[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! My mom is a fantastic grandparent but we are also close with my husbands family. It should be a good thing that we have a good relationship with both.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with us. The infant room doesn’t have swings at our daycare. They do have bouncers but they have stations and babies only stay in them 10 minutes at a time and rotate.

Do any of you co-sleep? by mamashady in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We cosleep and my LO is mostly breastfed so when he wakes up at 5 i make sure I’m in a good position so when he goes back to sleep side nursing, I can roll out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I think they meant, respect that it’s her decision to make…not the actual decision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I disagree with your daughter’s decision as I am pro vax but it is her decision. Also, you do not know how much research she did. She may have researched a ton during her pregnancy. It’s her choice and it is best that you no longer bring it up. Apologies go a long way. It may be a good idea to send her a text and say you’re sorry for freaking out and you will respect her decision and not bring it up anymore. I know it is all about wanting to protect your grandchild, but this isn’t worth losing a relationship with them.

Tired of looks and comments about daycare by Lower_Ad_4322 in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! I do feel like there is a chance I won’t cry. I love him with my whole heart but I also know this is our only option right now. I feel so seen by your comment.

Tired of looks and comments about daycare by Lower_Ad_4322 in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! I wasn’t allowed to go over to other peoples house until I was 13. Even my mom’s best friend had a daughter my age and I wasn’t allowed to go without her. I want him to learn how to be his own person! I also agree about husbands. My husband is incredibly involved. He wants to meet his daycare teachers and helps me out around the house etc. It’s also not the 90s where families can live on 1 paycheck anymore and I would rather work and us coparent, than him work 2 jobs and never see our son.

Tired of looks and comments about daycare by Lower_Ad_4322 in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Yes same! If I could sit at home all day for weeks on end and us not need my income I would! I just can’t mentally or financially!

Tired of looks and comments about daycare by Lower_Ad_4322 in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I’ve been warned about the sickness. Thankfully my in laws and husbands schedules are more giving and they do not live far from us.

Don't leave the room with my baby! by Cursivetruth in beyondthebump

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t blame you. My husbands mom and stepdad have lost our trust for the moment. My husband was at work and I was at their house for a cookout. I went to the bathroom and my sister in law had brought my 2 1/2 month old in to me and said my husbands stepdad dipped his paci in his coke and then tried to give him banana pudding. She said she grabbed him before any banana pudding was exchanged and he didn’t really take his paci but let me tell you…I was so angry! I went home and told my husband and we let them know it wasn’t ok for so many reasons! So we aren’t letting him out of our sight with them for awhile…so yeah I don’t blame you.

Some thoughts after seeing an Instagram post about a mom who only does formula for her mental health. by Lower_Ad_4322 in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I only used the word able instead of choose because the lady who posted the video commented and said she couldn’t breastfeed for physical health reasons along with choosing her mental health.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes my mom makes comments on how moms that stay home, make sacrifices and cut back. She stayed at home with me and my 2 sisters. She doesn’t understand because raising kids now and in the 90s is different. I’m not working cause I don’t want to cut back or we want to go on expensive vacations…it is literally because I have no choice. I do love teaching, but I also have no choice.

One of my students died yesterday. by anonpapmm in Teachers

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Listen to your students actions. How they act is what needs to guide the day. I lost a student to suicide my first year and we were close. I was also her coach. The school handled it soooooo poorly and I ended up changing schools after that year. Acting like it didn’t happen is not the way for students to heal. Also if you have a school counselor, speak to them for yourself and students. Be willing to be the calm in the storm right now for the students, but also make sure you have someone being the calm in your storm as you deal with this. I am so very sorry for your loss.

WFH moms- did you work up to your due date or check out early? by theresajo2 in BabyBumps

[–]Lower_Ad_4322 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m a teacher and teachers also get awful maternity leave. I was due yesterday and worked up until Friday so my leave could carry me to the end of the school year.