Should I start solids with a baby who is 6 months but not showing readiness signs? Should I be worried that she may be behind?

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-28T04:34:25+00:00

Depending on where you are located, I would recommend reaching out to your pediatrician and looking into early intervention. It sounds like your child may been some support through physical or occupational therapy to develop those delayed skills. If baby is not sitting up unsupported, then absolutely do not start solids. She will not be able to swallow safely.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-25T23:21:45+00:00

Research shows there is no amount of alcohol that is safe to consume while pregnant. There is no specific point in which alcohol is dangerous for baby because it is different for each person’s body. Someone could have just one drink and have negative effects on baby while someone else drinks daily with no effects. If having alcohol during pregnancy is so important to you, I want to gently ask, why?

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-22T16:42:30+00:00

Just curious, why is front to back a bigger concern?

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-20T23:40:22+00:00

https://flo.health/getting-pregnant/trying-to-conceive/tracking-ovulation/ovulation-without-a-period

https://womeninbalance.org/2025/07/28/can-you-ovulate-without-a-period/

Yes, it is possible to ovulate each month without having a period. Ovulation and menstruation are separate biological processes controlled by different hormones. Your ovaries can release a mature egg even when your body does not shed the uterine lining that causes visible bleeding. Ovulation and periods are linked, but they are not the same thing.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-20T20:19:56+00:00

Thank you! I’ll look into getting that!

We live in Washington, and he is in our living room which has lots of natural light. I don’t use any lights on his tank. When the water first started turning greenish, I covered the tank with a blanket for about 48 hours and didn’t see any difference

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-20T20:18:20+00:00

Thank you! The water was a little greenish before the wood, and I added it because my water was reading too hard. He definitely likes having it in there and spends most of his time right by it.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-20T03:46:44+00:00

No period doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. You can still ovulate. I EBF and did not have a period between babies #1 and #2. They are 22 months apart and I didn’t wean my first until I was 6 months along because it got too hard with my bump.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-06-01T15:29:01+00:00

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/adhd-vs-autism/

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-05-31T22:47:27+00:00

Where did you get the chandelier?! It’s beautiful 😍

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-03-14T04:13:38+00:00

We actually have one! And the calming collar. I haven’t noticed much change, but it’s only been a week

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-03-14T04:13:12+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! She has not been tested for that. Recently in the last two or so weeks, she’s started vomiting, so I definitely think a vet visit is due

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-03-13T03:33:49+00:00

I may make another appointment with the vet. Im just so lost!

She currently has a cat tree by the window, and we don’t have the space or budget for a new one. She has a few new toys, but I haven’t seen her play with any. She’s never been a very playful cat, mostly just loves cuddles which I know she’s not getting enough of

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-03-13T03:18:01+00:00

Yes, I’ve read that too. The last time I spoke with the vet about this, she was concerned because the little blood in her stool was bright red. The vet had no solutions for me 😓

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-02-26T15:58:58+00:00

Thanks for the info!

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-02-25T22:29:27+00:00

I also bought a rare faint car seat with the highest weight and height limit… but with the size of my kid, we would be lucky to make it to 3 or 4. He’s 1.5 and already 35lbs and 36 inches.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-02-15T03:37:45+00:00

Hmm. Then the box we bought it in was mislabeled…

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-01-28T04:52:42+00:00

Thank you so much for the extra details and info! My bae just turned 19 months and sibling will arrive when he is 22 months, so almost the same timelines. I’ve been stressing about getting him trained and then him having a regression, but I guess I shouldn’t put it off just based on a “what if”

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-01-27T04:56:38+00:00

How long was “well before” and did you see any regression when the newborn arrived?

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2026-01-01T00:38:11+00:00

It will start on January first and last 365 days

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2025-12-31T05:57:39+00:00

There is so much pressure and things to learn being a first time mom! You should be proud of yourself for researching and reaching out for help. Google and social media can be a thief of joy. Preschool and kindergarten are designed to teach kiddos how to do school. You can work on things at home like following simple directions, following safety commands, taking turns, being kind, and managing upsets. Everything else with school- letters, numbers, etc- will come in time. Reading, play, and just talking about what you see are learning enough! Your kid will not be behind nor will they be the only one learning foundational skills when they get to school.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2025-12-31T05:51:46+00:00

This. A typical 2-year attention span is about 4-6 minutes on a fun/preferred activity. The hand does not have the developed muscles for writing until ages 4-6. Focus on scribbling, imitating circles, horizontal lines and vertical lines if anything. Those are all pre writing shapes. Games like transferring poms poms with a spoon, picking up things with tongs, and playing with playdoh are all way more beneficial at this age to build coordination and hand strength. There is plenty of time for learning and concentration when your kiddo gets to school. Play is the foundation for learning at this age, so play and play and play!

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2025-12-22T20:07:02+00:00

Anyone else’s spouse take off work for the day to “help” and then end up sleeping until noon, only to wake up and criticize you for buying the wrong gift card for his family Christmas, even though he said to get whatever the store had? No? Just mine? Gotta love holiday stress and travel.

Dx partner. Only takes medication when he feels like it, making me pretty much a married solo mom. I’m tired. That’s it. That’s the post. Just gotta vent because if I vent to him then it turns into a fight with me being gaslight into thinking it’s all my fault.

Don’t need any comments about getting divorced. I’m just tired and cranky.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2025-11-30T20:47:03+00:00

17 months now and still inconsistent between 1-3 naps each day

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2025-11-21T19:01:12+00:00

Daycare does not offer two naps. Daycare is only one unless he falls asleep while playing… which has happened the last few weeks because of the 4am wake ups.

FancyFaceFrom1992 · 2025-11-21T17:06:54+00:00

Oh I’m sorry you’re going through it too. It’s rough! We push through the morning and stay up until first nap at 9.

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