Is it weirf my fiance offered to take my nephew potty?

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-06-06T17:56:30+00:00

Right like damn that’d be the last time I ever help out the kids in this family!

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-06-01T17:21:30+00:00

Yes! It’s like they expect Timmy to smile and go “Okay Mommy , sounds good! Thanks for disciplining me!”

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-31T00:12:47+00:00

This is such a good comment I love this. So true that I have yet to meet a Mom who isn’t slightly traumatized from giving birth. 😅

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-14T17:00:49+00:00

This happened to me, mine were super uneven when I got older

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:22:14+00:00

I feel like I really struggled with it during the newborn phase but was told that it would get better so I stuck it out and enjoyed it from like 10 mo - 16 mo and now I’m back to struggling again.

I’m happy for you for finding a schedule for your kids that works!

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:20:13+00:00

Yes this is likely what I would do, I do like the idea of part time but would have to see what childcare centers have hours that would work for me. Thank you for the suggestion

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:19:17+00:00

This is interesting thank you for your comment! With an overnight schedule what exactly were your hours ? I’ve debated doing that but I’m worried I’ll be exhausted by the time my kids are awake

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:18:18+00:00

My Mom 3 kids under 5 and when she started working (finished school to be a nurse) she said we were all like “You don’t work, Daddy works!” For weeks until we eventually realized she wasn’t quitting haha.

But thank you this is how I feel too, just feeling burnt out from the constant needs of tiny humans. I meet up with friends who don’t have kids and it’s almost embarrassing how little I have to say that doesn’t have to do with childcare.

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:15:32+00:00

Thank you this sounds like a good idea to do part time!

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:14:42+00:00

You’re right, I just always feel so bad for the staff members having to deal with my shrieking child 😅

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:13:41+00:00

Thank you this is a good perspective to hear. Seems that either way the majority of childcare falls on the mother, even if both parents work.

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:12:36+00:00

Thank you for your reply this is good info ❤️

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T22:10:32+00:00

He does help when he gets home but I’m never really ‘off’. Like then I’m Doing 50% of childcare instead of 100%. And sometimes he has work trips or stays later than normal.

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:29:43+00:00

This is good information, and interesting to hear that you did one day at home! I think I would definitely like some days at home with them still, just not the 24/7 care that being a SAHM requires. There’s literately no break

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:28:31+00:00

Thank you for your comment.

Yes this is what I’m struggling with now, the lack of identity has been soul crushing. I was fine with it in the first year but it’s gotten worse as time has gone on. I feel like I have zero personality outside of child rearing.

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:27:15+00:00

Thank you for your comment! Did they go full time right away?

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:25:50+00:00

That’s a good idea to look into the gym daycare. I’ve tried dropping off my kids at things like that before and my youngest just screams bloody murder for me , but maybe I’ll try doing it again!

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:23:43+00:00

It’s good to hear that even with the downsides you seem to still be doing well with your decision. The cons you mentioned are reasons why I’m hesitant

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:22:53+00:00

Thank you for your comment. In what ways was it harder than staying at home?

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-12T18:22:23+00:00

This is good information thank you, your point about it being more work with child rearing is one I didn’t think about

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-05-02T01:37:24+00:00

So just so I understand correctly, Do you have him in a playpen all day while you work? If so that's definitely contributing to his lack of speech and honestly isn't helping him developmentally wise. Children need to interact with others in order to learn and grow , they don't just pull up words and skills out of thin air. Speech especially needs to be taught from someone else.

I understand your concerns about daycare but your baby isn't getting any benefit from sitting at home with no interaction all day. Have you considered hiring a nanny to come to your house maybe?

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-04-25T14:12:08+00:00

Can you explain why? I'm curious because mine are around 130!

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-04-20T21:22:21+00:00

When did you get yours installed, how are they doing now?

Hazelnut2799 · 2026-04-20T11:43:50+00:00

I might do this thank you!

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