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How hard are you judging me based on my kids lunch?

Grilled cheese sandwich Bottle of water Think bar (I think that's what it's called) 3 strawberries 1 mandarin orange Seaweed snack 2 chicken pepperoni sticks Fruit snack Popcorn Veggie straws Organic apple sauce pouch

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AITA for being upset?

So my partner told me a few weeks ago that he didn't think we could afford to go to the Easter Show (big event where we live). I was bummed but understood. My friend told me last week that she was given 2 free tickets. Her, my bestie, my sister and I discussed possibly going and sharing the cost since one of us wou...

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No kissing my baby

I I am constantly getting backlash from the boundary that my partner and I made for our daughter to not be kissed. She just turned two months old and people are still making comments about it. My aunts tell me when I tell them that I told my mother-in-law I do not want my daughter to be kissed they say but it’s her ...

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So I asked my child’s father if he could let me know atleast 4 weeks in advance the dates he wants to take our daughter. And he needs his own shower gel, toothbrush for her. Before he would tell me a week before coming and I couldn’t….

Plan my life. And would take the shower gel, toothbrush, flannel from mine. It seems he’s not happy about this. I’m I being unreasonable?

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Teething?

My baby is 10 weeks old, she is dribbling so much I have to change her multiple times a day, she’s constantly chewing on her hand, red cheeks, irritable. I think she is too young but my friend said it could be teething! Anyone else experience this?

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Drinking water / squash

My little girl is 11 months old, and since she’s started solids at 6 months she’s never really taken to drinking lots of water. she might have an oz or 2. with summer approaching of course i want her to be getting a good fluid intake. i have tried so many different types of cups and nothing makes her interested, unt...

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The best of both worlds...

Are wives, side chick and 304s ever going to come together and understand one another. 💕🥰??? Wives are here for their husband 💯 Side Chicks are here to test yo husband (is he loyal?) 304s is here to rob yo husband (👿) It's the circle of life ... Your husband doesn't have to swim with the sharks - he could stay…

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Burnout.

My son is 25 weeks old, and I’m a single mum. He never lets me do anything around the house — he constantly wants my attention. Even when we’re lying in the same bed, if I don’t turn to him and talk, he starts crying. I keep taking him out for walks just to pass the time, but I’m exhausted. If anyone has any tips, I...

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Pork opinions

What is everyone’s thoughts on food beliefs? My baby dad isn’t a Muslim, but he has very strong feelings towards NOT eating pork, he’s never set rules with our baby but he says this is the one thing he asks, is that I do not give our baby pork, he believes pork is dirty and unpure (which is true) Do I keep our son...

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Travelling abroad with a newborn ✈️

I'm wanting to go to my home country to surprise my husband's parents with their granddaughter but I'm super nervous getting on that airplane with a newborn.. Anyone have any advice on how to have a smooth journey?? because just the thought of it is giving me anxiety as it will only be me and baby travelling.

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Breakfast

I need ideas for breakfast. I feel like we're in a rut having the same foods over and again currently we do 1 wafer, flavoured yoget or porage, and a pancake (not every breakfast) I need other ideas she's doesn't like banna on its own and she hates weatabix ( I've tried doing all sorts to it still a no-go) I'm tryi...

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Shopping

How much does everyone spend on their shopping?! I’m easily doing £100 a WEEK and it’s killing me😩

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Do you think your 4 year old could figure out how to get somewhere that takes 20 minutes walking?

My son got his shoes and jacket on, took my hand and took me on a walk to a store 20 minutes away, right into the store, straight to where the candy is. I didn't guide him at all. He got kind of mixed up for 2 minutes but he directed us back the right way. He can't talk but he can really remember how to get places.

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Potty training

What age did/planning on potty training? my daughter is 2 and a half, she tells me everytime she has done a poop but cries when I change her bum, she's had a few wees on potty, i always encourage her too use the potty and give her a reward for doing so however with her going too nursery 4 days a week half days most...

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Is it normal for my almost 7 month old to just throw his food on the floor and not eat it?

We started purées at 4 months and when he hit 6 months I started BLW and puree (here and there). We are completely BLW now but he plays with everything and most of it ends up on the floor or his lap. I’m assuming this is normal since he’s so young and he is learning and soon enough he will consume more and the flo...

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Boy mom question

My son (2 weeks) keeps peeping up his back and having blow outs no matter the type of diaper. Any thoughts on reasons why ??

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Surviving

SAHM running my own business working from home with a very active soon to be 2 year old. My husband works a full time job and runs his own side business on the side that is very busy. So he works almost every hour he's not sleeping. What are things you do for yourself to pull yourself out of the slump? I feel like ...

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Tax free child care

Please can someone explain how it works??? if I pay money into my daughter’s tax free childcare account can the nursery take the payment from there? My daughters starting nursery soon and the nursery use an app and it says I can add a payment method on there but I’ve already paid into the tax free childcare accoun...

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Toddler terrified to poo 😢

My two year old has had a fear of soiling from a very young age.. it’s all I can remember in relation to her toileting to be honest. The minute she had an awareness of it she has had a fear. As a baby, she wouldn’t even go in a nappy, i had to hold her on the toilet every day since about 6 months old old. (Even then...

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Urine issues

I feel like I literally can’t hold any pee in. Like I am wearing pads and it just kind of comes out. Like I feel like I don’t even have a chance to hold it. It’s like there are no muscles. What do I do? I feel so embarrassed I keep peeing myself all day.

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