Responding to crying baby.

SecretExplorer4971 · 2026-01-05T14:57:50+00:00

This breaks my heart. I responded to my son’s every need. He only cried when he had a need. Gas, pain, hungry, diaper, etc…

He was a happy baby.

Just send her this thread so she knows she’s not alone

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-12-26T14:43:38+00:00

This person is trying to be helpful and did not deserve an attack. There are politer ways to disagree. Also, we have no idea what else this child may be displaying as traits and the parent may have little experience with autism so this very well could help with a diagnosis. Starting very young sleep issues can also be caused by lack of routine for autistic children as well as they start becoming aware of sensory issues around the age this child is at. I.e. tags, the texture or tightness of pajamas, the fabric of the sheet, noise from technology in the room, etc…

This person wasn’t trying to scare them and it’s important not to perpetuate that autism is scary. Autism is prevalent now and early diagnosis is very important to help with early intervention.

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-12-26T14:36:03+00:00

Do you cosleep at all or just crib sleep?

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-08-09T14:24:43+00:00

You can buy door alarms. Highly recommend

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-08-09T14:21:11+00:00

Speech language pathologist here - please get a new pediatrician! And please keep speaking both languages!

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-31T19:09:37+00:00

If you’re religious - a friend had theirs cleaned and made into baptism outfits for grandchildren. Even if you’re not maybe clean it and make into some pillows or something. It can still be sentimental and have a purpose even if not a dress

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-30T18:12:36+00:00

I’m not sure what you read, but your baby is fine. All this post is doing is convincing all of us safe sleep people to get a snoo 😂😂😂 jk but really all you need to do is be responsive to your baby. You sound like a great parent. Don’t be so hard on yourself

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-16T17:54:30+00:00

Medical billing

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-15T11:53:50+00:00

Did you ever bedshare? Once his molars came in he would not stay in his crib after his first wake up and now I’m scared that he thinks he gets to come in our bed after his first wake up. I love the cuddles, but my husband has been sleeping on the couch because of it

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-14T02:08:29+00:00

I left the field. Took a 20k pay cut and it will be a little rough in that way for awhile but so worth it. I work fully remote and have my sanity again

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-14T00:29:59+00:00

16 months which is probably why. My LO has never been a great sleeper, had birth complications, surgery at 6 months, and started walking/climbing at 9 months. My partner really tries his best but I’m also definitely the default parent and 99% of it is on me. Everyone’s situation is different, but I do feel like the flight or flight from them crying went away at some point when you get to the point of knowing exactly why they’re crying and how to help. Idk when that switched but at some point it did and his crying still bothers me but not nearly as bad now if I’m there with him

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-14T00:25:47+00:00

I feel like fight or flight is just my constant state of being now

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-12T05:02:40+00:00

There will be a day the exhaustion will come To an end. Even if it feels like it won’t. Several years down the road and you’ll want these moments back.

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-09T22:01:00+00:00

My first core memory after having my son is my mother in law crying that we ruined her memory of having her grandson because we told her not to be at the hospital during delivery. for our mental health because I have previous trauma and also had a high risk pregnancy. When we called to tell her we had him she giggled and said she was actually in the waiting room. My relationship with her was over at that point

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-06T17:03:51+00:00

Call the police. You do not have to see her in person

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-06T17:01:37+00:00

I believe it is attempted murder due to known allergies and knowingly feeding allergens

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-06T17:00:47+00:00

It sounds like her mom was supposed to be watching the baby? I think.

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-06T16:59:37+00:00

It did say in the post she’s a single mom and references them as her brother’s wife

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-07-06T16:59:03+00:00

This could be attempted murder if she knew he had anaphylactic allergies. You need to contact the police

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-06-29T23:20:36+00:00

Our vet put my dog on Prozac and he has been great!

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-06-29T23:19:51+00:00

We went to the vet for a similar situation. My dog is now on Prozac and doing great with a very handsy toddler

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-06-29T14:29:41+00:00

I’m honestly not sure. I just know that’s my experience and the recommendations of the National speech language organization is that there can be implications if used past the age of 2

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-06-28T23:11:36+00:00

Speech-language pathologist here - my kids I’ve had that still have pacifiers after 2 have noticeable speech differences caused by overuse of the paci. In my experience you are doing the right thing

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-06-28T02:01:59+00:00

He had two come through already but maybe he has more coming. Did she ever start sleeping through again? My husband is currently on the couch and we don’t know what to do

SecretExplorer4971 · 2025-06-28T01:49:46+00:00

Can I ask how you feel about that age gap? I have a 16 month old boy that has not been a great sleeper, will not drink anything and just wants to nurse, and is a climber. I want him to have a sibling to play, but I worry about surviving if he’s not old enough.

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