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Anyone else’s 4.5 month old just… angry?

My boy is 4.5 month and has generally not been too “difficult” of a baby.. he hit the 4 month regression around 3ish months so night time sleep got worse, but he never had too bad of a witching hour or anything like that as a newborn. However in the last 2 weeks, it feels like he is just mad all the time. Anything I...

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On the edge rant

I haven't showered in over a week, since my baby was born (over 7 weeks ago) I've showered a total of 4 times, and my laundry has been done once. I feel like I can't get a shower without making sure my partner will be okay with the baby for 10mins. I'm not sleeping because I'm in pain or because my partner oversleep...

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Anyone else just feel overstimulated all the time/ burnt out?

Sometimes I just feel like I don't want anyone to need me and to stop to-do lists constanty rolling through my head, I just want time on my own and quiet! I feel bad saying it because my husband does his best to help with everything but because he doesn't look after baby as much as I do, he still asks me questions a...

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Do I leave ?

My baby is 4 months old now and for the last 2/4months my partner and I have just been constant arguing, I’m genuinely just feeling really low and sad at the moment and do not know what to do at this point! Anyone else in same boat?

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Would you be annoyed?

Had period pains and a lay in so husband took baby to have her in the living room this morning but then woke me up as she had a dirty nappy that needed changing by me?! How do I address this as he's changed one nappy since she's been born. He knows how to and will do it if I'm not there otherwise I'm the default p...

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Struggling

I'm really considering leave my partner. I'm unhappy in myself and us together. We've been through alot and I've all stuck by him through his own struggles but I just can't cope any more. I feel I don't get the help and understanding from him. I see that he manipulates me using his and my own feelings and actions ag...

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teething tips?

so my little guy is currently teething he's got 3 molars coming in and one front tooth and I don't know what to do he refuses to use teethers and just wants to chew on my finger all the time I need advice or honesty just someone to tell me it will be okay and pass🤣😭

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Blw

First time mom, so my little man is 9 months and has no teeth yet. I’m not sure when a good time to try meat would be. I was told to wait till he has teeth then I seen that it wasn’t and just got me confused. Also looking for more food ideas as well. He mostly has fruits, veggies, scrambled eggs, pancakes, baby oatm...

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Can't stand my husband!

This is my 4th pregnancy, and it's been the same every single one. I honestly just can't stand him. His presence, his voice, how he acts. I think maybe because I've got on with him doing bare minimum as I'm a sahm and he works and cknes back home late and tired, i just allow him to do minimal when it comes tonhome a...

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BLW help!

When did everyone’s babies stop just playing with the food and actually eating bits? We’re 3 weeks in with finger food and my LG happily takes it to her mouth and picks it up well etc. but mostly just plays with it… I know food is for fun but getting a tiny bit frustrated wasting food every night 😂

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Leaving baby at home (accompanied)

Need to start leaving my LO with my husband so I can go to work. Anything to make sure this process is smooth? Feeling so stressed and anxious about this.

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Sister in law

Would you be annoyed if your sister in law drove past your house every day but never came to visit her niece

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Any food recommendations

I want to get little one to eat more independently. I give her puffs and yogurt bites anything else that is good for motor skills and independence?

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Pasta night

Simple garlic, cheese and pea pasta. Dough balls and sweet potato wedges 😍 5yr and 2yrs old request

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Tv stand or something to take up space under a mounted tv

Hi ladies, I’m moving and I am going to give my kid a place space. Because I won’t be working for a little bit. I’m gonna need a TV in this room. I have a one year-old. Who likes to climb I’m trying to find a TV stand that is toddler friendly or something that can kind of take up the space underneath the mounted TV....

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No one is trying to compete with you , I repeat no one is trying to compete with you jfc

Why am I annoyed? Those dirty looks. Scanning eyes. I don't understand other moms trying to compete with me. I'm very intuitive so I pick this shit up instantly and it's very annoying Example. Every Saturday I'm at an activity with my son I see the few same moms. I like to get there early so my son can just gen...

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Extra clingy

Is anyone else’s LO going though an extreme clingy phase?? Last 2 days I can’t even go to the toilet without telling her or asking if she wants to come because if she sees I’m gone she gets HYSTERICAL 😩. She’s fine and well, sleeping and eating well but I do think back molars are coming in…

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Portion sizes

Would anyone mind posting their 9 month olds evening meals? I'm so worried I'm over feeding my LO

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Weaning at 5 months ?!

My LG is showing a lot of signs that she’s ready for food, sitting up my herself, able to put things in her mouth independently and has great head control. She also tried to grab my food and eat it. She’s been really fussy in the day and never full anymore too. I’m worried as it’s recommend to wait till 6 months. H...

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1st birthday gifts

What are you getting for your boys? Is ball pit/soft play sofa/montessori climbing set a good idea?

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