u/PrettyMixture1851

FTM here! My baby is 7 weeks old, and last few days have been absolutely horrible. My husband and I take shifts, but during our night shifts she’s screaming so the other person doesn’t get any sleep because our anxiety and even with ear plugs. I’ve been trying everything to bouncing on ball, carrier, tracking feeding to make sure by bedtime it hits a certain average for higher probability to fall asleep, different sleep sacs, rocking, bouncing, pacifier, heating pad trick, music, and even letting her hear the shower run which makes her stop crying but then cries as soon as the shower stops. I feel so guilty for wishing this time goes faster. I’m exhausted to the point where I am having break downs and did have my apt with GYN to discuss ppd. Really needing encouragement, I’m trying SO hard. When doesn’t get better??

Hi! My husband and I are preparing for the arrival of our baby girl. We’re in process of mapping out the best chance for her to learn English & Spanish. As the mom, I only speak English and some very basic Spanish. My husband is fluent in Spanish and English, she will be attending an English speaking school from 6 months - 15 months. I’m really trying my best to set ourselves up for success using OPOL. If we do the following, will it be enough for her to learn? Should we be doing things differently?
- Mom speaks English, and sings nursery rhymes to her in Spanish only. I printed off affirmation cards in Spanish I can say to her daily as a baby. I made flash cards taped all over her nursery so I can point to objects in Spanish and talk about them. I am good with small phrases so I add in those too.
- Dad purely speaks Spanish to her and speaks English to me directly.
- All TV is in Spanish only

Is this good enough or am I missing something? Any help is greatly appreciated!! (After 15 months in my area I have a few options for Spanish speaking daycares.)

Also will this affect my relationship with my daughter or confuse her?