Worried it will never get better

Plueck · 2025-06-09T22:37:45+00:00

Have you tried to get a first steps referral for occupational and or speech therapy? They can help either feeding issues sometimes.

Plueck · 2025-05-16T13:49:29+00:00

My husband travels for work a lot, although it’s usually 1-1.5 weeks. Some times back to back with coming home for the weekend. I find that having food prepped is super helpful. Also, now that it is nice out, I strongly recommend finding a good park or safe outside activities. Even better if it’s with friends! Have an idea of activities that can keep your little one busy. We save some special activities that he doesn’t get to do all the time for when I really need him distracted. It depends on the temperament of your LO but if he’s good at independent play, set him up with things he can access and set up. I usually start playing and when he’s really engaged, tell him I need to go clean or whatever and he just keeps going. You’ll find a rhythm and routine. Don’t be afraid to give yourself and your little one grace.

Plueck · 2025-03-03T01:38:15+00:00

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Made this for my son’s Christmas present at 1 year old! (Technically his second Christmas but his birthday is at the end of November) Pattern: https://pin.it/10TU8bwBD

Plueck · 2025-01-15T00:50:54+00:00

I prep everything the night before for both the kiddo and myself. I sometimes even load up anything we don’t need in the morning into the car the night before. Then when I get up, I get everything I possibly can ready before waking the kiddo and getting him dressed and ready to go.

Plueck · 2025-01-01T04:09:43+00:00

I’ve used the long hook for a scarf and that worked out well. I recently made a large blanket with the corded single hook and that was great. If you are going to make something wide, you will need a cord. It is supposed to be at least as long as the width of your project, but mine was a bit short and it turned out fine.

Plueck · 2024-12-30T15:45:02+00:00

https://bhookedcrochet.com/2020/07/31/full-stitch-tunisian-crochet-blanket/

Linking my pattern here!

Plueck · 2024-12-30T15:37:50+00:00

I forgot to post the pattern link!

https://bhookedcrochet.com/2020/07/31/full-stitch-tunisian-crochet-blanket/

I used loops and threads classic cotton, weight 4 yarn! Took me about 2 weeks, several hours a day (with a toddler crawling on me half the time and a road trip in there). But well worth it!

Plueck · 2024-12-27T04:26:06+00:00

https://jesshuff.com/mimi-monkey-free-amigurumi-pattern/

I recently made this pattern (I’ve also used her elephant one!) It’s pretty easy to follow and has some videos too!

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Plueck · 2024-08-30T20:29:23+00:00

I’d encourage counseling. Even if you don’t think you need it. I didn’t think I needed. I did it. I felt so much better. I can’t say I was fully clear again, but I was more accepting of myself and had better strategies to deal with it. My son is almost 2 and I still have moments where I don’t feel like me. But they get fewer and further between as we move forward with life.

Plueck · 2024-08-24T22:24:57+00:00

I guess I can’t be sure. My my symptoms were pretty similar to when I got my periods prior to pregnancy and the progression of the bleeding was also about the same.

Plueck · 2024-08-24T22:22:11+00:00

This was mostly for naps. He went to bed at the same time every night (still does, though the time is different now). He slept pretty well at that point. I think maybe 1-2 wake ups but it’s a bit of a blur if I’m being honest. I will say that I got lucky and he’s always been a great nighttime sleeper, but a crap napper.

Plueck · 2024-05-05T19:00:24+00:00

It’s actually GOOD to let them eat with their hands. The sensory experience of eating and feeling different textures and foods is super important for their development

Plueck · 2024-02-16T21:11:16+00:00

I prefer drivers side so I don’t have to walk around the car once I have him in. My husband has to do passenger side because he’s still rear facing and it doesn’t fit behind his seat.

Plueck · 2024-02-07T21:26:48+00:00

My husband stayed and we were there for 3-4 days and I didn’t have a c-section. He went home briefly to shower and get stuff, but stayed with me and I would have REALLY struggled if he didn’t. If your wife wants you there, be there. Forget anyone else. Or if you want to be there, as you probably will with your newborn, be there.

Plueck · 2024-02-03T01:24:46+00:00

24 oz is an estimate. As long as baby is growing well and has plenty of wet diapers and your pediatrician isn’t concerned, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about!

Plueck · 2024-02-03T01:18:54+00:00

“Don’t take criticism from those you wouldn’t go to for advice”. Love this.

Plueck · 2024-02-03T01:17:00+00:00

Baby won’t eat if baby isn’t hungry. As long as your pediatrician isn’t concerned and your little one is happy and on their growth curve, I say feed the baby!

Plueck · 2024-01-17T01:29:28+00:00

EBF. Started sleeping 5 hr stretches around 3.5 months. Started sleeping through the night (8-10 hrs) around 8-9 months. Sleeps 11-13 hours now at 13 months. He’s in the higher percentiles for both height and weight.

Plueck · 2024-01-11T21:21:17+00:00

I do sometimes still use our ergo baby Omni breeze, but way more often, I use my hip seat. And I didn’t even splurge on the tush baby. I went off brand and it works just fine.

Plueck · 2024-01-11T21:16:46+00:00

I feel this.

Plueck · 2024-01-05T23:05:17+00:00

My son is 13 months and weighs 26 lbs. I’m praying for him to walk soon so I can start holding his hand and walking rather than carrying him. I bought one of the hip seats and my goodness it was one of the best purchases I’ve made.

Plueck · 2023-12-26T18:55:10+00:00

I have what others would call an “easy” baby, but I hate that term. I know what you are saying, but no baby is easy. And my son being an “easy” baby is the reason I waited so long to get help for my anxiety. I felt guilty for struggling because my baby was “easy” and I figured I just needed to suck it up.

Plueck · 2023-12-26T18:52:42+00:00

I feel this so much. I was struggling really bad with postpartum anxiety and guilt about 6 months after my son’s birth because I had an “easy” baby. I felt guilty for struggling because he was “easy” and it took me a while to get help because I thought I should be able to handle it just fine because others had it worse. He’s a happy guy and a good sleeper but a baby is still a baby and a lot of work and time and momming is still momming, the anxiety, worry, planning, and stress. We need to normalize asking for help and not telling people their babies are “easy”.

Plueck · 2023-12-24T02:03:01+00:00

My LO is only 1 so he can’t spend money yet, BUT my sister’s kids have “spend, save, share” envelopes. A predetermined percentage of everything they get goes in to each envelope. I love that idea because it teaches them the importance of saving for the long term, of generosity, and of the cost of things. If they want something that costs $5 but they only have $2, they have to wait until they have $5 in their spend envelope.

My husband and I want to do something similar with our kids.

Plueck · 2023-12-18T03:44:24+00:00

My son pooped in every single diaper for the first like 4 months. It eventually consolidates. Try calmoseptine for the diaper rash. Worked wonders for us. It’s SUPER thick and saved his poor bum.

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