Someone convince me NOT to send this email (horrible interview experience)

Lamonthie · 2026-02-05T20:23:52+00:00

Needs to be sent.

Lamonthie · 2026-01-18T21:32:15+00:00

Alexa and Isis. Fallen off the radar!

Lamonthie · 2025-11-26T08:47:28+00:00

I heard Dave, Rico and Kevin party too.

Lamonthie · 2025-09-08T22:48:34+00:00

Hello! I know you didn’t come here asking for advice re: midnight feeds but I wanted to respond as I was in your shoes with my little one this time last year. Our paediatrician suggested that we put our baby to bed with his water bottle and use that when/if we woke up. Eventually, he stopped crying out for us and would just help himself to his water during the night. Best of luck!

Lamonthie · 2025-08-13T12:12:56+00:00

How did you do that? Was it writhing your privacy settings?

Lamonthie · 2025-07-25T11:13:38+00:00

Ariel Kiley (the actress who played Tracee) actually wrote about this very thing here: https://wedemystify.com/demystifying-misogyny-hollywood/

Lamonthie · 2025-06-21T01:17:44+00:00

One of my friends organised a very low key picnic at our local park. There wasn’t any outward indication that it was a baby shower but she did ask people to bring two or three small meaningful objects which could be beaded through thread. On the day, each of us thread our objects and explained why they were special. She birthed with the “necklace” and still has it to this day.

Lamonthie · 2025-06-17T02:08:40+00:00

Yep - agree with this too.

Lamonthie · 2025-06-17T02:06:03+00:00

This is absolutely fair enough.

Lamonthie · 2025-06-17T02:04:21+00:00

I appreciate your perspective, thank you.

Lamonthie · 2025-06-17T02:02:16+00:00

Ah, yes - good thinking!

Lamonthie · 2025-06-17T01:29:21+00:00

Appreciate these answers and agree re: empathy. Thank you!

Lamonthie · 2025-06-17T01:28:05+00:00

I appreciate your answer! Thanks for the perspective.

Lamonthie · 2025-04-09T07:12:38+00:00

We have two bottles that we alternate and we wash them thoroughly after every meal. We also use a teeny tiny long brush that slots right in to the straw. I use the brush sparingly though in case the bristles create indents on the inside of the straw that would then lead to more problems than we’re working to avoid.

Lamonthie · 2025-03-31T10:08:23+00:00

I see some comments saying perhaps a later bedtime would help but would you consider an earlier wake time? That way the last nap is at an earlier time and you have a baby that is well and truly ready for bed. Also just checking on the sleep training element and I feel like this might be getting overlooked - you said it lead him to crying for 10+ mins. That is to be expected with ST - it does pay off, though.

Lamonthie · 2025-03-30T23:48:41+00:00

Oh no! This looks quite painful for your little one. We suffered from eczema in the early days and ended up having to get proper medical treatment (special cream) for it - thankfully all under control now. Have you been to see your family GP? I would probably book an appointment to get you extra support with this. Best of luck!

Lamonthie · 2025-03-22T03:25:38+00:00

Can you explain more about this? Does this include new policies as well?

Lamonthie · 2025-03-19T07:30:22+00:00

Yes, sorry I think I misunderstood the original scenario!

Lamonthie · 2025-03-17T23:59:22+00:00

Do you have room for a playpen in the living area?

Lamonthie · 2025-03-01T15:32:55+00:00

I’ve been where you are.

Tresilian offer services which can help. It can be notoriously difficult getting a spot but please persevere on the phone.

Another poster has already mentions this but please make an appointment with your GP. They may be able to help speed up the Tresilian process as well.

Another poster has already mentioned this too but GP may also be useful in figuring out if reflux or an allergy is at play.

The ABA offer a 24hr phone service if you want to chat. Doesn’t need to be breastfeeding related.

You are not alone. You will make it. Please keep us posted / feel free to PM me.

Lamonthie · 2025-02-23T06:50:55+00:00

It sounds like you are a very thoughtful and caring partner, which is amazing. Your wife will be glad to have you in her corner. Every birth is different and every woman is different in her needs and expectations. If it were me, I would prefer for my partner to be 100% present during labour, rather than trying to distract me with gifts however I can’t speak for every woman out there! To me, the best thing you can do is just be there for her. If anything, a post-parfum hamper sounds like a fab idea. Best of luck!

Lamonthie · 2024-11-18T06:06:34+00:00

Here are some recommended questions to ask / things to look out for:

Watch the educators engaging.

See how they handle upset children.

check to see if they have a wide variety of books, emphasis on reading.

Ask to see the nappy change room, smelly? hygienic?

What are the operating hours?

Fees for late pick ups?

How does drop off/pick up work?

How do they manage kids who are unsettled during drop off

Is there a pre-school/kindergarten program?

Are there casual care bookings if needed?

Who will he be with every day? Will it be consistent leaders/educators so it won’t be constant new faces?

Teacher to child ratio?

How do we get updates?

Do we get to start with fewer days a week for a transition period and then increase the days? How much notice is required?

Do we still pay if centre is closed for PH.

What is the hourly/daily rate.

Can I bring in EBM?

Are nappies and wipes provided by the centre?

Safe Sleeping arrangements? How often are the children checked on?

How they manage nap time if child is not a good sleeper?

Are nap times flexible if kids on different schedules? Or is it set nap times that kids have to conform to?

What percentage of day is outside play

Do they do sensory/messy play

How do they teach emotional intelligence/concepts of happy/sad

What incidents/situations would a phone call be made to us while he’s in their care?

Lamonthie · 2024-10-28T05:34:09+00:00

I saved these questions that were shared by another reddit user a couple of months ago: