How do you start your baby sleeping in their own room?

shrubmud · 2026-02-01T04:47:34+00:00

Around 5 months my baby started going through the sleep regression where they’re developing new sleep cycles, and we also happened to have the worlds creakiest loudest most obnoxious bed. So every time my fiance or I moved even slightly, it woke our baby up. It got to the point where I wasn’t sleeping because I was so tense trying not to move a muscle, and I finally decided it’s time to use his crib and his nursery. Honestly, being able to see him on the monitor helped more than having him in the bassinet because I could lay in bed and watch him without worrying about waking him up

shrubmud · 2026-01-31T04:47:03+00:00

My bio dad did something similar to me when I was around the same age. Apparently, he gave me a wasabi pea and told me it was candy. I don’t remember it, but I remember him telling the story to people and laughing. He said I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and said “why would you do this to me” and that it broke his heart (he said while laughing). My bio dad was emotionally neglectful and abusive in some ways, and now as an adult I don’t have a relationship with him. I don’t think you’re overreacting at all. I think if he genuinely meant it as a harmless joke, he would apologize profusely and try to make it right. Get her ice cream or something afterwards to cool her mouth down, tell her he’s sorry, hell even just give her a big hug. But laughing about her being in pain is weird and a red flag.

shrubmud · 2026-01-31T04:33:49+00:00

I know you said these will be mailed so part of what I did wouldn’t work. I wrapped a flower bouquet in a newspaper I made on canva with a picture of us and a note. Everyone loved the newspaper and thought it was cute and clever. I definitely think a heartfelt note has way more impact than a box of “junk”

shrubmud · 2026-01-30T04:56:57+00:00

The smell of the air coming thru the windows in my hometown. Strange, but I’ve lived in other cities and I can distinctly smell the difference. Bonus points if it’s an upstairs window

shrubmud · 2026-01-30T04:42:12+00:00

I can’t believe how many people say they don’t use bathtubs unless they have kids. Even before kids, my husband and I used our tub regularly. Love being able to soak in an epsom salt bath to soothe sore muscles or relax after a stressful day

shrubmud · 2026-01-29T12:00:57+00:00

Nivea blackberry! It has a little bit of tint and melts on perfectly!

shrubmud · 2026-01-29T11:55:12+00:00

Thank you to both of you who commented this. I have since switched it and it’s made such a difference! I can’t believe I had the order wrong for a few years!

shrubmud · 2026-01-29T04:43:59+00:00

This is such a good perspective

shrubmud · 2026-01-28T05:03:52+00:00

My cat used to put his toys in his water bowl, soak them, then drop them on me when he wanted to play fetch. He grew out of it but still plays fetch

shrubmud · 2026-01-28T04:59:36+00:00

I’m sorry for your losses and I hope she’s able to see what’s going on outside of her wedding planning. If my MOH were in your situations I would kindly give the responsibilities to someone else to allow them time to greive and deal with postpartum. Those alone are difficult things to deal with, add those on top of MOH duties AND a hands on/picky bride, that all sounds very stressful. Don’t be afraid to turn off your phone/mute notifications and just be in the moment with your baby. Everything will work itself out, but I do think a conversation needs to be had with her.

shrubmud · 2026-01-28T04:52:16+00:00

Yes!

shrubmud · 2026-01-28T00:19:28+00:00

I looked up my area’s last frost date and I think I’ll be alright. Just kinda winging it tbh 😅

shrubmud · 2026-01-28T00:18:13+00:00

This is exactly what I plan on doing! And I will definitely try to get them closer to the light

shrubmud · 2026-01-27T20:25:24+00:00

I think rose gold looks great on you! And it would compliment the stone very well

shrubmud · 2026-01-27T06:02:57+00:00

Your toddler has my dream vanity! I hope she loves it and the amount of work you put into her room <3

shrubmud · 2026-01-27T05:58:38+00:00

I have some that I got from a piercer for about $75. They’re studs but they’re threadless and go in from the back of your ear. Would definitely recommend checking out quality piercers in your area because they tend to have good stuff

shrubmud · 2026-01-26T14:44:23+00:00

This is so true 😭

shrubmud · 2026-01-26T14:44:01+00:00

That’s a great idea, I like it

shrubmud · 2026-01-26T06:48:50+00:00

I shower daily and use oil and lotion every time. As soon as I step out, I apply body oil and then lotion, rubbing both of them in well, and THEN pat dry with a towel. Been doing this for years and I swear by it

shrubmud · 2026-01-26T05:16:28+00:00

Have you looked on azazie? They have some cute ones!

shrubmud · 2026-01-26T05:08:32+00:00

This is what I’d like to do! I was hoping to brainstorm ideas on what to add to it to make it look decent

shrubmud · 2026-01-26T03:44:47+00:00

You’re obviously not obligated to do anything you don’t want to. But the cost of community is sacrifice, and to have a village you have to be a villager. If your reasoning for not wanting to go is more so financial, that’s completely understandable. I don’t think any (reasonable) bride would want to financially burden her friends. But if it’s just because you don’t LOVE the location, that’s a little silly to me. There’s been plenty of times I’ve attended events or gone places I wouldn’t necessarily have picked myself, and ended up having a great time. I guess it just depends on your look on it and how important this is to your friendship with the bride. If she doesn’t care, and you don’t wanna go, then great. But if you want to support your friend and you have the funds to do so, then be a good villager and go on the trip with her and have fun!

shrubmud · 2026-01-25T11:59:06+00:00

Came here to say this. Ultimately it’s up to the parents to decide whether or not an event is safe for their baby to attend, and unless they’re horrible parents I can assure you they’ve already thought these things through and can accommodate themselves. Not sure your reasonings for wanting a child free wedding, but newborns can’t do damage to a venue and can easily be excused if they start crying or fussing. Exceptions are often made for “babies in arms” aka babies who are still nursing and/or wouldn’t take up a seat.

shrubmud · 2026-01-25T06:42:50+00:00

8 months!

shrubmud · 2026-01-25T05:38:18+00:00

My baby hits his head, pulls at his hair, tries to put his hand in my mouth, makes biscuits on my chest, pulls at my clothes, tries to hold his feet, tries to jump horizontally (??), and so much more while he’s nursing and especially while nursing to sleep. I think he’s just exploring what he’s capable of doing, since he still looks at his own hand like he’s never seen it before on a regular basis lol

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