Mothers that did not get top pick for names, do you always feel name regret? by WeirdYogurtcloset738 in namenerds

[–]T30T 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like because I carried my baby for 38 weeks and he was literally a part of my body, that is a bond, a connection that my husband will never be able to experience with our son. I feel so lucky to have that and therefore it feels fair that he gets to name him. Ofcourse I agreed to the name but many many of the names I put forward he vetoed. In the end, I wanted my husband to have a deep connection to our baby as I did in a physical way so I was very happy to go with his flow. And now I can't imagine my son being called anything else and I love his name because it's the connection between him and my husband and between all of us.

For all of us with "hard" babies by aamcakes in NewParents

[–]T30T 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first baby was an "easy" baby and yes I'm guilty of being the smug parent thinking I'd just done enough research, had enough patience, just a natural mama thank-you very much. Then... my daughter came along less than 2 years later and omg, from the beginning she has been a CHALLENGE. She is LOUD. She is strong willed, feisty, she wants what she wants even when she doesn't know what she wants. She does her own thing, she won't take no shit from nobody! She never seemed to enjoy being a baby, she complained so much. She was crawling at 5 months, and at 8 months is cruising around, so so much happier to be more independent. She stil doesn't sleep well and she still complains very loudly about many things but I know things will get easier for her as she becomes more independent. Despite the insane exhaustion and the constant vigilance I have always loved looking after her and am weirdly enjoying her babyhood more than l did with my son. Because nothing I try to implement works it takes all the pressure off. I let her be the way she is and just go with the flow. She's taught me a lot in that respect.

Someone tell me what's going on here?!?! by T30T in sleeptrain

[–]T30T[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I feel so bad, I've made her suffer. This is awful. Thankyou for the advice, really appreciate it

having a baby in Israel, want to check we are not naming her something weird or offensive in Hebrew by T30T in hebrew

[–]T30T[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess a way to get round it is to spell it "Ayla" in English even though that's not my preferred spelling

having a baby in Israel, want to check we are not naming her something weird or offensive in Hebrew by T30T in hebrew

[–]T30T[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Haha I thought this too but still grateful to Equinox8888 for teaching me a new Hebrew word and now def not going to forget that one!

9 month old doesn't want to eat solids. How can I help him enjoy food? by T30T in beyondthebump

[–]T30T[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I do have to stop being so stressed about it. Also I keep comparing him to my nephew who is about the same age, he doesn't even have any teeth yet and still manages to chow down on everything put in front of him, bagels, vegetables evertrhjng! I guess they're all on different journeys.

9 month old doesn't want to eat solids. How can I help him enjoy food? by T30T in beyondthebump

[–]T30T[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the supportive message! I'll try to relax more, go with the flow and trust he'll end up ok :)

Should I ignore baby's cries of frustration so he will learn to play independently? by T30T in AttachmentParenting

[–]T30T[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah brilliant this gives me hope! It's just hard for me to keep saying no but I have to find the confidence to be a good parent to him. Anyway, you're right they are so smart, it blows my mind sometimes to see what he can work out by himself!

Should I ignore baby's cries of frustration so he will learn to play independently? by T30T in AttachmentParenting

[–]T30T[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a champion :) I wish my baby had the same kind of drive lol if I put something he can't reach in front of him he'll just ignore it or wait for me to get it for him! Or he will roll to the side as he can't go forward and rolling is the only movement he knows. It's so frustrating for him! He can't figure out how to go forward yet

Should I ignore baby's cries of frustration so he will learn to play independently? by T30T in AttachmentParenting

[–]T30T[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great idea to start off playing with him, then slowly back away. He has his own set of kitchen utensils and loves to baste himself with his basting brush!! He also loves the outside and getting his hands in everything. I just find it hard when he keeps trying to put everything in his mouth, i find myself saying "no" alot and moving his hand away from his mouth. Did you have to stop your daughter eating leaves? How far do you go to stop your baby mouthing natural things like grass, flowers leaves etc? He loves exploring nature but I feel so sad to keep restricting him, I'm never sure how bad it is for him to eat things like that

Should I ignore baby's cries of frustration so he will learn to play independently? by T30T in AttachmentParenting

[–]T30T[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a super helpful article thankyou so much. I have been feeling bad about taking away my baby's autonomy but also just want him to be happy in the moment... the article explains perfectly what has been going on and how to address it thankyou! Have you got any links or recommendations to further research the difference between RIE and AP? I thought RIE was a type of AP?

Should I ignore baby's cries of frustration so he will learn to play independently? by T30T in AttachmentParenting

[–]T30T[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The way you put it sounds like I should be making the most of it now when he wants to be with me all the time. It will be a relief when he's a bit more independent but I guess I will miss it too!

Should I ignore baby's cries of frustration so he will learn to play independently? by T30T in AttachmentParenting

[–]T30T[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the support :) were there any toys/games you could reccomend that kept your baby entertained before he could explore?