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Baby formula shortage

I’m angry that the Republican Party has voted against the emergency baby formula bill. I’m angry that they claim “pro life” to then turn around and say “f*ck your babies”. I’m angry that in a time of need babies are starving because republicans want to get their political agenda across. I’m angry that they blame the democrats for things that are not in their control, and then do the very thing they were blaming them for. I’m so angry. This is absolutely disgusting and I feel for every parent without food for their babies. This is wrong, on so many levels. They absolutely need to go. Such a disgrace to humanity.

Make it make sense

I fell asleep with the toddler and forgot to pick up my son from the bus stop.

I feel like the worst fucking human on earth. The toddler hasn’t been sleeping well and when he napped I did too and I didn’t expect to nap that long and I missed the bus. I woke up with phone calls from the school and my husband. When I went to the school my poor son’s face was streaked with tears. He was only there for 15 minutes but still. I feel so bad. Has this happened to you guys? He’s getting Mcdonald’s for dinner.

"Is she breathing?"

Is one of the most used sayings between myself and my husband with our 15 day old. Yes, we are first time parents.😂 Anyone else like this?

#Thrivers are more likely to overcome adversity bec they have support & agency. Our kids are living in an uncertain🌎& must realize they can handle life & we must reboot #parenting Stop rescuing Teach coping skills Step back Say YOU got this & kids will thrive.

Just got a call from our elementary school. I left my conference call for work early...

And called the school back immediately. Wasn't sure if something happened - was my daughter hurt? Did she start showing signs of Covid? She was there in the admin office. The admin gave her the phone. "Can you pick me up a little later and take me to after-care, so I can stay for a birthday party?" Wow. Yes. Whew. She used to be super shy so I'm glad she's willing to go to the office herself and ask to make a phone call. And I always encourage socializing. But the thoughts that raced through my head.

We’re all just trying our best

This is a new parents sub, we’re all just trying our best to raise our little ones, this is a great place to ask questions, vent and get information from other parents. But geez some people on here can be rude and judgy, not everyone is the same and we’re all just trying to make it through these first few month/years. So give people a break and be respectful.

C-Section Births NOT Linked to Increased Risk of Food Allergy During Infancy

Two different studies cited at the end of the article, but I thought this was reassuring information. To quote the article: The research, led by the [Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)](https://www.mcri.edu.au/) and published in the [*Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice*](https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/), found caesarean delivery, either with or without labour, or elective or emergency, compared to vaginal birth does not impact on the likelihood of food allergy at 12 months of age. Site: [https://snacksafely.com/2022/05/c-section-births-not-linked-to-increased-risk-of-food-allergy-during-infancy/](https://snacksafely.com/2022/05/c-section-births-not-linked-to-increased-risk-of-food-allergy-during-infancy/)

I cant get over the fact that my baby has the same nose as me.

My father used to tease me because I have a big nose same as him. Besides him, at least 5 other people commented of how big my nose is. This actually hurt my confidence growing up. I've gotten over this a bit when I met my husband, who does not seem to see how big my nose is. Now I showed my dad a picture of my baby ( my family lives in another country) and he told me that his nose looks like mine. He didn't say anything other than than, but it reminded me how he and the others teases my nose. Everytime I look at my son, all I see is his nose and I get sad that he doesn't have my husband's perfect nose. I hate that I am projecting my insecurities on him, but I am just afraid that he will experience the same experience I had growing up especially from my family who are so obsessed with western nose. (I'm a South East Asian) How do I get over this? Honestly, I couldn't care less about my son's nose, I'm just bothered by the fact that my family will make him feel the way I did.

Question about anxiety

I am wondering, for those moms who also have anxiety, where am I on the scale of "normal parenting anxiety?" I have an appointment with my prescriber soon, and I want to talk with her about these intrusive thoughts I have, but I don't know if other parents also experience them, or if they are something I should be concerned about. For example: when signing a permission slip for a field trip, I find myself thinking "But what if the bus crashes and he dies?" Or "Maybe we shouldn't attend this event, in case something happens and I die, leaving my kids motherless?" Are these, like, normal thoughts? Do these just happen as part of being a parent? Since I've gotten myself on mood-stabilizers, these disruptive thoughts don't interfere with my life, but they do pop up in my brain and stay there. They don't prevent me from living or letting my kids go on field trips, but they are uncomfortable.

My car was rear ended today

I am 31 weeks pregnant. I was in the car by myself, driving to work. I was coming off the interstate. I was at a full stop. A while truck hit me, pushing me into the Tonka like truck infront of me. The man who hit me ran. The Tonka truck is fine. My trunk is gone. My car has been looked at, the frames in tact. I just need a new trunk lid, panels, sides and hinges. My husband just wants to get rid of the car. My dad is willing to work on it. I have been discharged out of the hospital. I see my OBGYN tomorrow. My insurance won't cover my follow up visit. I don't think I want my husband.

What animal is this? At a loss over here

Confession

I hate going anywhere with my kids. They’re fussy, they shit at the most inconvenient times on car rides and overall getting them in and out of the car isn’t it. Plus not sitting in silence when the car is at a stop is enough to drive somebody fucking crazy. I just wanna go to the store without having to worry so fucking much. I just want to fucking exist peacefully.

help! diaper changing nightmare

9 months old and when I try to change her she grabs at her dirty diaper which when its a pee diaper whatever no big deal but today..dreadfully it was a giant poop diaper and she ...stuck her hand right in it 🤢. Ibtry to give her toys and things but then that ended up covered in poop too. I had to run out of the house immediately with her once she was cleaned up so we didn't even get a bath in and although I'm positive I wiped it all off (even on her side from where she whipped her poo toy on herself) I can't help but feel she's still covered :( (for reference I make sure there's absolutely no poop left and I wipe her hands everytime ) Is there anyway that anyone knows of how to stop this from happening?

Mental and Emotional Support Post-birth

Dear Mom’s, what was the most helpful and impactful thing for your emotional and mental wellbeing in the first few weeks of being a new parent? What did you wish happened that you think would have helped with the baby blues? (Posting on behalf of my brother in law who does not have Reddit and needs ideas on how to better support the emotional and and mental aspects of postpartum challenge’s. They have a 1 week old)