July 2023 Babies 🇺🇸

I feel like a horrible mom, my 2 1/2 yr old boy was wrapped up in his bath towel walking to the room and he tripped over his toy, because his hands were in the towel he couldn’t catch himself and he hit mouth first on the wood floor. He was bleeding everywhere and his tooth his messed up, i’m crying cause i feel like it’s my fault for putting his arms in the towel and i’m scared his smile will be ruined for years. Doctor said the tooth may come out but i don’t want his smile being ruined and toothless till his adult tooth grows in when he’s 6/7 yrs old, that’s way to long to not have a front tooth and i’m so emotional about this idk why to do…. i have an emergency dental appt tomorrow morning my i need advice for my emotions and how to cope, his smile is so beautiful 😭😭

Mine is and it’s exhausting.. I can do everything “right” and it all go wrong.. one wrong word and it’s like I just disturbed the biggest volcano known to man!

I had a timer on for outside gave the warning asked if she wanted to run or walk to the door it of course was met with screaming and of course ended up me carrying her while she screamed and cried..

Inside she stomped and threw things. I told her to go to her room and said the most drastic things out of anger “momma won’t put you to bed like this go to your room yourself and go to bed” of course she’s almost 3 why would I say this?

It was met with me holding her apologizing saying we can feel big emotions but not be mean. Either way I’m exhausted.

Drop some toddler logic. My son has just recently started using a blanket at night but only on days that he has had ice cream or a popsicle because it made him freezing on the inside (even if consumed 6hours prior)

Hey moms, I need some real advice. How do you balance having a life outside of being a mom—like free time, going out, or just doing something for yourself?

I’m a single mom, my child’s father isn’t involved, and I live with my mom. She helps, but it feels like every time I try to go out (which isn’t often), it turns into an issue. It’s starting to feel overwhelming and honestly a little suffocating.

I love my child, but I also need time to breathe and feel like myself. How do you manage that without feeling guilty or dealing with tension from the people around you? What boundaries or routines have helped you?

I’d really appreciate hearing how others handle this.

My son will be starting daycare on Monday. To say I’m nervous is an understatement but I am extremely nervous that I haven’t been really sleeping. I know I might sound dramatic but this will be his first time at a school setting and I’m only doing it so he can be around children his age and for him to build his social skills, while I get my homework and errands done. The good thing is that the program is only half day so it’s only for four hours a day. He is extremely attached to me and I have already taken him to his class and I met his teachers which has calmed me. I also did my hours for school there so I really trust all the teachers and I know the environment will be safe for him. Let me know your experiences or any advice you have for me. I will truly appreciate!