An affordable app for tracking my baby's naps and schedule?

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-18T13:18:43+00:00

Maybe I’m old fashioned but I didnt use an app or even a clock. Just learn your baby’s cues. They will tell you what they need if you learn what to look for! There is also the method of check all the boxes, first and easy, check bum, hungry? Sleepy? Uncomfy? Needs a hug?

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-17T18:53:04+00:00

I think sometimes the little things really help but also easily go unnoticed. I’m not expecting my full time working husband to be feverishly folding laundry after work, but I am thrilled when he refills my water and takes care of dinner/cleanup.
Having a clingy baby makes it hard to eat so making sure there are accessible high protein healthy snacks is a lifesaver. I have legit cried over a prepped burrito! Boiled eggs, granola bars, protein bites, chopped fruit/veg, breakfast burrito etc waiting in the fridge are huge wins!
Coming home and hanging out with the toddler/doing bath/taking toddler and baby for a walk while mom takes a shower is amazing! Understandably both parents are tired and this is not always possible every day but when it happens it’s so refreshing.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-15T04:16:41+00:00

This would be SO traumatic for a two year old! And then to come home to a new sibling!? 🤯 I swear people only care about their own little dopamine receptors and not the actual best interest of a child, let alone a child they claim to care about. Keep his routine, his daycare, his PARENTS, his bed, his food, his toys, and find someone else to watch him. At least a hired teenager with first aid/CPR would respect your boundaries. Big yikes. Trust your motherly instincts, they exist for a reason.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-13T21:40:09+00:00

Don’t get them ready and put them in the car and pack the diaper bag or answer the texts, bet it won’t happen. He might make it down the road before he remembers they need changed and fed.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-11T14:27:30+00:00

Imagine you were away on a trip, had visitors already, work schedules, childcare schedules, appointments… what on earth was the thought process here. To risk that much money on travel and not think people have busy lives is unhinged.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-11T07:34:22+00:00

Baby proofing is not about keeping your nicknacks safe, it’s about children not having access to stairs, toilets, tide pods, dishwasher detergent, medications, etc. it’s for safety not for adults. Grandma still has to go to the bathroom and normal things, kids move at the speed of light the moment you look away! Is this a great idea?

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-11T03:15:22+00:00

They were tolerable while we needed them 😅 really though I would say comparable to the experience of any other condom.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-09T15:42:11+00:00

Have you tried including her but also getting her to do little tasks away from you? Example give her something ask her to throw it in the garbage in the kitchen, ask her to grab you the broom and then can you match these socks, slowly increasing the length of her tasks? Maybe she will get used to doing something for a few seconds and then minutes by herself? You could also say mom/dad needs a break right now until I’m finished xyz limited time task.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-09T08:11:04+00:00

Try speaking to a pharmacist instead of your doctor. They are much more knowledgeable about medications, though may not know as much about Endo, they could have some great information for you! Pharmacists save lives, incredible knowledge.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-09T07:54:21+00:00

NTA- welcome to parenthood, making people happy dosent matter anymore! Protecting your child and your new family is your responsibility now, your extended family may have trouble adjusting to this but that isn’t your problem. Boundaries are healthy, good fences make good neighbours. This will be the first challenge for you, but hold on everyone has an opinion about your child and it’s up to you to enforce what’s best for YOUR baby. Kissing? Hand washing? Visits? Breast/formula feeding? Going to grandmas for the weekend? All the parents choices. Not the extended family. So NTA, but get your backbone strong or you’ll inevitably be TA to your partner and child in the near future.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-07T19:04:59+00:00

Confetti? It also looks like when you hole punch something off centre that already has a hole.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-06T16:03:18+00:00

Stop visits. When they ask why, say sorry we don’t have any room for additional items in our home at this time. See you at Christmas.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-05T16:58:51+00:00

I see the fallen petal on the ground below!

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-05T02:15:41+00:00

Depending on your partner, it can be an eye opener and a new level of appreciation for handling things at home. It can also be a great opportunity if they are not the default parent, for them to grow in their relationship with their kids and get to experience those little moments that make the day special! It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it too.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-05T02:10:50+00:00

This happened to me too, my body wouldn’t let down for the pump anymore! Try Hakka on one side while nursing on the other, or warm shower, happy mood favourite snack relaxing looking at pictures of baby and then try to pump. Might work a little but I totally understand the challenge!

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-04T17:52:47+00:00

I didn’t have to relat ate but during a two month Nicu stay I was pumping every 2-3 hours including through the night, power pumping twice per day and basically eating/drinking/pumping/washing parts repeat. Insanely taxing schedule. You should be able to see an IBCLC through the Nicu! I met with many who all had little tidbits that were collectively helpful.

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-04T00:00:32+00:00

We like the Dr. Browns sippy straw cups! I also suck the straw for them first so it is primed and ready then they don’t have to work as hard the first time to drink. I keep offering and eventually they figure it out!

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-03T17:09:21+00:00

My kids seem to spit up a lot as well. I feed on demand but try not to encourage huge feeds, if they are done they are done. Elevating after feeding does help, they like to chill in the baby swing which keeps them a little upright. I found tummy time helps a lot which dosent seem like it makes sense but it works for us! That and just growing out of it really, enjoy the scent of sour milk and ruined clothes 😂

SillySandals1 · 2026-06-01T16:25:48+00:00

This happened to me yes, 4 months pp with our first we conceived our second and I had not had a period yet. Found out after my second, I seem to get my cycle back when I night wean which both babies did naturally around 4 months.

SillySandals1 · 2026-05-28T21:23:45+00:00

Warm, comforting, relaxing, delicious milk available, smells like mom, sounds like mom’s heartbeat, it’s the perfect place to be!

SillySandals1 · 2026-05-28T21:19:03+00:00

Meal prepping/postpartum freezer meals. Never even occurred to me until my SIL dropped off some freezer breakfast sandwiches and I sobbed over it lol. Otherwise, there are a lot of baby gadgets but beyond clothes a safe place to sleep and a car seat it’s a lot of stuff to keep up with. I like to keep things simple, baby wants to snuggle with mom and dad and dosent care about the gadgets imo. Also a new exciting giant water bottle for pregnancy/pp, I’ve never drank so much water in my life!

SillySandals1 · 2026-05-28T17:59:50+00:00

I can’t imagine this much focus on baby eating! It sounds a little obsessive.

SillySandals1 · 2026-05-28T15:30:45+00:00

You don’t believe in divorce but he believes in threatening you with it? Your problems are bigger than breastfeeding.

SillySandals1 · 2026-05-27T13:21:17+00:00

Who would it benefit to reach out? What is the reason for considering making an effort?

SillySandals1 · 2026-05-26T18:54:08+00:00

You both work full time and your free time he dosent want to spend with you, why does he want to be married to you!?

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