Definitely think you’re on the money there. But we’re all thinking, wow, such a confident second time mum that she has to ditch one child at home in favour of the ‘easier’ one. That’s not being a proper mum of two, that’s cherry picking. She can’t be totally obvious, seriously.He probably has 2 naps because he wakes at 4am but they do nothing to help him. His poor sleep could also be a sign of something else going on but instead of looking after him she just moans and pushes him away.
the trip to holland is weird but the worst thing about her as a parent for me is the way she talks about her first born. Zero warmth. Sneering. Lack of empathy.
and then her sleeping Ada angel. It’s really gross and I can’t believe more people don’t give her shit about it
most parents who’ve been away will then do something special with the child they’ve been apart from after - a morning just the two of them, a day off from work (even with Ada around) but no. Literally nothing like that.
Ashley can’t take maternity leave but will go on holiday to see her sister when she feels like it. It’s embarrassing.
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Also I think she’s always been threatened by her sister’s ability to parent. It’s why she always goes on about how amazing Jasper is compared to Alf (trying to make it out like she just got unlucky with a child who doesn’t sleep, eat, play, have a routine or hit milestones - nothing to do with parenting OF COURSE) but really she hates that her sister copes and Ashley doesn’t. Because Ash needs to be the expert in everything.
but she doesn’t WANT to be the expert in parenting an older child because that involves sacrifice and hard work.
so I think this was a last minute trip to gloat about her perfect Ada.
2 weeks ago she couldn’t handle a trip for a wedding but now she’s abroad? I think ada started sleeping through and she wants to rub it in her sister’s face and play the “experienced second timer” role whilst she can. It’s all about feeling superior and being number one with Ash.
she literally couldn’t handle 2 children on her own for more than an hour but she’s now “helping” family with their kids? Hmmm
Bang on about the sister jealousy - it wasn’t too long ago that she was negatively comparing Jasper and Alf saying how boisterous Jasper was, yet Alfie (‘not like other boys’) was sensitive and empathetic etc etcHe probably has 2 naps because he wakes at 4am but they do nothing to help him. His poor sleep could also be a sign of something else going on but instead of looking after him she just moans and pushes him away.
the trip to holland is weird but the worst thing about her as a parent for me is the way she talks about her first born. Zero warmth. Sneering. Lack of empathy.
and then her sleeping Ada angel. It’s really gross and I can’t believe more people don’t give her shit about it
most parents who’ve been away will then do something special with the child they’ve been apart from after - a morning just the two of them, a day off from work (even with Ada around) but no. Literally nothing like that.
Ashley can’t take maternity leave but will go on holiday to see her sister when she feels like it. It’s embarrassing.
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Also I think she’s always been threatened by her sister’s ability to parent. It’s why she always goes on about how amazing Jasper is compared to Alf (trying to make it out like she just got unlucky with a child who doesn’t sleep, eat, play, have a routine or hit milestones - nothing to do with parenting OF COURSE) but really she hates that her sister copes and Ashley doesn’t. Because Ash needs to be the expert in everything.
but she doesn’t WANT to be the expert in parenting an older child because that involves sacrifice and hard work.
so I think this was a last minute trip to gloat about her perfect Ada.
2 weeks ago she couldn’t handle a trip for a wedding but now she’s abroad? I think ada started sleeping through and she wants to rub it in her sister’s face and play the “experienced second timer” role whilst she can. It’s all about feeling superior and being number one with Ash.
she literally couldn’t handle 2 children on her own for more than an hour but she’s now “helping” family with their kids? Hmmm
Ada won't have sleep regression because she's a perfect dainty little angel made from stardust and moonbeams ✨️can't wait for Ada's sleep regression.....
I said the exact same a few threads back!I dont really like to tey and diagnose based on someones instagram....and it may have been suggested before. But I suspect Alf is probably aneamic. Toddlers are already high risk for it and he has quite a limited diet. Would explain why he's tired a lot in the day and having 2 naps. And can cause sleep disruptions (hence the early rising). He looks fairly pale and unhappy at times which can be another sign. Not sure how much evidence there is for mobility issues but if muscles aren't getting enough oxygen could be why he seems so unsteady....
She’ll probably fly into Leeds, she won’t go home tonightWHY on earth are Steph's Packed Lunch having her on again?? She was awkward as hell last time, so stilted and the constant checking of her notes when everyone else was just having a relaxed discussion. Also, the fact she was sneering about Alfs sleep and in the next story saying what an 'angel' Ada is for sleeping through. She honestly makes me sick. I assume she's off to Leeds again as soon as she's home then, not spending any time with Alf!?
Having worked as a maternity nanny I can say that there’s quite a market for it! But even though it was my job and I got paid really well for it, I’ve found it odd at times and often downright depressing too. The last time I did it was pre pandemic and I started work in the lindo wing! I could count on one hand the times the parents had held that tiny baby by the end of the first week. The dad was gutted it was a girl and the mum kept saying it was a shame she hadn’t been born when she was supposed to be as it would hold her back in life (they aimed for a September baby and she came early at the end of august) the stories I could tell you about my job at times would break your heart.I mean, the whole midwife for two weeks thing. My SIL (Not the one that is like Trash) moved the NL and she said it was a right ballache. That after 2 days, she told them not to come back. It was her 4th kid, so she was pretty confident in her parenting abilities.
She glamorouises having help. Yes, it can be great - but who would want a stranger in their house for two weeks after just givjng birth? Especially if it's not your first?
Is that even a midwife? I know if I'd studied 4 years to get a degree in midwifery then was told to do some o es dusting I'd be well pissed off. And as far as the broken country goes just leave? I'm sure you could influenceSo she’s jealous, green with envy that in Holland her sister gets a personal midwife for 2 weeks who can help and do everything around the house… And she’s moaning she had to ‘drag her C-section self’ to an appointment. You’ve had nearly 4 fucking months of help you unappreciative twat
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