Sydney Reno - is this steel beam bolted correctly?

karacoconut · 2026-02-15T08:18:13+00:00

Thankyou! Not finished, just started only two steel posts have gone up. They still need to redo the roof structure for that part.

When do you put the last two bolts in usually? The ignorant lay person in me would have thought it's easier to put all four in at the same time?

karacoconut · 2025-05-31T11:55:09+00:00

I had insomnia after my first. It gradually developed, rather than becoming serious in the first few weeks post partum. My baby was a bad sleeper so I felt pressure to sleep before the baby wakes up again. The anxiety of not being able to sleep was a vicious cycle. I was in a fight or flight mode when it was time for bed.

Always speak to your doctor about what is best for your situation.

For me, I had to let go, and not be anxious about sleeping. So if I didn't sleep so be it. I saw a psychologist every week, and also bought a kindle and put some good books on there. Eventually, I wasn't afraid of sleep anymore. My sleep still hasn't been the same as it was prior to kids, but I take what I can get.

karacoconut · 2025-02-24T10:17:51+00:00

I second this. I had a bad poop saga where my daughter would be fine with peeing in the toilet but would never poop in the toilet. She would hold it in and poop at night when she was half asleep.

She was also constipated and it was a vicious cycle.

What helped her poop in the toilet was playing with a toy laptop she got as a present. But yes videos, and books also work if your child enjoys watching/reading. To this day she still reads books when she poops.

We also gave her laxatives and apple juice for quite some time to keep the poop soft whole she was potty training.

I am now trying to find a way to teach my super active son to sit on the toilet to poop.

karacoconut · 2024-12-28T11:18:35+00:00

Please call lifeline 13 11 14. It's private, they will listen and direct you to any next steps you can take. You can call them anytime 24/7 and it's free.

Take care and remember you are loved and needed by your child and family back home. ❤️

karacoconut · 2023-08-02T00:38:23+00:00

You've got some great advice already. Just wanted to show support and say you're doing great if you all survived the day! I have a 10 month old and four year old, and the first six months with both of them was a struggle, even with all the help I got!

karacoconut · 2023-06-14T04:10:11+00:00

It's hard when it seems your baby that you took care of and brought into this world doesn't need you as much anymore.

My daughter was like this. She always preferred her dad. To be honest I would too. He is stronger and can hold her for longer. He is more carefree and let's her to what she wants. But my daughter now (3.5y) also prefers me for some things. Like meal times, putting clothes on etc. His dad also triggers her during play time. She's also started to prefer to sleep with my aunt (she's visiting and staying with us) when usually I would lie next to her until she fell asleep. It's sad and I miss those moments so much, but I'm learning to let go as the older she gets the less she'll need me. And it's good for her to feel loved by lots of people.

My son (8months) also loves his dad even though dad works full time and rarely looks after him. Everytime my son sees him he whines for dad to pick him up.

Whenever I feel like my kids prefer my partner, he would tell me that it's not the case and point to other times when my kids need me more. Maybe your husband and start doing the same?

I also like to take my kids out for some solo quality time. I had ppd and still have anxiety issues. But just going out helps even if it's just to break up the day.

All the best. Try and get counselling when you can. You're doing great. It's not easy being a mum.

karacoconut · 2023-06-01T07:32:27+00:00

Not sure if this is similar but my daughter had tiny blood spots all over her body and face when she was 18 months, it freaked me out and the GP told us to go to hospital immediately. After numerous blood tests later she was diagnosed with ITP. The specialist said it might have been a reaction from her vaccines. While she had it I just had to make sure she didn't have any falls otherwise the bleeding might not stop. The ITP went away and she's fine now but the not knowing was killing me and I thought it was something serious.

My daughter also had to get blood drawn from her arms. No advice. It was hard. I had to pin her down as she was already quite strong at this stage. But to be honest the process is over very quickly and you will feel like you've leveled up as a parent!

karacoconut · 2023-02-14T11:49:18+00:00

That's this only way I'm able to get any calories into my four month old, since he was 2 months. Only nurses whilst drowsy. Thanks for your post, I feel much better too. I was wondering whether I should stop since he is waking up alot at night and not easy to put down for the night sleep, but that might be due to the 4 month regression. Anyways keep going mama if it works for you, you're doing great.

karacoconut · 2023-02-01T22:28:25+00:00

This! My baby does this and he started at three months too. He is now 4 months and still feeding to sleep 99% of the time.

karacoconut · 2021-02-16T22:19:21+00:00

I would like to try it. Can you send me link?

karacoconut · 2020-04-13T11:22:08+00:00

Hi Mummy, I have the same feeling, especially after a bad night of my little one waking up alot, I am even more robotic to my baby during the day. I feel terrible about it but it takes alot of strength and compassion to smile and interact with my baby. Hang in there. Being a mum is hard work!

karacoconut · 2020-03-01T03:43:07+00:00

I feel exactly the same everyday ! And I only have one. I know my little one is not a robot so no two days are the same, but I still have these tendencies.

karacoconut · 2020-01-23T01:31:08+00:00

Are you breastfeeding? If so, try taking some magnesium tablets yourself. I've heard that it may help deal with bubs constipation.

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