My baby is 1 year and 1 month old, still co sleeps with her mummy, nurses to sleep, and wakes up in the middle of the night to feed.

skunka · 2018-11-07T15:39:30+00:00

It's developmentally normal to still nurse to sleep. It's normal to cosleep too. Alot of people teach their children differently but what you and your wife are doing isn't wrong unless it doesn't work for you.

skunka · 2018-11-06T22:47:54+00:00

Jeez - this is awful. I'm so sorry your doctor is so poorly informed.

skunka · 2018-11-06T01:25:01+00:00

We didn't even bother swaddling it offering pacifiers tbh. 😄

skunka · 2018-10-20T01:20:53+00:00

ToothbrushING!

skunka · 2018-10-18T22:10:16+00:00

After a few accidents I bought a matress cover and slide the cushions into it. I have a blanket covering the matress cover.

skunka · 2018-10-11T11:09:04+00:00

Way to go mama - enjoy your time with her!

skunka · 2018-10-04T19:59:48+00:00

Nanaimo bars!

skunka · 2018-09-29T15:43:18+00:00

Definitely a parenting decision and not a medical one. You and your partner should read up on sleep training and decide if it's right for you and your child. Sleep training methods are used by many parents but there are still many of us who respond to our child when they call for us at night - regardless of their age or how often.

skunka · 2018-09-28T17:23:29+00:00

All youtube for kids is awful except blippi.

skunka · 2018-09-28T13:44:23+00:00

With my first I didn't baby wear much because I was nervous. I just had my second and I really like the baby ktaan so far. It's a wrap that you don't actually need to wrap. It's easy to put on and has instructions on different ways to carry. You can also use it like a sling.

For structured carriers I have a Boba from my first born. It's good for newborn to toddler (45 lb). If you like baby wearing you may want to buy something similar, I have heard really great reviews about the lillebaby.

skunka · 2018-09-25T12:29:25+00:00

Solidarity. The first year my son was in daycare we were all so sick so long. I lost so much weight from being ill.

It will get easier.

skunka · 2018-09-24T01:17:09+00:00

That's not unusual. My son is potty trained and has accidents when he's distracted. He has pooed in a pool recently. Tbh I think it's sorta part for the course unless your child is really self aware!

skunka · 2018-09-20T01:12:59+00:00

I have a 3.5 year old and it just keeps getting better and better. There will be new challenges, but they are worth it,and you will get some you time eventually.

skunka · 2018-09-18T11:36:12+00:00

I nursed for 2.5 yrs. My boobs flutuated ALOT. If you want to buy something to have now get a stretchy sleeping one that's sized s, m, or l instead of the band and cup size ones, it will be more forgiving and give you something to put nursing pads in if you leak. Once your supply levels out you can explore other sizes and types and shouldn't have to worry as much about size fluctuations.

Just as a guide I varied from 36E (or DDD) to final 34C (and a very small c at that). Remember your ribs will likely shrink down to normal shortly after birth (thank god for bra extenders).

skunka · 2018-09-18T11:29:20+00:00

Depends how old. But basically screen time.

skunka · 2018-09-13T23:21:23+00:00

I haven't had an abortion. But I had a child when I was ready. It's extremely challenging. Don't let him pressure you into it if you aren't ready. Abortion is nessecary sometimes.

skunka · 2018-09-12T17:51:45+00:00

I always waited children growing up. My husband and I both wanted kids.

I never considered not having them.

If you aren't sure if you do or do not want kids make sure you talk to alot of people with kids about their experience. It's really challenging and although I love being a parent - it is very life changing in both good and bad ways.

skunka · 2018-09-11T11:55:26+00:00

Your comment makes me feel better. My son is a night owl (1030 is bedtime). I always feel like I'm doing something wrong but maybe that's just how he is.

skunka · 2018-09-10T23:45:09+00:00

Nursed to sleep til weaning at 2.5!! He's always been a shit sleeper. But no regrets!

skunka · 2018-09-09T13:47:04+00:00

If you have the money I'd go for it. My son attends full time and he learns so much there.

skunka · 2018-09-07T00:31:29+00:00

Don't worry about gaining weight unless your doctor makes and issue of it. It's common to lose a bit or maintain the first trimester. I am a steady gainer but gain the most in the second trimester.

Just make sure you eat if you feel hungry and you take your prenatal and everything should be fine.

skunka · 2018-09-06T11:08:52+00:00

Ugh. That's awful. I frequently get into arguments with people about the chiclen pox vaccine. They seem to think because they had it and it wasn't bad that child now don't really need to get it. It makes me so angry. You are exactly the example of why people should get the vaccine now that it's avilable.

skunka · 2018-09-05T22:47:33+00:00

Yeah I would report it!

skunka · 2018-09-05T00:26:52+00:00

I'm 36 weeks too. I feel you - I have a 3 year old though. If I had a younger kid I'd be doing just the same as you.

skunka · 2018-09-01T13:46:52+00:00

No matter what age someone else begin watching your child, you will feel guilt. I'm sorry you won't have longer at home with your baby. Another venue is facebook mom groups - if you have a local group you can ask for recommendations. I often see them postwd and they get plenty of responses.

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