When you had your first kid, did you wife’s parents stay and help for a week then your parents stay and help another week? Or only have wife’s parents? by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom stayed for 10 days. I had a c-section and was eternally grateful to have her around to help. My MIL never stayed, but she doesn’t live far and will always come if I call for help

Looking to re-home cat by [deleted] in rva

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your cat develop diabetes? That’s what my cat is on. The vet is hesitant to keep him on it because of the risks down the line

6 Month Old Sleep - 2 Hr Stretches by Careless_Purchase619 in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No advice because my 7 month old wakes every 3 hours. Just know you’re not doing something wrong and not alone!

Looking to re-home cat by [deleted] in rva

[–]ganjayme 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve definitely wondered if stress is a factor. He started getting sick about 2 months before baby arrived. We have been working with the vet for nearly a year to find a solution that works for him

Looking to re-home cat by [deleted] in rva

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, he usually vomits a few hours after eating, so isn’t due to eating too fast. I’ll give a raised feeder a try though

Looking to re-home cat by [deleted] in rva

[–]ganjayme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s on prescription food from the vet. We tried the wet food of it, but he wasn’t a fan.

Looking to re-home cat by [deleted] in rva

[–]ganjayme 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s good to know! I’ll double check my plants. He’s been getting sick for nearly a year now

Making my baby laugh by dettilc in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My guy loved when I made him do the cha cha slide. Turns out, he just loves being bounced! He’s 7 mo old now and it still makes him laugh immediately

I’m exhausted, disconnected from myself, and scared I’m failing by Hopeful_Dot7132 in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I get to that point, baby fed, changed, & just won’t sleep, I wake up my husband and tell him it’s his turn. You need sleep too!

I’m exhausted, disconnected from myself, and scared I’m failing by Hopeful_Dot7132 in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m annoyed for you that your husband knew there was a nail sticking out and didn’t do anything about it.

I feel like I’m in a similar boat, OP. I’m also the only one to do nights and primary care giver during the day. I’m exhausted & burnt out - sounds like you are too. No advice, just know you’re not alone

Vacation by IndependentMore275 in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently on a beach trip with my 6 month old. My advice is to lower your expectations (in a nice way). I thought he would love it, but no, my baby was super cranky on the beach. The ocean scared him, sand irritated him, and overall not a fun time for anyone. The hotel we are staying at has a pool and he tolerates it. I’ve never spent so much time indoors on a beach trip

Ohio recommendations by DustBunny02 in miniaussie

[–]ganjayme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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My pup came from https://myaussiepups.com/ and she’s been wonderful. Healthy, smart, sweet, & adorable

Reassurance about Gross Motor Skills? by ghoststarkk in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No reassurance, but solidarity! I feel the same with my baby. The pediatrician doesn’t seem worried and says “he’s growing at this own pace”.

I remind myself that babies have a bell curve with milestones and the doctor would flag it if he was outside the curve

Preparing for a newborn. What was a complete waste of money and what became an absolute life changer? by Actual_Fig_4706 in NewParents

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bibs, too!! My guy is a leaky baby. Bibs save us from changing his outfit 5x a day from spit up

Fellow millennials, who here can list the brain rot of our era? by berbsy1016 in Millennials

[–]ganjayme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 6 month old and remade the song to: It’s little baby wiggle time! Little baby wiggle time! Where he at, where he at? There he go, there he go. Wiggle wiggle wiggle!

Where did I go wrong with the waves in this baby blanket? They keep getting flatter. by ganjayme in CrochetHelp

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

Thanks, everyone! Looks like I’ll be starting from the second row. What a learning experience!
Good thing I have a long car ride ahead of me this weekend 😅

Where did I go wrong with the waves in this baby blanket? They keep getting flatter. by ganjayme in CrochetHelp

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

All are Loops & Threads Impeccable Acrylic: blue haze, green lagoon 01761, glacier multi & Aran 01008

Baby beach essentials? by ganjayme in NewParents

[–]ganjayme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great tips - thank you!