Mealtimes 7.5 month old

Feeling stressed out.
We started solids at 5.5 months and initially started really well. Offered finger foods with purees and then moved onto lumpy mashed meals etc. He responded well, eating a fair amount and seeming to enjoy it.
Fast forward to now, at 7-8 months and mealtimes are so stressful and I dread them. He eats maybe 4 spoonfuls before whinging, turning his head away and then ultimately crying until we get him out of his highchair.
Currently offering 2 meals a day: breakfast and dinner.
Starting to really stress me out and I get upset every day about it. Worrying he should be eating more at this age and that he's not getting enough. He's breastfeeding fine.
Please tell me it's a phase and I'm not alone?

in our community

If you saw a child with a safety vest on and something was written on it, would you look to see what?

My kids are starting School and they have only ever been in a locked down facility before but this school is not. If they elope and are seen by someone else I want to have something that indicates the need for help. They are going to have a tracking device on them but that isn't immediate enough help. I'm also getting them a medical alert with my number on it but the issue is an adult might not be immediately alerted by seeing a kid alone. I have access to a cricut so I could make them a custom vest 🦺 that's very bright and has something written on it. Not sure what to write yet. Feel free to give ideas.

Getting out?!

At what point are yall getting out? We tried to go to dinner for my husband’s birthday and he was being so fussy, we ended up having to take the food to-go. He’s 3 weeks. Just wondering if I’m having too high of expectations. But I also don’t want to never go out and him not get use to it.
Would love advice / helpful tips

FTM - productivity

FTMs, however are we getting things done around the house? Especially with a Velcro bub, who will only take contact naps (not complaining, I love it, in fact), and having to pump on top of taking care of everything else:[
I have always been a planner, with multiple lists and whatnot - so kind of losing it now with the lack of routine 😅

🗓️ ☀️ ☕️ Mom Meet Up - Walk and Coffee on Sept. 2 ☀️☕️

Looking to connect and make a new friend?

Join us for a stroller walk and meet up on 9/2/26—send me a dm if you’re interested.
This is targeted to moms on the south side, such as, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way, Tacoma and on, plus anywhere in between. It is not limited to, but probably most convenient for anyone in those areas.

Hope to hear from you! ☀️

Do you expect your spouse to text you all day while at work and or respond right away.

I’m a teacher and although the kids don’t come back until Monday, I have a lot to do and a lot to prepare for. My husband is getting upset that I sometimes take 1-2 hours to respond (to non urgent messages) while at work.

Also got mad because I said I don’t always have my phone in hand and that sometimes I just get really focused on my task (cutting, laminating, glueing, taping, doing trainings, etc.) and said it was a bullshit excuse and that I have an Apple Watch.

Baby's 2 month shots

Baby boy just got his 2 month shots i feel soo bad . Yes he cried at office but didn't do to bad came home gave him shower Tylenol and we slept. He has happy and joyful and then after about 4 hrs he got really fussy and was crying for like an hour no matter what position I put him in he would cry soo bad . I feel soo bad . He started to sleep but would wake up crying again . Gave him Tylenol again and now he's asleep again but still lile 50/50 bc he sleeps with a lot of emotion from all the crying 😢 😭 😪 I just dont want him to feel pain