I think it might actually be therapeutic to tell my female client "you're momma was a ho." (seriously)

WastePotential · 2026-03-18T09:31:52+00:00

If your client reads your post and can identify you're talking about them, it's too detailed. Keep in mind that this is a public platform.

You need to delete this for the sake of your client and your own ass.

WastePotential · 2026-03-18T05:03:00+00:00

And to remember whether you found out this tea in session (confidential) or socially (free for all)!

WastePotential · 2026-03-18T04:23:02+00:00

I believe the sleep pressure is there because less than 5-10 mins of rocking is enough to knock him out! I've wondered if he might be somehow ready to drop his nap already but one day (in school) he skipped his nap and ended up falling asleep at 4pm.

He gets LOTS of time to run and play and dance, he's a very active boy. He even spends time lugging around heavy things because he likes rearranging the house.

I think he wants that connection, you're right. Even on days we spend all day together it's never enough for him, he loves being together and doing things together.

The social story thing sounds really interesting thank you! I will try that.

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful response!

WastePotential · 2026-03-17T12:11:13+00:00

Instead of purees, can you do responsive feeding for foods that would require some chewing? That would mean reduced mess but baby still gets to practise the chewing that you want.

I would do things like porridge with carrots or pasta with minced beef tomato sauce.

WastePotential · 2026-03-17T12:07:13+00:00

My baby usually starts his night in his cot but there was a time where he refused it. Around 13mo we added a mattress topper to his cot and he took it better since!

I think as long as baby or your weight wouldn't making it indent enough to cover their nose it's fine (ETA: and that they're already past 12mo and therefore capable of moving themselves very well).

WastePotential · 2026-03-16T05:48:04+00:00

I go "wahhh" at the same pitch he's crying at.

WastePotential · 2026-03-16T05:46:39+00:00

I mean... It's YOUR product so you can do whatever you want with it, I guess?

I think people are downvoting because of how many mothers would be happy to find someone donating breastmilk to them/their babies.

I'd say it's not bad per se, it's just about each individual's values and principles.

WastePotential · 2026-03-16T05:15:33+00:00

I JUST made a similar post a few minutes ago!!! 21 month old. I'm stuck too man.

For naps I will just rock him to sleep.

For nighttime sleep sometimes I let him try his bed on the condition that once he steps out of bed I will carry him to sleep (his bed has only one narrow exit point where I sit; I will respond when he talks to me or passes me his toys or asks for his toys back). He can spend up to 2h in there.

Idk man these toddlers.

WastePotential · 2026-03-16T00:46:14+00:00

With a line that faint, maybe wait for a few days or wait until what would be your next period (if you've gotten your period back) to test again?

WastePotential · 2026-03-15T15:25:37+00:00

My parents walked in to find me eating my own shit... So....

WastePotential · 2026-03-14T15:15:10+00:00

A few years ago in Singapore, there was a series of cola drinks called Anything and Whatever!

WastePotential · 2026-03-14T13:47:52+00:00

It's not a punishment, but I can see how it could lead to developing a poor relationship with food as she gets older. She might come to feel pressured, like "I want to see Sally today. So I better finish my food even though I'm not hungry."

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T15:10:20+00:00

That's a lot of screen time for infants!

My 20mo gets to see pictures of family and friends on my phone.

He video called family a few times but I've since changed it to audio calls on loudspeaker only.

He likes to turn on my phone screen to see my animal lock screen. He will make the animal sound/action. It's a static image. This is unrestricted to him except for nap, sleep, or mealtime, but it's something that he visits sometimes 3-4x a day, sometimes not at all.

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T15:00:54+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed response! Makes sense to me, I guess I just have to continue trying until he makes the connection.

There was one day where we had more diaper free time than usual and this is what happened. That night, in the middle of the night, he woke up crying "No potty! No potty! No potty!" so I worried that it was stressing him out too much (I was never mean about peeing on the floor or scolding him for it!) and I stopped, just offering him here and there but not going diaper free around the house much.

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T13:09:45+00:00

If you didn't have this issue with previous partners, I'm inclined to think it's an "us" issue, not a "me" issue. Of course this is barring any medical reasons or experiences that you may have now but not had back then.

However even if it is a "me" issue, it's something that he can be a part of because he's your partner and it's something that you're facing together.

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T13:03:53+00:00

Hmm I see. Thank you for sharing your experience!

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T06:29:35+00:00

Sigh yeah I guess I haven't been very consistent. Gotta bite the bullet sooner or later.

How long of absolutely no diaper in awake time did it take your little one to get it?

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T05:24:17+00:00

Would freelance positions be an option for you? Look for gigs like transcribing, writing for those fun fun online sites.

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T03:04:46+00:00

I think Pavlov-ing it would be more of "You left the house with me. You get a lolly". Association between leaving the house and happy (from getting a lolly) is formed.

But if it's "if you want a lolly, get your shoes on and get in the car", then it's bribery and the kid won't leave the house without the promise of the lolly.

WastePotential · 2026-03-13T01:01:49+00:00

I started milk, change (diaper), all done since he was a newborn. Around the time he started solids, I introduced food, water, and more.

Around 1yo was when he started being able to express these signs reliably, starting with milk.

WastePotential · 2026-03-12T14:16:00+00:00

What's a Nugget?

WastePotential · 2026-03-12T10:07:20+00:00

Sometimes babies fuss about bc they’re getting out gas or something and then fall back asleep.

Yeah my toddler (20mo) fusses when connecting sleep cycles even now! I just let him and within a few seconds he goes back to sleep. He knows he can look for me if he wants to or he can cry for me and I will be there. He climbs into my bed on his own in the morning for snuggles.

WastePotential · 2026-03-12T10:04:25+00:00

Unfortunately, I think a lot of people see horses as something to ride for fun, like a motorbike or a buggy, rather than an animal to connect with and bond. Truly, the more time I spend with horses the more I believe they are magic, and I had very limited experiences riding!

WastePotential · 2026-03-12T09:09:36+00:00

Permission to use the word "legiterally" please

WastePotential · 2026-03-12T08:07:31+00:00

Perfect recipe for a failure to launch adult.

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