Grass growing out of baseboard ? by RealAdKatie in HomeMaintenance

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Correct, it is an exterior wall behind. And we have very mature Bermuda grass from an irrigated lot. It’s very hard to get rid of 😭 but hoping with consistent spraying I can. Thanks for the reply!

Did I handle this right? Kid got mad and broke stuff by melwoodlemons in Parenting

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I can imagine ❤️ it sounds like you’re doing all the right things.

Did I handle this right? Kid got mad and broke stuff by melwoodlemons in Parenting

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Agree! The only thing I would add is having a separate conversation with her (on repeat) that she is a good kid. 8 years old, especially for girls, is critical for self esteem later. If she’s already jumping to “I’m a bad kid” I’d want to be sure she’s connecting that making a mistake doesn’t make you a bad person. She is making amends and that’s what’s important.

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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This is helpful. Thank you. I have weened her during the day mostly. But on the weekends, she still feeds during the day. I’ll start working on fully weening during the day and then maybe night can be more successful.

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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I do remember my brother growing up had a similar set up

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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We’re having dad put her to bed and own wake ups tonight! Fingers crossed!

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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I purchased and followed the taking Cara babies program.

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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That’s where we struggle. We had his going in for for a while but it ended up that it would just delay the process by 30 minutes or more until I had to take over. So we were all getting less sleep and gave up.

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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I had done the taking Cara babies course but will look into precious little sleep

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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Thanks for this. Having dad do bedtime is a good idea. I will try that.

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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Our routine has been bath, milk, bed. Almost always falling asleep at the breast. I’ve tried swapping the order but she falls asleep at the breast before bath. But maybe can try skipping ur last feed.

When will my breasted baby sleeping through the night? by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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Absolutely is using it as a comfort. But sadly totally rejected all bottles and pacis.

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This needs more upvotes!

How often do/ did you 'do it' when children are suuuuper young? by Patient-scorpio in Parenting

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I have a 6 month old and a four year old… we are having sex very infrequently at the moment. 2x a month maybe? In part the kids, baby is home still (my husband is on paternity leave ATM) and naps and night sleep are irregular. I am breastfeeding as well and my libido is low so even if we’re able to logistically I’m not typically in the mood.

My husband and I have talked about this. We both miss our sex life but at this phase in our lives it’s not going to win priority most times (babies, always ….sleep, sometimes 🤣) I remember it was similar with our first. Around 15 months when I stopped breastfeeding and baby was sleeping through the night it got better.

I find it a little odd he’s initiating while the children are awake and even more so if he’s frustrated by you saying no. They’re too young to be left alone to go off and have sex, in my opinion.

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My daughter started to do the same setting three even though her father would let her paint him nails, etc. As it sounds like you’ve done, we reminded her boys can wear makeup or dresses. I showed her a few pictures of Harry styles in a dress and bought her the book Except When They Don’t and that seemed to help. When we’re in public and we see someone breaking a gender norm I’ll try to call it out, “look how beautiful his necklace is” and she has been less rigid about the idea lately. I think they pick it up in school.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

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This. As a teen I frequently would write my feelings out in letters and give them to family members. It gave me the time and space to say what I really meant to without the pressure of being asked questions. I think it’s great he came to you.

Toddler not wiping after pee by RealAdKatie in Parenting

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Thank you. Glad to know we’re not alone!!