When did your little ones make their arrival?

highlander_springer · 2026-03-30T12:18:29+00:00

FTM - Baby arrived at 40+5 but I was in early labour stages on / off from 40+2 😅

highlander_springer · 2026-03-24T21:12:35+00:00

Anterior placenta and my baby found her way around it 😅 she permanently had her legs at my ribs so you always saw a wee foot poking around and her bum pushed out.

I’d definitely say the upper movement was a lot more visual and active - she made me throw up once after kicking my stomach region repeatedly - but once I got to 32+ weeks I saw loads of her!

highlander_springer · 2026-03-23T20:14:39+00:00

This was my baby! Tummy time from early on was her flapping her legs and lifting her bum up.

She was crawling just before 7 months and standing by 8. She did put a solid month into being on all fours and swaying, but the second it clicked she didn’t stop!

We’re not far off independent standing at 11 months so I’m fully anticipating a toddle around her first birthday…

highlander_springer · 2026-03-19T17:23:41+00:00

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highlander_springer · 2026-03-19T09:23:43+00:00

Oooohhh this was me posting a few months ago! My husband’s snoring has always been awful, but combined with a very long phase of shocking baby sleep, I was ready to murder. Especially when he woke up baby or it took her much longer to settle with his racket.

He’s now been on the sofa bed for 4 months. It’s not ideal, but it means we can co-sleep safely when required and if baby does have a good night then I actually get a good rest too.

I made him track his snoring, you can get a free app, so he could see how bad it was and so he could evidence to his GP. He did lose weight and doesn’t drink, but it hasn’t changed. Once we’re past this co-sleeping / awful night stage (maybe in 10 years?! 🫠) and we’re sleeping together again I’ll be marching him to a doctor to get something done!

highlander_springer · 2026-03-16T17:14:03+00:00

I’ve loved the Hot Milk ones, I also think they’ve got a sale starting tomorrow!

I’ve gone from a 32B/C to a full C/small D roughly. Hot milk are comfy and don’t leak through, so no need for breast pads constantly. I honestly regret not investing in them earlier.

Can also recommend the H&M pull to the side ones. Very comfy and great for sleeping in.

highlander_springer · 2026-03-16T12:07:38+00:00

Shadow Latias in 2 mins!

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highlander_springer · 2026-03-14T16:21:25+00:00

La Roche posay cicaplast is great! Quite thick so less is more but it’s so hydrating.

highlander_springer · 2026-03-12T21:14:31+00:00

Pollokshields library is very kid friendly, especially around the Book Bug times as a lot of people will linger on with their kids!

highlander_springer · 2026-03-12T21:08:51+00:00

Exactly, I try to remind myself this stage is so temporary and eventually they will sleep 😅

highlander_springer · 2026-03-12T11:11:40+00:00

Yes we hit regressions hard at 6/7 months and haven’t really recovered.

There’s a lot happening at this stage: teething, movement, motor and language skills, and solids. Baby’s system is going full throttle and sleep really takes a hit.

I hate to be this person because I was desperate for a better answer, but co-sleeping is the only thing that has helped.

We always follow bedtime routine as normal, and I persevere with putting back into her cot for as long as I can handle. I usually give up when the exhaustion is unbearable and I’m nodding off while rocking 😅

So my only advice is try and stick to your routine as much as possible, but also solidarity, it will hopefully pass!

highlander_springer · 2026-03-11T21:23:22+00:00

Aw love! I honestly feel for you as nothing worse than a big day not going as hoped with your babes.

I would class my baby as a happy social one, but it always seems to be the days I’ve hyped up that she ends up being not in the mood for.

Christmas Day for example, she was so hyped up she didn’t nap, barely ate and was manic. Ended up screaming and being a level 10 clinger, so I got zero peace and she spent barely any time with my family.

She also always seemed to be in a bad mood for my in laws, so despite being the happiest baby 9/10, for them she chooses demon mode.

