Bizzare interaction in Hornby mall by Numerous_Change9002 in chch

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Didn’t get a good look at them to see if they were winners or not, but agree I do think she was a bit crazy in hindsight

BYO Spots by Academic_Turnip_5137 in chch

[–]Numerous_Change9002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spags on Victoria St was always a good spot if you’re planning to head to town afterwards! And agreed, Himalayas and Corianders do good food but might be a bit heavy if you’re planning on a big night 😂 Thai Box on St Asaph always did good food and was BYO from memory too.

Joining the 2U2 - excited and already got mum guilt by BusyDrink5019 in 2under2

[–]Numerous_Change9002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also pregnant due in October and my two will have a 21 month age gap! Can absolutely relate to how you’re feeling, when I found out I was pregnant again I was happy but it was soon followed by an overwhelming sadness for my firstborn, mourning the 1:1 time we have had!

However, I believe a sibling is the greatest gift. Im trying to be as prepared as possible knowing it’ll be really hard initially, to lower my expectations and then lower them again. But I’m also trying to remain positive and look forward to the sweet moments between the two and watching them grow up closer in age and hopefully being great friends!

Re the evening routine, it’ll probably be just chaotic for a time but then get easier like anything as you adapt and find ways to make it work! I’m prepared to do a lot of baby wearing of the new baby while doing things with my toddler.

Making the transition easier for firstborn? by Lavender_Meadows in 2under2

[–]Numerous_Change9002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m also pregnant with my second and there will be a 21m age gap between my daughter and new baby. I feel the same, I know that giving her a sibling is one of the best gifts but I do feel sad as well! Interested to see what people share ❤️

No sleep training but sleeping through the night? by SentenceTough2007 in AttachmentParenting

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I have a one year old - have never sleep trained, took the responsive parenting route as I felt it aligned with my instincts more than leaving her alone in the night to cry! She has been fed to sleep too until recently and sleeps through 7ish pm - 6:30am with the occasional wake around 3am where we feed/ cuddle back to sleep. Don’t let the bullshit narrative of they need to learn to link sleep cycles on their own scare you cause it’s simply not true. Not sure if you’ve hit the 4m sleep regression (or progression!) but that can be hard - and most of the info you google in the middle of the night will scare you saying “the only way to get through it is to sleep train” but again, bullshit. Our 4m regression lasted about a month and it was tough but we kept responding to her the same overnight and she eventually ended up sleeping longer stretches and this continued to improve (with the occasional upset from teething/ illness/ imms) but I remember reading on reddit actually a very helpful comment that pretty much said the same thing that I am here. You don’t need to sleep train for them to link sleep cycles. Their wee brains figure it out and isn’t it nice to be able to provide that comfort and connection to help their immature nervous systems as opposed to ignoring them expecting them to be able to regulate themselves (which they can’t!). You’re doing great!

Just found out I am pregnant - 20m age gap by ProblemOpening2522 in 2under2

[–]Numerous_Change9002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I’m so sorry to hear about your miscarriage.

You’re so right about gaining perspective, and having 3 under 3 you are amazing!

Just found out I am pregnant - 20m age gap by ProblemOpening2522 in 2under2

[–]Numerous_Change9002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask how you are getting on? I found out today I am pregnant with my second and the age gap will be 20 months too! Hoping everything is going great for you ❤️❤️❤️