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The SO Pre-conception/Pregnancy/Parenting Megathread vs. You are NOT the father!

Congrats MDAO it's good to hear your babies were all born happy and healthy. :)

I was talking to my fiance about having a drink or other assorted goodies recently actually as I haven't had a drink for 12 months now. I might have one for Christmas and maybe my birthday but apart from that I'll be leaving it for some time I think as I'm still b'feeding plus there's also sleeping and babysitting issues I should tackle first as I haven't left her with anyone yet and I'm a bit anxious about it. I certainly won't be having any substances for quite some time I feel that I need to be sober at this time.

That brings me to my next question.. I'm trying to get my baby to sleep in her cot instead of our bed but it's not working yet, although she is starting to self settle instead of having to get in the pram, car or feed to sleep so I guess that's something. Has anyone been in a similar situation and has some tips to share?
 
how young is she, miss peks? for the first few months, i surprised myself in that i became a daily music box. along with a rocking baby bed, and a hell of a lot of patience, it seemed to work. atm, he's 7 months and settling for naps during the day is easy, just a short walk with him in arms with a slight bounce and some steady pats on the back ko's him good. Settling at night, on the other hand is hard. he needs to be worn out from play.
 
PB's friend from college came over last night. She's currently fretting over her daughter's( who is about 5mos, )state status. She has an American mom, Scottish dad, was born in Belgium when Belgium was government-less, and they are in the process of moving from London to Glasgow. I was shocked at all the crazy shit she has to do! She's afraid her daughter won't be able to do a whole bunch of things because they aren't even sure what citizenship the government gave her. It all sounds exciting and thrilling and like bb should grow up to be a spy, but Mom is really worried about it. PB told her that she can wait for her daughter to hate her for it later. I thought these things were forgone -- you're born in America? American. Born in Brussels? You're Belgian. Apparently not, especially when parents hold different citizenships.

Anyway, Mom and Baby were very nice and darling and teaching baby to spatially recognize numbers and shit on her iPad.

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Sleeping with your baby is the same as giving them a dummy, it's easier not to do it at the start because when you want it to end there will still be tears. It always depends on the kid. My first one was a really poor sleeper, she was afraid she would miss out on something, where as my second one is one chilled out kid who would happily sleep on my lap swinging in the hammock for hours on end. Controlled crying can seem mean but it really does work. You just have to be persistent.

I'm not a fan of kids in the same room after 6 weeks to be honest. You have to remember sometimes that before you were parents you were husband and wife, if you catch my drift.
 
miss peks, i am a fan of cosleeping done PROPERLY (in bed is a no no, though i have done it too in the past) my first son slept near me for the first year. he was excited to get to move into his big boy bed, and the move wasn't difficult at all. with my second i was suffering miserably from insomnia, so needed to have little one immediately in his own room, since every slight noise from him woke me up. so i don't have a lot of personal advice in moving a cosleeping baby.

personally, i do not believe in letting them cry it out, so it isn't an option for me at all....but look into the ferber method.
 
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she was not happy and im not sure she will approve of me posting these here, but i dont care and i think the she's the best woman int he world. and im so excited for the future.
loving the mood swings too, its like living with an insane person sometimes but i can't claim to be any better so
 
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she was not happy and im not sure she will approve of me posting these here, but i dont care and i think the she's the best woman int he world. and im so excited for the future.
loving the mood swings too, its like living with an insane person sometimes but i can't claim to be any better so
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nawww! <3 no kidding, those posts made me teary-eyed!

<3 <3 <3 sweet geggers, atri and baby a <3 <3 <3
 
Congratulations aanallein!! That is wonderful news! <3 How are you feeling??


Gorgeous pic GEG!! You look amazing <3
 
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