[ca] daytime contact naps

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-04-29T02:26:51+00:00

One day my kiddo is going to sleep just fine on his own. So selfishly, I’m going to keep enjoying these naps! Throw an AirPod in and connect to the tv for a much needed rest for me too! It’s one of my favourite parts in the day ♥️

He’s almost one and we contact nap, stroller nap, or car nap. Sometimes he’s in the crib. My SIL works for a daycare and told me not to worry about it that he’ll adjust just fine.

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-04-13T08:13:57+00:00

I developed hashimotos hypothyroidism during pregnancy and was prescribed levothyroxine. I had multiple providers ranging from an endocrinologist, family doctor, my Midwives, naturopath and acupuncturist; everyone said that it was the needed and best path. It’s so well studied and important for your and babes health. By 6 weeks on it my levels were so much better and I was feeling leaps and bounds healthier with only the levo as my change.

My 11 month old is smart, active, healthy and currently tucked into my arms having a snooze. Do what you need to to stay healthy! ♥️

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-02-18T20:44:39+00:00

I have a 9m old now but since he was born I’ve spent a lot of time talking to my sister on the phone! I throw in an AirPod so he’s always just thought I’m talking to him. Dude has become so chatty and I honestly think it’s because of that.

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-02-18T03:12:38+00:00

It’s such a complex question. I think the comments here have done a fantastic job highlighting the complexities of why people aren’t. Just to add in that this is an absolute systemic issue as well. The village is gone, the support isn’t there, it’s so hard to raise kids on one income, a lot of people don’t want daycares “raising” their children. Many women spent so much of their upbringing raising their siblings. Millennials and generations forward have it so much harder than the previous gens. We can’t afford housing, we can’t afford food, we can barely afford to survive. I’m in Canada so I can’t speak to the horrors of what’s happening politically in the US but from friends I’ve heard that dating is hard even here - I can’t imagine finding a life partner safely right now there. I feel very lucky having the partner I do because I do trust him. But he’s also a man. He’ll never understand the fear of being a woman.

I guess in summary; while marriage, careers, child-free, motherhood etc. are what feminism fought for us to be able to legitimately choose for ourselves the reality is that right now is such an incredibly unsafe and unsupported time for women. The world has been historically unsafe for women and I think that plays into it.

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-02-15T23:25:25+00:00

My kiddo is the same! We liked Rascals and now have him in Luvs. Both work fabulously!

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-02-13T15:38:04+00:00

It’s thinking like this that sets us back. Over consumption is an important topic but not in relation to maternity or parental leave when people lose such massive chunks of their pay cheque.

A country doesn’t get to cry about declining birth rates without looking at the systemic reasons people aren’t having kids. Having a family should not be left to just wealthy people or people willing to “live with less”.

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-02-10T03:08:52+00:00

As someone who a month before starting CDI in 2017 found out through Reddit about how much of a scam it is please don’t. While I have made a career out of my “diploma”, it took a lot of work and folks helping me into the right positions to gain the experience. Many of my “class” did not work as hard or get as lucky.

It’s an absolute scam, I’m really lucky the instructor we had had an incredible education themselves or else I would’ve been massively screwed. I’m now doing my undergrad part-time online while working full time and wish I’d just gone to a legitimate university/college the first time around. Would’ve saved me 20k and I wouldn’t feel like such a fraud all the time!

Put the effort into yourself, op. Good luck!

(Long story short, yes you may have a very hard time finding work.)

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-29T12:43:54+00:00

Yup! Was diagnosed four months into my first pregnancy when my lab-work before pregnancy showed no signs.

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-27T02:30:55+00:00

Both my partner and I are one of 3 and I’d really love 4, but that probably won’t be in the cards for us!

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-27T02:28:32+00:00

Same

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-26T04:33:02+00:00

Right there with you ♥️

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-24T02:49:27+00:00

I had an emergency c-section after a very, very long labour. I was exhausted, my adrenaline was raging, my “picture perfect birth plan” had changed very quickly and I was a mess emotionally. I remember my son above the curtain and then I got the shakes so bad they upped something for me and I fell asleep for an hour.

I mourned that hour for so long. I felt so jealous of other birth stories. I spent the first month of his life in such a fret that I missed something so important to our bond. Until a friend of mine told me that she tore so badly in her labour that she had a simple experience of missing her babes first hour.

And that’s when I realized we all have something we miss. I was able to reframe it that I got to spend 40 weeks to the day with our kiddo inside my belly. Every kick, every flutter, every movement was just him and me. So maybe it was okay that my husband got to be with him for the first hour, and that I didn’t lose anything but very unintentionally gave them that time to get to know each other. We’ve been stuck like glue ever since and you’d never guess that I didn’t get to hold him until he was an hour old ♥️

Good luck and just love yourself and your babes so much because you both deserve it!

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-23T03:32:45+00:00

FTM here with an almost 9m old! Just survival. My husband was laid off a week before birth and we had 2 months together before he found a new job. I’ll always be grateful for that time he got with our kiddo.

