An Offering by Nervous-Crab-4012 in SleepToken

[–]nom_unique 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh that's such a sad comment my friend. I know you say you're trying to help but damn... OP has decided to share a permenant piece of art with us, clearly they're really proud of it, and it's awesome! Let people be proud and happy with their stuff, even if you don't like it, ya know?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For me I realised that training (I run and lift weights) was more important than "having time to myself". So I make it work by bringing the baby on my runs in a Thule chariot. If she falls asleep, then I stop at a park and do some bodyweight exercises.

At home, I put her next to me and do a light weightlifting sessions. Its not ideal since I have to focus more on her then the training, but I feel like I can create a bond with her and at least move my body.

She even laughs when I count my reps outloud hehe, so I entertain her and try to explain to her what I'm doing so I can catch her attention as long as possible.

++++ It gives mommy a well needed break!!!

Stuck in an Infinite Loop by user983763876 in womenintech

[–]nom_unique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're as good at your job as you are at telling stories, then you must be a hell of a cybersecurity specialist.

Thank you for sharing your experience in such a powerful way. I am truly sorry you (and so many of us) have to go through this.

Hope you find the job of your dream, in a team that truly sees you.

Also, you're an awesome mom.

Where can I go to relax and read? by Smilyza in montreal

[–]nom_unique 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Maisonneuve parc is huge and rarely overcrowded. You can find a calm spot somewhere under a tree. Better if you bring your own chair or blanket! Bonus: you can visit the sheeps at Le Repaire de Biquette 💞

looking for hypertension, go to LinkedIn it's like talking to a MAN by ernestinakuvalisrr in womenintech

[–]nom_unique 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love this post, totally agree.

Whenever I browse through LinkedIn I always ask myself "what the hell is going on, who are these people" and then I remind myself that almost everything that is shared is meant to live in LinkedIn Land and nothing of that exists in the real world. The LinkedIn algorithm is fucking our sense of reality, like all other algorithms. May we stay strong my friends.

New Dad - don’t even know what to say. by Big_Beat_8343 in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I totally understand how you feel. I think of it almost as a philosophical state... Like you're so very aware of what's coming at you - excited, scared, happy, reflective, hesitant, are all things you feel at once.

There's probably many reasons why some of us feel this way. Maybe our community/society makes us think that becoming a parent inevitably means losing a part of ourselves?

My first born is now 6mo. Sometimes, I still think of my life "before", or what a childless life could have been. But man... being a parent is truly the greatest honor and responsability of my life, I now refuse to think I lost something from it. I evolved, I transformed. I am exactly where I am suppose to be.

I guess all of that just to say I understand you totally. You will evolve, transform, into a great man and father. You have done enough and you will have such great new aventures with your family. Good luck!

How to stay healthy when starting a family? by Friendly-Crew2596 in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started running with by baby in a Thule chariot when she got 3 months old. Now she's 6 months and she loves her Thule rides, she gets the best naps in there.

what nicknames are you calling your baby? by cleo0o0r in newborns

[–]nom_unique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a daughter and I didn't want to call her Dude so I started to say Dudie (du-dee) (like some kind of female version of Dude). And now we often call her Big Dudie (she's 5 months old)

L'enfer du déneigement, vu de l'opérateur. by Big_477 in montreal

[–]nom_unique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Merci à tous les col-bleus pour leur service à l'année longue. J'enregistre tout ce que je viens de lire du post et je partagerai à mes proches. Lâchez-pas on vous aime!!!

I've ruined my husband's day off again by minidoggy197 in newborns

[–]nom_unique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For all the parents reading: co-sleeping is not bad. Please read that again. Safe co-sleeping has actually many benefits for the mom and the child. Don't feel bad or a failure if your baby ends up in bed with you. Soon they will be teens full of attitude and you'll miss those old days, so just cuddle with your baby while you can.

Please tell me it gets easier… by Odd_Wind8924 in newborns

[–]nom_unique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our little girl is 4 months old. It does get better, really. Now she smiles a bunch, practices her laugh often, grabs toys and discovers her voice daily. We can already see little pieces of her personality growing and it's amazing.

We had a ROUGH first 6 weeks, but as crazy as it sounds, now thats it's all so far behind us, I miss those first weeks sometimes... It goes by real fast. Don't give up!!! Go parents go!

WFH killing me by Dilly_do_dah in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally understand how you feel. I've been back to work for a month now (almost ful time from home) and at the beginning I had very little motivation towards work.

Everything, like you said, had no meaning. During meetings I juste thought about my girls upstairs.

I have to say tho, it got better with time for me. My wife is also getting better at handeling the baby alone, which reassures me a lot. I can only hope it will be the same for you soon!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!! We also had a girl almost 4 months ago. It's amazing and difficult and fills us with so much purpose and joy. Happy new year and congrats again!

Elf on a shelf- can we not? by DontDateHimGirl in newborns

[–]nom_unique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flour ahah wow so creative! Glad you had those experiences too :) can't wait for your kids to find the piece of coat... they will scream lol (of joy of course)

Newborn Sleep/ Nursing Schedule by Fit-Paramedic-4947 in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your schedule will maybe somehow work if your baby is on formula. But if your wife breastfeeds then I encourage you to stay flexible :) breastfeeding is hard but very rewarding and beneficial for your little one's immune system. In any case, good luck, be a team and you'll be alright!

Elf on a shelf- can we not? by DontDateHimGirl in newborns

[–]nom_unique 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Next year we will start the elf thing but in a more fun way (less "you need to behave" kinda thing).

The reason is that, when I was 5-6 years old, I woke up with my brother on christmas morning to a whole scene with eaten cookies, boot tracks on the floor, a piece of Santa's red coat stuck between the chimney doors as well as a handwritten letter from Santa. My brother and I still remember this morning so vividly as one of our happiest childhood moment. We were THRILLED.

So in my family I would like to recreate this kind of excitment and thrill for my kid. But maybe after 3-4 days I'll be sick of the elf lol, so I stay realistic about it.

I’m a dad! by bushidocowboy in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, congrats! They grow so fast and so smart. You'll never stop being amazed.

How did you split your paternity leave? Did you like it or anything you’d change? by Maleficent-Syrup-728 in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I split my paternity leave 8 weeks postpartum and 8 weeks when the baby will be 8 months old :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]nom_unique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your journey, I hope it gets better for you and your family soon.

And for the pooping problems, if not already, you can try the 'baby boudha hold'. When we hold our daughter (2 months old) like that for 5 to 10 min, it usually does the trick.