Teething

My 9 month old had her first tooth cut through 2/3 weeks ago, and now it looks like shes got her 2 top teeth coming too and they have been giving her such bother over the last week
The nappy rash is so bad, shes having dirty nappies nearly everytime I change her and they are so watery every time.
I know that it can be completely normal for their poos to change when teething but as its been going on for a week just need some reassurance that its normal and nothing else🥺

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I think Mother’s Day is the end of my marriage

Today my husband did not say happy Mother’s Day even when prompted. No gift he says it’s in the mail. No flowers. I reminded him there was a craft from the library to make a card so he did help the kids make that and that is what the children gave me. I said very gently that I would really like flowers today and he acted annoyed and said he didn’t know where to buy them - even though we were in target yesterday and saw there are literally so many flowers for sale. I have been trying not to cry all day. I have stood by him through depression and cancer. I am the mother of his two children. Our relationship isn’t perfect but on a day like today I can’t ignore how bad it feels to have someone not come close to matching your energy. Maybe it’s a silly holiday but year after year I see him put in less and less effort. To all the moms who were cherished and celebrated you deserve this but if there are other moms like me whose lives look picture perfect on the outside but hollow on the inside I see you and you deserve to be celebrated.

Should I speak up

My mother-in-law on multiple occasions has been making comments that I feel like are trying to provoke a response.

Full disclosure, we have always had a great relationship. She is super sweet and understanding but since the baby was born I feel like the lines have gotten mixed. Or maybe I'm just a first-time mom who is overanalyzing everything

First, I've expressed anxiety over going back to work after my maternity leave is up in late June. On two occasions in front of me and once over the phone with my husband, she says something along the lines of “ number of weeks to go or you are going back to work soon right?”

Second, right in front of me she says she's going to take the baby home for a sleepover. Due to my horrible poker face, she quickly backtracks and says “Grandma doesn't make milk like mommy so I guess I'll wait” or “Mommy can come too.”

Lastly, she likes to refer to my lo as her baby on occasion she’ll throw in “Grandma’s baby” but most of the time it's “my baby.” (This one is annoying but the least of my concerns).

So, am I overreacting? Have you experienced anything like it?

Help needed please!

Little one has just turned 6 months, has been weaning for a couple of weeks but all of a sudden has turned into a right cranky demon around milk time - he cries any time the bottle goes near his mouth, teeth are sat in the bottom gum but are not making any appearance yet! Do we think he’s teething or could it be something else? Stressed he’s not getting enough milk - can anyone suggest what I could try! Thanks a stressed out mum who wants her boy to love milk again! Xx

3 year old won’t eat

My 3 year old nephew won’t eat normally. It’s been 3 weeks and he only eats cereal and milk. No longer eat what he used to eat. Chews and gags out the food. Loosing a little weight, no fever nor anything else just not eating. Any idea what it could be anyone help please? Only eats cheese, yogurt, and cereal.

My 3yo has really bad breath

We brush his teeth for him twice a day to prevent any teeth issues. But we noticed he has really bad breath. He uses toddler toothpaste. He gave up the dummy a month ago. He's been ill recently. He's getting better though. What do I do?

Am I being over sensitive?

I’m pregnant right now and I have a baby under 1. I’m super nervous because my husband really doesn’t help much around the house most days. He says it’s because he’s tired from work. Or if he had too much to drink with his friends. Or tired from golf. Either way there’s always an excuse.

I am a stay at home mom so I understand that is my job and I’m happy to do it. But I also would like to a break especially now that I’m pregnant again. Even when I wasn’t, I never said “i can’t take care of our child because I’m hungover”.

What do I do? I’ve tried talking to him about it and he just keeps saying he needs to make money for us. Truthfully I have no problem spending it so it should all make sense to me. But I’m just annoyed and worried what life will be when I’m a little less mobile from pregnancy or when I have a newborn and a toddler 😭