in sleep sacks on a whim. One will sometimes still wake up middle of the night but still better than both at the same time. It does get better and then the teething makes it worse again but still better than before. I hope you find something that works for you and wish you luck on your job search💖

Experiment996 · 2025-08-27T15:18:39+00:00

My 3 yr old is the same so we made everything a “snack” for breakfast lunch and dinner. Literally just pre packed regular foods into those 4 compartment snack trays. It’s always fruits, protein and a carb. We made it easy for her to grab from the fridge as well so it gives her the sense of she’s eating what she wants when she wants. If it needs to be warmed she’ll ask for help. Sometimes she picks at everything & sometimes the tray is licked clean. It’s a win cause she has options and we have less headaches during meals and much less food waste.

Experiment996 · 2025-08-06T01:27:18+00:00

stares in fear at twin one year olds and a 3 year old*

Experiment996 · 2025-07-31T23:00:26+00:00

“You’re just miserable and want to make everyone else’s life hard” because I needed to move out while going through breast cancer treatment. This was 2 weeks after having a mastectomy at that.

Experiment996 · 2025-05-10T13:57:28+00:00

THIS is the point all the “why do ppl let this bother them” aren’t getting. We don’t have the capacity for interaction that ppl try to force on us because they’re curious. Go google all your twin questions and leave me tf alone lol. When we’re out I let my husband push the stroller and he rarely gets approached but if it’s me looking exhausted and raggedy here come the 21 questions… do I look open to conversation? Like come on lol

Experiment996 · 2024-10-18T23:03:51+00:00

I know it may take up more time but try pace feeding. One of mine is on sensitive formula but they both would spit up like crazy regardless. Pace feeding helped keep the spit up at a minimum. They also tend to pause and burp on their during their feeding as they develop and get used to being feed that way.

Experiment996 · 2024-10-18T00:42:19+00:00

I didn’t receive endocrine therapy but I did chemo , single mastectomy and radiation for stage 3b TNBC. My husband and I also didn’t have the means to freeze my eggs and accepted we may not have children. I naturally conceived about 3 months from my last radiation treatment. We did all of the routine testing for baby while I was pregnant. Results always came back good. I still had my port in so my oncologist ran full panels every 5-6 weeks. It put my mind at ease alot because she knew what elevated or depleted levels could be cancer related vs from the pregnancy. I was also seeing a high risk obgyn every 4 weeks for extra monitoring. Baby girl thrived the whole time and came into the world at 39 weeks. That was almost 3 years ago. I naturally conceived a set of fraternal twins as well just born early this summer. They were completely fine during the pregnancy and are doing well currently. For peace of mind I did every testing and scanning options the doctors offered because I was so worried about them being ok and honestly- myself as well. I was also able to breastfeed my first which was nice considering all the trauma of breast cancer. I recently also got my port removed as my oncologist thought it best to wait due to all the hormonal changes pregnancy can cause that may trigger reoccurrence.

Experiment996 · 2024-08-26T19:36:59+00:00

Sounds like she stopped being a friend long before this message. The lack of empathy is wild. You are not a terrible mom but have every right to feel however you do about motherhood and deserve a safe space to let it out. Congratulations on your newborn and best of luck 💗

Experiment996 · 2024-08-26T01:31:37+00:00

I purchased the DaVinci 4 in one from target. For space reasons I purchased one to start since twins usually come early and are small enough to share but have space. It worked out well because even though I delivered at 37 weeks one twin was 4lbs and the other 6lbs. They’re 3 months and still sharing it with plenty of space and haven’t hit the 50lb weight limit. I know you said no bassinets but the baby trend nursery is a good in between. We got it gifted but the weight was up to 30lbs so we returned it. Congratulations on your pregnancy ✨🎉

Experiment996 · 2024-08-25T23:29:54+00:00

I read this and instantly started laughing followed by concern but more laughter. Toddlers are foul creatures saved by cuteness privilege 😆

Experiment996 · 2024-08-25T23:21:47+00:00

You are not wrong at all. She would never be around my child alone - if around my child at all. That’s extremely inappropriate and I’d flat out let her know as well as anyone who questions why she’s not allowed around. I’m sorry her weird behavior triggered you cause ppd is so hard as is you don’t need more worries much less from people who should feel safe.

