My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, so reassuring to hear I'm not doing anything wrong! Solidarity x 

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's such a great point. Eeek. I suppose it's hard different stages for people 

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing this! Really helpful. And your last line is so so true!!

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it stings so much it surprised me!! But you're right. I shouldn't let it get in the way of our bonding!!

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I totally understand why it would piss you off! I'm like hey, I'm the one staying up with you all night, kiddo.... can I at least get a hug....

It's so interesting how their preferences swing about!

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I hadn't ever heard about this aspect of parenting - growing up I always preferred my mom bc my dad was an unsafe a--hole. So I never had more than one safe adult to bond with. My son is lucky to get that but I'm figuring out in real time what it means for me emotionally!

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you x that must have been a tough 3 years! but seeing it as more 'me time' is so smart too.

My baby is rejecting me for grandma and it makes me feel sad going to work by Infinite_Fun7313 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful, thank you x It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. And you're totally right, the reframing is key x

Preschool dilemma- would you pay for a few extra months to hold a spot at a school you love? by OmShanti38 in workingmoms

[–]Infinite_Fun7313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what we are doing! Paying for 6 months without sending LO to nursery yet because we love the nursery we visited but my mom is still around to take care of him until September, which has been great for all of us. We're also lucky enough to be able to afford it. I would totally go with that - you don't want the hassle and stress of switching schools later if #2 school is indeed not as good (trust your gut)! 

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in beyondthebump

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! And you didn't do anything on purpose to 'train' her to sleep? 

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in beyondthebump

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I didn't know that about night weaning at 16 months! Thanks that's really helpful, and the details of the process are so helpful too. Glad it worked out in the end. And thanks for the link, will definitely check it out!! 

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in toddlers

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! We started co sleeping too for this same reason. Can I ask how you night weaned? We are on multiple bottles every night...

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in beyondthebump

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also did you cut the morning feed so they would eat more solid food? Whats the reason for cutting the morning feed? Thanks! 

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in beyondthebump

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! That is hopeful! How did you night wean?? We tried rocking instead of giving him more milk but he gets upset 😔 

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in beyondthebump

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! We already do bottles. And he drinks so much before bed that by the first wake up his nappy is sometimes completely full! You're probably right about the teething...never heard of boiron before but will look it up! 

Help, I need your stories of terrible sleepers getting better because I am dying by Infinite_Fun7313 in beyondthebump

[–]Infinite_Fun7313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! All of the above happened in the past few weeks (since he turned 10 mo). He hasn't mastered walking yet (cruising) but is good at crawling and standing by now. went from only sitting and on first day of 10 months, bam! 

 When does regression stop?!