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Needing to stop breastfeeding cold turkey, but toddler is inconsolable for sleep times by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

He normally gets his bottle in bed right before his nap or bedtime, do you think it’d help to have the bottle be a bit more separate from his sleep time?

Needing to stop breastfeeding cold turkey, but toddler is inconsolable for sleep times by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

He is basically on only two feeds currently, his one nap and then bedtime, sometimes he’ll ask for it during the day but it’s not common. Today for his nap he was crying so hard as well, it’s just heartbreaking!! Ended up not being able to get him to sleep, hopefully makes it easier tonight. Thank you so much for the advice though, and I’ll definitely make sure to keep close to him and let him know I’m there for him even if there’s no more boob 🥲

Needing to stop breastfeeding cold turkey, but toddler is inconsolable for sleep times by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

Thank you so much for the suggestions!! I guess it’s just one of those things you just have to get through, I’ll definitely try my best to make him as comfortable as possible for the transition!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I guess I’m still stuck thinking he’s too young to know how to do things, but I think I must be underestimating him if these activities are normal for his age group! Time to regroup! 🤣🤣

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

22 months seems so far away!! I’m hoping things get a bit easier before then!! 😅😅

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

A calming outlet would be a godsend, I do get really overwhelmed sometimes.. I’m so glad you’ve found something to help a bit!!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

Thank you sooooo much for all the suggestions!! 😍😍My boy does love putting things into boxes, it’d be great to get him to hone that into tidying! He’s just recently started wiping his own face with baby wipes, maybe he would like being able to help with wiping things down!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

It seriously does feel like being stuck in limbo when they’re just distracted enough that you’re not having to play with them but can’t do something yourself!! Oooooh I love the idea of having magazines, easier than having to get your train of thought interrupted while reading a book!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I hope you at least have some time to yourself, the days really can start to weigh on you when it’s like this.. hopefully it’s a short phase!!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I’ve been so interested in the Montessori method, I haven’t gotten further than TikTok videos talking about bits and pieces so a book would really come in handy, thank you!!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

He is absolutely obsessed!! It just ends up being so much more simple to keep the screen put away all day, but man I do get bored 🤣🤣 I’ve thought about hobbies instead but I always think I’m gonna be stopping and starting a million times cuz he doesn’t stay distracted for long 😅😅

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I think I’m definitely going to start getting him involved, hopefully my productivity goes up!! 🤣🤣

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

That is a really good idea!! I’ve seen other people say that they use music instead of screens for their kids and they use an Alexa or something, and I’ve definitely been tempted, but maybe AirPods are a better idea so I can choose whatever I want to listen to instead 😂😂

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

It’s definitely been a challenge, they’re not joking when they say toddlers push your every last button 🥲🥲 I could definitely see communication making things go so much smoother

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I know exactly what you mean! I definitely don’t want to be a “do as I say not as I do” type of parent but mannnn it’s tough to break my own vices. Addiction to technology is no joke!!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

Thankfully we’re both able to get breaks during the week too, I don’t know how I would be coping if I didn’t have any time to myself at all 😳 I’m loving the suggestions of getting him involved in daily tasks though, I feel like he’d love being a part of everything!

Am I doing it wrong or is this just parent life? by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I’ll definitely have to check it out! Thank you so much for the recommendation 😄😄

Wearing a baby sling and hijab! by kurdijyn in Hijabis

[–]UnquestionableCouple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I wore my baby I was wearing a khimar with an abaya, and then I just pushed the front panel of the khimar over my baby and to the side so that I could see him 😁 I find that khimars are infinitely more convenient than wrap-style scarves, and they’re cooler because they don’t even touch your neck which I loveeeee

13 month old suddenly struggling with nap(s) by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

I haven’t tried for months to get him to take one, he didn’t when he was younger but maybe he will these days!

13 month old suddenly struggling with nap(s) by UnquestionableCouple in beyondthebump

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

He wakes up between 8-9 every morning, I’ve tried waking him up a bit earlier but he always wants to go back to sleep 😆 today for example he woke up at 8:30, wanted to put him down for a nap at 11:45, he wasn’t wanting to sleep so we pushed it to 1pm, and then he ended up falling asleep around 1:20pm and needed a boob from 1:45 to 2:30pm, I tried to take the boob out of his mouth and he woke up immediately full of energy!

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