Weaning

So I thought at 6 months it was just about taste etc so I’ve been doing Ella’s kitchen pouches & he tried avocado.
He is happy to be spoon fed & loves attempting to throw the bowl across the room.

I didn’t realise I should be on my way to breakfast lunch & dinner….

Any advice?? I feel like I’m letting my baby down and putting him behind

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It is just about exploring at this age, their main source of food and nutrients still needs to be from milk, so whatever pace your baby is going at is the right pace for them. As long as by 1ish, they're on 3 meals a day, that's the aim really c

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My daughter doesnt have 3 meals a day. She tends to have tea every night and I just give her whatever we have mashed up or depending what it is she will have it whole to munch on. She isnt really a breakfast girlie but neither am I, will give her a bit of toast, shes also had some cereals but isnt a fan of porridge. Food is 100% still for fun at this point and is until after 12 months. Try not to worry, im deffo not stressing this time round. My son is 4 next week, had 3 meals and snacks and ate everything in sight, now barely eats anything 😫😫.
Try not to over think it. Have a chat with your HV or see if there are any weaning classes in your area.
"What mummy makes" is a really good cook book to make meals for yourself that baby can eat so only 1 lot of cooking

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So I have been feeling upset today for a few reasons.

1 I asked my siblings, I have 3. Lets call them A, B and C, if we were doing anything for Easter this weekend. A, never responded, B said he had to get through the work week first and C said she didn't know what her little family was doing yet, so no idea.

I said ok, let me know and told them that my little family was away most of the weekend visiting my partners family but would be free on Monday.

Found out on wednesday that B had organised for our parents to go over on Thursday for a movie night and today, after I asked that he and his wife will be out tomorrow but will visit our parenrs on Monday. So he is capapble of organising things, just not with me.

Found out, alao today, also after I asked, from A that she and our parents are going to visit C, her partner and their 8 month old.

So I am upset and angry that noone communicated with me and I had to follow up to get answers.

It's bringing up other issues we have had. Like Christmas 2024, my kiddo was in hospital so we missed Christmas with my family and then my SIL posted photos captioned "family photo" to our fanily group chat (can't remember if she posted to social media) but have taken "family photos" exactly twice before that (once at my Dad's 70th the month before and the other at my brother and SIL's wedding. She was the first to join our family and had been in our lives for 6 years at that point. We haven't taken "family photos" since, despite adding a member, when my niece was born, I was really hurt by that.

2. I am upset with my partner because we are at his Dad's and I have put the dishwasher on twice (he helped once) and a load of washing (he hung it out) and he aaked me to organise our kids dinner, meaning search his Dad's fridge or pantry. I just gace him toast. He also basically told me to put another load of washing on after our kiddo pooped his pants and then turned the bathroom light off, while I was still in there, and walked away.

I absolutely don't mind pulling my weight at his Dad's but it feels like he follows my lead and does the things I have started a lot of the time.

I also would never expect him to rifle through my parents fridge or pantry.

His Dad is super cool and I know I am welcome too, it just feela uncomfy.

3. Our SIL (on my partners side), we'll call her P, is the one who pafticipates in the group chats and her husband, my partners brother isn't even in the chat and is notoriously unreliable in terms of reaponding to or answering calls or texts. So it goes through P. Anyway I feel like there is always an excuse for them not to hang out and my son barely sees them and his cousins. As a result he is obviously closer to the two he does see and it's noticeable.

They aren't free at all this weekend, except tomorrow when we are all catching up and they aren't free next weekend. They weren't free for a city date in January and constantly have thinks on; dance, soccer, parties etc. Never available for quick catch ups either. They live a few streets over from my partners Dad but it's impossible to see them and I am ready to give up. They remind me of my aunt and uncle and I have minimal contact. Never call or text, see them once a year and at special events. I have zero relationship with my cousins. I haven't actually seen my aunt and uncle since 2023 and can't remember the last time I saw the older of my 2 cousins.

I hate that my son is going through what I did.

Anyway, it's been a down day.

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Emotional abuse

It’s been pointed out to me that what I’ve been experiencing in my relationship is emotional abuse. After a year and a half of manipulation and gaslighting, things are finally starting to make sense, but it’s also overwhelming to process.

What makes it even harder is knowing that from the outside, he’s seen and known as such a kind and good person and I’m afraid no one will believe me. Right now, I feel completely drained, like I’m carrying a constant weight, with this tight, anxious feeling in my chest that won’t go away.

I’m still trying to find my footing and understand what comes next, but I needed to say this out loud. 😔

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Just need to rant.. am I being unreasonable

When my partner helps with our toddler I just feel like it creates more work.
He agreed to feed her breakfast.. she feeds herself but wheatabix is still messy. He doesn't clean the high chair, Wipe the tablecloth or rinse/clean the dishes. Just leaves them all on the kitchen table.
He changes her out of her Pjs.. just leaves Pj's on the floor outside the washing machine.
He changes her nappy.. throws the nappy in the kitchen doesn't bother putting it in the bin.
'Watches' our toddler play. Doesn't interact with her or help her language development. Just sits on his phone and occasionally shouts at the dog.
I'm sick of it. When he'd done with breakfast he says 'I'm going to go have a shower'. I said there's no towels as they're all in the wash and need drying. "I'll manage"
I asked can't you just put the towels in the dryer and wait while I finish getting ready? (I already showered)

I'm 35 weeks pregnant, had about 2 hrs sleep and he's had 12.
I'm not sure what the point of this post is but I just needed to write it down because I'm tearful and hormonal. 🥺

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Full time job

My partner works all week and he works quite a physical job.He does come home and help ish but i always have to ask and i feel like he has to make a face first and then he’ll still do it.He doesn’t wake up on the weekend and i feel bad to wake him up cause he is worked but i am so tired even tho our little girl doesn’t wake up during the nights anymore.He still does his hobbies like fishing and gym and i feel like i’m just stranded 24/7 .

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am I being selfish?

I’m 34 weeks and as I’m nearing the end of pregnancy I have lost a lot of my patience. I’m usually very understanding and patient. I’m 20 and my bf is 33. We don’t live together right now, he is been living 4 hours away for the past 5 months but every time he goes out I get annoyed. Idk if it’s because I feel like I’m stuck being pregnant and can’t do anything or if I feel like he’s not having to sacrifice anything. I just feel very upset when he’s out with friends drinking and I’m at home pregnant. I also feel like I’m not romantically interested in him anymore. I feel very disconnected from him. Is it me?

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How would other mums feel ?

This morning there was an issue where I needed to use the car to pick something up for my Mum and my partner wanted to take our daughter out at the same time. I said I'd just go before and be quick and then they could use the car (with her appropriate car seat - she's 4) but he kept saying no she can just go in my van (with absolutely no car seat). I clearly and explicitly said no, he knows my opinion on this as he's asked before and I made it very clear. It should never have even been raised as an option. Anyway, my daughter got all excited at his suggestion and then proceeded to cry for about half an hour begging me to say yes. I explained it was illegal and unsafe and I wouldn't put her at risk like that. Next thing he just says I'm being silly and dramatic and he's taking her. 🤯 She got all excited and I was absolutely furious with him. I said I was very angry and it's not ok and he still took her anyway...I did consider physically blocking her from going, but I didn't want the drama or upset that it could cause, so they went. But I'm very upset...what is he teaching her?! That he can just override me when I have repeatedly said no she isn't going? And what kind of respect for me and my opinions is that?! V angry.

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