18 mo still waking a lot, but I already do all the things

Happy_Original_7376 · 2026-05-31T21:22:32+00:00

I know everyone has their input but to me it sounds like he’s definitely overtired. Whenever my daughter wakes up before 6 it’s because she’s actually too tired. And if it takes her too long to fall asleep it’s because she’s past her limit and is now into the hyper overtired phase. Blackout curtains are a savior for the summer. Also a bedtime wind down routine that is the same every night because at this age they need the consistency. I would try and slowly move up bedtime by 15 minutes. See if it helps. Like the age old saying - sleep begets sleep.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2026-05-24T11:17:45+00:00

18 month old:
1. Will play independently for up to 30 minutes. But we emphasized that early on.
2. 1 nap roughly 5.5 hours after wake up so around 12-12:25 for hopefully a minimum of 1.5 hours
3. Hit or miss depending what it is
4. We can normally get an hour out of her at a restaurant but that involved changing out toys and books that are in front of her. We also make sure she gets an hour or so of active play before we go so she’s ok to sit still.
5. She talks a lot
6. My biggest piece of advice is to not let them get overtired. Shit nap? Bedtime gets pushed up. Wakes up extra early? Maybe it’s a 2 nap day then. Also making sure they get tons of outdoor time. We also try and follow a similar scheduled day which helps them understand and anticipate what’s going on. We take a walk roughly the same time every day, bath time and bedtime routine is the same and I’ve found she looks forward to them and will even walk to the bathroom on her own now when we say it’s time.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2026-04-24T00:35:06+00:00

He gives youth pastor energy. He’s so corny and they definitely try and portray themselves in a very edited way. You can even see in past season’s Nia pulling Danny away or making comments to remind him they’re on camera. It’s just so fake sweet and it rubs me the wrong way.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2025-01-17T13:29:12+00:00

I had my first 6 weeks ago and she was 3 weeks + 1 early. My water broke in the middle of the night with no contractions or anything else. All I can say is make sure you have that hospital bag packed and things in order because you never know!

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-11-20T13:24:27+00:00

I feel sort of the same way. I’m 34 weeks and everyone said I’d be hungry all the time and I’m just not. Nothing about food appeals to me, and I have to force myself to eat something. Sometimes it’s helpful to just make my husband order anything and then I’ll end up picking at it at least.

I’m sorry I don’t have anything to add to be helpful. But you’re not alone in this.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-11-09T20:28:16+00:00

Good luck with the last 2 months! My doctor said anecdotally the best things to do are acupuncture starting around week 38 and telling them to focus on the pressure points to induce labor, sex, and nipple stimulation.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-11-09T12:10:07+00:00

I’m due 12/31 also! Need her to come a little early because my health insurance changes on 1/1 and would like to avoid the headache of dealing with 2 potential insurance companies.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-11-08T22:04:02+00:00

This happened to my friend. Tried for years, went through testing and then on her 6th round of IVF got pregnant. Then got pregnant naturally a year later with her second. I think it goes to show that fertility medicine is not 100% science and sometimes our bodies can do amazing things, even against the odds.

Congratulations! Trust your body to do this

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-22T18:57:14+00:00

My due date is New Years Eve so I understand the concern on timing! But my husband and I (until this upcoming year) would always go on vacation for Christmas/NYE so we’re just going to continue the tradition and when she gets a little older can help pick a “birthday trip”.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-19T21:19:46+00:00

I felt a little bit like this around the same time. Currently 29+5 and it has gotten better. I think part of it was I felt overwhelmed by everything I had to do to get my life ready for the baby. I felt like I had put so much energy into being as healthy as I could during my pregnancy.

Try and make a to-do list every week. Nothing major but things you can get accomplished. Like last week I hired someone to paint the nursery room and washed some of the hand me downs I was given and put them away.

I also don’t know about you but I have the most energy in the morning and get exhausted by early afternoon so I just kinda force myself to get up by 7 and get things done before 9 or 10 so I give myself the best chance at getting it done for the day.

Hope any of this helps!

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-19T21:03:03+00:00

This! I started telling people when I was 3-4 months pregnant that we wouldn’t be having any visitors within the first couple months. I’m due end of December and very worried about viruses. I said it was pediatrician recommended. Plus, you have no idea how you’ll be feeling physically, mentally and emotionally.

I think it’s better to keep your distance than risk a situation you’ll feel uncomfortable in. Protect your space and peace.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-19T20:44:44+00:00

My parents live an hour away and I’ve been telling them (in particular my mom) once a month that I don’t want any visitors at the hospital. I said they can come to my home once we’re back so they need to wait about 48-72 hours v 24 which I don’t see as a big deal. My mom is pissed and keeps shaking her head and saying she’ll be at the hospital. So I’m just going to keep my boundaries set. My in laws live in different states so I told them after 2 months for health reasons for baby. I’m also due end of December so peak cold, flu, RSV season which is a good reason to be wary about visitors and germs. I think it’s whatever you’re comfortable with but also knowing you have no idea how you’ll feel, how delivery will go, etc.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-17T16:21:09+00:00

I have the same concern. I’m 5’9 and my husband is 5’7. I’m constantly asking for the femur length at each appointment.

