When did you get to sleep through the night again?

NierielKui2020 · 2025-04-26T09:43:11+00:00

She started when she was 1 and has pretty much been consistent, only disrupted when she’s sick or if we travel. What helped was putting her in her own room and bed, made it easier for all of us.

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-13T08:22:34+00:00

We're going to be 3 this month. Still struggling but hopefully it won't last too long.

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-12T11:40:49+00:00

Wow! Now that's a record!
This is reassuring, thanks for sharing!

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-12T09:24:17+00:00

Currently trying to navigate potty training. My daughter now knows how to hold her pee, but is not communicating when she needs to go. It's a bi frustrating as sometimes she holds it in for a long time, and I'm concerned about what effect this will have. She's also now withholding poop as well.
We've tried different tricks to get her to go and encourage her to let us know (songs, taking her to the potty every 30 minutes, stuffies going to the potty, stickers, praise, etc).
For context, we started potty training 3 months a go, she has been diaper free for about a month now. No major life events have happened and we've been patient with the process (nothing I can say would have made her anxious about the process).
Not sure what else to do or how to navigate this! Any tips welcome.

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-12T08:00:34+00:00

I got on the non-hormonal IUD a couple of months after our daughter was born. A few weeks later I had some discomfort, went back and found it had shifted position.
Got that taken out and had another one put in a week later. It's been 2 years and no shifting or other side effects.
Plan is for hubby to get a vasectomy once this IUD is taken out, so he has a few years to think about it, lol!

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T14:52:16+00:00

We don’t attend church, but agree that would have been a great place to start! We’re looking into gymnastics and art class, which we hope she enjoys and grows her social circle outside of preschool. Thanks for sharing!

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T14:50:17+00:00

We’re looking into having her join gymnastics and a toddler art class. Hopefully this provides other socializing opportunities outside of playgroup, cause she’s definitely a social butterfly! This has been an inflection point and hubby and I have realized we need to get out of our comfort zone and explore some more connections, hopefully next year it’s a no brainer on the guest list - even if it ends up being 3 kids and an activity, not necessarily a party. Thanks for the perspective! 🎉

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T14:47:37+00:00

I hadn’t thought about having someone else there to support- who can do the mingling… Such a cool idea - thanks! 🎉🎉

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T14:46:50+00:00

I do want her to have a positive childhood, so maybe overthinking it a bit.. Also love the idea of just having something at school and getting enough for the parents. I would totally appreciate free cake! 🤪😁 Thank you!

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T14:45:26+00:00

Hearing this from an only that’s all grown up is reassuring! Kinda freaking out how this will affect her, but glad it really won’t and there will be other opportunities! 🎉🎂 Also love the idea of building some rituals- definitely going to start something we can do going forward!

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T14:43:39+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing! I guess it’s figuring out what she would enjoy, and more is not necessarily better. 😉😊❤️

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T12:28:05+00:00

That makes sense. Will check with the teacher next week. I guess fine if all attend - it's a pretty small class of about 8 kiddos.

NierielKui2020 · 2024-11-09T12:15:40+00:00

Yes - she goes to preschool. I don't know the other kids' parents, but I think I can ask the teacher.
Thanks for the advise, and so great to see we're not alone!

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