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[–] azzblaster 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

As a new dad whose baby does not sleep and needs constant attention… this is encouraging to hear.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Each year is easier in my experience. When they can move, they are less frustrated because they can get to want they want. When they can talk, they don't need to shout in order to tell you that they are hungry. When they can reason, you can explain how you are thinking.

What really helped us early on was routines. For our first child, we wrote down when she slept and when she ate. Eventually, she would cry and we would look at the clock and realise "its time for food". And that transitioned into learning that we need to make lunch now because she will be hungry soon.

Also, removing the diper was a way less scary affair than I though it would be.

[–] azzblaster 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Frustrated, angry and annoyed is her mood about 50% of the time. Super active and demanding, but can’t communicate what she wants. I think you’re right… it’ll get a bit calmer around here when she can at least move around more and communicate a bit.

Agreed! Diapers ain't shit. My tolerance for grossness has shifted dramatically. And I feel like it must be more than just desensitization from exposure… I think it’s due more so to kin selection and instinct because the change took place almost immediately.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Frustrated, angry and annoyed is her mood about 50% of the time. Super active and demanding, but can’t communicate what she wants.

Yeah. That phase can suck. It gets better with time. Hang in there.

[–] azzblaster 3 points 3 days ago

‘Preciate it! B)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Diapers ain’t shit.

I actually meant stop using them. I had an internal, unrational fear for when our first stopped using diapers. And when the time came, it was really easy for us.

But on the topic of grossness, one really gets desensitized. When they start eating real food, it starts smelling like real poop and you get used to real fast.

[–] frosch 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Always remember: This too shall pass

This got me through the worst nights. This, coffee and a large stock of favourite candies/snacks. Don’t worry, the sleep thing gets way better soon, hang in there!

[–] azzblaster 2 points 3 days ago

Thanks! I’ll have to remember that. :)