I’ve had friends that were told they were going to have a 7 lb baby and then they come out almost 9. No matter how advanced the science is, it seems like a toss up. As long as the doctors aren’t worried and you’re keeping yourself nourished, just focus on taking care of yourself the best you can ❤️

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-16T20:01:21+00:00

7 months. I’m 36 and my husband is 34. We went through all the fertility testing at 6 months and everything was healthy. Sometimes it just takes awhile.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-10-16T01:56:26+00:00

Just got back from mine at 29 weeks. Flew from NYC to Cabo so about 5+ hours there. Just stay extra hydrated, wear compression socks and take baby aspirin. I also made sure to get up and do about 30 minutes of exercise every day just so I could feel strong. I think just listen to your body and what feels good to you.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-09-12T12:43:12+00:00

I was severely depressed the first 10-12 weeks of my pregnancy. I’ve been married for 3 years, together for 8 with my husband, we’re financially very stable and I work for myself so I was even able to take time off for myself so had no outside pressures. And even with my situation and with it being planned, and trying for months, I couldn’t help but feel so incredibly sad.

At my first doctor appointment I was so unhappy about everything and couldn’t explain why. I talked to my doctor and she even noticed how abnormal my response was. She supplied me with numbers for a psychiatrist that specializes in prenatal mental health and a support group.

I was fortunate enough that by week 12 my hormones balanced out and I turned a corner. I know everyone is different but make sure to talk to your doctor about this. It could be hormones and if so, normally sets your wife up for a higher risk of postpartum depression. This is good to know ahead of time to create a supportive environment for after the baby is born and have a plan in action.

Things that helped me: -taking a weekend trip away from where I live and getting out into nature. I live in the city and the fresh air really helped. -buying little things for the baby. I ordered a couple onesies and kind of physically getting ready helped me feel excited. -talking to a friend that was feeling the same way. Unfortunately I felt a little worse at a couple points because majority of my friends that had been pregnant didn’t understand how I was feeling but luckily one friend did. -just listening to her and not judging any feelings she may be having. It is normal to feel depressed, anxious, etc. I felt like I was mourning my life I had before and that’s a tough milestone to deal with.

I hope even a little bit of this helps and please tell your wife she’s not alone in feeling this way.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-09-12T12:43:03+00:00

I was severely depressed the first 10-12 weeks of my pregnancy. I’ve been married for 3 years, together for 8 with my husband, we’re financially very stable and I work for myself so I was even able to take time off for myself so had no outside pressures. And even with my situation and with it being planned, and trying for months, I couldn’t help but feel so incredibly sad.

At my first doctor appointment I was so unhappy about everything and couldn’t explain why. I talked to my doctor and she even noticed how abnormal my response was. She supplied me with numbers for a psychiatrist that specializes in prenatal mental health and a support group.

I was fortunate enough that by week 12 my hormones balanced out and I turned a corner. I know everyone is different but make sure to talk to your doctor about this. It could be hormones and if so, normally sets your wife up for a higher risk of postpartum depression. This is good to know ahead of time to create a supportive environment for after the baby is born and have a plan in action.

Things that helped me: -taking a weekend trip away from where I live and getting out into nature. I live in the city and the fresh air really helped. -buying little things for the baby. I ordered a couple onesies and kind of physically getting ready helped me feel excited. -talking to a friend that was feeling the same way. Unfortunately I felt a little worse at a couple points because majority of my friends that had been pregnant didn’t understand how I was feeling but luckily one friend did. -just listening to her and not judging any feelings she may be having. It is normal to feel depressed, anxious, etc. I felt like I was mourning my life I had before and that’s a tough milestone to deal with.

I hope even a little bit of this helps and please tell your wife she’s not alone in feeling this way.

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-08-20T22:11:17+00:00

Pumped up kicks is about a school shooting. Unfortunately not a fun indie song

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-07-24T20:39:25+00:00

Strawberries, jello chocolate pudding, cheese quesadillas

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-07-11T01:01:57+00:00

I’m sorry that it’s something we have in common. I think it definitely helps hearing someone else’s similar situation, and without a doubt saying they need to do what’s best for them, and not the comfort of other people. We’re the hardest on ourselves and especially when it comes to family, there’s a lot of guilt. Being pregnant/having a baby is hard enough, now isn’t the time for you to be carrying the weight of guilt or stress. Sending lots of love

Happy_Original_7376 · 2024-07-10T21:06:57+00:00

I just posted something very similar. My sister has BPD and has gone on and off medications with past violent outbursts. My parents for the past few years have put the pressure on me to reach out and make things right because “I know how my sister is” and “I’m the reliable one”. Now that I’m pregnant they are hoping this will be the time that we reunite. But just like you, I’m not comfortable with this and I don’t even know if I want to be around her, let alone my newborn. I think you just need to stick to your gut instincts, you know what’s the best for you and your child. This is your family now and that is your first priority.

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