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Welp here we go again!

8m pp today and just found out we’re expecting again! I’m a bit nervous, mostly excited. Anyone have 2 under two? Advice that isn’t negative would be great!

Deflated about my mum’s reaction

Hi,

I’m 28 years old and just found out that I’m pregnant with our second baby. It is very early but I wanted to tell my mum.

The first thing she told me was not to neglect my first child, to always be fair and asked if am I sure we can handle it. She even asked how many kids do we want anyway.

There was no happiness or congratulations. It was just so disappointing.

Our little boy is thriving and is a happy baby, I do not know why she never seems to think that I am capable enough to raise kids.

She is the only relative we have in the country too and it feels incredibly isolating when we aren’t getting along that I tend to just go with what she likes. But I feel like I need to choose my kids and she needs to love them equally.

I don’t know if I’m just being over sensitive.

2nd kid

My husband and I have decided to have a 2nd child. Our first is almost 2. How was the transition? My husband travels for work. I need all the advice.

How can I help my son understand who he is more?

Im a mama to a 7 yr old biracial (black/white) boy. His dad (or dad’s family) isn’t in his life. Im trying to get my son to understand that he is black also and that it’s ok to be both white and black. He doesn’t like it when we bring it up (we don’t push it). I asked him if it’s because his family (that he knows) is white. He said yes. I’m planning on getting him more age appropriate books for him with characters that look like him. Some black history shirts and books. What else can I do? Help this mama out!!

Spirit Babies & Soul Contracts: Do they choose us? 🤍🕊️

Down a deep spiritual rabbit hole tonight and thinking about spirit babies... What are your thoughts on whether babies actually choose their parents before coming to earth? And what about the concept of a soul or a deceased family member returning to be reborn as another baby in the family? Has anyone experienced anything that made you a believer? Let's talk about it! ✨👶🏾🤍
Drop your perspectives, experiences, or weird little coincidences below!👇🏾

Adoption process

Me and my soon to be husband want to go forward with him adopting my son as he want his to be his on paper which is such a blessing and beautiful thing

Has anyone had any experience with this sort of thing and how does it go?

Bit of back story
My sons father is on his birth certificate but has NEVER made any effort, he’s not seen him in 5 years no contact no nothing he now has 2 kids of his own

My soon to be husband has lived with us three years, always been around for my son from the age of 3 months, he’s the only thing my boy knows as a dad, and we now want it official for all of us

Passports for children

Is there geniunely no way i can get passports without the other parents permission without me attending court?

For background he walked away after the youngest was born both children are now 8 and 5. There has been no contact since his choice.

Advice please.

FIL wants a copy of baby’s birth certificate

I’m due to register my baby officially soon and my boyfriend’s dad has asked for his own original copy of the birth certificate…? I found this so weird because what is he able to do with this document. I don’t want to give it to him
I’m very confused as to why he would even request this or am I overthinking things

What should I do? Would you give it to him …

(Me and my partner live together and are doing well there no animosity between us )

‘Lazy parents’ do exist.

If you’re not a lazy parent, it’s not about you. I don’t known why people get so defensive about this.

There are hundreds, thousands of lazy parenting in the world. Throwing around “we’re all trying our best” is defending bad parenting.

Example,
If you can assess that your child isn’t ready for potty training or if you have tried and it didn’t go to plan. Obviously you aren’t what people are referring to when they talking about lazy parents. But that doesn’t take away from the fact there are parents that can’t be bothered to parent.

Round 3 date confirmed!

Start my down regulation on 14th October. So nervous and excited

Is this too light?

11 and 12 days post 5 day fresh transfer. There is slight progression. I'll do a digital tomorrow

Little rant

Just found out I’m pregnant, I have a two year old son and second my son will be 1 in next month

I’m little older so trying to have as many as I can in this little time

I told my family they didn’t seem as happy, I know it will be super hard but if I’m happy shouldn’t they be too?

Toddler and a new born

I'm on maternity leave.

Just had a new baby.
My daughter is 2.8 years old and I'm considering taking her out of nursery, but wonder if I can manage.

But surely I can, so many people look at 2 kids at one time.

Please share your experience looking after a new born and toddler.

Nursery fees are sooo much, so I'm thinking for financial reasons too take her out. But is it worth it?

Girl mom question about 2nd baby introductions

We are expecting a son and we are nervous about introducing the “wrong” way.

Did other moms have success if so what did you do to prepare toddler (18 month old) for a baby sibling?

Imaginary friend

Has anyone ever experienced their child having an imaginary friend?

One and done?

Hi, has anyone decided to stop after one child? I'm really torn and don't know what to do. I really struggled when my son was born and not sure I would cope mentally if I had to go through all that again. The only reason I would have another one is so he had a brother or sister. I worry he'll be lonely on his own and wish he had a sibling. I'm worried I'll regret it if I only have one but at the same time don't want to do it all again. I'm 40 next year so don't have long to decide either. Are there any only children on here (adults)? Do you mind being an only child?

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