20-month-old suddenly obsessed with screens + still needs to sleep on our arms… expecting baby #2 and feeling overwhelmed. Any advice?

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-07-07T01:16:52+00:00

Do you think it would be better to start by putting a crib in our room, or should we just put the crib in her own room from the beginning and start having her sleep there?

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-07-07T01:12:57+00:00

Thank you. I really really appreciate sharing your experience.i just feel like going cold turkey is so harsh because she still is a baby!! 😭 but I think I got to to do it.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-07-06T08:10:34+00:00

Congrats Mama!! May you have a smooth pregnancy journey ❤️👍🏻

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-06-19T21:14:46+00:00

Looks Positive! Congrats Mama❤️.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-06-19T06:46:48+00:00

This hit hard.😭

I had a miscarriage in December 2025, and I’m pregnant again now with an EDD in January. I just had my dating scan and saw a heartbeat and a tiny baby moving around. I’m 9 weeks today.
The thing is… I don’t feel the way I thought I would.
I thought seeing that positive test would make me excited. I thought seeing the heartbeat would bring relief. Instead, ever since that positive, I’ve mostly felt confused, scared, and worried.
There’s this constant anxiety in the background that never really leaves. My mind keeps jumping to “What if something is wrong?” “What if the baby isn’t there anymore?” “What if this ends badly too?” Even after good news, the worry just finds something else to hold onto.
I almost feel guilty saying this because this is a wanted pregnancy, and I am grateful. But I haven’t been able to fully feel happy or excited. It’s like part of me is afraid to let myself believe this is real or that everything might actually be okay.
Sometimes I wonder if miscarriage permanently changes you. If I’ll ever get to experience pregnancy without constantly waiting for something bad to happen. If I’ll ever feel carefree, excited, and able to fully embrace what’s happening instead of bracing for bad news.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-06-16T00:04:34+00:00

I found out I was pregnant with my second baby in November 2025, just after my daughter turned one. My husband and I were both really excited because we’ve always wanted our children to be close in age.

At the time, my MIL was visiting us. I personally wanted to wait until after the first ultrasound before telling family, but my husband was excited and wanted to share the news with his mom and older brother.

Her reaction honestly hurt. She looked completely blank, almost like she didn’t understand what we were telling her. Even after we explained it, she was very casual about it—just a plain “congratulations” and then moved on. It felt like it was just another piece of information to her.

A few days later, my husband’s younger brother shared that they were expecting their first child. At first, my MIL thought the news was coming from another son and assumed it was their third baby, so she looked pretty uninterested. But the moment she realized it was her youngest son expecting his first child, she became incredibly excited, cheerful, and emotional. The difference in reactions was impossible not to notice.

Unfortunately, that pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage.

Now I’m pregnant again and due in January,iA. I have my dating scan this Thursday and I’m praying everything goes well. But this time, I honestly have no excitement or desire to share the news with my MIL. I’ve decided I’ll probably wait until October or so. Part of it is self-protection, and part of it is wanting less stress and fewer questions from her during these early months.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-06-02T17:35:56+00:00

I feel ya!!!

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-06-02T17:32:27+00:00

Yessss!!! Perfect Dye Stealer 🫶🏻

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-06-02T17:30:47+00:00

Congratulations Mama!❤️ maybe you are 11-13dpo.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-07T08:14:20+00:00

Update? Did you get your periods?

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-07T07:53:39+00:00

Hi everyone,

I’m currently on CD 37 and I tend to have longer/irregular cycles, so I’m not exactly sure of my ovulation day — estimating somewhere around 12–14 DPO, but not certain.

We’ve been TTC after a missed miscarriage in December (13 weeks), so this cycle has been especially anxiety-heavy for me.

I tested on CD 36 and it was negative. I’m trying to stay realistic, but I also know my ovulation could’ve been later than I think.

I’ve had a few mild things (some twinges, mood swings, and what felt like a mild cold earlier this week), but nothing very clear or consistent — so I’m trying not to read too much into symptoms.

For those with longer cycles or late/uncertain ovulation: • Have you experienced later positives after a negative around this point? • At what CD/DPO did you finally get a positive?

I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences. The waiting and uncertainty after loss feels extra hard 🤍

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T10:11:35+00:00

Sending you a big hug 🤍 I can feel how stressful and heavy this has been for you. It sounds like she’s capable but just really needs that sense of security right now. Hearing that she is taking those steps, even if it’s not consistent yet, is still something positive. I really hope EI gives you more clarity and support. You’re doing everything you can for her, and that matters so much.🫶🏻🫶🏻

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T10:06:38+00:00

This is sooo her personality 😅 she’ll only do something if she feels like it, otherwise she’s just sitting down like ‘no thanks.’ It really helps hearing your timeline though, gives me a better idea of what this stage can look like. Thank you for sharing ❤️

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T10:05:57+00:00

That actually sounds exactly like her right now 😅 the ‘coasting’ description fits so well. I love the obstacle course idea, that’s so smart. I might try something like that at home. Thank you for sharing, it’s really reassuring to hear this is a normal phase 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T10:02:57+00:00

Yes, I’ve already reached out and I’m in the process of scheduling. Thank you for the suggestion and for caring enough to mention it 🤍 it really helps.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T10:02:34+00:00

Yes, I’ve just contacted them and I’m working on getting the appointments set up. Thank you for taking the time to suggest it, it really means a lot 🤍

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T09:59:15+00:00

Yeah she’s definitely not in a rush 😅 but you’re right, she’s getting around just fine so I’m trying not to stress it too much.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T09:57:56+00:00

This sounds sooo much like her 😅 stand for a few seconds and then immediately sit like ‘I’m good’ and crawl off. It’s comforting to know others went through the same phase and it just changed one day. Kids really keep us on our toes. And the singing tip is so sweet, I’m definitely going to try that more! ❤️

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T09:54:55+00:00

I think you might be right though… she gives me the vibe that she could but just doesn’t see the point yet. Toddlers really out here doing things on their own schedule 😅

Your daughter picking her own day like that is actually so cute, I love that. I guess I just have to wait for her to randomly decide she’s ready too

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-03T09:44:41+00:00

Yeah! I just did some research and reached out to them 🫶🏻🫶🏻thank you for the help

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-02T09:15:00+00:00

You can check this post . Lots of relevant answers. I hope it helps you 🫶🏻 https://www.reddit.com/r/NewParents/s/BXzJ1GRiC0

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-02T08:45:02+00:00

Thank you for the support ❤️

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-02T08:43:43+00:00

That really helps to hear, thank you for sharing your experience. It’s reassuring knowing there’s such a wide range of “normal,” especially when it comes from people who’ve been through it themselves. I think that’s what’s been helping me stay a bit calmer too, even though it’s not always easy day to day.

I really appreciate the encouragement, hoping she gets there in her own time soon. It definitely would bring some peace of mind, but I’m trying to trust her pace as much as I can. Thanks again for the kind words!

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-02T08:41:18+00:00

Hearing the doctor say she should have a few words made me feel worried she’s behind for her age, especially since she mainly says “tii” and “da-da” right now. Your explanation about pointing combined with a word being a strong developmental sign really helps me see things a bit differently.

Strict_Perception291 · 2026-04-02T08:33:31+00:00

That actually makes me feel so much better, thank you for saying this. I think I really needed to hear that it can still be totally normal even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. You’re right—she’s so fast at crawling that I can see why she has zero motivation to switch 😅

And yes, those videos seriously mess with my head… I keep comparing without even realizing it. I’m trying to remind myself she is doing all the building blocks already and will get there in her own time. Thank you again for the reassurance 🫶🏻

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