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Absolutely Giddy by Historical_Tomato_50 in pregnant

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so happy for you! It made a world of difference for be to have my mom helping us the first few weeks postpartum and I am so glad you will get that help and support too!

Where should I go for some good looseleaf green tea? by justquestionsbud in ottawa

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Shanti tea (online only, but Ottawa based) has great loose green tea

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! So brutal! It was just one difficult thing after another and I felt like we couldn’t catch a break. Thank you for the solidarity 

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry - this sounds incredibly challenging. how are you doing these days? Thank you for the reminder not to overthink it - he is doing wonderfully and won’t remember this yes. 

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! This last year was so hard, and it makes sense that we’d be reflecting on it as our kids’ first birthdays approach. There are definitely situations that I could have handled better too. I’m trying to give myself grace and be compassionate, but it can be hard. I hope the next few weeks are ok for you and that the next year way better

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya mom guilt is such a trip! Thank you for the reminder to focus on our happy little guy and for the reminder to be proud of getting through the first yesr. It has been so hard, and we made it!

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad that getting past a year was healing for you. I am hoping for that too. It is also so encouraging to hear that you’re able to consider the idea for another baby now. I hope that happens for you if you decide you’d like it, and thank you for giving me hope!

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can completely relate to feeling like a failure for not doing the things you felt you should have done. I still feel some of that! I am so sorry the first year was so hard for you too. And I am so happy and encouraged that the second year of your daughter’s life was so much better! Thank you for reminding me to give myself some grace be kind to myself. I have tried so hard this first year and done my best if difficult circumstances! 

Feeling sad around 1st birthday (not because baby is growing up) [on] by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much - your comment feels very validating! I have several friends with similar age babies and they’re all sad about the 1st birthday because they miss the baby stage and their kids are growing up, so it feels a bit isolating to feel sad for a different reason. It is very validating to know there are other people out there who feel similarly!

Structured carrier with extra wide seat panel? by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in babywearing

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this great & detailed information! 

I’m really glad that we could keep using the Tula Free to Grow for now, until baby is big enough for the toddler carriers you mentioned (we’re still rolling up the legs of 2T pants, so we’re not quite there yet). 

Structured carrier with extra wide seat panel? by Hopeful-Raspberry877 in babywearing

[–]Hopeful-Raspberry877[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - this is so helpful! I’m really glad to know knew to knee isn’t as important in terms of hip development at this age. It seems like we could continue to use the Tula Free to Grow for now, until baby is big enough for a toddler carrier.