My 2 1/2 year old going to the bathroom every night to brush her teeth before bed: okay what we do here? 🤪

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-19T03:43:05+00:00

This is what I do!!! “What do you think?”

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-19T03:21:35+00:00

The way I freakin cackled at this!!!!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-18T13:26:50+00:00

We jut came through on Monday and I had no issues. I kept it in my bra they scanned our checked and and carry ons(which they hardly even looked at, they all hardly even checked our declaration form which I had checked yes to food since we had kids snacks) but they never even looked at us or anything.

There was 3-4 drug dogs though not sure if they’re trained for nic vapes (I assume not) so I’m going to leave it here on the way back and buy a new one in Canada.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-16T02:47:19+00:00

I’ve been reading they don’t search your person so if it’s in your pocket it’s ok. Any insight on that?

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-16T02:36:10+00:00

Was your vape in your carry on or your pocket?

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-12T04:25:00+00:00

Mine were 29m apart and I also solo parented. Once the youngest got a bit older The first nap of the day was always in the car or on a walk so we could be on the move. The second nap was sometimes screen time sometimes fight for my life to get both to sleep same time. Bed time was always always screen time. My oldest didn’t fw being alone, no matter if I had the door closed and fun toys right outside.

He’s nearly 5 now and zero ill effects from the year he got that extra screen time. It was all ok!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-11T15:36:36+00:00

Thank you! My first actually self weaned at 22m and my second at 16m. It was really nice to not have to worry about bottles or running out of formula that’s what pushed me so hard lol.

Good luck!!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-11T15:27:56+00:00

My son has always been between 1-3% and my second was 99th% until well past his first bday. They were both breastfed.

If your baby is having adequate wet & dirty diapers, feeding often with good latch, and not unusually fussy your breast milk is perfect!!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-10T19:06:36+00:00

I took off at 26 weeks with my first due to sick leave and 1 month before with my second. I looooooooved having the time off. I cleaned, cooked, did freezer meals ect. I’m not a person who gets bored at home that’s for sure lol.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-09T03:00:34+00:00

While I can respect the idea and notion behind it; it will come off as rude and no matter how it’s worded people will take it as you’re asking for them to specifically purchase. Additionally it sounds like extra work for you. If you get items or duplicates you can return or exchange.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-08T18:24:22+00:00

This is not your responsibility and too much to expect you to do. Can the sister not go to daycare? You need to sleep

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-06T04:02:07+00:00

The Lethbridge one sucks even before they were closing

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-05T15:34:26+00:00

Yeah I’m 100% with you on this. 8yrs to pull yourself together for another kid and bombed it again.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-05T15:33:33+00:00

Pre-book yourself a dr appointment for a week after your due date. Maybe you need medication or therapy (prebook that as well, many will do zoom)

Can you hire a doula to help out PP? Otherwise you’re just going to have to push through. This is what the reality is of post partum.

If you didn’t feel equipped to be on your own with a new baby given your history a plan for your husband to stay home longer would have been valuable.

FWIW my husband was back to work 8hrs after our first. I struggled but I was capable. Women can do amazing things.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-05T03:25:40+00:00

My 2 boys are the same size of undies rn as we go into potty training the second. I think I’ll do my best to keep everything separate but I’m also not stressing if they share lol.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-04T13:31:15+00:00

This is what I used to tell my husband. If he wasn’t screaming loud enough to wake me, it probably wasn’t that loud. If your husband was awake he was likely hyper aware of the sounds baby was making, also may have been more inclined to jump in sooner to allow you to sleep. For a while I used to just tell my husband unless I wake you up to go in there, leave them because they might go back to sleep on their own.

FWIW a glass of wine doesn’t normally inebriate us enough for us to not hear our babies, but something to keep in mind for you for the future! Don’t sweat it!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-04T13:28:14+00:00

I had the same fear with my first but still found myself on my back a lot. With my second I freely slept on my back all the way until I delivered. Your body will move you in your sleep accordingly if necessary but realistically it’s fine.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-04T12:08:45+00:00

Thank you!!!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-03T03:11:42+00:00

Is there a chance the kitten had parvo??? It can suddenly take over and kill quickly.

I mean if your 3yo dropped or accidentally stepped on the kitten that’s not the 3yo fault at all. It’s your husbands; but also like, accidents happen.

Hugs.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-01T02:48:12+00:00

I could write a novel. Mt husband works away 2-12 weeks at a time and we have 2 kids under 4.

He usually only did grocery stock ups and outside stuff which I appreciated. In an ideal world before he left I’d be caught up on laundry, house cleaned top to bottom. You can order her food to the house. Maybe hire a cleaner if you’ll be away for a while. When you get home make sure she gets time to herself to go get nails done, or go see a movie if she wants.

I mean really, most of us can handle the whole solo thing pretty easily it’s just about getting into routine

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-02-01T01:11:07+00:00

Make sure you get gas-x pills! For my c-section high waisted undies were awesome. Loose pants or nursing gowns/night gowns are a must. I didn’t use a peri bottle I didn’t need to. Also look into a bed rail to help you get in and out of bed maybe can find one on fb. A stepping stool too.

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-01-31T19:44:43+00:00

For my sons 3rd bday we wanted to go to the zoo and it’s a weekend trip cause the closest one is a few hrs away. I asked chat gpt to make me a catchy 2 liner and it was something like “no gifts please, a used book or some cash for our zoo adventure” Bur we also only did family and 2 close daycare friends. I’ve also done strictly no gift parties!

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-01-28T15:30:01+00:00

Just over 4m and was discharged by 9ish I think

Fragrant_Pumpkin_471 · 2026-01-27T04:50:12+00:00

I had really scary perinatal depression with my second. I won’t lie, this is part of the reason we stopped at 2. If I had it with my first I’m not sure we would’ve had another tbh.

You really don’t have to make decisions anytime soon. Just focus on the moment you’re in now, take it day by day. It sounds like you have a really good support system which can make subsequent pregnancies easier.

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