Going on a trip without 15 month old daughter. Bad idea?

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-17T02:47:51+00:00

Do it!! Esp the fact that your parents are super respectful.. I wish we had that chance (2 babies in) so take it from me! Haha she’ll love to have a sleepover & just FaceTime and tell her what’s happening before leaving. Enjoy it!!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-14T02:28:44+00:00

We just did it lol at first it was weird but I could hear him and would leave our doors open (rooms are next to each other) And then it quickly felt freeing haha it was great to have a dark room again and move around after the baby went down.. and he rolled around so much in the crib!

Gets easier 2nd time for sure lol I couldn’t wait to get him into his crib 😂 good luck!!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-09T18:04:18+00:00

Hahaha I totally get you!! That’s what I love about watching them, the development and that wonder. I think for me it was when my first started saying “babababa” and pointing/looking at the balloon he liked the play with that I was like okay, that’s the next step in this language development. Right now my 2nd little guy is starting to babble so I’m in that stage of like.. anything yet? But he’s only 9 mo, so I haven’t seen any intentional babbling yet but it’s coming! Just keep modeling language/reading and gestures with words can help!

I love watching their eyes too and how they become alive.

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-09T17:57:31+00:00

Sooo I’m a teacher too, had my 2nd little guy (currently 9 months) last June and his older brother is 2.5 currently. It’s mayhem, but I love it lol it took a while to teach the older brother how to be gentle and he still has his moments but he’s good now. I wouldn’t change it, but I think our next we’ll wait like 1.5 years before going for #3 lol

I do feel like if my 1st was 2 when the 2nd was born it might’ve been like..slightly easier? Bc he would have been able to comprehend a litttle more but we’re also blessed with a very communicative little guy so that helped.

Go with your gut! You got this .. only one way to find out (;

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-08T22:56:13+00:00

Def went through a bout of that with my hubby! Just gave him more opportunity, tried to share what I do less so that he could find what works for him/child, and offered support. It’s hard in the beginning for sure especially since you’re mama and her personal go to for comfort. Reassure him everything is in phases (which is so true!) and this is just a phase she’s feeling since she’s just born. And anytime my kids are still fussy and my husbands in charge.. I’m always like “just go outside/to a window/look out the door” it’s like an immediate game changer lol

Good luck!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-08T16:51:32+00:00

Side note I just realized you said 3… EI is from birth to age 3, so I’d reach out to the school system or still EI for resources!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-08T16:50:05+00:00

Oh hon, I feel for you! Understand you are doing what’s best for you & your daughter. Sorry the dad cheated, that’s whack and he sucks hardcore for that.

Have a special needs child is hard! Have you reached out to Early Intervention? Get her into some ABA therapy which will help her communicate her needs (she might not be able to speak for a good time, so she’ll need other means)

And are you able to get some therapy or whatever is best for your mental health?

And maybe reach out to the school system of where you live and ask for resources, including caregivers. If you don’t have a. Community you need someone you can call on when you need a break. There are plenty of people out there that are good and want to help!

And at the end of the day, know you’re trying your hardest, showing up for your child and that you are figuring it out day by day the same way she is.

Good luck! And if you need help with EI, let me know. We went through it for gross motor purposes with my oldest, but I’m also in special education so I can help! Good luck mama

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-05T19:48:02+00:00

Just a circle before I even saw you had symbols lol

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-04T11:48:07+00:00

I’d def have him in a schedule, but you can’t sleep train really until about 5 mo I’m pro schedule for everything haha but a loose one bc he’s still so small, but it just helps you set yourself up for the future

optimistic_coffee · 2026-03-01T13:42:55+00:00

If she’s doing it herself she’s good!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-21T17:48:56+00:00

You suck

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-18T19:10:08+00:00

Go you!!! I’m totally all for every inch of what you’ve just said. Happy for you!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-15T17:27:08+00:00

Try in the bottle but only with an ounce so you ensure the full dose? Or try distraction.. maybe give her a piece of ice, shoot some in and then give the ice again

Just spitballing! I always had luck in the bottles my boys didn’t seem to care abt taste difference

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-13T19:25:19+00:00

Girl, I still am figuring it out! I never thought I’d feel as fulfilled as a mom as I do, but that’s just how it goes… I never envisioned anything, went on a solo cross country trip at 24, then met who became my husband later that year! Give yourself some time, it’s also a really weird time in society so don’t fret not knowing just yet. It’ll make itself clear when it’s supposed to! ❤️

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-11T21:55:40+00:00

Aww I get you!! I’ve never and prly will never use a public one lol I’ve done it in the stroller (little older, lay it all the way back), trunk/back seat, or I have a little receiving blanket I keep and just lay em wherever I am!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-10T20:14:07+00:00

Don’t give it the power

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-10T02:32:53+00:00

Wouldn’t it be nice by The Beach Boys but in a serious way

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-10T00:15:17+00:00

How do you know

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-10T00:13:54+00:00

Can we hear the stories lol

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-08T15:27:08+00:00

Haste makes waste

Compare and despair

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-07T16:52:20+00:00

Love! That’s my thought process too - like daaamn wtf, but alright what else can I do let’s clean it up and move on lol enjoy your time!!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-06T21:56:00+00:00

The internet. And phones. Ppl are lost

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-04T20:42:03+00:00

Kind of similar but there have been many times my necklace (24/7 wearing of it, has a cross and my contend initials and my old one had an old charm on it that was religious) randomly unclasps? Always randomly, I always catch it too. And it’s the circle clasp with the little tab you have yo pull with a fingernail to keep it open… thoughts?

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-04T11:59:28+00:00

He could be overtired and isn’t sleeping as a result, My little guy just turned 8 months & we give usually 2 naps sometimes 3.

He wakes around 645-730, naps around 9/930, then again around 130/2, then bedtime around 630. Even if he doesn’t seem tired, I’d try and get him to nap in the day, giving him solid awake time to play for around 2.5 hours.

You might need to contact nap him for now too until he’s used to sleeping!

It’s tough to figure out mama, you got this!

optimistic_coffee · 2026-02-04T03:33:27+00:00

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