Im a single mom of 2 (one with autism) and I pay 452 every Monday for daycare and I just realized how "badazz" i am. Most times I just feel broke.

I doordash 25 hours a week in addition to a full time job.

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Does parenting ever feel one-sided?

Hey mamas 💛

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how, in parenting, one person can sometimes end up doing more or carrying more of the day to day and it really got me thinking.

Does it ever feel like you’re the one keeping everything running?

I ended up creating something to help couples share things a bit more and feel more supported, would love to know if this is something others would find helpful🥹

Ofsted reports

My daughter will be joining a childminder in September, I’ve just had a quick glance at their ofsted report and everything “needs improvement” such as engaging with children and staff hygiene (food handling and washing hands before touching foods etc).

Would this concern anyone else?

Meal prep

Ladies what meals did you prepare and freeze for when baby was here? We aren’t fussy and have no dietary restrictions I know basic things but I want to still have a variety and nutrition for us as we also have a 4 year old too!

All meal time ideas like breakfast lunch and dinner and any tips for snacks I can have prepared at the ready would be amazing❤️

Mil’s comment-how to handle

It was my child’s birthday over the weekend, and I planned it all. From the handmade food signs, themed food items, themed drinks, signs, everything. While I was cutting the fruit into shapes, my MIL came over and mumbled “thats cute, I just couldn’t be bothered with the effort or wasting my time” …. like okay… I didn’t ask her to help, for her opinion, or to pay for anything so like wtf. I felt like it was a super unnecessary backhanded comment to make to the mother of her grandchildren… the others all said it was wonderful and creative, all nice things. So am I wrong for thinking this was super rude on her part? Or am I misunderstanding the situation?

How do people go out with fussy baby?

My LO (my second, premature, 9 weeks) is an unhappy crying baby. When he's awake he's either eating, crying or fussing. There are some moments of happy smiles, looking around etc but mostly it's him being upset.

I just end up staying in while he contact naps. My first wasn't like this. I'm just scared of being judged plus I feel guilty that I bottle feed even though I did with my daughter, because he screams so much and looks like he hates me.

But I also need to get out and want to go to classes.

8 months - Food

Is anyone else’s baby eating more than a few spoons full?

My little one loves her food and will clear a plate but worried she shouldn’t be eating this much? Will happily eat a whole pouch if we are out and about, always finishes her meals at home too!