GTKY - I'll Never.....

MrsMcC.10409 · August 2013

What is something you said you'd NEVER do but found yourself doing?

What is something you thought you WOULD do and changed your mind?

Do you still think there are things you will NEVER do?

Do you still think there is something you will for sure do?

valstulas · August 2013

I always said I would never keep the TV on all day. I wouldn't say that the kids watch it all the time, but it's usually on for at least background noise. Regardless, they watch far too much.

WifeyLovesHubs · August 2013

I thought I'd never cosleep, but that went out the window pretty quickly! LO is 4 weeks old so I still hope to have her sleep in her crib at some point, but for now, she's in our bed- either in the Summer in bed cosleeper or on my chest. (The crazy part is that it's for my peace of mind and not because she won't sleep anywhere else, never saw that coming!)

The thing I thought I would do is the crib sleeping - don't know when I will try it out.

Now I know to never say never!

Who knows what I'll be able to for sure do. These babies of ours have their own plans! And you don't know how you'll feel about something until it happens.

It's true that the baby changes EVERYTHING.

[Deleted User] · August 2013

I try to never say never to anything but I didn't think I'd co-sleep and I do.

MrsMcC.10409 · August 2013

I slept with him in the spare bed for a few weeks. Swore I never would cosleep.

I thought I would have the time and energy for cleaning and projects every day. HA! I also said I'd use my maternity leave to find another job. I go back in 2 weeks and I haven't put in a single application.

flkong · August 2013

I said I wouldn't let LO cosleep and now I do and I changed my mind. I will never throw the towel in on parenting. My aunt's teenagers are out of control and she told me it's because she's too old to parent so she doesn't discipline them. I will for sure honor my obligations as a parent and try to raise kids who contribute in a productive way

jmw222 · August 2013

I'll play! I said I would never bribe my kids, especially with TV, but with a newborn and a toddler, I'm ok admitting it happens!

I thought I would stop BF by now with #2, but am actually having an easier time this time around.

I will never use cloth diapers or co-sleep. I'm not against either one AT ALL, they just are something that I'm not doing for our family.

Kitten80 · August 2013

hee, hee - I started a similar post the other day & my phone died and I never re-typed.

I have a rule to never say never. And after kids, I have a never say always policy as well.

I did not plan to co-sleep but eventually had to with my first - he didn't sleep more than 3 hours at a time until 9 months and didn't sleep 5 solid predictable hours until 15 months. He also got up for the day between 3 & 3:03 am each day until over a year. I figure safe co sleeping is better than no sleeping.

We are still strict on good behavior in a restaurant. However, there have been a few times when we couldn't just leave/weather prevented being outside so there was a lot of leaving the table & returning, but we def. Don't let them run to other tables, kick seats, throw food, etc. And as long as a server doesn't blow us off, I tip a bit extra when we have the kids...although I clean up any mess but if they are good with my kids, I appreciate the effort.

Other than that, I kind of take it as it comes. Overall, I am more laid back and less of a worrier than I imagined I would be...

emandia · August 2013

I said I would never use formula. This guy isn't gaining weight and now the Dr has me supplementing a couple times a day to get him back to his birth weight.

Yup, never say never. You do whatcha gotta do.

nicant11 · August 2013

I learned after my pregnancy and horrible birth experience to never plan anything again.

But.... I always said I'd never use a pacifier. Well, it's a life saver. Not bc she cries bc she doesn't, but she would eat 24/7 if she didn't take one. Also I thought people who ride in the back seat with their babies were crazy. Yup that's my fav spot in the car now!

I thought I would dress her up everyday, but I've come to realize she's just as cute in pjs!!

And I will never cosleep. And I'm sticking to that. (So far, lol)

MagickalNarwhal · August 2013

I was vehemently against CIO style sleep training. As in, I'd weep dramatically when I read about people doing it. Then, I became a parent to the worst sleeper known to mankind, who, at 5 months was getting about 10 hours of sleep in a 24 hr period, and even from birth never got more than 12 hrs in a 24 hr period and he was pretty much miserable most of the time from sleep deprivation. All the no-cry options failed so we did CIO when my son was about 6.5 mo. And it was fine and great and now I have an awesome sleeper who is generally a happy guy.

I thought we'd feed using a supplemental nurser (basically a bag of formula or donor milk with a tube that attached to the nip) so I could experience breastfeeding. Nope.

