Moving to the area

Hello! 👋We are moving to the area from central London next month, I have a 18 month old and baby No2 is due in August. Are there any regular meet ups or toddler/baby classes that people know of? Would love to meet local mums as I have no family or friends down south (northern gal)
Thank you☺️

in our community

How much is enough??

My baby starts solids next week and Im trying to plan ahead. Im wondering how much is too much, especially in the early days. I see conflicting things about 1-2 tablespoons, but some babies are eating whole meals.

My plan for day 1 is pureed ground beef/breastmilk on a preloaded spoon with an avocado spear. We are having taco night! And the plan for the rest of the month is fairly similar, prioritizing allergen exposure and iron. So 1 puree (with 1-3 foods) and 1 finger food. Should I offer more? Picture of my beautiful baby boy so we dont get lost! He's getting so big 😭

Would you be annoyed?

Husband went out last night to a pub quiz (absolutely fine) however his lift home was with his friends new girlfriend who arrived totally drunk yet he still got in the car. He said it was awkward to refuse and get a taxi in front of others. He's 36 years old and I honestly thought he'd do better when he has a family at home. I'm so pissed off with him!

Partner working all the time

Does anyone else have a husband that literally just works all the time I am honestly so drained I am literally so exhausted 😩 😭 I am just on my own all the time I feel like it would probably be better if I was just a single parent sometimes it’s just so draining.
I am currently receiving postnatal support as since giving birth to my second I have been struggling I had a really traumatic time it’s Easter weekend and I am just sitting at home not having the energy to do anything he literally works Monday - Saturday all the time till 5am-7pm.
I was just wondering if anyone else has a similar situation does it get better I just don’t know if I can carry on with this relationship I hardly see him and when I do it’s pretty much bed time.
The washing is piled high the house is a mess and I don’t have the energy to do anything other than to look after my two children.

Do you let your toddlers/little kids play in puddles? Assuming they have boots on.

My kids love playing in puddles. A friend told me she never lets her kid because they could get dysentery if they accidentally get some in their mouths.

Potty training day 1

Today was day 1 of potty training our 21 month old via the "Oh Crap" method. We also have a 3 month old.

All I can say as the day comes to an end is that was absolute carnage.

She stayed naked all day, fine. We had bed pads and towels everywhere, and tried to keep as calm and positive as possible. However, we had soo many accidents, despite looking out for signs, she just goes. She did go once or twice on the potty, but we had to take her there ourselves and sometimes keep her there as she peed because she tried to run off. She becomes scared when she needs to go, and cries when we take her to the potty, despite all the encouragement and positive reward. She's obviously holding it in too, and is crying from discomfort.

What's everyone else's day 1 experience? Any tips or advice for tomorrow?

Little vent

I hate to vent but it’s needed… I hate being pregnant!

This is my first pregnancy and honestly I waited so long for this and was beyond excited for the whole process.

I am so grateful to be pregnant and I can’t wait to meet my little girl but I am having a horrible time.

I’m 21 weeks and had sickness up until 19 weeks. I have no energy, absolutely exhausted all the time. I’m moody and snappy. I have 0 social battery. I’m uncomfortable.
Just over the whole thing already.

My boyfriend is amazing. Literally carrying me, he does everything for me with no complaints. I feel so guilty that I can’t just give him a positive attitude and affection.

I’m so excited to have my baby but this is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.