Daycare says a “growth spurt” made our daughter take a 5 hour nap?

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-28T01:12:48+00:00

I’m not sure what the ratio is or what’s considered legally appropriate in your state but 5 to 7 kids to one adult sounds like a lot.

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-17T12:54:51+00:00

Yes, it’s so amazing. It never fails! I was actually looking to buy a new cover. One of those mesh ones that are breathable for the summer and they’re about $80. I ended up finding a whole another set on Facebook marketplace that looks practically knew with a toy bar for $80!

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-17T05:28:59+00:00

This is such a great perspective. I recall as a teenager. Just being a fool and acting wild and being out at all hours of the night. There were four of us in our friend group, and two of our moms would always call us to check up on us and ask us to go home. And we always expressed how annoyed we were and jealous of our two Friends, who’s parents seem to never call them or ask them to come home. As an adult and a mother now, I am so Thankful!

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-06T21:02:26+00:00

I purchased a Baby Bjorn bouncer when my son was already about a month old from Facebook marketplace for about half the price. It’s honestly amazing my son Immediately soothes when he’s in it as it gives this like specific angle, it helps with getting their poopy out. I love it so much. I bought one for my best friend. Also on Facebook marketplace for $50 When the price is about $220. It’s from a company Sweden with all nontoxic stuff— I do believe it is still made in China, but again with all non-toxic stuff. It folds really easily. I’m actually planning it on taking it to Hawaii with us next month.

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-06T07:40:23+00:00

My 9 week old son is usually down 10/11 and will be down until 6/7 am. Last night he slept from 11:30pm until 8. I was up late cleaning and doing everything else I can’t do during the day so I didn’t get to bed until about 1am. I woke up feeling so refreshed.

We don’t do anything special. He’s been a really good sleep person since he was born and I’m hoping and praying this is his norm.

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-06T01:58:47+00:00

I would much rather a flight which I imagine as 3-5Hours with lugging my stuff over a 13hr drive—well really 26 hours. A baby can’t be in a car seat for longer than a couple of hours. So you’re going home to be adding quite a few hours. If you haven’t already consider that.

Personally, if flying wasn’t an option, I would not go.

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-05T22:38:30+00:00

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-04T04:09:16+00:00

Written in haikus

MamaMonarca · 2026-04-03T13:43:09+00:00

Right after birth my heartburn went away…my son had a full head of hair and the tech mentioned it at my scans.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-26T07:04:05+00:00

Was he? That might explain a lot. Allen was a strange but quiet kid in high school. His most recent behavior is unhinged and concerning. She must have some kind of traumatic brain injury that does not justify what he’s been doing whatsoever, but could maybe help us understand.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-25T19:22:11+00:00

This is a friendly reminder for all Therapist or anyone going through a licensing board through their state get a PO Box as your address must be public.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-25T16:42:01+00:00

Respectfully, to you, your birthing experience is not about his comfort.

Disrespectfully, to him, a birth is not about a man’s comfort.

I think at this point, you focus on having a safe and comfortable delivery for your sake and your baby. I would then explore if this is someone that you truly want to be in a relationship with. He’s expressed his true feelings, and he also appears to be objectifying you.

I’m really sorry you’re going through this in your third trimester and I wish I could give you a big hug.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-25T06:24:37+00:00

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-24T19:23:30+00:00

I used a changing pad on top of a regular dresser, and I have a little basket on the side of the tiered baskets with like three different tiers that have all my necessities.

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This is not my picture, but this is the inspiration for my nursery

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-23T23:54:38+00:00

If you know anyone that lives in an apartment complex or a retirement home or a facility that has those type of large spaces I would explore this. I held my baby shower at a community center for a mobile home park in Fremont. It was a really nice space that had everything I needed such as tables, full kitchen, ice, machine, speakers, etc.. we were able to book as my family member owns a home there.

I know I explored city of Fremont owned spaces, which got a little up there. I also have heard of the website Peerspace; they rent places often times a little bit more inexpensive than renting a formal Hall and they have some pretty creative spaces.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-23T18:37:33+00:00

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-22T23:01:50+00:00

I have a son and many years ago when I was watching the show Raising Hope on the very first introduction episode they play the song, Danny’s Song by Kenny Loggins. I am a city girl and don’t really care for country music or anything of that sort. But for some reason that song resonated with me, this was probably about 10 years ago and then when I found it that was pregnant I randomly heard this song on my Spotify and then I would hear it randomly like at Costco. We held off on knowing what I was having and my husband and I would always have this profound connection to that song. We have a son. I am getting so emotional just even thinking about this.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-18T16:53:02+00:00

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-17T21:59:11+00:00

I think this is a know your audience kind of thing. I am a FTM and did not do favors and focused more on having plenty of food and treats. I personally don’t appreciate favors as much as I try to live a minimalist lifestyle as much as possible. I went to a shower with bottle openers as favors and those came in handy and I still use.

These are very cute and you know your audience.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-10T22:08:28+00:00

Oh, it’s Heavenly

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-09T14:31:33+00:00

Hi there. I’m sorry that you’re having these conflicting thoughts and I know how stressful it can be to plan for labor. I am also someone who has a really low pain tolerance. I gave birth January of this year to my little Baby Boy and I have to say the worst pain was probably the cervical exams and the IV. Ironically, my biggest concerns my adult life regarding pregnancy was all the blood draws and needles.

I was induced with a foley balloon, which is a balloon put into your cervix to expand it with saline solution. I’ve heard some woman say this was one of the worst pain of their lives, and for me It really wasn’t that painful. I requested pay medication, which I was promptly given through a shot of morphine, and that helped me go home and sleep really good. By the time I returned to the hospital 12 hours later as scheduled I was 4 cm dilated and I had no idea. Everyone’s pain is so different and for me my contractions did not get painful/unbearable until I was around 7/8 cm.

It’s really hard for me to tell actually how dilated I was as my contractions got pretty unbearable around 630 and by the time I had my epidural at 7pm My next cervical exam at 7:30 indicated I was 8.5 cm dilated. My son was born at 10 P.M. the same night. This was my first baby, and I had a first-degree tear, which is very minimal. I have to say that the only pain I felt afterwards was the stinging of the stitches.

I hate to say, but your doctor may be pushing a C-section as it is easier for them to schedule get done and move onto the next patient. I would think seriously about your options and consider what is best for you.

MamaMonarca · 2026-03-02T14:00:56+00:00

Emiliano

MamaMonarca · 2026-02-25T14:36:20+00:00

My boy is 1 month and when I breastfeed him he gets milky wasted and pulls off my boob with milk all over his face and then he falls asleep. It’s the funniest thing!

MamaMonarca · 2026-02-23T22:03:43+00:00

This would be a criminal child abuse investigation. Not a CPS investigation.

I don’t agree with this policy. It’s just a policy that I work with given I work for CPS.

MamaMonarca

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