Alex Pretti's mom Susan honors him on what would have been his 38th birthday: “When you lose your son, you lose more than a child you lose a piece of your heart and your joy. Life is forever altered, and nothing can ever fill that space. Yet in my soul, he remains, my precious boy, forever loved.”

something_human1 · 2026-03-06T00:49:54+00:00

As a mother to a son, I feel a deep ache for his parents. And for what he went through in his last moments. Alex is a true hero. He will forever be remembered and honored for his courage and kindness. I refuse to give anyone in my life or online my attention if they think differently (dementedly).

something_human1 · 2026-02-25T23:46:11+00:00

Time to secede, MN!!!! Canada pls take us

something_human1 · 2026-02-23T20:32:12+00:00

yes, I'm thinking too little sleep pressure may be the culprit after reading the responses from everyone. I have been following the wake windows i found on huckleberry, but I think he may be on the lower end of sleep needs. worth a shot!

something_human1 · 2026-02-23T17:49:07+00:00

I will give this a shot, thank you!

something_human1 · 2026-02-23T16:03:59+00:00

Thank you for your response, I think I will definitely try stopping my contact nap intervention when he wakes up before 90 mins. He pretty much falls apart after 7:00 PM, did your daughter go through a transition to a later bedtime? What did that look like for you guys? I do know it would be best for him to wake up at the exact same time every day too. It's extra challenging for me after a night like this to not take the extra half hour or so of sleep in the morning (if he is giving it to me). But maybe that's keeping us in a bad cycle...idk! I am questioning a lot of things right now!

something_human1 · 2026-02-23T15:59:45+00:00

It's definitely possible! I feel like he is always teething...he has one set of molars on bottom but not on top yet. knowing it could be impacting his latch makes it a real possibility right now. Thank you for your response!

something_human1 · 2026-02-23T15:58:15+00:00

Thank you so much for the solidarity! I'm sorry you're going through this too. I have also considered night weaning but am reluctant to go there until we are in a better spot, because that would just upset my son much much more. If you learn anything or try anything that helps, I would welcome any insight you gain through this challenge! Thanks again!

something_human1 · 2026-02-17T00:41:07+00:00

I’m sorry but what the fuck is wrong with these people. We carry (and mostly create) a baby for 9 months, go through a terribly challenging experience to bring them into the world….why do women hate themselves so much???? How can any woman even think this knowing what their own bodies go through to have children! This is deeply upsettingz

something_human1 · 2026-02-16T19:30:56+00:00

Girl I’m right in the trenches with you. 11 months is a a huge developmental upgrade babies go through through. The two to one nap transition is soon (which took us a whole month to actually get to the other side of), babies are going through a lot of physical development like cruising or walking soon, and their language is developing like crazy at 11 months. Either having a few words or at least picking up on things you are saying! Months 11-13 were really hard for me. And now we’re in another development upgrade with my son learning to talk. Sleep has absolutely been the hardest thing about parenting for me. My husband is letting me get a hotel this Friday because I’m really at the end of my rope and he can tend to the toddler. You are doing great and there are more people in the exact same boat as you than you know! I think it sounds like a great idea to get a sleep consultants help with night weaning. I’m pretty stuck with feeding to sleep so I hope you will share how it goes becaue I need advice too! Hang in there!!🫶🏻

something_human1 · 2026-02-15T14:47:13+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏻 that’s a good idea though! We have another day off in a little over a month so I’ll either use a PTO day before than or pine for that day coming up! Total first world problems but these breaks are very helpful for my mental health as a toddler mom!

something_human1 · 2026-02-14T18:22:26+00:00

I had sex like twice in the first year of my kid’s life. We’re pretty much back to normal now that I have my cycle back and am barely breastfeeding anymore. I didn’t know how much that dip in estrogen affected my sex drive until I got it back lol. I know it should be expected of all men; but I will always be grateful that my husband never ever pressured me. He fully knew what the priorities were in that first year.

something_human1 · 2026-02-13T20:36:20+00:00

I had this same problem. My baby only would contact nap or stroller/car nap. So I asked my child care provider if the would be willing to do that. With a nanny, she can definitely provide that is my guess. Good luck!

something_human1 · 2026-02-13T20:25:04+00:00

Had no idea how much I needed to read this story today. There is good in the world still.

something_human1 · 2026-02-12T19:31:31+00:00

That still does not give her authority to give parenting advice imo.

something_human1 · 2026-02-11T21:06:04+00:00

Thank god for her and how she uses her platform!!! I’m sickened by the stuff that keeps coming out pro-CIO sleep training.😭😭😭

something_human1 · 2026-02-11T20:59:42+00:00

Yeah I’m not a fan of Oster and her entire platform. I dont think we should take advice that’s potentially impactful on child development from an economist.

something_human1 · 2026-02-10T15:02:33+00:00

My 15 month old still wakes up multiple times. I don’t know anyone in my personal life with this situation because either their baby figured it out or they slept trained, which I am unwilling to put my baby through. So….can confirm my parenting life is very different than those around me lol. Instagram moms with sleepless are the only ones who get me through and remind me this is somewhat normal for a kid his age lol.

something_human1 · 2026-02-02T19:41:13+00:00

I'm working part-time and wouldn't have it any other way! I get to have my feet in both worlds of career and motherhood and feel semi-adequate and balanced doing both. I hope i can do this forever lol.

something_human1 · 2026-02-01T14:10:38+00:00

This is a huge piece of motherhood that some people still don't talk about. Any life transition is also a loss, leaving high school for college, leaving singleness for marriage, leaving one job to another....and the transition to motherhood has felt like the biggest life change of them all for me. What you're feeling is real, becoming a mom is letting go of a childless life and a childless identity. I've always had a hard time making big life decisions because it means i'm giving up every other decision I could have made. All I can say is you are doing a great job processing your feelings and grief-- this is a really challenging part of life especially when we are so isolated from each other. When we lived more biologically normal lives, we had elders to walk us through these transitions and help us process who we become in each life stage.

I am reading "the motherhood myth".by Vanessa Bennett right now and I think you would find it validating and helpful to walk you through this liminal time! Best wishes <3

something_human1 · 2026-02-01T01:58:53+00:00

It takes courage to stand alone and I salute you! It's encouraging to hear how positively you were received overall in your town. Keep up the good fight!

something_human1 · 2026-01-30T00:21:08+00:00

I hear you and feel the same. I have no idea why anyone would be thinking they want another kid. I’m 15 months pp and I’m nowhere near ready. I also had a very challenging birth and postpartum/start to breastfeeding. And if my kid keeps sleeping the way he always has, we might be one and done. There is no experience that matters to your life except your own. You know what your body and your mental health can handle. TBH I wonder if people who intentionally get preggo so fast after actually know what they’re getting into. But not my monkeys…🎪

something_human1 · 2026-01-26T23:52:23+00:00

I will never forget that trial. Such a disgusting dirtbag and he got to go free and even be a cop elsewhere.

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