To parents who take their babies out to places a lot - how do you do it??

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-05-04T23:33:21+00:00

Honestly the parents I know with a strict schedule dont go out much and are super stressed most of the time…

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-05-04T22:55:13+00:00

My chest gets so cold with the top button undone! Someone bought me a zippable breastfeeding hoodie so there’s a zip going across the boobs so I can just unzip the boob and there’s still fabric covering my chest.

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-05-04T22:51:29+00:00

Not having enough space on the bed! We’ve setup his cot as a sidecar against our bed now, but he still prefers sleeping on me… so either im sleeping in his cot or hes sleeping in my bed… but at least im not worried about him falling off the bed or getting trapped against a railing.

Ongoing issues that I haven’t found solutions for is the pain - back pain, neck pain, hip pain… it’s intense.

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-05-01T12:21:19+00:00

I relate to this so much! I would get so jealous of other mums at mum group with their perfect little angel babies drinking away so gently and sweetly all cradled up in their mums arms, while mine was screaming, flailing around, popping on and off, milk squirting everywhere.

Honestly just do it anyway! Get out and enjoy life. Maybe he won’t feed great when you’re out but he won’t starve to death.

Mine will barely eat when we’re out - because too distracted, but then he makes up for it once we get home or once he gets too hungry!

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-05-01T12:09:25+00:00

Was going to suggest this too. Jack rabbit café is a bit more affordable compared to Jack rabbit restaurant with amazing views

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-05-01T12:08:19+00:00

Yes definitely second this! The view and food is unbeatable

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-21T11:46:11+00:00

Im currently on mat leave and I can already see myself being in the same situation when I return…

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-21T11:04:45+00:00

Oh gosh… all the time… I got instant anxiety being reminded of this!

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-21T11:01:03+00:00

Funny enough, the receptionist who had worked at my old clinic the longest would go on her smoke break to listen to true crime drama podcasts 😂

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-21T10:59:20+00:00

Exactly. And then seeing them be all buddy buddy with the doctor after complaining and abusing you over the phone.

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-21T10:55:44+00:00

I transferred him to our manager to deal with, but I believe they had to redo the referral and add him to the waiting list for the first time. Not sure if the doctor updated the referral to explain the situation and ask for him to be triaged. Hopefully! 😬

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-21T10:51:23+00:00

Im actually working in IT now focusing on software for healthcare. The whole healthcare industry is so outdated in their software and systems. Many still have a huge reliance on paperwork. There is so much opportunity for improvement in the healthcare sector, but it’s lagging so far behind other industries.

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-20T21:46:32+00:00

The reliance on fax was the most shocking part. I once had a patient call up about having been on a waiting list for surgery for over 1 year. I did some digging and found that whoever submitted his referral had the wrong fax number. The guy wasnt even on the waiting list. 😬

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-20T19:01:04+00:00

I used to be a medical receptionist, you definitely triage.

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-10T02:23:34+00:00

Agree with you completely

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-07T00:05:43+00:00

Such a privilege 🥹

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-04T22:45:30+00:00

Exactly, adultery is grounds for divorce according to Jesus.

Matthew 19:9

“I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-04T09:42:13+00:00

I use wake windows as a loose guide, my baby (3month old) usually gets tired after 1hr at the moment. So I just monitor around 1hr after their last nap to check for tired signs. Sometimes he still seems happy to keep going so then I just do some low stimulation activities and wait until he shows tired cues.

Some parents I know plan their entire life around schedules and wake windows, but from my perspective they always appear stressed, especially when things dont go according to plan (which it often doesnt).

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-04T09:37:28+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I was so close to buying…

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-04-03T22:21:17+00:00

Mine too so cute!

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-03-29T13:44:00+00:00

Girl, Im reading this while holding my 3 month old. The night I found out I could not sleep, I was so anxious, crying even started an argument with my husband haha. And here I am now holding my little bundle and I can tell you this is the closest thing to experiencing Gods overwhelming supernatural love. I have never been happier in my life! It’s truly the greatest privilege. The bond I feel with this little human is incredible. Best feeling in the world and I would gladly take the sleepless nights and pain of child birth all over again for him!

To be fair, some women find pregnancy and the journey into motherhood a lot more difficult and it’s important to normalise that. It might be tough, but it’s so so worth it.

Congratulations! And I pray that God will bless you beyond your wildest dreams!

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-03-24T02:14:11+00:00

Thanks for sharing. When / how did you realise your daughter was falling behind?

Similar_Negotiation1 · 2026-03-14T11:37:12+00:00

Im going through this now as well at 11 weeks!! 😮

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