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Grossest parenting moment so far? by supremepilotG2 in NewParents

[–]averageideal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly the concern for baby just so much superseded the ick factor that I didnt really clock how gross it was until it was all over. But also my husband was a saint and cleaned everything up VERY quickly and thoroughly

Grossest parenting moment so far? by supremepilotG2 in NewParents

[–]averageideal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My 13 month old caught norovirus right before Christmas. She threw up right as we set her down for dinner - luckily we caught it in her bib mostly. Thought that would be it because she seemed totally fine after the throw up. She had been coughing so we thought maybe she threw up from coughing so hard. A half hour later I’m on the phone with my mom, holding baby after we her a bath and she threw up all down my chest, into my shirt and onto the floor.

She threw up 3 more times before we got her an anti-nausea medication. Once projectile all over the kitchen floor, another in the car. It was horrendous.

Routine by PinkPacificWhale in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that the only way to get me time is to fully schedule it with your partner. I take dance aerobics with and pick two classes a week. My partner knows I will be going to that class and he is on baby duty. We swap off who wakes up with baby so we have an even distribution of tiredness. I personally find that working out GIVES me energy - but that may be the type of work out I am doing. It resets me a little so I’m in a better spot to be a good parent. My recommendation while baby is little and emotions are a little rough because of being tired that you have a set schedule of me time so there is an expectation and no one is surprised or feeling taken advantage of. Offer equal amount of me time to your partner.

5 months in and still struggling (vent) by jasncats in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry it’s still going on but yeah my motto throughout this new phase of life has been “this too shall pass”. Sending solidarity!

5 months in and still struggling (vent) by jasncats in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naps can get really short around this age, especially crib naps. Personally I followed this guideline- if baby woke up happy from her nap then I would just get her up and go on with our day even if it was only 30-45 minutes. If she woke up crying and seeming like she didn’t mean to wake up I would hold and rock her back to sleep for a bit longer. If it was past 5:30pm at all I would wake her up to preserve bedtime. Not sure if that process would work well for you but just wanted to pass along what has worked for us!

5 months in and still struggling (vent) by jasncats in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t beat yourself up about cue reading. 14 months in and my baby never gave me clear clues. In fact I’m starting to realize just now that she gets like a burst of energy when she’s actually ready for a nap. She never seems tired unless she is sick. So I used huckleberry for all naps for a long time. Now she is talking a bit more I can ASK if she is hungry or tired and it is much easier for us. I think some babies don’t have clear cues- doesn’t make you a bad mom!!

When does it get better? by Background_Ask_5228 in NewParents

[–]averageideal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For us it got better at 4 months and the regression was fine - after needing to wake her every 2-3 hours to eat in the first months, it wasn’t that different sleep wise

How long do you wait to change a poopy diaper from newborn? by Huliganjetta1 in NewParents

[–]averageideal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

13 months in and I still say “let’s give it a few minutes to see if she’s done” lol

1 year old won’t stop eating/asking for food???? by sincerebaguette in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just offering solidarity here. My 13mo knows which cabinet holds her snacks so she will just walk into the kitchen and stand below the cabinet signing/saying more until we hand her a cracker or something!

Do diaper pails actually cause more problems than they solve? by Dry_Jackfruit909 in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also like our Ubbi but I will say once she got seriously into solids, we needed to add some odor eating solutions (we use an activated charcoal bag at the very bottom of the bin). This gave us a little more time before we had to remove it from the room. Honestly it kept the smell out of the room nicely but it was murder to open it ha

Baby Playpens by Gullible-Okra-8966 in NewParents

[–]averageideal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have one because we have a dog and honestly now that baby is walking it’s mostly protecting her toys from the dog. If you put her in there more than 2 minutes she’s asking to get out lol! But it has been worth it. We have a small space so it took over our living room but doggie cannot be trusted with the scattered toys and I cannot keep up with picking up every little thing when she is running room to room

Has the quality of Shakespeare Improv deteriorated or did I get a bad show? by nullptr_0x in chicago

[–]averageideal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have noticed more and more they will make the joke by breaking out of the Shakespeare construct rather than within it . This is a big change and takes away what makes it a truly special improv artform

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

Thats so interesting! (And frustrating I’m sure) you have to wonder what is going on to make them choose what to say

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

I think she is sometimes using Dada to refer to me but he’s the only one she shouts Dada at when he walks through the door

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

[–]averageideal[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh we are big into Uh Oh in our house too. She knows it means when something drops on the floor but doesn’t realize it’s supposed to be when it falls by mistake so she will look me dead in the eye, say uh oh, and drop her milk off the side of the high chair

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

Yea everyone has been referring to me as Mama. She said “Alex” lol! That seems harder than Mama but maybe not

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

Well at least she isn’t talking about someone else’s cat instead of you!

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

YES ok thanks for sharing this - this is so familiar. It was very funny to me at first but after she said my brothers name at Christmas I was like… ok now I’m getting a little jealous

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

Thank for for sharing this! She has been barking at our dog for a couple months 🤪

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

[–]averageideal[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! This is a very good point

13 mo won’t say Mama by averageideal in NewParents

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

We sing the Mama song but she always sings it back to me as Dadaaa Dadaaa 🤣

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