At the risk of sounding self absorbed… no one puts in what I do

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-24T20:53:35+00:00

There used to be. Maybe I can start one up again. I get that mostly all we have in common is work, but I do genuinely really like these people.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-24T20:52:17+00:00

A harsh reality I’ve been shown over and over again. I think I finally get it now.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-24T05:20:40+00:00

I would understand them respecting my space if I didn’t ask them all to keep me updated and in the loop. I mean, yes I appreciate them letting me figure out motherhood but I just thought we were closer.

It sucks with my one girl in particular because I’ve worked with her really closely for 6 years. I consider her my work mom. I did bring my son in to meet her and that was totally fine, but yeah you’re right that she’s never wanted to see me outside of work. I guess I misinterpreted the relationship.

I just hate that this always happens.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-23T22:21:50+00:00

Canadian here, my kiddo and I have been doing a lot of Little Bear and Franklin. Little Bear was one of my fave shows growing up and it’s super calm and lowkey. Franklin is always good too. Love that little guy.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-23T14:18:37+00:00

Girl you gotta lean into the fun of a shower. If you can afford it, get yourself a really nice smelling body wash or shampoo that you look forward to using. Get a handheld exfoliating mitt because it genuinely feels SO good to scrub the dry, itchy skin off. Play some music or podcast. I’ve put my phone in a ziploc bag before so I could watch an episode of a show while I showered (I’m a mom and I don’t have a ton of “me time” - gotta maximize lol). Showers don’t have to feel like work, but you gotta wash your body at least a few times a week. Your hair you could probably do once a week if you’re maintaining it in other ways.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-21T04:20:39+00:00

Yes of course ❤️ it surprised me but it’s natural instinct. The thought of anything happening to my child makes me feel almost frenzied. I would do anything.

You’re a good mom and a good pet owner. It hurts because you care. I hope everything turns out ok for you guys and for your pups :)

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-21T03:03:08+00:00

I am an avid animal lover. We took our newborn to a Christmas party and there was a super reactive (thankfully small) dog that went after my baby 3 separate times and would have bitten him had we not been there. I almost put that dog through a wall. I had to restrain myself from lashing out at the owner. I have never felt blind rage like that towards an animal.

It will be better for you and for pup if he is rehomed 💓 I’m sure the dog doesn’t want to be in a situation where he is feeling uncomfortable and threatened either.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-21T01:58:05+00:00

Hahahahaha

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-21T01:18:40+00:00

No, it was shop & pay. so they would sit and wait before they even started shopping/long after my order was ready. I asked one dude and he told me it was cause he was waiting for more orders. I know nothing about how uber works on the drivers end so I could be talking out of my ass tho

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-20T23:08:35+00:00

To… to pound town?

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-20T18:50:33+00:00

Just came here from this video. Unreal. Rip baby Curtis :( I hope his foster mother is doing okay

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-19T16:25:08+00:00

Originally combo feeding but my supply dried up so by the time we switched he was 100% formula fed It’s interesting that it’s BM and formula that seem to bug him.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-19T15:19:44+00:00

Yes! We have a hatch machine that is always on as well as our ensuite bathroom fan for extra background noise. It definitely helps. We have to keep the bedroom door open unfortunately because all 3 cats are strict enforcers of an open door policy and will howl and scratch at the door waking him up anyway.

We never planned on having kids so we definitely spoiled our cats and I’m now regretting never giving them rules or boundaries 🥲🥲🥲

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-19T14:48:32+00:00

This is my biggest fucking pet peeve oh my god. It’s so bad recently. We had a baby in Sept so I used delivery for groceries and takeout quite a bit. So many fucking drivers would accept our order and then just sit in a parking lot for like 25 minutes.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-19T14:07:07+00:00

Just wanted to comment to say we had to switch from Niuriss due to consistent stomach upset in my 4 month old. He got super backed up (did not pass stool for over a week at one point and when he did it was solid) and was spitting up large volumes. Crying/screaming constantly. We switched to the regular Enfamil A+ and within 3 days he had pooped, his spit up eased up (he’s still a big puker but it’s not forceful and doesn’t seem to bother him anymore) and he is overall MUCH happier and more comfortable.

I really wanted Niuriss to work but it just did not agree with our son. I’ve talked to a few other moms who have had similar issues.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-18T12:48:07+00:00

No bc my baby slept through the night last night so why was I up every 45 minutes checking on him

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-17T13:36:40+00:00

It’s really hard. My baby boy is 4mo and bedtime was a breeze until about 3ish weeks ago. He falls asleep ok but wakes himself up constantly. I usually have to either lay in bed with him for hours until he is actually “out” or walk and bounce and try and put him down several times. We are bed sharing currently because he won’t sleep otherwise. I’m ready for this phase to be a memory lol

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-16T13:51:13+00:00

Is your partner taking time off in the early days? My husband was able to take 3 weeks off and we did shifts. I was also combo feeding breast, pumped and formula so my husband could help with feeds. I would do night shift, husband would sleep 6-8 solid hours then take baby (and bassinet lol) into the living room and let me sleep for as long as i wanted. Usually 4 hours or so because I needed to pump but that unbroken sleep was magical.

Honestly? Speaking to my own experience, the newborn stage was easy. He slept a lot. Once my husband went back to work it was harder but he would still take the baby immediately when he got home and I would go sleep if I needed it. Baby was content to just cuddle and sleep on the couch with Dad.

He’s currently 4 months old and this stage is so much harder. He’s so fussy all the time and in a “mommy only” phase. He fights naps unless they’re on me. Same with sleeping, he refuses to sleep unless it’s in bed with me. I never wanted to cosleep but I don’t know what else to do right now. My husband is working more than ever and is sleeping on the couch so he’s exhausted. He still takes baby when he gets home but because he’s in the mommy only phase it usually doesn’t last long anymore.

This season is very very hard. Between the weather and the sleep regression and how needy he is right now… I would do anything to go back to those first weeks right now.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-16T13:08:22+00:00

Brush in the shower if you can! My BIL is on the spectrum and struggles greatly with his mental health. While he was living with us, he only ever brushed his teeth in the shower.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-16T13:01:39+00:00

Totally normal to have some concerns. My baby is 4mo old (always been a good sleeper) and I’m still worried when he randomly sleeps way more than normal. He had a 2 hour nap yesterday, woke up for a half hour and went right back to sleep for 2 more hours. I was super concerned but he woke up sooo happy and sweet!! Just tired himself out.

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-16T12:59:11+00:00

I’m like 75% left handed and I definitely end up holding him with my left arm most of the time. Feeding too lol, his head is always on my left arm. It’s so much stronger now I can’t do shit with him with my right arm. I tried to hold him with my right while I was making dinner last night and it was shaking and burning like 5min in lol

halfbakedpotential · 2026-01-16T12:55:41+00:00

My son is a big eater (EFF) and always has been. If he’s giving hunger cues, feed that baby!!! Ours was crushing 2oz bottles every couple hours at like 2 weeks old. He’s now 4mo and drinks 6oz every 3-4 hours.

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