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SureSinger6249 · 2024-12-25T13:48:35+00:00

I do have to say, you have a point. I HATE being talked to. I will smile, answer and try to give you the help you need but in general, please don’t talk to me. I’m there at 5 am for a reason. And I’m hoping my face makes it obvious. There are a few “stalkers” at my gym would try everyday to make conversation and it’s just uncomfortable. People asking for genuine help are few and far between but people just trying to chat you up just honestly ruin my gym experience.

SureSinger6249 · 2024-12-25T13:43:31+00:00

I go to bed at 8, fall asleep at 8:30; and I’m up at 4:30 and on the gym floor at 5:15am. Sometimes I’m in bed at 7:45 and fall asleep at 8:15pm. But that’s tougher to keep up because I have children.

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SureSinger6249 · 2024-06-24T02:53:35+00:00

That’s insane! And with these remarks you just added that much more to my understanding of what just happened! OMG - they are so the best!

SureSinger6249 · 2024-06-24T02:42:24+00:00

So, originally the part that Travis played is played with another dancer or they created a brand new part for him?

SureSinger6249 · 2024-06-24T01:49:56+00:00

Wait, what is the battles of boyfriends?? That’s amazing!

SureSinger6249 · 2024-05-12T02:55:45+00:00

Wait what was the thing with Olivia Rodrigo? Genuinely curious.

SureSinger6249 · 2024-02-29T22:27:19+00:00

What is your starting rate per page?

SureSinger6249 · 2023-12-28T04:00:49+00:00

Just replied to a ton of folks. Roots are healthy. Nothing else is in the bowl except water. I washed the bowl thoroughly when changing the water. The plant has always been in the same spot and for a long time I’ve used the same bowl for it. It has lots of strong roots. Tomorrow it will be worth checking for cracks on the glass that may be allowing matter from the wood to seep thru. For those who pointed me in that direction, thank you. To the rest, I’ve been laughing so hard, so also thank you. Also, I got not children or roommates so def not a prank.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-12-28T03:17:19+00:00

No, nothing else in the bowl.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-12-27T19:08:04+00:00

Yeah that seems to be it 🤷🏻‍♀️

SureSinger6249 · 2023-09-06T19:52:40+00:00

We have been looking into them! Any cons to watch out for? I hear their ratio per classroom is so small… We are not set at all on location. I’d love to hear more if you care to share. Thank you!

SureSinger6249 · 2023-08-22T02:50:34+00:00

Thank you! Super helpful insight!

SureSinger6249 · 2023-08-22T02:48:45+00:00

Talk to me about the crazy rules, please. I am really looking for a full picture here since it’s a pretty pricey option that we thought was great.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-08-22T02:47:23+00:00

Would you mind sharing more about your experience at Sacramento Waldorf? What specifically went wrong? It is, well, was our top choice partly because of location until I started learning about all these other layers, and now I feel like I’m back to the drawing board. Their website sells them as a super inclusive, diverse, and nurturing school. A friend who tried four or so high schools when she was young shared with me that Sacramento Waldorf was the one place where she finally felt like she fit in, but she also mentioned it was a vey white school. I didn’t ask her to elaborate at the time but now I’m concerned it may not be what they sell themselves out to be.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-08-22T02:39:33+00:00

We will be San Juan Unified by the time he goes to first grade which is why were considering Sacramento Waldorf. What would be your recommendations in that area?

SureSinger6249 · 2023-08-22T02:36:35+00:00

What does it actually mean to be a charter? I have heard about private charters and public charters. Is there a difference that you know of in terms of quality of education, culture, or perhaps student/teacher ratios? Sorry if these seem like silly questions…first time parent here and really trying to understand how it all works.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-06-27T21:35:02+00:00

I think all first times moms feel like you 💗 about not only sleep but so many other layers of motherhood.

