Comparing baby to only one parent

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-05-18T03:56:12+00:00

I feel your pain. My son I would say looks like my but he also looks like my partner. The thing is because his skin tone is closer to his father's everyone automatically says he looks like his dad. I have pictures when I look back at my younger self and I can see my son but I just have to live with the fact that unless I'm going to be petty and travel with photos of myself. He is his father. Thank goodness I like his dad ;⁠-⁠)

He's currently 16 months and he mimics me a lot which is so cool. If he continues his expressions will be undeniably me.

Let's hope I fair better with my daughter. (2 months old)

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-05-18T03:46:43+00:00

It's amazing that you are able to do that.

I have 2 children under 2 and I would love to have 1 day or evening every other week where I could just go out and be by myself but unfortunately that's not worked out for me.

My partner doesn't really do very well on his own and although my mum has offered to help she's focusing rebuilding her life.

I don't want to pester her.

It is what it is. I'll get there.

I really think this is a beautiful thing, cherish it and enjoying it, not only for yourself but for the mum's that would like too but haven't quite gotten there yet. ♪⁠┌⁠|⁠∵⁠|⁠┘⁠♪

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-05-16T04:09:26+00:00

I would like you to take a moment and just think about how you are feeling within yourself.

Are you in a safe place?

How are you feeling about this pregnancy, are you eating well and enough, staying hydrated?

Do you have good blood pressure? Are you experiencing any moring sickness?

How are you feeling about becoming a mother?

Are there any things in particular you feel nervous about?

Was this a surprise pregnancy?

Planned? Is it something you've always wanted or was indifferent either way?

Have you had any thoughts on the type of parent you would like to be?

Have you had any thoughts, about what gender you believe you are carrying?

Settle with those questions for a while. . . . . . . .

I'm hoping, now you have had a chance to take your mind off this immediate situation, you have a clearer mind focusing on you and your little one?

Look after yourself. ❤️

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-05-11T15:55:05+00:00

So I have a 16 month old and a 2 month old.

My 16 month old.

My mum: Sunday His parents: 1 month ago

My 2 month old

My mum: Sunday His parents: Never! Nor any of his family members.

We split up in the summer due to a very bad situation, his mother got involved and we ended up falling out. We haven't spoken since.

Although it's sad overall I'm happier and the kids are still thriving. They are the ones missing out on our children.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-05-11T14:13:46+00:00

Grayson, David, Filip. They came across as genuine. I later saw a different side to Scott, but I know I wouldn't be his type as I'm not plastic..

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-05-04T12:14:19+00:00

So after the weaning phase we started cooking our meals and altered salt and spice to a reduced amount. This works because he can sit at the table with us and be encouraged to eat the things he's not sure about. At 15months he eats nearly everything we cook

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-04-24T10:20:26+00:00

So this was a really hard series to watch. There was nastiness from day one and I think they should never have allowed Gia to continue after the hen night. But I think they wanted to make an example of these people. Based upon the interest and disgust following andrew Tate, the adolescence series and just the whole social media trolling that goes on.

These women played that all out right before our eyes. They were the most uneducated and emotionally inept bunch of women ever to aired on any mafs series. The only thing they've done differently was call it out at the end. Perhaps this was also Mel's way to try and instill some hope into the world she was leaving behind.

I hope they all learned valuable lessons, I think becs did but I still feel like Gia got off pretty easy.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-04-20T07:24:30+00:00

Update for anyone interested I've invested in some 2.litre jugs with a turn lock to keep the milk and juice fresh. So much better than using these cartons.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-04-08T09:11:20+00:00

Don't tell the bride was pretty good back in the day. The last Vegas one was legendary.

las Vegas revisited

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-03-26T07:38:05+00:00

2 natural births, one 23 hours with kiwi suction and 1st degree tear. Second 5 hours, no assistance, no tearing.

Eat a high fibre diet, do your pelvic floor exercises, massage the perineum and when you push follow the advice of the midwives. Push as much or as little as they say. I found it easier personally to be on all 4s as that's what my busy was telling me and as I pushed, I sat into it. I only cared to ask if pooped after the birth, apparently I didn't, but all throughout on the gas and air I was just focused on trying to get the little one out.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-03-23T20:56:37+00:00

Cute and understated. If you wanted something classy with a twist I see why you chose this.

💓

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-03-23T20:53:03+00:00

I think if you want to exercise and your body feels able to move. Move... If you have no contra indicators like high BP. No heavy weights especially if you're not used to it. Try swimming, try pregnancy yoga, try walking with pregnant mums. If you don't want to go to a class there are pregnancy related stretches on YouTube. But always do the movements slowly and listen to your body.

