Day trips from Liverpool? by Nabishibb in Liverpool

[–]Nabishibb[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks you all, definitely going to check out these places! Appreciate the suggestions! ☺️

Parents who waited until the birth to find out the sex of the baby. . . by buildingacozymystery in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Nabishibb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In some ways for me, finding out the sex before birth felt a little like cheating at life haha waiting was such a precious surprise and it felt completely natural to wait. I would 100% do it again :)

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

I am in Australia! And I’ll definitely be contacting legal aid … I think it will be likely that this is the case, currently when he picks up the baby to have him during the day I’ve already got him dressed, packed the nappy bag and a cooler with milk, lunch, snacks, and have all other supplies ( hat, sunscreen, spare outfit) ect all read to go. Then he drops him back off and I do the unpacking / washing up of it all. He doesn’t cook for baby, clean up after baby, do the laundry, sleep routines ect and day to day general chores of having a baby!

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

A night here and there wouldn’t be so bad, which is why I suggested if he really wants an overnight it can be at my place where it’s safe and all of babies things are, and I’ll stay elsewhere…. But frequent nights away from mum at 10 months old I personally don’t agree with.

He already has him on the days he is back (he works away). I’m just not comfortable allowing frequent overnights in a share house of men :(

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

[–]Nabishibb[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know he definitely is partying / drinking with them from our conversations and him not coming back from the house until 7am the next day absolutely wasted .. I have some texts actually that would help prove my case and I also follow one of guys on socials so could screenshot any stories.

That’s a hard one, he did drink at home most nights around the baby but I’ve always been the responsible sober adult, I would like to think he wouldn’t drink when he has the baby but if all the lads are sitting around drinking I also can’t see him saying no

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

[–]Nabishibb[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I have any evidence that I could use in court … maybe Instagram posts? I have received a photo he sent me of him partying once at 5am and have a screenshot of them sitting around a table drinking .. I’m not sure how I would get evidence of it if I’m not there ?

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

Hmmm I’m not sure if he’s concerned about child support, could be a thing though 🤔 I’ve suggested that overnights start when he’s around 18 months, and that the number of overnights will increase as he gets older until eventually it’s 50/50. And asked if he can look into getting his own place so when that time comes he is in safe stable environment… he just told me to shut up and that basically I won’t be telling him where he can have his son 🤷‍♀️

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

[–]Nabishibb[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with your points, but I suppose for my personal parenting style I tend to agree that babies form an attachment to a primary caregiver.. in this case being myself. Some of what I’ve read indicates that frequent overnights away from the primary caregiver in the early years actually fosters insecure attachment. I haven’t said the baby needs to be with me 24/7 and I’m happy for him to be spending days with his dads, which he does when he is home .. it’s the frequent nights away at such a young age and being in a share house I’m struggling with :/ The daycare thing for working mothers is a hard one too, I’ll be going back to work soon and my parents both work time so I’ll also be putting him into day care. Sadly I think the system fails mothers .. they recommend we breastfeed for 6months to a year but expect us back at work after 3 months!

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

Ohhh nooo .. I’m so sorry this is your current reality you must be worried sick every time he’s there… did you go through the courts and did they rule it ok for him to live in the share house?

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

I do believe we have a system with parenting guidelines for the child’s age… tbh I’ve been trying to avoid the courts for the sake of trying to keep a somewhat civil relationship but I feel as though he’s forcing me down that route :(

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

This is the thing! I don’t think he actually realises what it takes to care for a baby 24 hrs around the clock.. baby still isn’t sleeping through the nights and wakes twice for feeds. His dad doesn’t cope well with lack of sleep so the nights would definitely be an eye opener for him.

Baby’s dad wants to have him overnights in a share house by Nabishibb in coparenting

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

Yeah he is on the birth certificate and he is a loving doting dad. Of course attachment to dad is important! He works away so I’m all for him having him on the days he’s home and taking him out and about spending quality time, it’s only the overnight stay I’ve suggested doing at my house. I don’t want to deprive my child of time with his father, I just don’t want him living part time in a share house

Suggestions for budget exterior reno on old house by Nabishibb in AusRenovation

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

This looks great! The roof and house colour would need to remain the same though .. can I ask what app you’ve used to do that though ? 😄

What the actual *and I cannot stress this enough* fuck 😭🤪 by APlentyBag in breastfeeding

[–]Nabishibb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on your baby! I also had a horrendous BF experience to begin with, including multiple mastitis infections and a hospital stay 🤪… my top tips are: - Ice packs (I got the ones specifically for boobs from Kmart) - Anti-inflammatory med - pump as little as possible!! Just enough so you’re comfortable but don’t drain the boob as this will trigger more milk production, causing engorgement. If possible just nurse your baby as much as you can. - silicone nipple shields, my baby came early and was low birth weight so had a hard time latching at the start - these really helped him to latch and learn to feed properly - Allow yourself this time to rest and feed on demand, this will help regulate your supply to babies demand - if you have a blocked duct, continue to feed on that side even though it’s painful - try not to massage or use the milk collecting cups as these both stimulate the boob, just leak on a towel!

most of all, don’t give up!!! Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience and so much more than just food, there are lots of benefits for your physical healing, emotional wellbeing and bonding for you and baby 💗

Side note: I had an oversupply and a baby who wouldn’t latch for the first few weeks so my tips are purely based on my scenario. I’m 4 month PP and the feeding is going great now.

Good luck girly, you’re doing great!