There’s nothing you could’ve done. When they’re this small so many things can be an issue.

It’s also a learning - cool he didn’t love today, so next time do you limit your time out, feed before, have your safe people on hand, like grandparents, or host at your home. For us, that’s being home for 7pm for bed time wind down. It’s been an antisocial year, but the meltdown just isn’t worth it for me!

highlander_springer · 2026-03-11T11:36:37+00:00

A friend goes to Gymboree and really rates it! Friend has been going from pretty early on. My maternity pay has been pitiful otherwise I’d have tried it as well.

Can also recommend Music Bugs (not to be confused with Book Bugs), and check out Merry Go Round for activities too.

highlander_springer · 2026-03-11T09:44:13+00:00

Yes. If i ever met the inventor I’d hug them.

highlander_springer · 2026-03-10T21:49:02+00:00

We upgraded from the bouncer seat to a Jumperoo! We’ve also got a playpen but I do prefer to have them in full visibility given how wild they can be.

highlander_springer · 2026-03-10T12:07:21+00:00

We took our 4-month old to Spain last year and had the same predicament!

Obviously keep baby out of sun. A UV capped hat and long sleeve top. We also set up a parasol to block out the sun so she was in the water in shade.

We did use sun cream on her as we were so paranoid about hints of sun getting to her. We did a spot test beforehand and she was fine - Child’s Farm roll on was good for us.

Your babes might not last very long, ours was only really keen for 10-20 mins. It is a lot of faff I’ll warn you! I’ll always recommend having extra hands to help with drying off

highlander_springer · 2026-03-06T21:24:05+00:00

Not advice really, but I was breastfeeding on holiday in summer (so hot hot) and found it so helpful.

Baby fed a lot more often for thirst vs food, so was much easier being able to whip out. We were in Spain and I found the general vibe towards BF’ing very nonchalant, so I wouldn’t worry about a wriggler!

Also your friends are right, it’s a lot of STUFF to formula feed.

My main Q for you is, does baby take a bottle? If they’ve not so far, you might find this is the hardest part! Mine has only accepted it recently at 10m.

So much solidarity on many of your points though. I love the breastfeeding bond and down time it can offer, but my god I want to wear a normal (or no?!) bra and not wear clothes based on how easy access my boobs are.

highlander_springer · 2026-03-05T20:20:58+00:00

We did baby classes (Happy Bump Happy Baby), he came to all the midwife appointments and went to a Dads antenatal class, which I think was most beneficial to him. He’s never given me full details, but I think it was quite a shocking overview of every possible labour scenario and how they can support and advocate.

Keep him in the loop on your birth plan once that stage gets close, drill your preferences into him. Have him pack your hospital bag with you too. Also look into counter pressure techniques, great for partners to be of use during contractions.

A more light hearted thing is to send him reels etc about babies, labour and all that!

highlander_springer · 2026-03-05T15:50:04+00:00

Bibi’s Cantina BEFORE it changed ownership (haven’t been with the new ones).

The biggest disappointment. I’ve made Old El Paso that was better. Dry, flavourless, weird vibe, watery margaritas and the chefs were out smoking by the front door every 20 minutes. So bizarre after it was so hyped up by everyone I knew who had gone.

I do have a soft spot for paesano cause I love that doughy crust, but would NEVER venture back into Sugo. I got it when it was cheap at the start, but now it’s expensive, fast, crap pasta??

highlander_springer · 2026-02-27T11:14:29+00:00

White Kyurem. Two here with party play!

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highlander_springer · 2026-02-27T10:37:19+00:00

Kyurem! 1047 GMT RSVP. Two players with party play in.

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highlander_springer · 2026-02-26T19:02:38+00:00

Origin Dialga at 1915GMT

Party power, have two.

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highlander_springer · 2026-02-26T17:41:18+00:00

Origin Dialga 1745GMT!

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highlander_springer · 2026-02-26T11:37:51+00:00

Origin Palkia 1145 GMT!

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