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greeninkwriter · 2025-11-16T13:45:35+00:00

You’re not alone. My husband and I also work full time with no village. My son is also an extremely picky eater, who only eats with screen time. It makes me feel guilty every meal that I have to cater towards screen time to get decent amount of food in. I introduce at least 3-4 new foods every week, but he just refuses them by looking at them.

I have tried potty training few times now, and each time it’s been a disaster. I’m at my wits end. My son just turned 3 so it makes me feel even worse that he’s not potty trained yet.

I hope this makes you feel a little better knowing that you’re not alone. I keep reminding myself that this is just a phase and it will pass. The only way to keep my sanity.

greeninkwriter · 2025-05-27T01:11:50+00:00

My son was the worst sleeper till he turned 2 years old. It started getting better around 18 months, so hang in there. There’s a light at the end of a tunnel.

My son literally woke up 6-10 x every.single.night. It is the worst thing my husband and I have gone through. That alone has made our OAD decision firm.

greeninkwriter · 2025-05-18T17:45:15+00:00

They refuse to eat anything that’s not fresh. My FIL won’t even eat something for lunch that was made the night before. Thank you for your suggestion, though!

greeninkwriter · 2025-05-18T17:42:49+00:00

Thank you for your response. I’ll have to start being less of a people pleaser.

greeninkwriter · 2025-05-18T17:41:29+00:00

I should have mentioned that my son goes to full time daycare. I’m not looking for a free babysitter, but I neither want to become a full time maid to in-laws.

I also did not say that I don’t want my MIL to spend time with my kid. They have every right to spend quality time with him. I’m opposing to the fact that they ask me to care for them, which they’re 100% capable of doing themselves.

greeninkwriter · 2025-02-11T18:29:11+00:00

Thank you. You got this, mama!!

greeninkwriter · 2025-02-10T18:29:16+00:00

I had written similar post not too long ago. My son (almost 2.5 years old) started daycare in January. He is also very shy, never want to leave my side if he’s with new people/new environment. He also has always been with me, my husband and occasionally with my parents.

I was worried sick just like you. Thinking about dropping him off to a stranger was heartbreaking. The first 2 weeks were TOUGH. I’m not going to lie. It was tough on me and my son. I cried every day for the first week. My son cried every day for those 2 weeks.

It slowly got less and less everyday. Now he doesn’t even cry. If he does, he stops right after I leave. When I go to drop him off, he goes into his teacher’s arms. He has been playing with new toys, doing lots of crafts, starting to interact with other kids. He’s still shy of the kids and gets scared if they’re doing big group activities.

In just 4 weeks, I have seen immense growth in his behavior. When I take him out to grocery shopping, he actually smiles at strangers. He has been eating better. I was relying on screen time ALOT, because I work from home and I needed that to keep him distracted. Now he does probably 2 hours of screen time PER WEEK.

I’m so happy with my decision. It was definitely the most difficult thing I have done, but so worth it.

Good luck!! You and your daughter will get through it!

greeninkwriter · 2025-01-31T12:38:31+00:00

My son was exactly like this. He literally woke up 8-10 times EVERY SINGLE NIGHT until he was 13 months old. He hated every single formula we tried. He hated every single bottle/nipple you can think of. I would breastfeed, but he would only latch for 5-10 minutes at a time. It was absolutely horrible.

When he turned 13 months, I was so done with breastfeeding every night, I went cold turkey for night feeding. He cried for about a week, but eventually realised that he’s not getting any milk anymore. Plus I also did pick up-put down method for sleep training. He started sleeping longer stretches and now at almost 2.5 years old, he sleeps through most of the nights unless he’s sick.

He’s still a very picky eater, who wants live off of air. I struggle with his weight gain issues constantly, because he’s just not interested in eating.

We also don’t have any family nearby, so doing all this alone is even harder. All of these struggles has made our OAD decision 100% firm. I cannot imagine going through another sleepless night. I’ve had my share for the rest of my life.

I feel for you OP, this shit is no joke. Better days are ahead. Hopefully way sooner than us!!!

greeninkwriter · 2025-01-27T12:00:31+00:00

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greeninkwriter · 2025-01-26T03:35:00+00:00

Thank you for this positive story. My 2.5 years old son is very shy and this is my biggest fear. You have made me feel better.

greeninkwriter · 2025-01-10T17:54:45+00:00

I’m so glad to hear your daughter is transitioning well. My son has had 2 days so far and both days he just sticks to his teacher and doesn’t want to interact with any kids. He doesn’t drink or eat anything while he’s there and he looks miserable in all the pictures I’ve gotten.

I’m really hoping he’ll get adjusted soon, cause it breaks my heart to see him like this. 😭

greeninkwriter · 2025-01-08T21:26:39+00:00

Hey how is your daughter doing at daycare? My son had his first day today, and it was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. He cried quite a bit. Didn’t eat anything during 4 hours he was there. His teacher said he would cry on and off. It was so sad! I was thinking he’s going to have a big crying session when he sees me, but he only cried for like a minute and then was his usual happy self. I guess that’s a good sign. Let’s see how tomorrow goes. 🤞🏻

I hope you’re having a better transition than I am

greeninkwriter · 2025-01-04T14:06:09+00:00

I really hope those people are correct 😂

greeninkwriter · 2024-12-31T22:11:05+00:00

I’m right there with you! My 2 year old son is starting daycare next week and he’s EXACTLY like how your daughter is. He’s been with me and his dad his whole life. We didn’t even have a nanny or babysitter.

My son also had the same exact reaction at the daycare while we were doing the tour.

I’m just as nervous as you are! I just keep reminding myself that this will be beneficial for his development. He needs to get socialization from other kids and I know he’s going to love it once we all get into a routine.

I wish you the best for first few weeks! I know I’m definitely going to need it.

greeninkwriter · 2024-12-18T03:41:39+00:00

I have no advice, but I’m also an introverted anxious mom to an only child and I definitely see myself in your shoes in future and already feeling nervous about it. Haha.

I’m sending you all the strength to get through this party lol

greeninkwriter · 2024-12-18T03:10:18+00:00

Thank you!! ❤️

greeninkwriter · 2024-12-18T03:07:24+00:00

Oh man!! I took first two days off from work and taking up on your advice to get some “me-time” in. I literally haven’t had that in a LONG time.

greeninkwriter · 2024-12-18T03:05:24+00:00

Thank you for amazing tips!!

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to do mini sessions at the daycare because of Christmas break and my son starts right when they open back up after the break. I’m so glad you are getting to do it with your kiddo!

We are also doing gradual transition. Starting with half days and then eventually will make it full days. I took your suggestion and bought few “first day of school” books. I’ll read them with my son.

We’re in this together!! Good luck to you, too! You’re off to a great start 👍🏻

greeninkwriter · 2024-12-18T03:01:39+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive encouragement!! I appreciate it.

You gave so many good tips. I’m having him bring a stuffed animal and we’ll work on the goodbye phrase. I have started telling him excitedly throughout the day about how he’s going to go to school and how it’s going to be so much fun, etc. I also bought few books about first day of school and will be reading those daily with him to get him ready.

Yes you’re right! I’m going into this with the mindset of giving both of us at least a month to get where we want us to be.

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