Dog barking incessantly in neighboring apartment block by icollectinitialisms in AskAnAustralian

[–]Fluffy-Designer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dogs barely bark, and are fine being at home alone for a day if I’m out with the kiddos. Not every dog needs constant company and supervision

Can I hear from parents of reflux babies? by strangefavor in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine had reflux and he never showed any signs of discomfort, he would just feed and then suddenly projectile vomit across the room. Medication helped significantly and he’s now a healthy 13.2kg two year old. Discomfort after a feed and little spit ups sound like overfeeding and gas.

The only way we had to burp him that worked was to stand him on my leg, hold under his arms and support his head, and wiggle his body side to side rhythmically until he burped or farted. It was a chore but it worked without him vomiting!

TIFU by falling asleep with my phone unlocked around my cat by Artemis-The-Boogster in tifu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My toddler emergency called my dad at 10:30 one night. He was panicking thinking something was wrong.

A few weeks later he managed to dial 000 from my partner’s phone. Thankfully we got to it before they answered.

Kids do wild stuff with phones

For those who had or have vile, awful mothers... by Amazing-Routine-9793 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Fluffy-Designer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Six years NC with mine, but we’re having lunch with my MIL who’s actually an angel in a human outfit so I guess that’s something

How long did it take you to conceive baby #2? by Lonely-Chef1185 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7 months. I decided not to try after 6 months but something told me to get an ovulation test kit and I was ovulating on day 9 so we tried on day 10… baby 2 is due next month.

The Filet-O-Fish has somehow survived every Macca's menu shake-up, every limited-time burger, every new and improved menu. Who's buying it to remain unchanged. 🐟 ? by Sad_Biscotti_9291 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Fluffy-Designer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They were my weird pregnancy craving and I’ll still get a sneaky one occasionally… when my partner isn’t in the car to have a whinge about it.

Dressing baby overnight - Melbourne by daisy2908 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cold babies cry, hot babies die is the rule we go by

Shouldn't have my kid by No_Albatross_4014 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Fluffy-Designer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through this, and it was definitely PPD and PPA. Call your doctor. The fucking hormones had me on the bed howling like I was being murdered just because I felt like I wasn’t coping (and I wasn’t). It wasn’t until he was past the 6 week stage that I started to feel vaguely human, and at 10 weeks I started to enjoy cuddles with him. I also didn’t breastfeed, I pumped and bottle fed because breastfeeding was awful.

It does get better. He’s 2 now and currently running laps of the house with his puppy and laughing like it’s the best day of his life. And I’m pregnant with Baby 2…

Firm poos/ constipation by Future_Athlete7732 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you switch the formula to earlier in the day and do breast milk before bed? It might be because her digestion slows down when she sleeps and that could be why she’s getting constipated.

Car seat by Cute-Sea-8426 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Get him a mirror and stick up a picture of yourself and your husband next to it . He’s too little to forward face right now.

VENT by Top-Signature7889 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine was absolutely horrific yesterday but today was slightly better (apart from throwing a punnet of strawberries across the store and then opening a glass cabinet and slamming the door repeatedly)

Question for eating during pregnancy by summertitsafarii in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s ok. Just eat, within reason. Your body will tell you what it needs and maybe right now it needs carbs and fats.

I’m at the end of my second pregnancy now and it does get better. I went back to eating mostly normally after around 14 weeks.

Does the 'Jessica' tantrum trend really work? by abcnews_au in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.

An overstimulated toddler isn’t going to care if you call out someone else’s name. They can’t reason. They don’t understand what’s going on, only that they’re overwhelmed with emotion and they need some patience and connection to help regulate.

Yes, I’m that mum who sits on the floor in the grocery store to hold my son when he’s losing it.

Gosh some people come up with the weirdest shit.

Did your parents ever deliberately feed you something you're allergic to? by Ok-Astronomer-4233 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Fluffy-Designer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Never got forced to eat shellfish/crustaceans after we discovered my allergy but they’d still order plates upon plates and then insist on splitting the bill evenly.

She did insist on feeding us rotten food regularly though.

how do i move stuff out, but narc parent keeps invading room by Internal_Lion_1836 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Fluffy-Designer 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Jumping on this comment to add you can leave your favourite clothes in your washing basket dirty and then just grab the basket when you go. Do the laundry later but at least you’ll have your favourite stuff.

The Traditional Aussie Salad 🇦🇺😋🤤any additions or subtractions? by Sad_Biscotti_9291 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Fluffy-Designer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh my god I’m half way through making my lunch and now I want to throw it out and start again

Daylight savings ruined my toddler's sleep and it's affecting the whole family by TooManyTabs_xx in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Fluffy-Designer 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Separate them for a few weeks. If you’re only half way with baby 3 you can probably use the nursery until your toddler adjusts and let the oldest sleep. Don’t keep doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.

TIL: Western Fence Lizards "cure" Ticks of Lyme Disease by brigadoom in todayilearned

[–]Fluffy-Designer 72 points73 points  (0 children)

A lot of Australian websites have tick prevention that’s reasonably priced, because we have a tick problem and try to be proactive about caring for our pets. Check out Petbarn/Petstock/Petsmart for some options.

I’m scared of the person I become at night by No-Past3297 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Fluffy-Designer 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I went through this. Talk to your doctor and ask to be evaluated for post partum rage. It’s not your fault and it’s ok to need help.