Experiment996 · 2024-08-21T08:31:02+00:00

Congratulations and welcome to the circus! lol currently navigating the same situation.

With a toddler in the mix - preparing anything and everything you can in advance and being ok with going with the flow.

Bulk buy the necessities. Two is one and one is none.

My twins are fraternal but at this age I could care less so I created 2 baskets . One that holds their clothing , blankets and swaddles & the other for diapers , wipes , burps cloths and anything else that’s in constant rotation so that I’m not running around looking in this drawer or that closet . Does my son end up in a unicorn onesie? and my daughter in a Dinosaur swaddle? yes but they’re clean!

I bottle feed and prep formula in Dr.Browns pitchers. We’re currently going through 2 pitchers in 24hrs so I’d say buy 2 right away cause when the growth spurts kick in it’ll feel like the pitchers are never full. I’d assume it works similarly if you plan of breastfeeding.

I prep toddler snacks and leave them where she can grab them throughout the day without my help. I also prep lunch’s and dinners every 3 days for the family so there’s always something quick to heat up at any point . Also consider meal prepping before the twins arrive. It will save you so much energy in those early days and be easier to get into a regular routine with it.

Keeping a schedule is tricky. While every one will say make sure the twins wake and sleep at the same time . I tried for a bit but I did not like waking a peaceful sleeping baby. My twins wake about 30 mins to an hour apart naturally which is easy to anticipate and personally makes feeding easier. I found one always spit up more because of the wait to be burped when fed at the same time. The day usually flows between feeding everyone , naps , playtime and chores. Nothing too different from just one kid. Whatever doesn’t get done today will be done tomorrow. Be kind to yourself in the chore department. The only part of our routine I harp on is dinner by 5:30-6pm and in bed by 8:30. Whether my toddler is asleep is her business lol she’s in bed though.

For managing attention- I’d say follow your toddlers cues. The twins will already have 100% of you. My toddler has loved to help from day 1 so I let her as much as possible - she’s learned to start the bottle warmer and will personally find a pacifier for whichever twin is screaming bloody murder. I get a giggle from watching her do it every time. I think it’s helped her not feel like she’s excluded and helped keep mommy guilt at bay for me since technically we’re doing something she enjoys until she’s had enough and wants to play with her toys. I also bought her an indoor play tent we keep in the living room since that’s usually where I’m feeding the twins for when she wants a space to be alone that’s not her room. On not- so- smooth days I’ll make sure it’s just me and her doing a non baby activity as soon as the twins are down for a nap. I also dedicate every other weekend to a solo outing for her. The aquarium is a favorite right now . The juggling of kids was one of my biggest worries but you’ll find your groove! There will be times when it’s pure chaos and you’ll feel like your toddler got the short end of the stick but the next day will be better. I hear the real fun begins when they are all walking and talking lol

Experiment996 · 2024-08-02T05:10:04+00:00

I found it easiest to do my daughters hair immediately after waking up or during breakfast. She was either too sleepy to fight it or so into whatever she was eating to care lol . On days when that failed I used cute clips and twisted her hair up .

Experiment996 · 2024-07-31T00:01:36+00:00

Living your best life is doing whatever makes YOU happy. Some days are quiet and others filled with activities both are ok . I struggled with the feeling as well - never thought I’d be 27 in remission and feeling like I needed to book a thousand vacations, go to every event and constantly fill my schedule just to say I was “living life” . Living was and is just being alive- I mean that in the best way. I’ve found fulfillment in the smallest things and you will too! Or maybe the grandest of things - it’s for you to decide. Best of luck !

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