I've loosened up a lot. I still feel pretty strongly about not using physical disciple or shame to influence behavior.

Not sure about what I still feel like I'll do for sure.

MRads · August 2013

The only thing I said I would never do is sleep with the baby. I don't feel comfortable with even naps when he is on me. And my bed is not cosleeping safe. I have no coslept and fortunately DS sleeps in his rnp. Not always well, but he doesn't scream if I put him in it.

YellowLily2013 · August 2013

I really thought I *WOULD* cosleep, but unfortunately it's much better for our family that he sleeps on his own in his crib. Such a noisy sleeper-- mama would wake him up all.the.time.

I didn't think he would take formula-- and he had to have it for a day and a half. So not bad.

I really thought I'd never wait to change a diaper. Guess what? Waiting a few minutes after he poops is alright! And not nearly as gross as I thought it would be!

Jasmineeelizabeth · August 2013

I never thought I would bed share, or let LO sleep in anything other a firm flat surface, and I have to say I judged other people over this a little bit. DS sleeps either in his swing, RNP or our bed and has never in his life slept over 2 mins on a firm flat surface.

I thought I would use a paci, but I never have. I also thought I would have gone out without him by now but the thought of giving him a bottle terrifies me after so many latch issues.

JCWhitey · August 2013

Never do but did: Pacifier. And actually if it were up to me I still would not have. My husband gavenit to him, really made me mad. But it worked so I guess I can forgive him. Would do but haven't: Baby wear. It's been too hot for the Ergo and my K'tan is the wrong size and too small now. Hope to start soon, though!! Will never do: Formula. Selfish reasons, really. I don't want to spend the money and like BF poop. Even when the doctor wanted us to suppliment I did so with BM and it worked! It was a pain to pump after every feeding but whenever I looked at formula prices at the store I remembered why I found it worth it. Will still do, but haven't yet: Cloth diapering. We don't have NB diapers and out little peanut was too tiny for regular diapers. Hopefully we can start in the next week or two!

heatherbrownm · August 2013

YellowLily2013 said:
I really thought I'd never wait to change a diaper. Guess what? Waiting a few minutes after he poops is alright! And not nearly as gross as I thought it would be!

We always wait like 5-10 minutes to change a poop diaper. DD is infamous for pooping again as soon as we change her if we don't! Haha

PrimRoseMama · August 2013

What is something you said you'd NEVER do but found yourself doing?
Cosleeping with DD (she was not a newborn). We started when she started vaulting the side of the crib at 16 months.

What is something you thought you WOULD do and changed your mind?
I swore that my kids would eat at the table ALL THE TIME. Yeah...

Do you still think there are things you will NEVER do?
I never say never. However, I want to avoid spanking. It might work for some families but I can't bring myself to do it for my kids.

Do you still think there is something you will for sure do?
Manners and consideration are a big deal in my house. Please, Thank You etc.

JCWhitey · August 2013

hplusb said:

I really thought I'd never wait to change a diaper. Guess what? Waiting a few minutes after he poops is alright! And not nearly as gross as I thought it would be!
We always wait like 5-10 minutes to change a poop diaper. DD is infamous for pooping again as soon as we change her if we don't! Haha

Oh yeah! Gotta wait a bit. Bear always sneaks one out after a few minutes!

SwetaV · August 2013

We always said we wouldn't use pacifiers but after 3 weeks of cryin babies and doing everything we could to make them happy - we caved and gave it to them. DD needs it randomly and DS barely ever wants it. Guess you winsome you lose some.

summerchild · August 2013

I always said I would never use a child leash. I haven't yet as DS is only 4 weeks old, but seeing my friend's two year old in action, I may eat my words.

KMSonn · August 2013

What is something you said you'd NEVER do but found yourself doing?

Taking an epidural- I had this all natural birth planned but when I had to be induced, everything quickly snowballed and my plans went out the window
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What is something you thought you WOULD do and changed your mind?

I thought I would be this happy go lucky super mom loving every second of everyday, getting tons accomplished. And it's not that I intentionally changed my mind, just things didn't end up like planned

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Do you still think there are things you will NEVER do?

CIO- I can't bear to hear dd cry even for ten seconds. I could never just sit and let her cry. That and sleeping while feeding her- so afraid that I'll suffocate her with my boobs or she'll fall off the chair
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Do you still think there is something you will for sure do?

I will find SOMETHING to do from home (Job wise). I can't stand the thought if being away from dd for 10 hours a day

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