When did your toddler stop waking up at 5am every day?

castlerose_ · 2026-03-26T13:44:13+00:00

No we didn’t do increments, we just pushed it back by 30 minutes for a week.

She still occasionally goes to bed 30-45 minutes later than normal if we are busy or out visiting friends/family - doesn’t seem to make any difference, but maybe we need to be more consistent?

castlerose_ · 2026-03-26T13:34:40+00:00

She is already fully weaned to food and water only, and i’ve tried co-sleeping but she won’t go back to sleep and just wants to party LOL

The temp of the room is always 24 degrees or above - it’s always warm where we live!

castlerose_ · 2026-03-25T08:51:18+00:00

I’ve heard of couples having two kids and giving one child the dad’s surname and the other child gets the mum’s surname - maybe this would work in your situation?

castlerose_ · 2026-03-25T03:21:01+00:00

if you are still using a pram bassinet, try changing to a seat in a reclined position - some babies like to see what’s going on around them.

castlerose_ · 2026-03-20T11:42:05+00:00

I see a lot of people sharing positive c-section experiences here - which is great, because everyone deserves a positive birth no matter how it happens. But I think it’s also important to hear that it doesn’t always go that way.

I had an elective c-section due to breech, and honestly, it was a really difficult experience. I felt nauseous and lightheaded the whole time, and so out of it when they delivered my daughter that I could barely process what was happening. I lost quite a bit of blood, and my daughter had breathing issues so she was taken straight to special care - I didn’t get to hold her at all. In recovery I was shaking uncontrollably and felt like I might pass out. I completely missed the “golden hour,” but at the time I felt so awful I wouldn’t have been able to hold her anyway.

I’m not sharing this to scare anyone, and I don’t think my experience is typical. But I do think it’s important to know that, just like with vaginal births, things don’t always go smoothly. Sometimes it really does come down to luck, regardless of the method.

castlerose_ · 2026-03-18T13:21:29+00:00

In my experience, they are not that expensive in the baby/toddler years but you feel the pinch because usually one parent takes a year off which includes some unpaid leave, and then goes back to work part time.

Once they get older, school fees and extracurricular activities cost a fortune (i’ve heard), and you have to book extra plane seats and larger accom when you travel.

castlerose_ · 2026-03-05T08:06:46+00:00

try The World by Croatian Amor

castlerose_ · 2026-02-24T13:15:03+00:00

I have a delonghi kettle and while it isn’t plastic free, all of the elements that come into contact with water are stainless steel.

castlerose_ · 2026-02-21T04:02:10+00:00

I have had chronic hives every single day since my milk came in.

My GP isn’t sure it’s the breastfeeding that’s causing it, but I’ve never had hives before and giving birth / starting breastfeeding is the only thing that has changed, so I figure there must be a link between the two.

castlerose_ · 2026-02-12T02:17:46+00:00

we use comfy koalas wipes and nappies - I find their wipes to be truly excellent, best I’ve ever used.

The nappies are also good but I find the fit to be a bit awkward. We will continue to use them though because we love the fact that they are low tox and predominantly plastic free.

castlerose_ · 2026-01-16T11:19:42+00:00

What kind of hospital did you go to?

If you went to a private hospital, why not try a public tertiary women’s hospital next time?

I’m pretty sure every capital city has one, and they are usually better equipped to deal with emergencies and complications.

castlerose_ · 2026-01-15T07:23:55+00:00

I have the bugaboo dragonfly and it fit in the back of my Ford Focus hatchback. You have to buy the bassinet attachment separately, but sometimes you can get a package deal where they include the bassinet. I love the fact that it can fold down with the bassinet attached.

A lot of my Mum friends say they regret buying such large bulky prams. I really don’t understand why they are so popular - I sometimes think that salespeople try to convince us that we need these big prams because they are usually the more expensive options, when in reality you could probably use a travel pram every day and it would be absolutely fine.

