Pebble_mum

mummy to Bamm, silverlining seeker, crafter, baker, adventurer, trying to live life to the full everyday, adoption uk

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@SnowyAdopts @wtfdadsos @DadnDaddyBlog Same sort of age then

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@SnowyAdopts @wtfdadsos @DadnDaddyBlog How old is she again? We've noticed more neediness from Bamm recently which has definitely coincided with a leap in development that is age related.

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@_MrsCrumpet I can understand that too - glad the talc is working for now 😉😊

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@_MrsCrumpet We always have pyjama time downstairs (after a bath if he has one) then up for teeth and bed reduces build up a lot and calm time between pjs on and bed helps Bamm to relax and wind down. I know you weren't asking for advice but thought I'd share in case it helps.

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@wtfdadsos @SnowyAdopts @DadnDaddyBlog We are also flexible with the time he goes to bed and tend to follow his cues for sleepiness before he goes up (always in PJs though for at least an hour having calm time - no TV, low lighting etc). Not sure if any of that will help you

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@wtfdadsos @SnowyAdopts @DadnDaddyBlog We had this with Bamm a couple of months ago, I have introduced deep breathing meditation style (me), stroking his face or foot and recently singing a familiar song. Story now happens downstairs as we found not having a bottle to send him off the sleep that the transition from >

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@wtfdadsos @SnowyAdopts @DadnDaddyBlog I also realised after the recap of day/what we're doing tomorrow/goodnight chat that we needed to limit any more talking from our side. Sometimes I need to leave then go back in for settling to happen sometimes I can go straight out and he settles himself - everyday is different

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@wtfdadsos @SnowyAdopts @DadnDaddyBlog < chair to cot was too disruptive or he didn't feel like sleeping after. We do bathroom, kiss/cuddle goodnight then in cot. When he moves to bed we'll probably try introducing story upstairs again. It's always a work in progress as their development mean their constantly changing

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@adoptedstorks @MyOnlyCalling I also considered the fact that dada might be mentioned a lot in conversation during the day so their exposure is increased for the word.

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@_MrsCrumpet He loves birds so don't think he even relates it to Christmas - I expect it'll be a different story this time next year.

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@_MrsCrumpet Bamm (and I) would definitely agree - this one just happens to be wearing a Christmas hat 😁

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@SnowyAdopts @wtfdadsos Bamm naturally went from transfer to wanting to go in cot when he got too big to be cuddled in his chair.18 month sleep regression seems to have hit so needs lots of comfort & some hugs to settle atm (also some controlling behaviour too). Always prefers me as I'm main carer too.

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@adoptivelife Yes, I had a really interesting conversation with my colleague, she was adopted 40 odd years ago now so a different experience from that perspective too.

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@kathrynjw80 Congratulations to you too, feels amazing 😊

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@adoptedstorks There's a FB support group for the book too I think.

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@adoptedstorks The method in this book seems to work and makes logical sense:

Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right https://t.co/pCvCSKcKY2

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@adoptedstorks Basically start bare bummed so you & they recognise signs,then once there's some success move to commando then add underwear when really confident.The issue with having pull up or clothing on too soon is that it feels like a nappy so they respond to it as such.Hope that helps

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@adoptedstorks Bamm got sore from dribbling with dummy in overnight but also has a comforter so we were able to drop the dummy & he gets the same comfort chewing the comforter (which also absorbs the dribble too)- if I notice he's picking at things or chewing on fingers I give him his comforter