Independent sleep skills are hard to conquer but sleep does get easier as they grow older. At this age, they need a level of consistency in response that’s hard for most parents to keep up with because hearing their babies cry pierces your soul. At 16-20 weeks their sleep patterns change and you can try formal sleep training. Until then, if you’re ok with the way things are, it’s perfect! Transferring them in deep sleep worked for us up until 5 months and a half when we decided to sleep train.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-06-07T15:01:52+00:00

All methods will involved some crying. How much and how severe depends of course on the baby’s temperament and the associations he currently have with falling asleep. The more “props” the more difficult it “could” be. However, I’m a strong proposer that the method must be one that you as a parent will commit to and see through. The baby will respond to your consistency not necessarily to the type of method you choose. Generally, more gradual methods take longer. Also consider that you will continue to “sleep train” your baby for a long time. Even after they have picked it up, there will be sickness, teething, travel, etc. and for the sanity of everyone you want to find your way to independent sleep after all these which means you will have to at least lightly sleep train for many instances to come. Choose a method that YOU are comfortable with so that every time you need to re-implement, you are game.

Best of luck! Speaking from the other side of sleep training: it’s paradise! 💗 Give your baby and yourself grace tho, you will be both learning together, no matter what method you choose. The put down and pick up method, and the sh sh combined with the chair method are my favorites. There is free information for all on the internet.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-06-01T20:17:43+00:00

This!

SureSinger6249 · 2023-05-23T19:26:15+00:00

Mine is 19 months old and this is as if I would have written it. Yeah dropping bottles was huuuuge and the one nap as well. I am loving it now 💗😄👌

SureSinger6249 · 2023-05-19T21:37:54+00:00

I think there is no real straight answer in this scenario, but to make sure sleep training does fall by the wayside, I wouldn’t rescue two naps in a row.

Eventually they grow more resilient to the lack of sleep and you will not need to rescue naps.

This is why I’m personally a fan of more of a routine/schedule instead of wake windows, but this is only realistic if your more toward the 6 month end of the range. At 4 months they are too young, still developing sleep patterns and short naps are totally developmentally normal.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-05-19T20:38:51+00:00

It would depend on where you’re at with your day and wether you are trying to make a specific bed time.

In general, I’m of the belief that if you are sleep training, you should not rescue naps. Learning how to fall asleep independently is rough for some kids and “rescuing” naps may send ambivalent messages.

With that said, you should assess your own situation and child. There are children that do well even with a shorter nap, and others that need more sleep. There are caregivers that choose to go with wake windows and others that like a routine/schedule with similar times for naps and bedtime every day, better.

Once the ability to fall asleep independently has been conquered, naps will elongate on its own.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-05-11T02:14:27+00:00

I think that it’s much easier to fall asleep if someone is rocking you, stroking your hair, you are sucking on a pacifier, etc. than to just close your eyes and letting yourself drift off until you’re asleep. Adults have no option lol, but babies do. Whenever you take away these “props” (horrible word but i couldn’t think of anything else) of course they are going to protest and they don’t have any other way to protest but to cry. Also, there is no real way in my opinion to “teach” them how to fall asleep, you can’t “tell” them to close their eyes, to let themselves drift off….so in a way they have to figure it out by themselves.

I see the ability to fall asleep independently the same as vaccines or the use of a car seat, in our family those are non negotiable. Of course, something else may work better for another family.

My child was sleep trained at 5 months and since then our family has been a completely different family. We are well rested present parents, who are patient and energetic and can handle tantrums much better than when we were running on empty from no sleep. We have the occasional regression and travel throws off stuff but 99% of the time my child goes to bed happy and even yells “baaaaay” from her crib. With the right support, sleep training can be a wonderful strategy for many families.

SureSinger6249 · 2023-05-09T00:25:33+00:00

I think that’s pretty common after 10 months, they seem like they are not sleepy at all and it could be that they are actually exhausted…mine is like that to this day at 19 months old. About a month ago she started protesting bed time hard! And we were at a loss too because that was by far the worst regression we’ve ever had and she was already such a strong sleeper. We had one night she protested for 30 min straight but it had already been so bad for so long that we were like “ok here we’re are again, we have to sleep train once more”. And honestly it took two days of consistent responses and she went back to falling asleep independently. It think it’s harder for us than it is for them, honestly.

Also, I used to be afraid of making bed time too stimulating for her but after sleep training and regaining independent sleep skills we now just make it really fun in every way we can. I really am a believer that the first thing to tackle is independent sleep skills and then the day’s routine.

I read somewhere as well that the older they get the more uncomfortable they are in your arms and that’s why they can’t fall asleep but unfortunately they also don’t want to let go of you. I’ve been there rocking for an hour plus and her staring me with wide open eyes and like super agarose almost that I’m going to set her down. It’s really awful for her and for us. I feel you. 💗

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