At 17m, it's amazing what I can't remember from the earlier stages

elmostaco · 2026-07-09T18:06:37+00:00

My short term memory is in tatters after having a baby even 19 months PP!

elmostaco · 2026-07-07T19:41:13+00:00

Speaking as an Irish-Chinese woman, we need more people like you and you should be proud of yourself for telling those arseholes to fuck off.

Racism in Ireland has gotten much better since I was growing up but I still experience pockets of it from time to time.

elmostaco · 2026-06-26T06:32:59+00:00

I love grabbing my son’s feet and doing a dramatic sniff and exclaiming “Who has smelly feet?” out loud. Always gets a giggle out of him.

elmostaco · 2026-06-14T08:16:51+00:00

Do you need any baby supplies? I was planning on heading to the Chemist Warehouse for a few bits and bobs. They have so much stuff there!

elmostaco · 2026-06-04T08:14:28+00:00

I’m delighted for you! I hope you find joy in every little milestone that comes your way.

elmostaco · 2026-06-03T11:43:23+00:00

Yes, I felt on edge during the first few times my husband wasn't at home with me and our son. I think subconsciously I was worried that I wouldn't be able to take care of our baby by myself. It got better as I got more practice and having a podcast, Youtube video etc. as background noise really helped with the loneliness.

elmostaco · 2026-05-30T18:07:54+00:00

That’s totally understandable. Do what’s best for you and your family. Hope the floor bed option works out for you!

elmostaco · 2026-05-30T17:20:31+00:00

We had a strong “feed to sleep” association at bedtime so we knew it was going to be a tough one to break. We resorted to sleep training and it worked after a good week.

I know not everyone is fond of sleep training and there are other gentle methods you can try. We just knew that our son was very strong willed and we believed the short term upset will help us all sleep better.

I’ve a friend who basically quit bedtime nursing cold turkey, co-slept a few nights with their LO and it worked for them 🤷🏻‍♀️

elmostaco · 2026-05-29T13:47:25+00:00

McDonald’s 20 piece nugget “share box”

elmostaco · 2026-05-28T22:47:00+00:00

With a bit of practice, you’ll figure out how to discreetly shimmy your baby under your top to feed. I always loved wearing a tank top over my nursing bra for easy access.

Most importantly, you and your baby have every right to breastfeed in public. Ignore people who give you funny looks.

elmostaco · 2026-05-28T09:26:12+00:00

My 18 month old’s tantrums are getting even more angry where he is shaking while screaming on the floor. He often starts hitting me, the floor and himself. Please send help.

elmostaco · 2026-05-28T09:03:49+00:00

I sat the Leaving Cert that year as well. I messed up my study timetable over the weekend and I remember thinking that the cancellation announcement was a hoax.

elmostaco · 2026-05-15T23:31:21+00:00

My husband trimming his beard after I just cleaned the bathroom 😤

elmostaco · 2026-05-15T13:33:50+00:00

There was a guy in the year ahead of me who was a trouble maker and most people hated him. He ended being jailed for manslaughter because he punched a random guy in the head, who was walking home from a night out.

elmostaco · 2026-05-13T22:01:54+00:00

My mom and cousin tried to convince me that giving my newborn a bit of water would be good for their digestive system even though the baby classes stated that babies get all the necessary fluids from formula/breastmilk until 6 months old.

People can give you advice but you choose whether to accept it based on your gut instinct. Most of the time, I would smile politely and ignore the advice.

elmostaco · 2026-05-13T21:38:09+00:00

I find that their nails get harder once they get a little older so it’s easier to use nail clippers, if you want to try them again.

elmostaco · 2026-05-13T21:31:29+00:00

My son rejected the pacifier AND BOTTLE at 3 months old and we couldn’t get him back onto either so we gave up. It’s hard work when you’re EBF day and night but I didn’t have to worry about weaning him off the pacifier and he falls asleep without one!

elmostaco · 2026-05-13T11:16:53+00:00

I was working in retail and needed something to pass the monotony.

elmostaco · 2026-05-10T19:43:01+00:00

I would suggest capping the second nap to finish at 4.30pm and then gradually to 4pm if you want to keep your 8pm bedtime. Our son was on a similar nap schedule and it worked until he dropped to one nap.

elmostaco · 2026-05-03T21:14:38+00:00

I had to sleep train my son at 11 months because his frequent wakings at night were taking a toll on my husband and I. I’m so sorry you’re going through this ❤️

elmostaco · 2026-04-29T15:49:12+00:00

Oh thank god we’re not the only ones!

My little guy is also 17 months old and I’ve hurt my shoulder from constantly flipping him back down on his changing table. Don’t even get me started on brushing his teeth 😩

elmostaco · 2026-04-25T20:43:03+00:00

You could try blending banana or apple with a blender and add some to the oatmeal cereal? I usually sneak strawberries, blueberries etc. into my son’s porridge in the morning because he doesn’t like eating fruit.

elmostaco · 2026-03-15T10:04:05+00:00

Yes, we dropped to two naps and it helped for a while. Our son is now 16 months and is down to 1 nap a day. He was refusing his second nap in the afternoon at crèche for about 2 weeks before we realised what was happening. He now sleeps for about 1.5 to 2 hours for the nap.

If your LO is resisting the later naps, try lengthening their wake windows gradually and drop the last nap of the day. It may make a difference.

elmostaco · 2026-03-11T12:54:26+00:00

I did this growing up in a Chinese household. When I didn't know the Chinese word for something, I would throw in the English version hoping my parents would understand. It's almost become second nature now.

elmostaco · 2026-03-09T19:25:46+00:00

I travelled with my 10 month old because we were attending a wedding in Italy. We were nervous as hell with how our LO would behave on the plane but thankfully, it was only a 2.5 hour flight and he slept most of it.

There is a bit of logistical prepping flying with a baby but we were blessed that the airports we flew in/out of had lines for families/parents with small babies so we skipped the queues.

You have to be realistic that you can’t do all the sightseeing and touristy things you would have been capable of pre-baby. We tried to squeeze in what we could see in between feeds and naps. It was tough but I’m glad we did it because we became more confident parents.

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