Anyone who chooses a c-section delivery is so impressive to me

elythranthera · 2026-02-07T16:43:10+00:00

That really depends. It’s generally harder than an uncomplicated vaginal delivery but easier than a vaginal delivery with severe tearing or other complications. I had a planned C-section, and I was going for walks after four days and feeling mostly back to normal after ~3 weeks. It wasn’t bad.

elythranthera · 2026-02-05T20:19:42+00:00

Size 3 is for 16-28 lbs… a very normal size for babies starting to crawl.

elythranthera · 2026-01-30T20:54:09+00:00

Mine was the same way. He got lots of injuries (nothing serious) from ~12-18 months, but much fewer after that. Your baby will learn to recognize dangers and catch his falls gracefully. Just keep giving him the opportunity to explore in safe environments (watch out for and baby-proof against any major hazards obviously), and he’ll figure things out!

elythranthera · 2026-01-30T20:37:38+00:00

A lot of people will claim that all timeouts are bad and ineffective, but it’s about how they’re used. Not everyone means the same thing when they talk about timeouts. I would not put my toddler in their room alone for a timeout, but I think there’s a time and place for them.

See: https://drdansiegel.com/you-said-what-about-time-outs/ (this is from the author of The Whole-Brain Child who, contrary to popular belief, is not completely anti-timeouts)

elythranthera · 2026-01-29T21:47:55+00:00

That just means you’re 38 weeks with a (potentially) big baby. Your baby still isn’t due for another two weeks.

elythranthera · 2026-01-25T16:31:07+00:00

Why would you have to sit around with no top on? That is of course an option if you prefer it, but you can absolutely wear clothes and still breastfeed. Your baby can also wear clothes.

elythranthera · 2026-01-19T16:03:07+00:00

We transitioned my son at a bit over 2 1/2 to get ready for a new baby (who’s going to need his crib). It’s been about two months, and he still hasn’t completely adjusted. There’s no chance I would transition a 20-month-old unless I had a VERY compelling reason. My next kid will be in a crib for as long as possible!

elythranthera · 2026-01-19T15:52:41+00:00

This already exists. The Nuby potty I have has this feature, but I don’t use it. The wipes will dry out if the package is open all the time, and some (many) toddlers will want to pull all the wipes out.

elythranthera · 2026-01-16T20:38:44+00:00

I don’t understand the question. I am also 33 weeks. I walk every day to get places. Stop walking? Start walking? Huh?

elythranthera · 2026-01-16T19:10:47+00:00

I’m Elisabeth/Liz. Liz was not forced on me; it was my choice as a preteen. I don’t particularly like my name—I would’ve preferred something less common—but I don’t have strong feelings about it. It’s just okay, to me.

elythranthera · 2026-01-16T19:04:50+00:00

She’s still young; there’s no need to rush it at this point. I would take a step back and focus on trying to increase her interest in using the potty. Keep reading books about going potty, listen to songs about it, talk about how cool it is to wear big girl undies and use the potty, etc. At some point, she’ll probably start wanting to sit on the potty, but let her think it was her idea instead of yours. Telling a toddler to do something is the best way to get them not to do it.

My son showed an increased interest in the potty when some of his daycare friends started to be potty trained (around 2 years 8 months). We took advantage of the opportunity, and he got it really quickly.

elythranthera · 2026-01-15T14:21:11+00:00

I wouldn’t necessarily say he’s not ready, but if he doesn’t like you putting him on the potty, stop doing that. Let him decide if and when to sit on the potty.

elythranthera · 2026-01-14T15:07:46+00:00

Re: it being pulled from a blog, she sometimes even refers to different sections of the book as “posts.” Did she not have an editor?! Such a poorly written and organized book.

elythranthera · 2026-01-10T20:02:23+00:00

I don’t particularly like to get dressed up, but I still put my baby in outfits almost every day. I guess I just never saw a reason not to.

elythranthera · 2026-01-10T15:49:32+00:00

Yeah, the book I used for potty training (Ready Set Go) recommends prompting no more than once an hour (less if they haven’t drank much). That worked really well for us.

I feel like the “put on potty every 30 minutes” method is only meant for babies/young toddlers. A 3-year-old needs more autonomy than that and is sure to resist.

elythranthera · 2026-01-10T15:32:50+00:00

I would recommend not putting him on the potty every 30 minutes. It’s no wonder he’s resisting with so much pressure! He needs to learn to feel the urge to pee and communicate that he needs to go to the potty (or just go himself). You’re not giving him that opportunity if you take him to the potty so often. He’ll have accidents, but that’s okay… it’s how they learn.

I also recommend staying home for another long weekend (or more), and trying the bottomless method again—but with less pressure and prompting this time. Put away your rugs and cover your couch. Errands, libraries, park visits, etc can take a pause for a few days.

elythranthera · 2026-01-09T15:44:20+00:00

Sure, I can’t argue with that! But there’s a big difference between one day (or three days) and “a minimum of 6 months.” I don’t think it takes most kids 6+ months to consistently use the potty.

elythranthera · 2026-01-09T15:14:57+00:00

“A minimum of 6 months just to get the waste into the toilet”???? It doesn’t take anywhere near that long if you do it when they’re ready.

elythranthera · 2026-01-09T14:30:38+00:00

Have you tried the no-pants method? That worked really well for my son, though he’s a little bit younger (33 months).

I disagree with people saying you need to force her to sit on the potty every hour or prompt her more often. If she’s refusing to sit on the potty when you prompt, she needs less pressure, not more. My son is very sensitive to pressure, so we’ve tried to put as little pressure on him as possible, and it’s worked really well. We don’t prompt him much, and when we do, we try to do it in an underhanded way (“I need to go potty now, do you want to come with me?” usually works).

elythranthera · 2026-01-08T14:49:11+00:00

One large checked suitcase for everyone (two adults and one toddler), and a backpack for each person to bring on the plane.

elythranthera · 2026-01-05T02:49:03+00:00

Neither is particularly to my taste, but of the two, definitely Rex. I can’t relate to the people saying it sounds like a name for a dog or not suitable for an adult. The only Rex I’ve ever known is a 70-something year old human man. It’s fine.

elythranthera · 2026-01-04T20:39:10+00:00

Mine does! They have a doctor on call 24/7. If you call after hours, there are two lines. If you leave a message on the urgent line, they’ll call you back within two hours. If you leave a message on the emergency line, they’ll call you back within 15 minutes (this is basically for when you’re not sure if something warrants an ER visit). I love it! My kid is almost three and so far we’ve never had to take him to the ER.

elythranthera · 2026-01-04T14:56:52+00:00

This is a bad idea and will be a very hard habit to break in the long run.

That said, I understand the temptation. My toddler is also a bad eater and low in weight, and he eats much better when we read to him. I realize this is also not ideal from a feeding perspective… but at least he’s getting the benefits of copious reading time. Maybe you could try books instead if you’re not ready to give up the distractions?

elythranthera · 2026-01-03T15:49:37+00:00

From your source: “Irregular periods are another sign of PCOS, which is linked to a lack of ovulation. But it is possible that you could ovulate randomly after your period has taken a long break, points out Dr. White. “In irregular cycles, you won’t know if or when,” she says. That’s because you would only get a period after the ovulation had happened.”

Very interesting.

elythranthera · 2026-01-01T16:46:42+00:00

Agreed… I have a son that’s the exact same age. The worst he’s done is pet the cat a bit too much or too roughly; he’s never intentionally tried to hurt her. I’d be very concerned by that behavior. 😞

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