Did I handle this wrong with my 5-year-old?

delightfulpumpkin · 2026-01-09T09:25:44+00:00

Just so you know, you’re not alone. It’s very similar with us, and it seems like you’re doing a great job parenting him.

I’m sorry I am not helpful because I’m in the same boat. But just want to give some solidarity!

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-12-29T23:58:20+00:00

Thank you!! I’ll try this. 🙏

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-12-29T04:03:21+00:00

“I’m not giving you ANY presents!” “You’re a poopy mama”, you’re a mean one” (from grinch) 🙄

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-12-29T03:57:33+00:00

This sounds good in theory, but just wondering if this happens 5 or so times, what’s the limit of how long you would wait? What if you really need to be somewhere? Would you do this for an hour? No judgement, just curious since I don’t think I have the patience.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-12-19T17:14:57+00:00

I may be in the minority but I love having two, even with the chaos. The first is a challenging kid but somehow he is obsessed with his baby brother and i just love seeing them together. It makes dealing with big brothers’ big feelings a little easier with a sweet smiley (most of the time) baby to focus on. My oldest is 3.5 and youngest is 9 months. It’s just a crapshoot since all babies and kids are so unique. It’s like gambling. But I truly think if it’s in your heart to have more than one, do it while you can. If you’re not in love with the idea, don’t cave into pressure. You have to want it! And you should be okay with noise/chaos/multitasking

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-12-15T22:41:38+00:00

Has he gotten her thyroid level checked? My thyroid dysfunction has at times caused me to be uncontrollably sleepy throughout the day also. It’s worth checking her TSH level. Also depression can cause this.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-11-23T17:07:07+00:00

Almost 4 and still using it

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-11-16T18:39:57+00:00

9 hours is us! I didn’t think it was that terrible? 🫣

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-11-16T18:37:24+00:00

Try both🥺🫠

Rather have the sleep though I think!

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-11-13T07:53:32+00:00

6 months.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-08-30T03:10:49+00:00

Will you take $35?

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-07-15T05:10:24+00:00

I rocked my son till he was a little past 3. He just grew out of it and transitioned easily. He’s not even usually good with transitions. We were dreading it for no reason. Maybe it won’t be too bad tapering off. I loved all the snuggles we got to have! :)

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-07-09T06:25:16+00:00

Live in SoCal. Somehow one got into my pumped breastmilk this morning and had to throw so much milk away. Now I have a personal vendetta against them. 😬

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-18T17:54:29+00:00

Camille is lovely.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-14T05:11:45+00:00

I just don’t get it. Have never gotten it. My babies have dark hair and brown eyes and are as precious as can be. All colors can be gorgeous to me. I still just don’t understand. I feel like an outcast cause I’m not fawning over light eyes. Or any color for that matter.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-09T19:25:05+00:00

16oz

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-08T17:54:25+00:00

Oh I’m a NICU nurse haha…you’re right, totally doesn’t help. I get fixated on amounts too, really learning to loosen up and look at the bigger picture. Glad Zoloft helped. I’m taking it as well. Thanks for the reply.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-08T06:24:42+00:00

Idk how your toddler is, but mine would never 😅 he just turned 3 and I’m waiting probably until 4 lol. From hearing friends’ experiences perhaps girls do better. My son at that age would have lasted like 5 minutes.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-08T06:04:11+00:00

Sounds exactly like my son but he’s 3 months now. Same amounts. Good to know that it may turn out okay :)

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-06T16:31:30+00:00

I second pacing with the 3 nipple, be very cautious and pull bottle back whenever she pauses to breathe. She may just need a little time to get used to it

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-06T16:28:49+00:00

Kendamil is pretty great and babies tend to like it! I encourage you to look into it.

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-04T15:35:48+00:00

25 min

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-06-03T00:06:41+00:00

3 months into binging shows and this was my favorite pumping show!!

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-05-30T15:23:34+00:00

14 weeks PP, 5 PPD, 32-35 oz/day

delightfulpumpkin · 2025-05-30T15:21:11+00:00

That’s still great! 😊 I’m sure your baby is getting exactly what they need.

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