Asking grandparents to watch baby overnight

So I already feel guilty for even asking my MIL to have my baby (15months) overnight but I am at my breaking point, I am so exhausted as he wakes up every morning between 4.30am-5am and won’t go back to sleep until 9am and then he will have an hour before he’s up for the day. I’m home alone with him 90% of the time. I just need one night to catch up on sleep and to try and few human again but the thought of leaving him overnight is giving me some anxiety and the guilt of even asking someone to watch him is eating my alive. Any advice?

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If leaving him with your MIL something you are not fully comfortable with, can you book a hotel for some time alone to relax or something while your partner watches him for the night?

Not related to the MIL but have you tried adjusting babies routine? Wakes that early usually indicate something is off somewhere and fixing that may help all your problem in one!

Don’t think of it like you’re asking someone to watch him, you’re giving them an amazing bonding opportunity! The potential sleep and rest for yourself is just a bonus.

Does he have any other naps apart from 9-10am in the day? X

Wait why not ask your husband to wake up with him on a day off so you can get that extra few hours Kip and then he can go and nap when you’re up and dressed and all.
My daughter is 20 months and I don’t get any sort of luxury of having a break I’m a single mum with no family around whatsoever so take advantage of that because I’d kill for a night on my own to sleep and wake up when my body wants to wake up. Granted I do get a luxury sometimes she will sleep 7pm right through till 10am but then it’s just a full day of go and no nap.
Honestly don’t feel guilty🙏🏽💛

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Genuine question for moms that feed baby with breast milk and formula

Hi, I’m a young FTM & I’ve recently heard of a lot of women that do either formula or mixed feeding. Since I exclusively breastfeed, I am just genuinely curious of what are the various reasons women choose this option?
I know some like low milk supply, going back to work & wanting your partner to help - but is there many other ones that maybe are less common/talked about?

Also curious, does the baby not mind having both the boob and bottle if you do mixed feeding?

Is it that deep

My baby did a poo I changed him that was around 8 his dad got in for 8:15 went outside came back and my son had done another poo he starts complaining saying I’m not attentive. He bagged and complained because I hadn’t noticed. Now we’re not talking he changed his nappy. Is it a big deal ?

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I have a question and I want to get yall view on it. My son having a sleepover with my bf nephew and niece. The boys are 10 the girl is 7. I said the niece can sleep on a blow up mattress in our room because she doesn't need to be in the same room as the boys. My bf said im thinking too deep into it. What's your view on it

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EBF mom, are we still breastfeeding our babies if they have thrush in the mouth and you’ve got it on your nipples and are both on medication? We’ve had it for four weeks now using different medicines and the doctor has told me to formula feed for 2 weeks so we can both heal, but I don’t want to stop breastfeeding 😭

Block tf outta me please

The amount of people in this group specifically who are just out right hateful and disrespectful. People come here for genuine advice and lasting friendships. Y'all be cheating on your partners, putting women down, talking trash about your own children or other peoples children. And no I didn't put it in incognito. Know my face and kindly fuck off.

People complaining about others who are busy taking care of their children. Not everyone is a stay at home mom. Not every one can drop what they're doing to go play at the park. Some people genuinely struggle texting back because they are present in the Childs life at all times.

People are going to have a difference in opinion. Call someone “mental” because there's doesn't align with yours is baffling. You expect kindness and respect but dont hand it out.

If this post bothers you BLOCK ME. You are not meant for me. The lack of empathy or understanding is actually disappointing.

8/9 weeks fussiness

Girls, when does it stop 😭

My little one just turned 9 weeks and we had the most awful nights this week.
First it takes ages for her to go down at night, it's constant fighting, moaning, fussing for 4, 5h.
She wakes up after a first stretch and it's 1h30 at the breast with her crying every time I unlatch her.
I just gave her to daddy because I needed a break and she cried for 15min till she finally relaxed in his arms.
It takes us 2h trying to settle her to go back to sleep. And it's gonna be the same again in 2h.
We're exhausted and we don't know what to do anymore.

How long is it going to last?? When will we have a peaceful night again!