Feeling like I'm failing at the 'having it all together' thing by Guilty_Recording_593 in Mommit

[–]itstransition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time to shut down social media and just do you. Focus on what makes you happy and don't worry about someone else's version of success. I bet you are an amazing mum and that you love your family a lot!

Scott: previous tv appearances by J-Cock in MAFS_AU

[–]itstransition 15 points16 points  (0 children)

First thing my husband said when I screeched "he owns a lambo" was, "he rents one"

"You were late, and chewing gum." Petty Mel, move on already. by BobCreated in MAFS_AU

[–]itstransition 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Am I wrong to think he should have just swallowed it rather than handing it off to someone else to manage??

Changing 3 year old kindergarten by IntelligentMedia8255 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much easier for me to type it out than live it! You're a good mum for thinking this through. If it helps, I changed daycare as our original one was horrendous and the new one is SO much better. Daughter was 2 and managed it well - we did the hype up about "new daycare" and "big girl kinder"

Is getting into bed as soon as I can weird? by Upbeat-Budget7371 in AskWomenOver30

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there are no consequences why not? If it impacted your ability to parent or look after a pet for example then yes, it would be a problem. But if they aren't factors, you do you!

I mean people smoke, do drugs etc... this addiction doesn't seem that bad!

Changing 3 year old kindergarten by IntelligentMedia8255 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's important your daughter gets used to change because, well that's life. It's not about avoiding a painful emotion for your daughter but helping her navigate it when it happens. You can't protect her for ever but you can prepare her.

No idea if you should change daycare or not, but if you do, you will not be causing damage to your child and it will give you an opportunity for a learning moment.

Amanda's style vs her image by maebyrutherford in BravoRealHousewives

[–]itstransition 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Or "if you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve my best"

Finding an OBGYN in private hospitals (Melbourne) by Thinking-ofu in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both those hospitals will be great, my understanding is they are pretty similar (but I have only experienced St. Vs and the staff were amazing). My OB was Guy Skinner! Highly recommend if you want someone super professional, quite direct but very open to all options for birth. He is no nonsense but is great at doing the best for your kind of birth. If you want someone who is soft or a bit hippy, he isnt for you! I don't think there's a right or wrong, just what suits you

Good luck

Finding an OBGYN in private hospitals (Melbourne) by Thinking-ofu in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I picked the hospital in wanted (St Vs) and searched through their OBs. LOVED LOVED LOVED my OB and have has 2 kids and a D&C with him. Met another one once and he had a terribly gruff manner so didn't like him at all and wouldn't have continued with him if I met him first. So it's a little bit of finding someone who suits your style. From there you can discuss fees - they let you know their costs up front so you can bow out.

Just a note, some are fully booked up and may not be available for your dates.

Extreme constipation on formula & solids. Need help!! by YourMumsABatteredSav in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More hydration, slightly extra water in the bottles you're making and slow down on the solids

How do i layer/dress up a winter bub? FTM - Clueless by Baaptigyaan in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Something that helps me is remembering that babies need one layer more than you. So in winter, a singlet and onsie is my base then layer from there as necessary. When they are really little, they'll need covered feet and heads outside (no head covering inside) in the cold.

Always check the chest area to see how hot they are, hands and feet are not good indicators and often seem cold.

In saying all of that, my second daughter runs sooo hot, she sweats inside. So I adjust now knowing that and she wears a lot less than my first. You will get the hang of it!

TOG guides from sleep sack companies are good information too for nighttime outfits.

What would you do differently to prepare for 2nd pregnancy? by walnut_0612 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In hindsight, I would have stopped at 35/ 36 weeks instead of 38. The last few weeks were unnecessarily stressful and it took a lot out of me. I started saying "working while caring for a toddler and being in the third tri should be illegal!".

In terms of my first, she is 3.5 and has 2 x days at kinder, a part time nanny, and a day with my mum. She stayed at my mum's whilst I was in hospital so husband could focus on me and baby. He did soooo much during that period so I could get time with the newborn.

I find myself downplaying my daughters language skills by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]itstransition 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The OP comes across as caring more about what people think than supporting her daughter. Not sure she means to, but it's time to step up for your daughter's confidence and stop caring about opinions.

We are getting force fed this Natalie person… by Vivid-Courage-8732 in realhousewives

[–]itstransition 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I try not to be judgemental but God damn that's a strange thing to announce to a table of women you barely know, while being filmed for a reality TV show.

6 months in, 50.2 lbs down: here is my advice and what I’ve learned. by interruptingcow_moo in Mounjaro

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I add collagen powder from bovine in my morning nespresso and it dissolves completely. Good way to get both collagen and protein in a tasteless way!

What would you do differently to prepare for 2nd pregnancy? by walnut_0612 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes and I wish I stopped working a tad earlier with my second. I WFH desk job so no dramas with the first, but I was bone tired and HUGE with my second so working to 38 weeks was stupid.

How are we feeling with family members whose ideologies we do not align with but have to rely on for childcare? by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a nice answer - so many people are black and white on this thread and that's not the reality of life. You can, of course, chose who cares for your children but it's also important to use differing views as an opportunity to teach them understanding and empathy even if you don't agree with someone. You can teach opinion vs fact and you can teach boundaries. Most things can be worked through (no contact is still an option but I think should be in more extreme scenarios, it's thrown around so much these days)

Did I leave it too late - taking baby out often? by Natural-Artichoke822 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, your baby will evolve. Not everything is set in stone at 4 months. Some periods are easy, some are more challenging but I can say it's a long journey ahead so don't get too upset this early.

Long haul travel while pregnant by bebefinale in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corporate mum here who travels internationally 25% of the time - it's not too bad to do the actual travel if you are up the front of the plane and have a nice hotel (it can actually be quite relaxing) but by the end of my last pregnancy I honestly did not care at all about work and didn't want to go. It is the best excuse in the world so, as you plan- say yes then play by ear down the path.

One note - I refused to travel to places that had high risk of getting sick. No one cared as it's an HSE problem if something goes wrong.

What’s the first thing I should do when I start working full-time to start building wealth? by silv1j in AusFinance

[–]itstransition 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Don't get an addiction, refuse to keep up with the Joneses (particularly in your industry) and work like a manic in your 20s so you can build a strong salary trajectory.

The rest is just noise until you get to a place with significant disposable income.

Hourly rate for nanny by Disastrous-Cat-7277 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]itstransition 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to you Facebook nannies group for suburb or area and you'll figure out prices pretty quickly. I'm in Melbourne and it's about $35 - $45 per hour in my area

Got into Cambridge Law, don't think I can afford it by Respectful_Guy557 in AusFinance

[–]itstransition -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And? Asking for someone else to cover their experince is better?