If we have already had the flu, like 3 weeks ago, can we get the flu again? Daycare just sent out an email that they have a confirmed case in the toddler room... but we just went through this, so hopefully it's the same strain and we will be immune, right?
@peachsmama that sounds like a great opportunity! I agree with the others, you can consider the career aspect later.
shelbster oh no!!! That has happened to me twice since I had V. One time I was sitting on my sisters barstool that has a cream colored pad. We laugh about it now, but it was terrible!!
@peachsmama that sounds like a great opportunity! I agree with the others, you can consider the career aspect later.
shelbster oh no!!! That has happened to me twice since I had V. One time I was sitting on my sisters barstool that has a cream colored pad. We laugh about it now, but it was terrible!!
cagoldi I'm a third time mom and math teacher with a masters in teaching math. I don't think it really matters right now whether or not A just says the numbers or actually counts 3 objects. Obviously, he has great genes and great support (not to mention a better diet than any other toddler I know). He will grow up to be very successful.
@peachsmama that's great news about the job!
shelbster that sucks but I will now be searching for tampons I haven't used in 2 years to put in my purse. I stopped nursing 5 weeks ago and I have been ignoring the fact that I will either get a period eventually or I'm knocked up.
It's -5 and DD had been wearing a leotard backwards all day long.
I was stuck home all day because of my broken car but tonight I'm going to my friend's house to watch Gone Girl and drink wine and eat all sorts of food with 5 other women. It's like a grown up sleepover and I'm ridiculously excited.
cagoldi, Counting really is just knowing that 3 comes after 2, so in the most basic sense, he can count to three. He almost certainly does not know that "coming after" means 3 is more than 2. He also almost certainly could not count three objects laid out in front of him. I think you are overthinking it a bit. I don't think daycare means that he knows what 3 of something is; I think they just literally mean he can count "1, 2, 3" out loud.
Perfect, yes! Thank you. Pete is starting to interpret it like he knows 3 is more than 2, and I am sure he can't possibly understand this yet. The way you explain it makes the most sense. Basically, since we went to the Open House at the private school a couple weeks ago, I think he is seeing abilities that aren't really there yet. Like he wants to believe he is so advanced so he can justify the cost of sending him there? I don't know. He's getting ahead of himself, and sometimes the way DC describes his knowledge only encourages him.
cagoldi I guess my take is that they are using it as he can "count" ie repeat numbers in a sequence, knowing that they go in order. Mine knows 1, 2, 3 and that something usually happens at "3" like I put him in the bath or we open the door to go play or some other action.
We count fingers and toes and toys and I don't think it registers yet, even though he can repeat the numbers sequence.
Dear friend who asked about the special snowflake german formula, no -- I don't want to read this super interesting article about how stress at work maybepossiblywhothefuckknows could cause harm to a fetus.
Like, GTFO with an article that lumps that shit in with women being pregnant through famines and wars. Just GTFO.
And how about we stop sending this shit to BFF, who I'm sure will now blame the fact that her daughter is a preemie on her work environment?
Post by 88sharonlee on Feb 20, 2015 16:48:40 GMT -5
@peachesmama that's great news about the bank- and I'm referring to the fact that you liked it, the people, the pay etc. if you think you'd be happy there go for it!
ladystrat I wish you were on your way! We could use a hand!
I left early and I feel a little guilty but I just can not take getting home at 9pm for another night- and DH is sick of doing night duty on his own the past few days. I hope I make it home soon and my co workers and boss understand!
She normally doesn't. I don't know what her deal is.
Becoming a mom has turned her into "that woman." I'm having a hard time not being over the top sarcastic. I basically just told her "tl; dr, but I'm not comfortable with anyone using science to give legislators another reason to blame women when something goes wrong in utero."
ljgs1010 send her the way of my coworker who used to tell me my children will be infertile because I use disposable diapers. She stopped reminding me when I pointed out mumps is actually proven to cause infertility. (She is also anti-vax).
ljgs1010 send her the way of my coworker who used to tell me my children will be infertile because I use disposable diapers. She stopped reminding me when I pointed out mumps is actually proven to cause infertility. (She is also anti-vax).
The stupid is strong with that one.
Actual response from my friend: "I think the point is that there could be a link between maternal stress and infant health issues, and it needs to be researched further, and it helps to have a good support system."
He isn't hurting the other kids or anything. And she says he will play by himself and be fine. But he has to be near her and he is scared of the other kids.
Since he was 6 weeks old. These issues started around 6 months ago but have been getting bad the last 3.
That's so hard. Is Si ever around kids in other settings? Is he anxious/scared then or just in the daycare? I feel like I'm a bit scared of the kids at daycare myself so I don't blame him, they're wild!
I just want to be a good mom. I hate that my kid is so unhappy. She has hinted that she thinks there is a deeper issue, like maybe autism. I just want to cry. Not because he could be autistic (I won't rule it out before I talk to the doctor but think it unlikely) but just because I want to find an answer for him.
Anyone got that manual on being a mom?
Aww, hugs. You sound like an amazing mom and he's lucky to have you. Don't beat yourself up. Maybe this daycare provider just isn't a good fit for you guys.
He isn't hurting the other kids or anything. And she says he will play by himself and be fine. But he has to be near her and he is scared of the other kids.
Is this the same in home DCP he's been going to since you went back to work?
ETA: Disregard, I see you covered that. I think it's too early to start thinking about autism, and I haven't heard anything that makes me think that's appropriate for him. I would, however, be concerned about him being so unhappy for so much of his day, and being with a caretaker who is looking to label him.
I just want to be a good mom. I hate that my kid is so unhappy. She has hinted that she thinks there is a deeper issue, like maybe autism. I just want to cry. Not because he could be autistic (I won't rule it out before I talk to the doctor but think it unlikely) but just because I want to find an answer for him.
Anyone got that manual on being a mom?
No. Just no to all of this.
You are an amazing mom.
Fuck your DCP for deciding she can play diagnostician. Unless she's a pediatrician, social worker, or someone else specifically trained to diagnose this stuff, she needs to STFU with medical diagnoses.
Are you thinking of finding a different place for him? Would he do better, you think, in a center where he is with kids closer in age?
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