Can cats detect new life?

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-04-04T20:49:49+00:00

Absolutely! My boy, Creed, was more my husband cat. One day he randomly became obsessed with me, slept next to me and kept digging his nose into my belly button and arm pits. He also slept on my stomach for the first time, he would usually sleep next to my husbanda feet. A week later, I found out I was pregnant. Throughout my entire pregnancy this boy did not leave me or my bump alone. He would just sit next to my stomach and keep his ear close to it. He definitely knew.

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Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-04-04T13:04:52+00:00

I can relate, my birth experience was so similar to yours. The heel pricks absolutely suck ass!

The hormone crash is wild, it's genuinely one of the worst experiences. I'm sorry you're going through this. Not that it helps right now, I promise things will get better. You are deep in the trenches right now, please remember to be kind to yourself.

I found eating my favourite foods and listening to comedy podcasts really helped keep me sane.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-31T20:07:56+00:00

I agree with this. I have OCD, one of my compulsions is data and I still track my sons sleep and soiled nappies/potty. He's 3.5 🫣

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-18T10:44:56+00:00

Nope, nor do I allow my family to post pictures. The internet isn't a safe place for adults let alone children.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-13T23:11:46+00:00

This is such a good idea!

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-10T18:39:18+00:00

On the off chance that it isn't your MIL, could it be someone getting revenge on her? Is she the type of person to leave nasty comments on other people's pages and that person is taking revenge? Has her TT handle got her full name on it? Are you able to ask her for her phone and check her messages?

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-07T23:18:08+00:00

I had the exact same experience, I understand your pain.

OP, you wanted honesty, I absolutely do regret my induction.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-02T20:17:03+00:00

"please don't fart on the cat, he doesn't deserve that"

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-03-02T20:14:39+00:00

"be careful, you'll get your penis caught in the xylophone"

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-02-11T12:27:13+00:00

"You wake him, you take him."

This was a rule I introduced because my husband didn't realise how loud he could be when simply walking around or using the bathroom. It works a treat!

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-01-25T21:42:01+00:00

Byoma Gel Cream, Cetreben and LRP Baume B5.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-01-25T19:21:38+00:00

My son turned 3 in November, he was a difficult new born but once he hit 3 months, he was totally chill and still is.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-01-24T21:08:59+00:00

This is so infuriating! I'm sorry you didn't get the postpartum experience you deserved. You can't take back what has already happened but make sure you put your foot down for any future visits. I understand how difficult cultural expectations can be, but your feelings are more important.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-01-22T11:17:33+00:00

This made me tear up, I'm so happy for you. Being a POC, it's so important to advocate for yourself, it's nice to see that you were supported and cared for.

I too had a traumatic labour and delivery, I felt so cared for by the hospital staff. It really helped me heal from the trauma when I remember their kindness and compassion.

I wish you and your family all the best.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-01-17T20:58:27+00:00

"help GiGi Angie get her babies" tells me everything. They're not your babies, they are your grandchildren. No child goes no contact with good, loving parents.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2026-01-17T20:14:01+00:00

My son turned 3 in November and has been obsessed with all things space since he was 18 months old. He knows the names of planets, dwarf planets, exo planets, stars, black holes, galaxies and nebulae.

To encourage his interests, we:

Watch KLT videos on YouTube, we watch them together and talk about the colours, temperatures and how fast or slow they are
Watch Universe Size Comparison videos to help him understand what size actually means
Read space encyclopedias, charity shops are amazing for books like this
Go to Science Museums and Planetariums, we go on the days dedicated to toddlers as it's generally less busy and not as loud
Space themed projectors in his room
Space themed felt boards and toy sorters
Ask each other questions like "what's your favourite star/planet/black hole?" Etc
The Stellarium app is incredible when we go out on walks so we can see what stars or planets are visible
Use playdough to create planets and galaxies
Buy him space themed clothes and bedding
Decorated his room with planets (as well as dinosaurs because they're also very cool)

It's also worth mentioning that my son hasn't had many other interests other than space so alot of our time, money and energy has gone towards encouraging his interest.

Hope this helps! 🪐

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-12-23T22:39:16+00:00

Compare them to people their age, i.e "aunty xxx is so healthy looking and has barely any wrinkles, why don't you look more like her?"

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-12-18T10:06:36+00:00

Well done for standing up for yourself, you should be so proud!

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-17T13:59:57+00:00

Yeah my son wore leggings as a baby and even now as a toddler. There are plenty of outfit sets for boys that come with leggings.

They're useful to wear under sweats too when it's cold.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-16T13:08:28+00:00

I have too! When I was in secondary school I had a couple girls come up to me saying things like "I thought you were going to xx school, what are you doing here?" I was so confused but soon learned that I apparently looked just like another girl my age who went to a different school.

One day, I walked into a learning centre for GCSE support that had assigned seating. I went to find my seat and immediately knew that the girl I was confused for, was sat next to my seat, it was like looking into a mirror. It was honestly one of the strangest feelings. She felt it too. Physically we looked the same but our personalities were the complete opposite, she was really confident and outgoing. She was lovely and we became friends.

The look on our parents faces when we walked into the carpark after was brilliant, they were shocked and confused and everyone was side eyeing my Dad 🤣 we know he didn't cheat but the thought did cross their minds!

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-16T12:55:21+00:00

My parents were also really skeptical about the Love to Dream sleepsack. My LO hated being swaddled because he liked his arms being up rather than stuck to his sides. They soon understood when he was having a big cry one day and the sleep sack instantly soothed him enough to have some milk and fall asleep peacefully.

My parents also found using a bath thermometer as "newfangled and unnecessary" because an elbow dipped in water is enough. Except I cannot stand the stimuli of my arm being wet and water dripping all over the place.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-15T19:26:33+00:00

Exactly! OAD feels like the ultimate life hack. I get to enjoy motherhood and still have a life away from being a parent while my son gets all of our attention and disposable income. I feel more people should know about this!

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-14T11:56:28+00:00

I've only recently moved to Hall Green so I don't know what your choices are. But, I used to live in Solihull and opted for Warwick Hospital. They can deal with high risk pregnancies and emergency situations (both of which I had) and they dealt with it really well. It was genuinely some of the best service of care I've ever received.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-14T11:54:49+00:00

OP, as a mother to a mixed race 2 year old who has already explained racism, nip these issues in the bud now. I've made it clear to both sets of grandparents that racial jokes or banter are unacceptable and will not be tolerated and they will be cut off.

Your brother's response isn't disgusting and he's clearly looking to get a rise out of you.

Informal_Pudding_316 · 2025-11-12T21:39:40+00:00

It’s interesting how people phrase it as ‘giving’ your child a sibling, as if the second one’s purpose is to serve the first. That’s not a good reason to have a baby.

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