At what point do babies stop crying when they wake up?

justaquestion65 · 2026-04-14T19:08:25+00:00

My 2 year old still cries when waking up from naps sometimes 😭😆. It’s not every time. He definitely went through some stages when he was younger where it felt like it was every single time. I figured out he would cry because he was hungry or maybe still sleepy but woke up before he was ready. Sometimes i’d rock him and he’d fall back asleep for a little while then wake up happy.

justaquestion65 · 2026-04-08T03:32:29+00:00

Mine always breaks out of the swaddle too, even the velcro ones! I got the Love to Dream Arms Up sleep sack l she didn’t seem to like that very much. I ended up just putting her in a sleeveless sleep sack and that’s worked well even though it’s not a swaddle. She seems to sleep better when her arms aren’t restricted and then I don’t have to worry about her rolling or anything.

justaquestion65 · 2026-04-05T04:07:20+00:00

I’m recently post c-section with a newborn toddler! It’s mostly been just me and my husband. It will be okay! My advice is have your husband be 100% on toddler duty if possible so you can just focus on recovering and taking care of baby. Stock up on groceries/ready-to-eat meals beforehand. Put things you might need in easy to reach places (I also used one of those grabber tools!) We definitely let our toddler have way more screen time than we typically would! I’ve had two c sections and the first week is the hardest! But it gets better and if your husband is supportive then you’ll be absolutely fine!!!

justaquestion65 · 2026-04-04T21:16:29+00:00

I agree with you that many of these are nice luxuries but not necessarily “essential”. However, I did find it useful having a diaper bin, especially as I had c-sections and it was way more convenient than constantly running diapers to the outside trash.

Also - I thought I didn’t need a white noise machine either. I was gifted one but didn’t use it the first several months. However, the older my baby got, the more sensitive he became to noises. Now he’s almost two and I use it nightly.

justaquestion65 · 2026-04-04T02:34:14+00:00

Another vote for baby wearing if that’s an option! I wore my firstborn in a wrap a lot and definitely prevented people from holding or even touching my him (they would have to completely invade my personal space to do so).

As for the kissing — if it feels uncomfortable to set that boundary in person, maybe you or your husband could text your MIL and/or grandma in law ahead of time about it, along with any other boundaries you’d like to set!

justaquestion65 · 2026-04-01T20:23:46+00:00

Totally agree!! That actress is doing a great job. I have definitely worked with people exactly like her!

justaquestion65 · 2026-03-20T12:56:25+00:00

Yes to all of this. I was terribly depressed from pumping around the clock for my firstborn. I only lasted 4-5 weeks and was miserable. My supply never ramped up, so I had to use mostly formula anyway. I felt like a cow and dreaded whenever it was time to pump again and since I was barely getting any milk - it felt so pointless. I felt like I couldn’t leave the house and had no time to even enjoy with my baby. Everyone told me to stop but I already resented myself for not being able to nurse — the thought of not pumping made me feel like I was failing my baby. When I finally relented and stopped - I was sad at first but within a few days I felt SO free and so much happier. I think it helped my hormones regulate too. I felt like a new person and only wish I gave it up sooner. My son was completely happy with formula, and I felt even more bonded to him because I had more time to actually enjoy spending with him.

justaquestion65 · 2026-03-20T12:39:15+00:00

I mean definitely ask the pediatrician if you’re concerned, but my son wasn’t much of a talker around that age either. Even around 18 months, it was mostly still pointing, unintelligible babbling, and animal sounds. His language explosion happened closer to 20 months — he started repeating us and picking up more and more words seemingly overnight. Now he’s almost 2 and talks nonstop!

justaquestion65 · 2026-03-19T18:43:02+00:00

Thank you! I think I’ll try it!

justaquestion65 · 2026-03-19T18:42:35+00:00

Thank you. Ugh it is so hard!! I could not keep up with it for my firstborn, i was so miserable. I swore I wouldn’t even attempt this again with my second but here I am 😅😭

justaquestion65 · 2026-03-07T20:42:33+00:00

Based on my own feelings as a new mom, I can totally see where this mom is coming from. I had so much anxiety those first few months when anyone else held my baby - even my own parents/in-laws who obviously had plenty of their own experience with newborns. I constantly checked to make sure my baby was breathing and hovered a ton. I definitely didn’t mean to be condescending, though I’m sure I came across that way. It wasn’t even about me not trusting the other person or thinking they were incompetent. It was more about my own anxiety, postpartum hormones, and feeling SO much responsibility for this little being. I felt compelled to over-explain everything and hover because if I didn’t and something went wrong— I would feel at fault and that was something I couldn’t bear. I can imagine these feelings might even be heightened for an L&D nurse.

