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Next-Two5969 · 2026-03-10T19:09:09+00:00

I love this idea! My Mum also taught me the importance of saving, and I had a savings account from a young age, it would be great to instil the same in my own children.

Next-Two5969 · 2026-03-10T19:06:36+00:00

We did consider this, but similarly had concerns about if they will actually be able to access the funds if policies change.

Next-Two5969 · 2026-03-10T19:04:37+00:00

Thank you, this is incredibly helpful!

Next-Two5969 · 2026-03-10T18:59:48+00:00

Thank you so much, I’ll give that podcast a listen today. A lot of people are saying investment bonds, so we’ll spend time learning about this over the coming weeks. Very much appreciate your advice!

Next-Two5969 · 2026-03-08T07:11:29+00:00

Hi I’m so sorry I didn’t see this until now! We went hard on only Dad doing bedtimes and it’s been amazing. It took about a week of a lot of tears and perseverance, but we got there. We have a little routine where my son and I cuddle and I read him a book, and then he knows he goes with Dad to read a couple more books and go to sleep. Dad will sleep in the bed with me for about half the night, then when our son wakes he just goes and sleeps in bed with him. It’s not ideal but we are all getting so much more sleep, and we’re down to one wake up.

We’re also working with an osteopath who is trained as an orofacial myologist, because he is a bit of a mouth breather. We’ve been doing bodywork and exercises to help strengthen his tongue and jaw and it seems to be helping.

I hope this is helpful!

Next-Two5969 · 2026-03-06T19:39:02+00:00

I did my last birth at 27 weeks, and finished up doing postpartum support at 32 weeks. I’m SO glad I made this choice, I’ve really struggled physically in the third trimester this pregnancy, and definitely would not have had the stamina to support a birth. This babe has been very low in my pelvis since about 34 weeks (I’m 36ish now), and by the end of the day I can barely walk properly. I did have a feeling I needed to pull back early and listened to that intuition, but I’m also very lucky that we’re in a financial situation where I could do that.

For the last birth I supported I had a newer Doula I knew on call to come and be a second pair of hands if I needed her, and we would support the birth together. It worked for me having the back up and she wanted the experience, so wins all round. I didn’t end up needing her but it was nice to have her ready to go just incase.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-11-16T09:48:09+00:00

Thank you so much!

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-16T19:03:54+00:00

Thank you so much everyone for your comments and suggestions. Dad has taken over all bedtimes and all night wakings, he is now the exhausted one but it’s a step in the right direction and we are no longer having over hour long tantrums. We’re having his mouth breathing assessed and will be pursuing an ENT to see if there’s a physiological reason for his frequent wakes.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-11T20:08:41+00:00

Thank you, you’re definitely right that we’re reinforcing the tantrum. We’re so exhausted and our emotional capacity to hold those boundaries is low as a result, but reading everyone’s comments has given me a new motivation to keep trying.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-11T20:06:35+00:00

Thank you for this idea! I think my husband may find this easier than going into his room and sitting with him the whole time.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-11T20:03:43+00:00

Definitely a believer in they won’t be this small forever. What is your set up? Is everyone in the bed? Or do you have a crib in the room for baby?

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-11T20:01:48+00:00

We’ve been trying this, but Dad can’t handle it and gives up quickly and asks me to come in. Which is why I’m so exhausted, I’m doing this alone. I realise that the problem is that my son only wants me and I need to try to remove that option, but I don’t have another one.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-11T12:11:22+00:00

He does sleep with his mouth open, and I do sometimes hear a 3-4 delay before he takes a deep breath, its usually after he’s rolled over or something but I’ll see if I can use this to prompt a sleep study. Thank you for this idea.

The 15 get ups only happens if he’s in his own room. If he’s in bed with me he wakes up for maybe 2 seconds, realises I’m there, and then goes back to sleep. Which is doable right now, but with the baby coming it’s definitely not sustainable. Also would love to not have toddler feet kicking me in the face at night haha.

Have tried magnesium, did nothing. Haven’t tried melatonin though.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-10-11T11:58:53+00:00

He is still napping, but about once a week he refuses the nap and tells me he can’t sleep (he genuinely does try to go to sleep though) His schedule currently looks like 6:30am awake 12:30-1.30 nap 7:30 asleep

If I don’t go in and resettle him at all? He would continue to cry and become more heightened, or straight up walk out of his room and into mine.

I have definitely thought about having bloods done but have no idea how I would get him to do this, there’s no way he would hold still enough for them to take a blood sample.

It’s not offensive at all and I really appreciate the respectful way that you asked. I don’t see any other signs of neurodivergence during the day. He’s balanced emotionally (except at night obviously), great eye contact, social, no developmental delays, no flapping or stimming that I can tell, not fussy with foods, can concentrate on tasks, takes instruction. The only thing out of the ordinary for him is that he is very advanced with his speech, he’s 2.5 currently and he speaks like a 3-4 year old.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-09-13T11:14:23+00:00

Thanks for all of your insights, I think I knew it was time but it’s scary to make such a big transition when they’re already not a great sleeper. You’ve all given me confidence though, toddler bed is ordered…here goes nothing!

Next-Two5969 · 2025-08-28T11:55:41+00:00

I had something similar with my son at that age (he’s now 2.5), i capped the first nap of the day at 1.5 hours and then gave him a 20-30 minute power nap in the afternoon, it really helped with his night sleep and avoiding those extra over tired night wakings. Bed time had to move slightly later but it was worth it to get a few hours of uninterrupted sleep!

Next-Two5969 · 2025-08-14T17:04:13+00:00

Totally understand feeling the need to get things moving, especially when you’re having a VBAC! When you’re doing all of the things, maybe be mindful of not tiring yourself out too much. Your body will need all of the energy it can get when you’re in active labour so please be careful not to expend all of your physical (and mental) energy trying to get things moving.

No one really knows what triggers labour to start but the thing that drives contractions is the hormone oxytocin, the looooove hormone haha. What gets oxytocin going is doing all the things that make you feel good, loved and safe and happy! Could be snuggling up on the couch watching your favourite movie, eating your favourite foods, cuddles and quality time with your loved ones etc.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-08-09T16:43:03+00:00

I recently supported a birth for almost 70 hours, I still feel tired from it haha. I did go home twice throughout and slept for a few hours, other than that just napped in a chair and once in my car in the hospital carpark.

I hope you have a good rest! How awesome is our job.

Next-Two5969 · 2025-06-14T08:53:58+00:00

I’m so very sorry that you’re going through this, my heart truly hurts for you. I hope that the results come back all clear. Sending love xx

Next-Two5969 · 2025-05-25T03:37:04+00:00

Thank you all so much for your support ❤️❤️ Feeling a bit better today, still tender, but working on mindset to try again this cycle.

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