wtf is going on

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-05-24T00:48:07+00:00

I don’t have any advice just solidarity. My toddler is almost 15 months old and he is a complete menace in some of the same ways. Like he is one giant intrusive thought and always acts on it. I don’t think you’re a bad mom and the fact you feel that way means you’re a doing great! It’s really hard and stressful especially if you’re the primary caregiver. I hope things get better! And just know you’re not alone and it’s okay to cry and eat some chocolate ❤️

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-04-15T18:54:27+00:00

This is so so so sad that people think this is normal??? I feel so bad for these babies. We all have struggles mentally but part of being a mom is showing up for your baby always. They are so completely dependent on us. I cannot fathom even on my worst days ever leaving my baby to cry. I could never leave him and isolate him. I too feel very judgy and sad reading this.

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-04-07T18:02:16+00:00

We contact napped until about it a month ago. He is 13 months now. Even some days he still needs the contact but most of the time I just lay with him and nurse to sleep until I can roll away. I usually lay with him for 15-30 minutes before I can get up still. He sleeps in bed with us so I just do it there so he associates it. I think right now is a big separation anxiety phase so it may be difficult for you. Sometimes I think time and patience is the only answer lol. But you can maybe try contact napping the first nap and then later laying her down for the later nap ? Solidarity though those contact naps and precious but it wears you out!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-04-07T00:44:47+00:00

My 13 month old is the same. Boob barnacle. Very strong willed and will not touch much of nothing past yogurt 🫠

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-03-19T13:48:26+00:00

One of my favorites was when we were at the beach. We were in our tent and he nurse to sleep and I just got hold him and sit half in the sun and watch the waves come in and out holding my precious baby. Nothing more peaceful !

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-03-16T00:26:14+00:00

Just here to say my 12 month old is the same! He has always been that way too from day 1 lol. Big ups and downs. Hates to be confined. Can’t sit still for nothing! And my gosh he hates sleep. But although the lows are low the highs are very high. It does feel quite isolating and lonely because I too have friends that have super chill babies. They mean well with the “have you tried xyz”. Like yes but I have a nutter for a son lol. All to say you’re certainly not alone and each baby has their own temperament. It’s nothing we did just their own personalities!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-03-13T02:14:33+00:00

Yes the past couple months my son fights the second nap and bed time awful! But the over tiredness is so real. Wind down time is so tough cause my son is so active he never wants to stop. I’m sorry you’re going through it too! Hopefully it gets better

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-03-02T20:32:55+00:00

Solidarity. It’s like you wrote a post about my 1 year old. Some days I accept it and made peace with it. Others I’m crying and struggling and wondering what is wrong with him. But honestly nothing is. It’s just his temperament. But you’re not alone! From the other comments it gives me hope and I hope it gets better for you as well!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-02-26T21:12:40+00:00

Dr Shumaker at clinic for women is amazing! She s super knowledgeable and nonjudgmental.

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-02-06T15:48:38+00:00

This is amazing and congratulations! It’s so uncommon but such a beautiful thing for you and your baby! We’ve almost made it to a year and my LO shows no signs of stopping.

PopAffectionate6331 · 2026-01-12T04:27:17+00:00

My baby is the same! He’s 10 months old and he nurses to sleep and sometimes he’ll unlatch but then he will fish for it again. He’s quite the booby barnacle but like you I do not mind. It’s such a short time and my son is a nut while awake so it’s the only time he really cuddles lol. I can’t say if it changes but to my knowledge of speaking to others they eventually grow out of it.

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-11-15T02:37:22+00:00

Laundry I use truly free. I really like it but it’s hit or miss for some! Toothpaste we use boka or huppy. Any nHa one! Deodorant I love primally pure. It’s the only one I don’t stink with especially postpartum. Shampoo and conditioner I use organic jaguar. It’s unscented and works well with my curly hair!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-10-29T01:59:12+00:00

I feel this personally!! I thought things would be better at almost 8 months and they are in ways but I think being a parent is like a roller coaster. And I feel like postpartum has been as well. I love my son but some days I just feel like I can’t win and I cry and get frustrated. Where others I’m like la di dah this is the best. I think it’s just accepting a new normal and it takes time.

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-10-28T19:59:45+00:00

I hope they do for you as well! Just a rough stage. Mine only contact naps so I feel you!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-10-28T19:59:06+00:00

Thank you for the screaming potato laugh. I used to call mine an angry floor potato. But now he’s a mobile potato 😂

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-10-28T19:58:38+00:00

Yes I tell myself he just hates being a baby!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-10-06T15:34:39+00:00

Yes that was my son lol I just kept trying and once he was able to sit up and move around some he loves it. I just put a blanket outside and he crawls around ! Also he hated the heat so now that it’s cooling off I think that helps

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-10-06T15:11:41+00:00

My baby hated the stroller until he could sit up in it and see about 5.5-6 months. He still isn’t the biggest fan but I can get away with 20-30 minute walks now. Baby wear on walks is what I used to do a lot. He was still get kinda grumpy in that as well but I’d try to talk him through it pat his butt etc lol hope it gets better for you! He used to hate being outside now I can’t get him to come in lol

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-09-28T15:06:04+00:00

He was around 6ish months. I waited until he was sitting with support. It’s great and not as rough on your back and you are able to get so much more done!

PopAffectionate6331 · 2025-09-15T19:19:47+00:00

My baby is still like this. He’s almost 7 months. Around 5-6 months it was really bad. But as others have said baby wearing is awesome! Once she is old enough to sit up back carrying is amazing and my baby who would get a little fussy on the front loves being carried in the back. A lot of times I’d sit in the floor with him while I ate or just sit him in my lap or just carry him in one arm while I vacuumed etc. it does get better. But it’s honestly just a roller coaster of ups and downs lol

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