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What do you do with the baby when you cook? (8.5 months)

So when she was a newborn, I had a little vibrating chair, or id put her on the kick n play. I've been wrestling with this for months, now that shes mobile, what do I do while I'm cooking. So far I've just had some one else keep an eye on her but I'd really like the ability to have her with me again. We have an over sized play pen but unfortunately it's just out of sight from where the cooking takes place. She will not tolerate the pack n play nor does it fit in the kitchen.

Getting induced.

So I’m due Monday(Yay) and if I’m not already in labor by then I plan on being induced Monday. Would I be wrong for wanting this? I know most people just carry until the baby’s ready but i don’t think I can do that, Mentally or physically. Since being pregnant I’ve developed horrible digestive issues and can’t have my favorite comfort foods. I love my baby and the experience of being pregnant but is it really that bad that I want it to be over with? Idk what else to say or do.

ugh

my 2yo has a speech delay and is very high energy and there are some red flagsfor ASD. okay, fine, let's deal with it. okay, so talk to ped... okay, what's next... wait to hear from a coordinator... oh time to call XYZ organization. oh no wait, that's the group that does early intervention and we're already set up with that. time to call a different organization... oh nope they need an evaluation first before we can get on the waitlist. okay call the evaluation people... they're no longer accepting new children for eval. okay repeat all of this to EI, ped, daycare, and privately hired SLP. then get nagged by all sides for not doing enough. rinse and repeat. was having an okay day then someone did some passive aggressive shit to me at work right after daycare messaged me asking for an update on kiddo's ASD eval :(

Why isn’t my baby walking yet? (14 months)

Hi everyone, FTM here. I know I shouldn’t compare and obsess over meeting milestones, but why isn’t my soon to be 14 month old not walking yet? I feel like maybe I’m not doing enough? She stands, crawls like a pro, walks on her knees, climbs furniture, takes 1-3 steps before falling, can walk using her Walker, but just not walking on her own yet. When did your little one start walking? What are some activities I can encourage her to walk? When does it start to be a concern?

TW-anxiety about sids

how can i stop worrying about sids? we personally do not cosleep/bedshare, we contact nap while i'm awake but unsupervised (while we sleep) LO sleeps flat on his back in his bassinet. he's 10 days old. we have an owlet monitor he wears at night. so how can i stop worrying constantly that something will happen to my baby? i'm in therapy. i was the same way pregnant, always worried about miscarriage or stillbirth. i just need my baby to be okay.

I've never thought I will sleep with my hair tied and glasses on

Well guess who does that on a daily basis now!

Spiraling about baby head circumference

Spiraling all morning due to a TikTok discussing microcephaly. I had a difficult pregnancy and my son was born with missing digits and small hands. He has been on the same growth curves: 50th %ile for both weight and length and his head circumference around 10th and 5th %iles. He is about to be 8th months. Developmentally he is doing so well and meeting milestones. We have been to genetic counseling and they did not recommend to do genetic testing based on knowing the health history of my son. Pediatrician is not concerned and I ask nearly every visit. Has anyone had a baby with just a smaller than average head size?

What makes a good paediatrician?

Hi all I hope this post is allowed, please ignore if it isn't. I am a paediatrician in South Africa, currently in private practice. I mainly see children under age 12, with 30 minutes per appointment. Im fairly newly qualified and always looking to improve. If you feel comfortable, could you tell me what you do/don't like about paediatricians and what you want from your time with your paed. Also, do you expect your paediatrician to have an after hours number or do you go to the emergency room after hours? Thanks in advance

Demanding, assertive baby

I am raising my 2 children. My first is a 3 year old girl, who was always the most pleasant baby. My new baby is 4 months old. He is soooo happy when he is happy, and he loves to play and chat. But when he isnt happy... Watch. Out. He screams like he broke his arm when hes upset or hungry, or has gas, etc Very impatient, very angry. Tears. Flailing. Sometimes does it because i walked away. Since birth he has been this way. But he is usually very easy to console. I know all babies are different. But he even likes to be rocked aggressively sometimes lol So will he grow out of this? Or should I brace myself for a crazy demanding toddler lol? Anyone who has an older child who was like this... what are they like now? Is it a boy thing? Any questions or comments welcome!

Cause of High Percentile Weight

Baby is 5 months and 91st percentile in weight. She is exclusively breastfed, has never had a bottle, and has been ahead on basic milestones (holding up head, sitting, etc). Husband says it is because I eat processed food since one of our "crunchy" friend's baby is 9th percentile. I've googled it, but most results I've seen are related to weight at birth rather than weight in infancy. Just wanted to check if anyone here had any insights or anecdotal experiences. Also if there's anything potentially dangerous about being high percentile, apart from the assault on my wallet from her going through sizes so fast 😂 (ped isn't concerned)

Someone has to know the secret…

My son’s father and I split right before our only’s first birthday. We share 50/50 and we coparent pretty well but that doesn’t matter when it’s your day and you have a needy toddler banging on the bathroom while you try to shit in peace. But now kiddo is 10 and for me, it’s THE PERFECT age. Just old enough to grab a snack, bath themselves and they enjoy spending time with their friends (aka alone time for me) but still absolutely loves hanging out and/or snuggling with mommy. In fact, sometimes he tells his friends he has to go bc it’s gaming time with mom. So how do I keep him this age forever? Someone’s had to have figured it out by now, right? Tell me please! In the mean time, I’m going to enjoy every second of it.

Pediatrician

When do I get one? When do I schedule the first visit? I’m currently 38w, scheduled to be induced on June 13th, but trying for a natural start before then. But I just have no idea what happens after baby is born! Does a pediatrician see baby while I’m still in hospital after birth? Anything you can tell me about what to expect as far as pediatrician visits in the first few months would be amazing. I just have no clue how to find this info and don’t know who to ask! ( I live in US if that helps! )

My 6yo doesn't want to go to sleep without me next to him

Some context: my kid (6M) has been sleeping in his own bed in his room for several years. A few weeks ago we were playing soccer and I took a nasty fall and hit my head on a wall. Nothing major just a bump but it sure looked nasty. He got super upset about it and has been very clingy with me ever since. Every night, he doesn't want to fall asleep unless I lay down next to him and tell him a story... And... It's... AWESOME. That is all.

Help with Baby Gates

I’m taking this to the internet because I‘ve spent hours searching for baby gates that work for my home with no success. I need help with the bottom and top of my stairs, and I would love any suggestions Bottom: there is a window on one side and metal railings on the other. I’m probably going to have to go up a step, but I’m okay with that. Can be pressure mount here Top: the metal railing doesn’t align with the first step, so there would be a gap between the first step down and the gate. I also really need wall mounted here

Baby refuses to eat

I am exclusively pumping, my partner is a stay at home parent. Our baby is 10 weeks old. After her first month she gained 1100g, after the second - 600g, two weeks later - nothing. We have noticed that she eats much less these days. She often refuses food, turns her head from side to side, complains if we persist. She is active and seems ok, so doctors said we should wait a couple of weeks. She started to like her pacifier, but when we give her the bottle she starts complaining the moment the milk starts to flow if she is not hungry. And she simply doesn't get hungry these days! Yesterday she only ate 500ml. What's wrong with her appetite? How do we fix this?