u/CuriousCaretaker

My 10 mo has been harboring a piece of food in his mouth way past dinner. Should I leave him be or pry it out ???

Curious to knowwwww

It’s just insane to me how as a FTM I just never expected so many mothers to be so judgmental. (ESPECIALLY ON REDDIT) toward other mothers and their parenting journey as if this isn’t something that’s SO HARD for ALL of us! And I think it’s Mainly older mothers. seriously I sometimes think— “does this person even have children??”
Because they act like you have to stretch yourself completely thin and completely neglect yourself to be a good mother. Maybe mothers with new age values are just more likely to take care of their mental health and be more supportive of other mothers that choose to do things differently. A lot of mommas are really giving very bitter vibes and making a lot of really great mothers who are trying so hard, seem like they are neglecting their children when they need a break or more sleep or a treat for themselves. Or even just to feel pretty and have nails or hair done. If it’s not something you agree with, then why even comment in the first place? It’s a shame how many mothers cannot think past themselves to consider what other mothers are going through.

He wakes up as soon as the sun rises. 6am. I usually change his diaper and lay back down for another hour. He doesn’t cry he just whines and yells on and off until I eventually get up. Is this bad for him developmentally? Does anyone else do this? So I don’t feel as bad. I am just so tired can barely function I need just one more hour 😓 (10mo)

I’m 26 weeks and excited, is it too early to start nesting? lol

JUST A RANT FOR MY 6 am FRUSTRATIONS
First pregnancy I slept and ate like a goddess and now I am a slave to a 10 mo and I have not slept in almost a year this second pregnancy. I look like an absolute raccoon!! How do I cope with these dark circles under my eyes!?!?! Smell like a raccoon too!! and I am normally a very easy going person but I have ZERO tolerance or patience for anyone but my child 🤣 this pregnancy has turned me into the biggest BI*CH. I would rather no one talk to me until I’m 2 years postpartum or they might be bitten nd get rabies 🫡

I am so glad that they throw in hidden adult humor for those of us forced to watch children’s TV 🤣 what shows are your kids watching that you actually watch too ? ((Besides the ones we grew up watching))

JUST A RANT FOR MY 6 am FRUSTRATIONS
First pregnancy I slept and ate like a goddess and now I am a slave to a 10 mo and I have not slept in almost a year. I look like an absolute raccoon!! Smell like one too!! and I have ZERO tolerance or patience for anyone but my child 🤣 this pregnancy has turned me into the biggest BI*CH. I would rather no one talk to me until I’m 2 years postpartum or they might be bitten nd get rabies 🫡

Currently keep my baby either in my arms, next to me or in baby jail. Now that he’s big enough and getting more comfortable with standing he wants to roam freeeee. Is it bad if I continue to keep him in a secured small area? Or should I let him wonder and just follow behind him? Good for development? Bad for my anxiety? 😂

Please tell me any experiences you’ve had recovering from an abortion, mentally or physically. In need of reassurance because I’m scared being so far term.

Since I woke up this morning. I have been really really emotional. I’m 25 weeks pregnant and It’s Mother’s Day. I have a 10 mo. my feed is flooded with women who get a break and celebrating and pampering themselves. My husband works a lot so he isn’t home. He hasn’t even texted or called me today. We live far from any relatives so no help or village. My neighbor is always offering to baby sit but she’s always slurring her words and smokes cigarettes all day. My 10 month old has been really especially clingy today. Last night he kept waking up so I can feel the next sleep regression coming on. On top of the teething he just won’t let me put him down. He’s so heavy and I am so pregnant carrying him while trying to get anything done is such a challenge. I look and feel like a mess. I broke down crying so many times today having awful thoughts. One really hard thought I’ve been having is that I’m a horrible mother. I know I’m not but it’s so hard when I’m doing everything for my baby so much that I am neglecting myself, and he’s still crying hard when I put him down. My husband also really really wanted another boy, I am expecting a girl. When I revealed the gender he said “is it too late to get rid of it” that really stuck with me. I feel guilty I couldn’t give him another boy. When baby bumped his head learning to stand— he kept saying we need more sons because he can’t risk his bloodline ending with just one son. I never expected this from him when we were just dating. I love him but sometimes I feel this deep heavy load of grief and guilt when he makes certain comments. I made a vision board recently, for my mental health, something to encourage me when I’m feeling overwhelmed. He said it looks cheap and he won’t hang it up in the office until I print on glossy paper instead of regular paper. I just said okay, but deep down that comment just keeps replaying in my head. “It looks cheap”. I am dwelling very hard on negative thoughts today and I am really contemplating having a glass of wine. Though I’m pregnant I feel guilty about even having the thoughts of drinking. I just feel so down and I can’t stop crying. I will be starting to work from home after my second is born and the thought of trying to juggle two kids and a job has been stressing me out, but I feel like I really need my own income at this point.

Been 10 months since my first was born and I’m 25 weeks pregnant. Really just so touched out and at the end of the day my cat always want to be petted and I feel so bad but I seriously just cannnoootttt. When baby goes to bed I just want to be left alone in silence. When he rubs against me my entire body just cringes 😔 hope this feeling subsides

How many kids do you have? How many hours do you work? Does everything feel balanced? Do you feel sometimes some part of life lacks to carry the other parts? Are you taking care of yourself? Do you believe you can do it all? Did you drink enough water today?

25 weeks pregnant + 10 month old son. Dad works a lot on the road, I will be starting WFM after baby is born. Nervous about my life balance but I’m finding rhythm again. I feel like I’ll be able to withstand so much more when I’m not pregnant. Pregnancy feels so debilitating at the moment but I love my babies and I love the birth experience. I want to take good care of myself and my children and make great income. I want the best things in life. I want to workout and eat healthy. I want clients and great work relationships. I want romance and beautiful intimacy with my partner. I want travel and exploration and fun. These things come with so many obstacles. I am excited to feel that struggle because I have hope it will pay off.

What can I prep/feed my 9 mo ?? He has started this huge aversion to food. I can’t get him to eat ANYTHING except bananas or banana pancakes or scrambled eggs. I’m trying all kinds of foods and nothing is sticking. When we first started solids he would eat anything I gave him and he would eat a lot! Now he picks at everything and flips the plate 🙄🙄🙄

2nd baby due in August. I’ll have 2 under 2 (currently have a 9 mo old) but we also eventually plan on having 3 maybe 4 kids total. I need to purchase a double stroller or a wagon! I like to go on runs so maybe a double stroller is better?? But maybe wagon?? Help