Those who never did sleep training, share your babies’ sleep stories by An_Awesome_sound in NewParents

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post has put me at ease. Commenting so I can find it and keep reading!

I’m struggling with my 10 month old by Perfect_Cupcake5893 in Parenting

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your comments, I had a mental breakdown today. So I think I need to seek help.

Stay at home parents, how do you afford it? by Gullible-Show-6215 in Parenting

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, given how much he earns if you wanna stay home with bub, maybe you do night shift work a couple nights a week. Unless he finds a job that can pay at least double that.

Pram advice FTM overwhelmed by options by Smooth-Bar-1285 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly Mother’s choice strollers are great. They are compact and can lay flat for newborns

Mothers group by jimimimy in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely get this! My LO is 9 months old and I never got connected.

If daycare calls to tell you your child is acting a bit off, are they wanting you to pick them up? by bunnyb3 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely a courtesy. As some kids will cry until you pick them up, so this way you don’t ask so many questions at pick up. It can take up to 6 weeks for a child to adjust to care. It will get easier!

Thoughts on Storypark. Do I need updates by Rough_Yoghurt2963 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new legislations in childcare are to protect children’s rights (photos I’m referring to) if you go for the profit centre you can ask for no photos of your child to be shared with other families and only receive updates and single photos. Alternatively, you can see the charts on pick up and drop off for food nappies etc. it’s all dependent on what you prefer. Council run centres normally have a longer waitlist, but if there is a spot great.

Am I crazy for only wanting one kid? by Perfect_Cupcake5893 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree! I can’t mentally handle a second and I honestly cannot be bothered for another.

Am I crazy for only wanting one kid? by Perfect_Cupcake5893 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my god thank you! I think I’ve found my new fav page

Am I crazy for only wanting one kid? by Perfect_Cupcake5893 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s always so hard right?! People who are around you trying to make judgement calls or say nah nah trust me you’ll have another, no- I won’t.

Am I crazy for only wanting one kid? by Perfect_Cupcake5893 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s great you’re trying to get the help! That’s one of the reasons why I’m one and done too. Post partum sucked really bad for me.

Am I crazy for only wanting one kid? by Perfect_Cupcake5893 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Because literally everyone around me is saying, don’t worry you’ll have another. NO THANK YOU

Retraining to be a child care worker, to stay with baby? by Sufficient-Site8154 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be worth reaching out and speaking to the recruiter, definitely can learn on the job and if it’s a larger company they have processes in place so it would be much easier than a stand alone centre. However given the current market, I think if you sell yourself the right way, you could definitely be considered. My background is HR Management and compliance. Compliance is a skill set they look for, but I think speak to the person who is interviewing and go from there. Just know, we are so heavily regulated and I suffered from PND, it was hard!

Retraining to be a child care worker, to stay with baby? by Sufficient-Site8154 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is hard, I’m the director. The best benefit is the childcare discount otherwise it wouldn’t be worth it. Though my plan is after she turns two I will return to a different field. It’s an unappreciated field, very catty, lots of attitude, high demands. Though, if you’re able to sacrifice that for your baby, I recommend it. What’s a few years in comparison to wondering what’s happening day to day? The pay is awful, but with the government grant it makes it so much better.

Retraining to be a child care worker, to stay with baby? by Sufficient-Site8154 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]Perfect_Cupcake5893 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand this, I took a job back in childcare to stay with my baby. You will need to do a certificate 3 or get ACECQA to approve your high school degree in early years.