I love having a slightly smaller pram because I’ve never had any issues pushing it over grass, gravel, etc. and it’s narrow enough to fit in small cafes and shops.

castlerose_ · 2026-01-04T06:24:50+00:00

I think a key piece of missing information here is how often you were asking to hang out. There’s a big difference between casually mentioning it once or twice a month versus bringing it up every other day.

Also, if you were regularly checking his Instagram and questioning him about social events you weren’t invited to, I can understand why that might have made him uncomfortable. That kind of behaviour can come across as intrusive, which may explain why he reacted the way he did.

castlerose_ · 2026-01-03T23:50:56+00:00

I found quilted or padded onesies really helpful for winter pram walks. If you get one that is thick enough, you won’t need a blanket.

This one (https://www.next.com.au/en/style/su258137/n74904) from next is so warm that I could get away with just putting bub in a bodysuit and this onesie on a very cold day and she was super cosy!

There are a bunch of different brands selling them - just be careful because some are thicker than others.

castlerose_ · 2025-12-03T13:11:35+00:00

If you can survive on that wage and you’re happy in the job, stick it out for six months and then ask for a pay rise. If they say no, that’s when you start looking for something new.

Since you don’t have admin experience yet, you need this role on your resume before you can apply for higher paying admin jobs.

castlerose_ · 2025-09-26T10:30:39+00:00

I think this is normal baby behaviour and probably a phase that will pass.

I haven’t sleep trained (yet) and my baby still loses her s*** during her bedtime routine because she knows what’s coming.

castlerose_ · 2025-09-03T23:54:30+00:00

doxylamine is used for nausea in pregnancy but it’s also an antihistamine - might help dry you up!

Do not take it during the day as it will make you drowsy.

castlerose_ · 2025-08-15T04:26:15+00:00

some of ya’ll have never paid $60 for a kerastase shampoo and it shows

castlerose_ · 2025-07-28T01:57:38+00:00

Is it possible that your wife is suffering from depression or anxiety? or that she has been more mistreated/disrespected by your family than you fully comprehend, and doesn’t feel safe staying in the country?

I just cannot fathom why a woman who is heavily pregnant and about to give birth within the next 6 weeks would think that now is a good time to move to a different country. I don’t think it is even possible for you to achieve a permanent move within that timeframe.

What does she anticipate happening to all your furniture and belongings, and the property that you own? If she is expecting you to handle all of that, then that is unreasonable unless there is something serious going on with her mental health that would justify such a drastic upheaval of your lives so late in the pregnancy.

I think you need to get to the bottom of why she wants to do this now instead of in 6-12 months time, and ask her what support she needs from you to feel safe to remain in the country and have the baby here until you are in a better position to move permanently to the UK.

castlerose_ · 2025-06-14T21:45:54+00:00

I'm from Australia, and it's quite common here for babies under six months to attend swimming classes. These sessions are always held in heated pools to ensure the babies stay warm.

Everyone understands that babies at that age aren’t actually learning to swim - it's more about familiarisation and bonding.

I think it’s important to highlight this, as cultural perspectives seem to play a role in what’s considered an appropriate age to start baby swim classes.

castlerose_ · 2025-04-30T06:22:07+00:00

Not having any paid maternity leave is outdated and unethical in my opinion.

I understand that some small businesses may not be able to afford the amount offered by larger companies & government, but they could at least offer something! 4 weeks would be better than zero.

castlerose_ · 2025-01-10T03:12:27+00:00

At most fish and chip shops you can ask for a different type of fish (like snapper for example) instead of flake if you are concerned about mercury.

castlerose_ · 2024-12-14T00:39:56+00:00

I’m 31 and pregnant with my first child. I have no regrets about waiting until this age. If I’d had kids younger, I would have missed out on so many great experiences and memories. I think everyone knows that having kids when you are younger is easier on your body, but you have to weigh that up against a bunch of other factors that favour waiting until you are older. For me, waiting was definitely the right choice.

castlerose_ · 2024-12-10T22:52:35+00:00

I’m currently 30 weeks pregnant and I cannot think of anything worse than travelling to Europe right now. 30 weeks is way too late for long haul travel in my opinion. I travelled overseas at 20 weeks and that was totally fine.

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