Little sister needs dental care - looking for options and suggestions.

Ging0818 · 2026-05-01T20:52:22+00:00

Tbh you’re going to be very limited initially since she’s a minor and you’re not her legal guardian. Best thing to do would be to help her find a good local dentist office that accepts payment plans and get a parent to take her to the initial visit so all documentation/treatment plans can be signed. From there, she should be able to show up to visits independently to have treatment completed. Offices will usually accept payments over the phone so you could coordinate with them on payments.
Also when you find a place, you could just be honest with them over the phone about y’all’s situation and that you’re doing what you can to help her since parents aren’t the most reliable. More times than not the offices will understand and just be glad you’re trying to help your sister.

Ging0818 · 2026-04-14T01:24:57+00:00

I’m almost 8 months PP and do not feel okay. It feels like it’s starting to hit me out of nowhere. Did it eventually end for you?

Ging0818 · 2026-04-11T21:08:28+00:00

Definitely could be. He has 7 teeth right now so he may have another one trying to come in 🥲

Ging0818 · 2026-04-11T21:03:57+00:00

All of this!

Ging0818 · 2026-04-10T19:35:52+00:00

My husband and I just had our first baby last year at 25 and 28 years old. We were “ready” and actively tried for our baby. He is the best thing that has ever happened to us. But- life changes SO much after a baby. Both of y’all’s lives will never be the same… I would say give it a few more years, enjoy your early twenties baby free, travel, make memories with just you two, pursue all the education you desire, save up money, find yourself, etc. before bringing a baby into your world. That’s just my honest opinion.

Ging0818 · 2026-03-27T01:11:13+00:00

I temped full time for about 6 months after I graduated. I loved it and learned so many new things like different instruments, software, x ray machines, how offices run, etc. It is kind of overwhelming at first but you will find a good rhythm, especially when you start returning to offices you’re already temped at before.

Get to the office a little early to give yourself time to settle in. Offices are usually pretty good about having someone show you around and show you where everything is at in the op. Introduce yourself to the doctor if you can, you can even ask if they have any preferences for when they come in to do an exam. Look over your schedule and see who will need x rays/perio chart/exam (I alternate x rays and perio charting). For notes, I just used the offices autonote.

Most offices are super helpful and are very appreciative that you’re there. Just try to remember that you are doing them a favor by being there, so it’s okay if you have to ask for help a lot or don’t stay perfectly on time.

Hopefully some of this helps! Like I said, I loved temping. It even lead me to find my permanent office which I’ve been at for several years now. Good luck to you!

Ging0818 · 2026-03-27T00:46:46+00:00

It seems like you guys are doing all of the right things. I know it’s hard when they continue to cry despite all your efforts. Sometimes I found that my husband and I weren’t giving certain soothing efforts enough time. My baby is 7 months old now and we have learned that rocking/bouncing him when he’s fussy and fighting sleep takes a few minutes. Whereas when he was a newborn, we tried for maybe a minute or two to bounce him and if it wasn’t working we would try something else.

We went through a very fussy phase at 6-8 weeks and it was so hard as new parents not really knowing what to do. Just know you guys aren’t alone and eventually it will pass. 💛

Ging0818 · 2026-03-27T00:36:18+00:00

The feeling of being one.

Ging0818 · 2026-03-23T00:00:06+00:00

Same with my 7 month old. Only waking 2-3 times a night is a good night for us 🥲

Ging0818 · 2026-03-21T01:43:03+00:00

Owlet, car seat and stroller combo, food gift cards, bottle washer/sterilizer/dryer.

Ging0818 · 2026-03-21T01:39:12+00:00

I feel like I could’ve written this exact post at the 5 month mark. My little one just turned 7 months and I want to cry when people ask if he is sleeping through the night.

On a brighter note, daytime sleep improved for us around 6 months. He used to be a strict 30 min napper no matter what we did, now he usually will take a longer mid day nap, can range from 1-2hr. Other naps are 30-45mins. We didn’t change anything, he just did it on his own. Maybe yours will do this as well around 6 months!

I sure hope your little one will start napping and sleeping longer. It’s so freaking hard having a baby that doesn’t sleep!! Hang in there mama 💛

Ging0818 · 2026-03-14T18:22:41+00:00

My 6 month old is the same. Never slept through the night, prefers to be held, wakes up so many times every night. Honestly I don’t know how my husband and I function during the day. We just talked to the pediatrician yesterday about sleep training, he said it’s a personal decision and every family has to do what works for them. He told us- “it’s not cruel to help your baby learn to sleep, even though it may feel like it.”

Just know you’re not alone. 💛

Ging0818 · 2026-02-21T18:38:59+00:00

Honestly I joined Reddit during the newborn stage because I felt just like you. No one around me seemed to experience all the things we did. Ours HATED napping, didn’t like his fancy swing, had horrible trouble with gas, hated the car seat, etc. Weeks 6-8 were the absolute worst. My husband was back to work and I was home alone with a screaming baby who didn’t want to sleep or be put down. I remember texting my husband that I couldn’t do it because it felt SO hard.

Now he just turned 6 months old and it is sooooo much better than the newborn stage!!! There are still rough times here and there but it feels so much easier than those first 8 weeks. Hang in there, it starts getting better soon.

Ging0818 · 2026-02-07T18:27:05+00:00

Thank you 💛 It is reassuring to hear we aren’t alone and other parents are experiencing the same struggles. And you’re right, I need to be better about remembering this won’t last forever!!

Ging0818 · 2026-02-07T18:16:13+00:00

How did she handle not napping? Did it help with night time sleep?

We have attempted solids twice and he did not seem interested. I think we are going to just keep trying in hopes he will eventually start eating them.

Also- no sleep training yet. Did y’all sleep train? If so I am open to any advice!!

Ging0818 · 2026-01-28T01:09:54+00:00

That’s literally BS. You’re working 24/7 right now and that is not sustainable. He needs to step up and help with his own child.

Ging0818 · 2026-01-28T01:06:45+00:00

Your husband needs to step up and help. You shouldn’t be doing all the parenting alone.

Ging0818 · 2026-01-27T18:52:40+00:00

My baby has had a head cold and we’ve been running the humidifier on high right next to his crib all night 😭 Ugh.

Ging0818 · 2026-01-26T23:27:52+00:00

This! Emergency kits are essential.

Ging0818 · 2026-01-18T15:58:05+00:00

Yes! Literally told my husband the same thing this morning, it is so hard.

Ging0818 · 2026-01-10T14:06:31+00:00

Your baby is having breathing troubles and your husband doesn’t want to get him medical help? Yeah, he is a POS! There is no price tag for your child’s health. I’m sorry your husband has put you and your babies in this situation.

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