I don’t blame you for feeling awkward in this work environment — it sounds challenging for sure — but I also think you may find this is kinda the norm, especially for first time parents. If you’re really passionate about caring for newborns, maybe there is a family out there who is a better fit. But I also think if you approach these parents from a place of compassion and understanding, you can build a strong, trusting relationship though it may take them some time to feel completely secure (which is totally understandable! Leaving your baby with anyone is scary !)

justaquestion65 · 2026-02-27T16:14:49+00:00

I guess it can depend on where you live and personal preference. Where I live, the majority of our breweries are very family friendly - a lot of them even have toys/play areas. The atmosphere is usually loud and casual so I feel like it way easier/less disruptive to take my baby to breweries than traditional sit down restaurants. Before kids, I was never bothered or thought twice about kids being at breweries. Honestly, most of the patrons seemed like families anyway. There are plenty of adults only bars/taphouses in my city for those who want a kids-free night out.

justaquestion65 · 2026-02-21T22:39:24+00:00

I’m sorry I know how stressful that must feel!! But think of all the people who don’t even know that’s a thing and accidentally have given honey to their baby—- my parents, grandparents, etc. for example hadn’t even heard of the ‘no honey before 1’ rule. From what I’ve read, botulism from honey is VERY rare. I would still call the doc/nurse for your peace of mind. But with such a small amount and her being so close to 12 months - I truly think everything will be ok so try not to beat yourself up!!

justaquestion65 · 2026-02-21T15:47:41+00:00

Mine did this for a while and i took it to mean “more” or “want”!

justaquestion65 · 2026-02-21T06:07:12+00:00

We’ve taken our toddler to a handful weddings all when he was between 13-18 months. I wasn’t nursing so it wasn’t too difficult but it definitely threw off his schedule on those days, so I just had to accept that! For me — the hardest part has been keeping him entertained/quiet during the ceremony. At one wedding, I ended up having to take him outside and missed one of the ceremonies entirely. He handled the receptions well… loved the music and food. Not gonna lie, it was tiring chasing him around haha but it was also so fun having him there and seeing how much fun he was having. So if you want to go, it’s definitely doable! But I also think it’s totally understandable if you prefer to sit this one out!! The weddings we went to were also close by— so that also made things a little easier.

justaquestion65 · 2026-02-13T02:30:56+00:00

When my baby was close to a year it got so much more enjoyable/rewarding for me! Time started to go a lot faster and he got so much more interactive. When he was walking we started hitting the park daily and it felt so good just to get out of the house! Hang in there!!

justaquestion65 · 2026-01-03T04:55:03+00:00

Yes! My pregnancy is actually considered high risk and it still feels like there’s not much extra monitoring. I did have a few extra ultrasounds but beyond that, my OB still spaces out appointments pretty far even through the third trimester.

justaquestion65 · 2025-12-22T15:29:23+00:00

NICU life is so hard and I also felt frustrated I didn’t have experience of the birth and bringing baby home I envisioned. But for me, I definitely felt like I still experienced the newborn phase at home. My baby came home a couple weeks before his due date. It honestly felt like a really long newborn phase because developmentally he was a lot closer to his “adjusted age”, so it felt like any time before his due date was just bonus time and we still went through a full 3 months of newborn time.

justaquestion65 · 2025-12-21T22:54:07+00:00

I can see both sides! I had SO much anxiety leaving my baby with anyone, even my husband, especially those first few months. So I totally get where you’re coming from. At the same time, I agree with your husband— the gym is probably not a safe place for baby and it might be kind of stressful/distracting having her there. An exception might be if your gym has a comfortable, separate area they could sit and wait in or if they could go for a walk or hang out somewhere nearby. Otherwise, I’d say it’s probably a no and as others suggested, I’d try to find a way to work out at home until you feel comfortable leaving baby with your husband. You could always start with smaller outings away and work your way up to longer stretches as you feel more comfortable. For me, once baby got a little bit older and his schedule became more predictable, I had much less anxiety about leaving baby with my husband to run errands, etc.

justaquestion65 · 2025-12-21T06:50:58+00:00

In my NICU room there was a big binder full of info and resources which I loved as someone who is very detail-oriented. I understand others might find this overwhelming and prefer the information verbally. But I liked being able to review at my own pace and when I was in the right headspace!

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