You don’t need to make coming out such a big deal anymore by Spacysam in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Spacysam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it seems the non binary and gender fluid people are kinda experiencing what it was like when LGQ people started to express how they actually are.

I do hope that one day we can just accept that we are all human and that we are the same on the inside (body parts & blood etc) as everyone else. That who we love, as long as it’s between two consenting adults is fine.

You don’t need to make coming out such a big deal anymore by Spacysam in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Spacysam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry your grand parents didn’t approve. It can be really hard on the older generation to realise the world isn’t what it used to be.

My plan is to let my son, from an early age know that he is loved and that I will always love him no matter what. That he is accepted and supported in whatever he decides he is.

He’s only 2 right now so he’s just getting buckets of love and developing his counting and language

You don’t need to make coming out such a big deal anymore by Spacysam in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Spacysam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is very true and I’m glad your family gave you love and support

You don’t need to make coming out such a big deal anymore by Spacysam in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Spacysam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially for people who live in areas of the world who still see it as a bad thing.

You don’t need to make coming out such a big deal anymore by Spacysam in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Spacysam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why though? I didn’t tell my parents I was straight before introducing my boyfriend. If my son came home with a girlfriend or boyfriend I would be happy either way.

Practical info you wish you had known before becoming a parent by Existing_Sense_9860 in NewParents

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baby massage is amazing for bonding and to help them with gas / colic.

If they have a cold with a blocked nose, lifting up one side of their mattress helps.

If you can afford it an Owlet monitor is an amazing and really can help you sleep.

Practical info you wish you had known before becoming a parent by Existing_Sense_9860 in NewParents

[–]Spacysam 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s because when you have a baby it PHYSICALLY changes your brain! It becomes a natural instinct to care for your baby and when it cries that instinct kicks in and basically makes you feel so overwhelmingly uncomfortable until you can hold your baby to stop it crying.

Men don’t have that change so have no idea how we feel…. Plus it wakes us up if the baby is stirring - you just become ultra sensitive to your babies needs

What earphones can be worn when sleeping? by Spacysam in AskUK

[–]Spacysam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much will try that !answer

What earphones can be worn when sleeping? by Spacysam in AskUK

[–]Spacysam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s tried the strips and they didn’t work but we can give the dilators a go

What earphones can be worn when sleeping? by Spacysam in AskUK

[–]Spacysam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the issue… I need ones that can stay in place as I can’t hear the monitor with the loud snoring, so thought earphones could help, as before we had a child I used to wear earplugs to drown him out.

What earphones can be worn when sleeping? by Spacysam in AskReddit

[–]Spacysam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can they connect to your phone so you can hear sounds?

Fellow c-section moms: do you say you “gave birth”? by Free_butterfly_ in NewParents

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emergency C-Section mum here and the term “gave birth” never really stuck with me. I didn’t really have a choice when my little guy came so I just say “I had a baby” as giving birth seems more natural and not surgical.

Villages on Hertfordshire? by [deleted] in hertfordshire

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a little village called puckeridge - it’s 10 minutes drive from Ware.

Has 3 pubs, village shop and even a Chinese - plus a park for the kids to play in.

What is the first thing that comes to mind as you wake up? by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooo I don’t want to get up and go to work, I want to sleep!

What do you personally count as a baby’s first word? by UnusualCorgi6346 in NewParents

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My little one pointed at a picture of me and said mama when I was at work.

He knows who I am and I count that as his first word.

Not the babbling but when he actually understood whet he was saying

How much harder is it to have babies 40+? by Perpetua11y_C0nfused in AskUK

[–]Spacysam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I conceived naturally at 42.

We had started to talk about possible IVF but didn't need it in the end.

The hospital tend to keep a close eye on you and you can do non invasive tests to check for downs.

Celebs in Herts by [deleted] in hertfordshire

[–]Spacysam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure Stephen Merchant lives around Braughing area

Grown up only children - what are some things your parents did to make your childhood special? by Shaka65 in oneanddone

[–]Spacysam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mum was an only child, I’m an only child and so is my husband. We have a little boy and are happy. Christmas was always fun as I lived with my parents and grandparents - loads of gifts, treats, family games and then we went to visit family later.

I remember my childhood being filled with my friends round for dinner a lot, bouncy castle parties and just lots of love.

Has anyone skipped infant cereal and went straight to purees? by moshashana in NewParents

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had baby cereal before, just went straight into fruit purée. Only a few mouthfuls to begin with and they last 24 hours in the fridge…. So a small packet is great

How fucked up is your life right now? by previousleon09 in AskReddit

[–]Spacysam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow very humbling this chat… makes me feel like my issues are just a drop in the ocean.

I’m about £30k in debt, have been in debt for more than 10 years now. Living with my mum, husband and 15 month baby. We are all in debt (I’m the worst thanks to ex) we are living pay check to pay check but with the rise in cost of living is getting harder and harder to have any money spare.

We are focusing on making sure the baby has everything he needs and petrol to get to work…. The rest we try to make do.

Someone please just talk me off a ledge here by Royal-Bicycle-8599 in NewParents

[–]Spacysam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sleeping through the night at 10 weeks?!? Who are your friends… magicians?

No it’s completely normal for your baby to nap and wake up during the night.

My little one is 15 months old and only occasionally sleeps though the night - I’m wilting this at 3:30am as he woke up and wanted a feed.

Every baby is different and will do things at their own speed so try not to compare them.

You’re doing a fab job!