It’s great that you’re honest about the communication issues with your partner - it doesn’t get talked about enough. Sorry to hear you’re feeling the financial pressure that statutory maternity pay brings. On weaning, like most other baby things, my advice would be to go with your instinct - purées, baby-led weaning or a mixture. It can be a bit nerve-wracking but I have enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, especially by not following a prescriptive approach.
It’s great that you’re honest about the communication issues with your partner - it doesn’t get talked about enough. Sorry to hear you’re feeling the financial pressure that statutory maternity pay brings. On weaning, like most other baby things, my advice would be to go with your instinct - purées, baby-led weaning or a mixture. It can be a bit nerve-wracking but I have enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, especially by not following a prescriptive approach.
The strain on relationships definitely feels a bit of a taboo subject but yet how we navigate it is so integral to the parenting journey.
It's tough on SMP but trying to look at it as an opportunity to experiment with living frugally and minimally!
Thank you re weaning - I look forward to us giving it a go and seeing how Winnie takes to it!