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The Virtual Village - a space for parenting 'stuff'

The Virtual Village - a space for parenting 'stuff'

Hi everyone ☺

I'm guessing lots of people out there have heard the words "it takes a village to raise a child". It's one I believe in but one it seems many of us can really struggle with for lots of reasons. For those of us living with extra challenges like mental health related issues, it makes sense that being part of a strong and supportive network could be really helpful. I have found though, that extra challenges can make it extra challenging to find and be part of an understanding and supportive 'village' (and sometimes the people in our village are part of the issues/challenges - it can be a bit of a catch 22).
Maybe we could build a virtual kind of parenting support village here where we can share some of the ups and downs of raising kids, celebrate the good times, support each other through the not-so-good times, and connect with others who might "get it".
Tagging@Former-Member @Bubbles3 @Snowie @Former-Member @health4s @kv22 @Scarlet79 @CrazyTiger @defeatedmumma @Former-Member @NameUnknown (with no pressure to reply - more so you're aware that this space is here if you'd like to use it) and inviting anyone who'd like to jump in anytime to come along ☺

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It has improved slightly @CheerBear but he still is waking up a lot in the morning. He finally did a 6hr stretch yesterday which was lovely but of course since I'm use to waking up all the time for him I woke up maybe 3 times. I know it is just a phase and it shall pass but gosh do I miss sleep

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It's so hard when sleep is so disrupted @Blep. There's such a flow on effect often I find. Hope the phase passes soon for you.

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Morning @saltandpepper @Blep @Former-Member @CheerBear @Determined .... and anyone else around.

How are you all going ?

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Hey @Faith-and-Hope!

I'm going ok due to finally getting some sleep. My little man had a 6hr followed by a 3hr stretch of sleep last night which was fantastic. Now I'm having slight issues with my letdown. Hopefully it will sort itself out soon.

How was your day?

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I am so pleased for you @Blep ❣️ Getting that much sleep makes a world of difference when you're dealing with young ones. You mustn't know yourself today 😏

My day started well, but declined quite suddenly around our difficult separation situation. Thankfully I have a heavy uni sssignmentbto focus my attention on, and trying to lift a heavy knot of anxiety out of the pit of my stomach .....

My daughter D2 is unaware of the dramas circling her, and the younger two S2 and D3 appear to have dived for cover for a bit. They have moved into our art space, so they are a little removed.

Do you have plans for this evening ? I have a cup of tea on the go, and heading back to my assignment soon.

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I can relate with the everything declined. My night has been cries of hunger from the little guy because of a fast let down I have atm which lead to me secretly crying in the bathroom cos I feel like a failure. I know I'm not but my brain has not been in my corner for quite sometime.

If only I could plan things to do @Faith-and-Hope but with my little man everything is too unpredictable.

I hope your studying is a good distraction 😊

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Studying is a great distraction @Blep ....it's a "have to" if I want to pass, and something I can get my brain lost in so it doesn't keep trying to turn over unsolvable problems - unsolvable ahead of time that is .....

A fast let-down can be treated by lying on your back to feed bub, and assisting him to latch on from above you. It might seem weird in the moment you first try it, but it means he can control the flow much better, and gravity works for you on your end of things.

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I'll give it a go @Faith-and-Hope 👍

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It was something that was recommended to me by hospital staff for my babies @Blep.

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Morning @Faith-and-Hope
Sorry I’m only two days behind here. How are you going?
I had terrible insomnia last night. Which was odd because I had done a lot of exercise yesterday.
Oh well.
Hopefully it means I get a lot done today! 😅
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