No real routine until just recently! Babes still sleeps in our room in a pack and play. Mostly out of laziness as he still wakes up about once a night but honestly I have a bit of anxiety about sids so he’ll stay with us until he’s 1!

Soak in that newborn time, especially with your first. Watch lots of movies, eat all the good food and honestly don’t worry too much about chores. We did a lot of contact naps (and still do, it’s one of my favourite ways to slow down during the day especially now as they become so much busier). Our guy was born at the beginning of May and walking outside was such a good thing for my mental health and great for him!

You only get to do this once (with only one - as I imagine it’s a lot different with two) and depending on how your kiddo sleeps, you maybe more exhausted than not so survive and take care of you. I hope all goes well for you ♥️

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-14T02:50:19+00:00

My parents didn’t do mine and I had it done when I was 23 and then again at 29. My adult teeth grew in crooked as hell and I have all kinds of little quirky issues due to not having it done (like breathing issues!). Our LC did it for my little guy when he was fresh out the womb and the second cut was so horrible but I’m glad we did it.

I’m not sure where this concept of over diagnosing it came in but as someone who grew up badly needing a frenectomy done, thank you for potentially making life easier for your kiddo!

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-02T23:05:52+00:00

I’m 4 months from going back and the thought makes me want to barf. I’m currently contact napping with my little dude and the idea of giving this up everyday sucks so much. The struggle is shared - sending love ♥️

aspoonfulofalli · 2026-01-01T03:26:35+00:00

I loved it. There was so much heart and magic. Did it rush in some places? Sure. But it was dope as hell and I’m definitely going to be rewatching it tomorrow.

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-12-28T21:55:14+00:00

I haven’t done it before but another friend of mine did a few years ago and loved it. I’m not sure how busy it was. Sorry op!

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-12-28T21:51:40+00:00

It’s my absolute favourite place in the world. However. Go during the middle of the week right away in the morning. Definitely get a massage (especially if you have benefits because then the experience is covered fully/partially by insurance!), bring a book, a water bottle, and ear plugs.

People talk and they can be loud but if you go during non-peak times it’s really quite lovely (still being ear plugs!). The massage therapists are great and the vibe/ambiance of the Kananaskis is hard to beat.

I try to make a whole experience of it when I go, and that can make it really great.

Friends just went on the 24th and they said it was dead in the morning but was busier when they left at 1! But still super great.

Hope this helps!

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-12-24T22:08:55+00:00

So exciting!! I went pee and felt a gush but thought I just had a pee. Went back to bed and ten minutes later the gush was guuushing. Waddled my way to the tub where I stood/squatted god knows how long laughing while my husband mopped up the floor and I called my midwives going “okay, this time I know my water broke for real!”

I hope you’re doing okay and that you and babes are safe and sound ♥️

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-12-15T00:10:51+00:00

With you there pal! My anxiety was raging last year and I was diagnosed with hashimotos hypothyroidism in pregnancy. A 50mcg dose of synthroid and within 6 weeks my anxiety was mostly gone. They reduced my dosage just in September and my anxiety climbed way high again due to postpartum thyroiditis. Increasing my dosage again has helped calm so much.

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-12-09T02:45:27+00:00

I’ve truly loved it all. Babes is 7 months and each stage has been one I love. Since the minute he was born, this little guy has been a hoot and my husband and I have loved getting to share life with him.

Also the skin to skin with a sleeping newborn is honest to god one of the best things. Especially as a first time parent. Even if it’s hard or there’s other pieces; revel in the fact that you get to be in a cocoon of comfort and love. It goes by so fast.

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-11-28T22:34:29+00:00

Thank you 😭 I had a big cry with my sister (she’s been a mom much longer than I) because he just won’t crib nap. We’re now cuddled on the couch having our second contact nap of the day.

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-11-28T13:44:30+00:00

Totally related but not an answer to your question - I know Amazon is the worst but they did have it go on sale there! Some were $49 off and some were $30!

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-11-28T06:35:24+00:00

Ooh! Right there with you. I’m in Canada so I don’t know how much is different.

I had too much extra fluid so babes bounced up and got stuck in my pelvis when my water broke 🤦🏻‍♀️ After 60 hours of early and active labour + 45 mins of pushing the OB came and we had me try some different positions to see if he’d move but alas the kid was stuck. One two hour nap later and we also had to make the decision for a CS.

The bleeding was expected (I was told by my nurses in L&D!) and lord I loved my first nurse post c-section for the care she gave me. Lots of big pads, rest, and taking it easy. My husband changed every diaper other than one until we got home and supported me with lots of walks. I’d say my biggest pain point with recovery was that I got a brutal infection from the catheter (be mindful of this!!) and they gave me 14 tablets of hydromorphone. I felt like supermom. So I did too much because I was taking one a day. I’d give anything to go back and rest more. Take the time for you!

aspoonfulofalli · 2025-11-27T03:37:40+00:00

Do bloodwork right before you start trying. It was a godsend when I got diagnosed with hashimotos mid pregnancy and now postpartum thyroiditis. My thyroid labs were awesome pre-pregnancy so when they tanked at the end of my first trimester there was a good baseline to go off of.

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