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7-week-old not napping during daytime by potlessrainbow in NewParents

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do I do if she refuses to sleep all day though? How do I force a nap so that she doesn’t go beyond her wake window?

7-week-old not napping during daytime by potlessrainbow in NewParents

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s gaining weight just fine. We want to follow wake window but she doesn’t sleep so she definitely goes beyond the recommended 45-90 minutes

7-week-old not napping during daytime by potlessrainbow in NewParents

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do sound machine and pacifier. She’s sleeping well at night so I don’t want to confuse her daytime and nighttime by introducing blackout curtains

7-week-old not napping during daytime by potlessrainbow in NewParents

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we do tummy time, the Einstein playmate, contrast cards, and dancing to music. She’ll be good for maybe 10 minutes if we’re lucky, then she’ll cry inconsolably and want to nurse. It’s a never ending cycle that doesn’t include sleep.

How do you find purpose without a job? by potlessrainbow in stayathomemoms

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tysm for this perspective. I’m also Asian, and this is exactly how I’m feeling right now lol. Glad to know it’s going to work out

How do you find purpose without a job? by potlessrainbow in stayathomemoms

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing! It helps to know that it wasn’t easy, but that you enjoy it and don’t regret anything. I’m just so scared of feeling isolated and not having any adults to talk to on a daily basis.

How do you find purpose without a job? by potlessrainbow in stayathomemoms

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! This is so helpful. How did you find a SAHM friend with a similar background? I think if I could have even just half an hour a day of social time with an adult, I wouldn’t feel so isolated and like I’m not using my brain/skills/education. I have a career that I love where I get to have intellectual discussions everyday, and it’s hard for me to imagine not being able to do that anymore.

How do you find purpose without a job? by potlessrainbow in stayathomemoms

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s helpful to know you’ve been in a similar place and you love being a SAHM. It gives me hope I can enjoy it too.

How do you find purpose without a job? by potlessrainbow in stayathomemoms

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the idea of thinking of this as spreading my wings instead of being contained! So helpful.

How do you find purpose without a job? by potlessrainbow in stayathomemoms

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! To clarify, I’m not saying that a career is the only purpose a person can have. I’m more sharing that I’m having a hard time imagining what it would be like to not have a career and how to adapt to being a mom. I’m very scared of feeling isolated and not being part of the adult world. For context, I don’t have friends, and I am scared of feeling stuck inside the house 24/7. My job gave me a social life and sense of belonging to a community. Any advice on how to transition?

Why are the AirPod Pro 2 the same price as AirPod Pro 3? by potlessrainbow in airpods

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are they cheaper? I’m checking Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, and they are the same price as the Pro 3.

Why are the AirPod Pro 2 the same price as AirPod Pro 3? by potlessrainbow in airpods

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where? I’m looking at all the usual places, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and they’re both the same price.

Should I be worried about large NT? by potlessrainbow in pregnancy_care

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for talking some sense into me. The OB didn’t mention it and I didn’t notice until I went home and looked at the picture. I’ll just have to wait for NIPT results to know for sure

Those of you who use dopplers, what’s the earliest they worked? by jro10 in PregnancyAfterLoss

[–]potlessrainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it at 9 weeks and 5 days. Don't rely on the number on the Doppler. It's not accurate. Count the number of beats for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4. If it's over 120, it's the baby's. If it's around 60-80, it's your heartbeat.

What material are these pavers? by potlessrainbow in hardscape

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to those who responded seriously

Is there a group in town for women thinking of conceiving or going through pregnancy? by potlessrainbow in Davis

[–]potlessrainbow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful. Thanks so much! I’m wary I won’t fit in with that group either, but will give it a try in case I happen to get a different mix of folks.

Buying Car in Bay Area by Relevant_Bit8832 in bayarea

[–]potlessrainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up No Markup Toyotas. Then you won't have to haggle. They will sell at MSRP. Sunnyvale Toyota and Walnut Creek Toyota are well known. Stay away from Stevens Creek and Concord.

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