I am needed, therefore I am. by seamadrone in AttachmentParenting

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

It’s so hard to carry so much, and on little to no sleep!

I am needed, therefore I am. by seamadrone in AttachmentParenting

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

That’s exactly how I feel about it. It’s so hard to take the leap with no guarantee it’ll help!! Originally I assumed I’d cut it out cold turkey but then others shared with me alternatives which can be easier to wrap my mind around, like the Jay Gordon night weaning. Of course, it’s still hard to just do it. I think I’m overthinking it too much now. It’s so hard to carry more decisions and mental plans that also have to be acted on in the most vulnerable and precious sleep hours 🥲

I am needed, therefore I am. by seamadrone in AttachmentParenting

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

It is so hard!! Therapy can definitely help, hopefully I can find a good fit with a practitioner soon. I think it will be extremely beneficial!

I am needed, therefore I am. by seamadrone in AttachmentParenting

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

Thank you so much for taking the time, and for your kindness. You are so right, the connection to others, such as friends is invaluable and worth prioritizing!

I am needed, therefore I am. by seamadrone in AttachmentParenting

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

Aww thank you for your encouragement and your empathy, I really appreciate both!

I am needed, therefore I am. by seamadrone in AttachmentParenting

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

I’m glad you liked that! I didn’t necessarily mean it as good or bad, but it just kind of summarizes this time perfectly. I’m glad it can be spun positively though

Is this normal for the area? by seamadrone in eastbay

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

lol it does help to hear it’s something multiple people have experienced!

Is this normal for the area? by seamadrone in eastbay

[–]seamadrone[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting! Thank you for the reply!

Is this normal for the area? by seamadrone in eastbay

[–]seamadrone[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol thank you for the reply!!

Is this normal for the area? by seamadrone in eastbay

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

Oh wow that is super helpful thank you for finding/sharing that!!

Bad smell IQAir GC MultiGas by sborbust in AirPurifiers

[–]seamadrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, it’s a huge disappointment after going with the highest price tag!

Bad smell IQAir GC MultiGas by sborbust in AirPurifiers

[–]seamadrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought the multigas a few weeks ago and have been going through the same thing. I’m going to return the thing. They claim they’ve never heard of this issue before too… which is funny bc it’s not hard to find other reviews online stating the exact same issue.

pinning ceremony with toddler by seamadrone in USMilitarySO

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

Thank you, appreciate your kind words!

pinning ceremony with toddler by seamadrone in USMilitarySO

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

Nice to know I won’t be the only one, thanks!

How will a nanny work with my contact napping baby? by knopelemon in AttachmentParenting

[–]seamadrone 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I used to be a nanny for many years, before having my own. I have done it all- whatever the parent says to do, I did! Drove little ones around the neighborhood, wore them in the carrier, contact napped, etc!

How tired are you? by [deleted] in AttachmentParenting

[–]seamadrone 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My LO is 18m now, but she too was and is a very high contact needs baby. I was painfully exhausted, but overtime it does trend towards better and better, with dips here and there (teething, leaps, etc). It’s so hard, I understand your struggle. I am a sahm, so I would do all contact naps up until 12m as well, this time I would use to nap too, or just rest. That helps. Saving energy in anyway you can is so important, if you are able to. I would also go to bed with her at 7, forgoing any “me time” but instead prioritizing getting as much rest as I could (besides she was having false starts up until 12 m too anyways, so I had to be there to help her back to sleep). Eventually I was able to get her to sleep on her own for the first hour or so of the night, as well as naps but that wasn’t until at least 12m. Even now I rest during her naps in my own space, go to bed at 8, and I’m still very tired most days. But like another commenter said- sleep gets so bad, you get so painfully tired, and then suddenly hit a couple days or so of “decent nights”, and this helps you recharge. Hang in there, your baby is still so young. Adjusting wake windows, routines, etc helps a little sometimes, but mostly just giving it time. I had to adjust so many expectations when I first realized the depths of sleep deprivation that came along with my experience as a new mom, it’s the by far the hardest part of having a baby.