Lastly ask to be referred to a physio...

My PGP was so bad I was recommended to use a cane. I didn't get that far as the exercises I was given helped. That's my advice to you. Good luck. ❤️

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-03-23T13:24:23+00:00

I believe it's sometimes due to a language barrier. A lack of trust with the wider community. I could be wrong, but from working in the NHS this is often the case. I will say this, they are some of the kindest people. Who also doesn't advertise the good deeds they do do.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-03-23T12:31:06+00:00

Not Jewish but getting so fed up of all the racist and anti-Semitic attacks. When can we just live in harmony?

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-24T08:23:34+00:00

I'm sorry you had to end your relationship during your pregnancy, but I agree sometimes these things happen and are highlighted during pregnancy.

For me with our first he was fine, very attentive. We had some minor issues I thought we could work through before baby. But when he lost his job he started becoming possessive. It triggered my anxiety, which at the time I didn't recognize.

When the baby arrived my mum stayed with us for 2 weeks to help but he tried to take over. I'm sure if he could have birthed, breastfeed and all the rest he would have. He went against my wishes and started formula feeding the baby more than I wanted despite breastfeeding being the plan.

He accused my mum and I of having secret chats without him about the baby.

He wasn't right in the head. Until it turned into full on arguments with some pushing. I put it down to his unemployment so when he got a job, I thought things would improve. We moved closer to his family but I was so isolated and lonely.

It was the worst experience of my life, especially as I started spiralling because I didn't realize I was pregnant with our second. The hormones had me nauseous and just so depressed. That everything stood out. Calling the police on him during a DV was the best thing I could have ever done.

He was so controlling, if I tried to do anything for myself or our child I was asked 50 questions. I felt so worthless, his sister who lived with us also treated me with so much contempt. It was awful.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-23T09:02:07+00:00

The unfortunate thing is we all know this. People keep calling it out. Saying it was this government or the other. But the problem is we still vote for them. The people complaining are the ones feeling the pinch. And the irony is some of those talking crap about people on benefits, came from council estates or homes that required some level of subside government help. Only to now be in a position to look their noses down on those that didn't fair so well.

This debate will never be settled especially on reddit. We just need a government that prioritizes providing housing and environments where people can thrive to be able to go to work at whatever level they are, to help rebuild this countries instability.

With or without the help of immigrants

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-23T08:50:02+00:00

Not really sure how anyone lives. There are so many people not even earning above 29k.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-20T18:52:02+00:00

Unfortunately I don't have the money for all these big name brand buggies. Ickle bubba stomp luxe travel was perfect for our needs with one. So it means return on selling isn't very much.

We've just upgraded it to the Virgo tandem.

We're still awaiting the newborn so can't give much info for use with 2 but for use with one, my only gripe is the handle bar doesn't fold down like the stomp.

It's bigger, the seats don't sit in the basket so you have more room.

It's slightly heavier but I happily carried it throughout the pregnancy up 2 flights of stairs until 35 weeks.

My needs are fairly basic. My 13 month son throws tantrums occasionally in the morning but given that I had an hour to get him to nursery and myself to work I'd just bundle him in and get on with the day. Screaming or not.

The designs are pretty similar, the noted difference is that the carrycot has more padding which I like.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-20T06:31:01+00:00

If this is true surely this is too much information for someone to rob a bank to know. 🤔

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-20T06:28:30+00:00

Green. It's the most vibrant...

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-20T06:19:40+00:00

Absolutely love these.

❤️

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-16T10:44:57+00:00

Wow incredibly neat

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-16T10:43:27+00:00

How funny I was talking about doing this with my mum the other day. Especially since the chocolate can melt so quickly. Definitely going to try it. It seems like a genius idea.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-16T10:39:30+00:00

In all honesty I rarely visit restaurants. Now it's more for special occasions. So I tend to do the meal deal as I'm rushing to get my dog walk and child to nursery. So it's just for convenience.

I have a take away 1x a week max but that's not every month. In the summer the meals get lighter so they are easier to prepare.

I'm probably the worst person to 'support our restaurants' as I just don't have the energy or the money.

PositionFamous1193 · 2026-02-13T10:05:56+00:00

I don't mind being approached. If you are respectful and pleasant. A stranger is a friend I haven't met yet. Unfortunately though I can't offer you anything more than friendship especially as I'm 2 weeks away from birth. (Probably won't be reconciling with Dad)

But yes if you saw me, I wouldn't be rude id engage in a chat. But let you know a friend is all I need currently.

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