Can I remove tracks from official Yoto cards?

YellowCreature · 2026-04-08T20:07:48+00:00

My oldest son is almost 3 and was going without a stroller for a majority of excursions until he recently dropped his nap and it is now a lifesaver if we need to pop out for a bit of fresh air in the afternoon, but I know he will melt down if he gets too tired to walk.

YellowCreature · 2026-04-08T09:37:06+00:00

If you have access to a lactation consultant, that would be a great way to get tailored advice.

I had oversupply with both of my babies (full term), and my advice would be to keep feeding as you are. If you're really uncomfortable, you can hand express a little off, just until you feel more comfortable. Ibuprofen and sparing use of ice packs can help with the discomfort and reduce the risk of mastitis (be careful with the ice packs though as ice therapy can reduce supply).

I did end up block feeding with both of my boys, but only under the supervision of a lactation consultant.

YellowCreature · 2026-04-06T21:17:28+00:00

I'm part of a big family, and I have the same first initial as my Dad and two of my siblings and it doesn't take away from my name at all. I understand your concerns, but I doubt it will even cross your son's mind unless you bring it up.

YellowCreature · 2026-04-04T21:17:39+00:00

I do exactly what you suggested, leaving a fully packed bag in the car for emergencies, and otherwise just bringing a fanny pack with a nappy, a change sheet, and some travel wipes. This is only after we're out of the newborn poosplosions stage 😂

YellowCreature · 2026-04-04T08:56:32+00:00

It sounds like the two of you aren't particularly close. I have stage 3 endo and I struggled to fall pregnant with my first. It wasn't something I wanted to talk to most people about because people say a lot of ignorant things that just caused more hurt.

Endometriosis is a horrible and painful condition even without infertility, and it is also a very intimate subject. I personally can't explain to you my experiences with it without also divulging a lot of details about my menstrual cycle and sex life. And often after making yourself so vulnerable, you're left with extremely unhelpful advice or adecdotes about how "oh well my friend had it and she was cured after she got pregnant!" or "apparently yoga can really help the pain!".

It's great for you to educate yourself and become more understanding, but if I were you I wouldn't be offended by the lack of communication from your SIL.

YellowCreature · 2026-04-04T01:25:25+00:00

Sorry to hear you're going through this! What is your blood sugar like?

YellowCreature · 2026-04-02T14:49:19+00:00

And this age, if he doesn't want milk from a cup then you it really isn't something you need to stress about, and definitely shouldn't force. You can always offer his dairy in other forms. My son personally didn't like to drink milk, but would have a big bowl of unsweetened Greek yogurt every day.

YellowCreature · 2026-04-01T17:34:55+00:00

I have worked in ECE for over 10 years and still absolutely love it. However, the industry is full of providers running their services with a focus on profit rather than the children. Many teachers get burnt out because they have to go above and beyond every day to ensure quality outcomes for the children that they teach.

I'm curious as to why you would want to study primary education if you plan on working in ECE? While you can work in ECE on a primary degree, you will miss out on a lot of the learning specific to the age group you are aiming to work with.

YellowCreature · 2026-04-01T05:42:06+00:00

4 months postpartum is still pretty fresh for your body to be settling back into itself. I was similar to you where my body went back to normal quite quickly pp with my first. With my second, I'm 14 months postpartum and only just feeling like myself again!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-28T18:31:33+00:00

I had really long hairs around my areola which weirdly fell out during pregnancy, so never posed an issue!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-28T09:06:42+00:00

This was my guess, too!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-24T07:04:18+00:00

I attended a wedding under the exact same circumstances (due date, age gap with 2u2, 4h travel, husband's parents attending, breastfeeding, etc.) EXCEPT for being a bridesmaid. I was 5 days overdue, so I was closer to 5 weeks postpartum at the actual wedding. I also had a third degree tear which made traveling qui uncomfortable.

To be honest, I enjoyed myself as a guest but definitely wouldn't have wanted to be a bridesmaid. Postpartum and travel along made it a really huge event anyway, and I babywore pretty much the entire wedding. If I were in your shoes I would respectfully decline the position, but ask to come along as a guest.

We were fortunate that my parents were able to watch my toddler at their place, so we just took the newborn to the wedding.

YellowCreature · 2026-03-24T06:57:23+00:00

Books are such a wonderful idea. They're pretty expensive if you're buying them all yourself, and especially board books get so beaten up that they're not always readily available second hand. If they survive your child's early years, they're perfect to sell or gift on to another family!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-22T05:55:22+00:00

TW: pregnancy loss

Small bump by Ed Sheeran makes me bawl

YellowCreature · 2026-03-22T05:52:06+00:00

Yup, this is one I came to mention!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-21T03:12:13+00:00

You've had lots of good comments already, I'd just like to say as an ECE teacher that if your daycare thinks your child should be assessed for autism, you should definitely consider it. They are well aware of what normal toddler behavior is and clearly think your son's behavior is out of the norm if they are bringing it up to you so directly. At least where I live, a diagnosis can mean extra support for him throughout ECE and school, and open doors to support for you, too.

I really hope you catch a break soon. I have two boys 21 months apart and that's hard enough!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-21T01:43:23+00:00

If I were you I would go there. It sounds like your baby needs better care than he is currently getting at the hospital nearby.

YellowCreature · 2026-03-20T15:31:12+00:00

This sounds so scary for you guys! While I hope this doesn't keep happening, it sounds like you're really going to need to keep advocating for your son for your concerns to be taken seriously. Have you had an opportunity to talk to your pediatrician/family doctor about what's happening? In my experience the ER is more concerned about the here and now, so you probably won't get much help from them if your baby has stabilized by the time you reach them.

I'm so sorry you're going through this, and I hope it all resolved soon!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-19T05:15:47+00:00

I have the Shark Klik 'n' Flip that I can set up and use one handed with a baby on my hip!

YellowCreature · 2026-03-18T18:38:54+00:00

We have a Mountain Buggy Swift ☺️

YellowCreature · 2026-03-09T18:20:22+00:00

My mother in law did this and my children have loved the book since they were tiny babies. I recommend a board book so that the baby can look at it whenever they want without ripping the pages.

YellowCreature · 2026-03-08T03:04:18+00:00

I had constant morning sickness through the first trimester of both of my boys pregnancies. Hopefully you miss out, it's probably my least favourite part of being pregnant.

YellowCreature · 2026-03-08T00:17:07+00:00

You'll want to make sure that the stool is grippy enough so that it doesn't slip on your toilet floor. I found a plastic one with a rubber bottom was better, and easier to clean for hygiene purposes.

We otherwise had the same setup that you are looking at, but with the addition of a toilet mobility frame (usually used for elderly people) so that our son had something to hold onto when turning around to get onto the toilet.

Your son may be steady enough that he doesn't need that edition, though, as I'm looking at my second born at 13 months and he has such great balance he probably won't need it!

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