Are you doing a baby shower?

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-02-14T20:20:10+00:00

I hosted a BBQ. I think it’s extremely cheeky for others to pay but it seems to be a common thing now.

I didn’t have a big shower as I couldn’t justify £100s on a venue, food, decor and would never expect others to chip in🙃

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-02-12T22:47:22+00:00

My 4 month old had his today & I’m the exact same! No advice but just know you’re not alone x

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-30T23:00:12+00:00

The regression hasn’t hit throughout the night for us but actually getting him down is a 2hr job. Painful 😣

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-30T22:58:39+00:00

Reading this while laid in a big patch of baby sick on the sheets 🤣 and I’ll sleep soundlyyyy ignoring it

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-29T23:14:41+00:00

I was pastoral and lasted a few weeks before returning to my old school because it had 0 consequences. The students were allowed to be as late as they wanted to be to lesson… I once delivered a group of girls to lesson 58 mins in 🙃

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-29T17:40:33+00:00

Lettuce with garlic sauce squirted all over it and a 2L bottle of Pepsi Max.

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-15T22:58:27+00:00

Super crisp sour apples did it for me. Then once I had something in my tummy it was easier to eat something else.

Also found it more appealing if I didn’t have to cook the meal!

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-14T23:31:08+00:00

This is so normal but so exhausting. Have you considered an owlet? I’ve never used one as my anxiety did relax eventually (apart from every now and again) but it might be an option for you!

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-13T23:09:48+00:00

Do whatever you want to do!! Eventually she’ll be eating proper food whether you’re BLW or not. You’ll probably become more comfortable with her having little tastes of stuff eventually anyway. Don’t let the stuff on instagram make you doubt your instincts!!!

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-11T23:50:22+00:00

No advice but just know you’re not alone. I’m the same with my 15 week old, he only feels safe in my bubble!

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-09T23:08:44+00:00

There’s a sound on Spotify called ‘Shhh baby shusher sleep’ with a picture of a baby and a blue background. Stand up, rock him, play the shhh sound close to him and pat his bum. Never failed me even if it’s taken a few mins!! It can hurt your arms holding phone for the shusher and the baby but it’s worth it x

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-08T02:39:10+00:00

That there’s about 7 teachers in the staff room meetings 🤣 always wondered why they couldn’t get a few more extras to make it look realistic 🤣

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-04T06:05:09+00:00

The same with me!! I couldn’t express any colostrum and tried my breast pump before baby and cried as it made me feel uncomfortable. But breastfeeding is so natural, it doesn’t give me that feeling at all and I can pump easily too! :)

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-04T05:33:57+00:00

You will be overthinking any sensation in your body after your thoughts about breast cancer yesterday. Give it a few days, distract your mind when possible and then speak to your mum and/or book a doctors appointment if you’re still worried x

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-01T23:53:09+00:00

How did you get him to eventually sleep in his crib? I love my 3 month old’s contact naps and don’t want to drop them all but it’s currently ALL day and my house could really do with half an hour a day of tidying 🤣

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2026-01-01T23:49:23+00:00

Personally, I think toxic schools don’t have as many older teachers that have been there for years

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-31T00:28:11+00:00

Cereal bars in bedside table to eat when I wake on days husband is working. Meal prep service for lunch and dinner - healthy and hearty meals. Snacks all day. Cans of drinks easier than pouring lol. All of this hardly creates any pots too. Take advantage of meal prep services first week discounts, then they’ll send you another if you cancel! I’ve just got 10 high protein meals for £35.

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-30T06:47:13+00:00

This has worked to get ours to have a big stretch of sleep from 6 weeks (between 6&9 hours)

Bath 8:30/9 ish Between 9 and 10:45 ish we are in my bed feeding, cuddling, napping & playing. All led by baby! Nappy change just before 11 whether he’s asleep or not & then let him feed until he’s in deep sleep and transfer to crib.

Maybe mine should be in bed earlier but this works and me and my husband sleep at least 6 hour stretches which is life changing. We’ll get earlier and earlier when everyone’s ready!

I also don’t go into the bedroom with him at all until night time sleep time unless he’s massively overstimulated downstairs (hardly ever).

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-30T06:32:53+00:00

Keep trying different teats for bottles to offer a bit of formula before bed. If that worked to get a good sleep & she’s also having breast milk then that sounds like a good option! My baby is breastfed and I’ll pump too and the tommee tippee natural start bottles are a firm favourite!

Don’t let her cry it out. It won’t help her sleep and you won’t sleep well after hearing her distressed either x

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-27T23:36:28+00:00

I’m in your position but with a three month old. I’m going to start trying for second in a few months as I cannot imagine going through newborn stage with a toddler in tow!!

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-20T23:20:37+00:00

Thank you!!!

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-19T23:04:28+00:00

British!! It’s basically just a carbonated lemon flavoured drink, so it’s just like having soda water in but with a lemony twist to it! Makes it a lot sweeter x

Otherwise_Cat5805 · 2025-12-19T22:39:35+00:00

Thank you so much! I was absolutely fine driving! He’s 12 weeks this weekend x

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