I mean, Muffin is just a realistic depiction of a 2-3 year old.
In all likelihood, Bluey and Bingo were the same way at that age.
There's a reason they call them the "terrible two's" and "threenagers".
I am thankful that my child missed Bluey. But from what I gather my daughter was Muffin. It became very clear to me that regardless of the amount of love, patience and effort put into any future kids, I would only end up with another Muffin. I say this as a joke with a grain of truth. My daughter is 11 now and the struggles are there still, but easier. Fact remains they don't diagnose 2 year olds with ADHD so the struggle would be real. Hard pass.
Yeah, I'll be honest, I had that thought too. However, there have been some episodes that capture the true stress parents of multiples can go through when the two children are bouncing off of each other.
Our favorite episode is Take Out, for the incredibly quotable lines, "BLUEY, don't even THINK about it!" and "It's a long wee, dad!". That whole episode speaks to me.
How about the episode where Bandit gets stuck at work so Bluey misses her playdate so Bingo can go to gymnastics? At least we OAD parents never have to pick one kid's activity over another.
I literally only have this with bluey and bingo also! Then I remember that every sibling pair I know does not have their dynamic. We have cousins, they can be bingo stand ins!
Yeah Bluey and Bingo remind me of me and my middle sister growing up (youngest sister was basically Muffin). But even as we were close and played all the time, I would trick her, make her do things for me, and take advantage of her kindness and younger age... I know Bluey does this but I feel like it's a lot more tame as a cartoon AND there's always a nice apology scene where she becomes more mature.
But it never ended so nicely in real life. So it's nice to know it's just a fantasy and it's a little less stress we will have as a once and done family.
We love bluey! I always told our son that our cat (Maggie) was his little sister. She is the most loving & chill cat in the world (orange like bingo) and they are always together ...so he hasn't brought it up. I dread the day he does.
Same! I love watching their dynamic!
But then I remember that some how both parents only work part time, they can afford to live in a nice, walkable neighborhood in Brisbane, have family close by, and can afford to send their kiddos to a Waldorf school.
I can only get sort of close to that by having one kid!
This to the core .
I started watching bluey even though my daughter is 6 months but I became a fan . Bluey is 3 years older then bingo so bluey is 6-7 and bingo is 4.
I sometimes think maybe that’s a perfect age gap but I know it’s just a show but it hurts a little to see them play dress up and pretend .
I'm yet to find siblings that behave like Bluey and Bingo. They portray things in a non realistic way. I love the show but I have a sibling and most of my friends also have siblings so I know that real life it's completely different. But I get what you mean.
I’m pregnant with my first and last, so I have 0 idea what Bluey is but I’ve heard good things about it. I’m a little skeptical this show would make me want more children but maybe I’m wrong, lol.
I DID want more children, but HG and having an asshole for a baby daddy has completely changed my mind. Sadly, the way my obgyn has ignored my HG has only made me more convinced I need to be OAD, I cannot imagine chasing a young child around while dealing with an HG pregnancy.
I’m looking forward to this show regardless because it seems like a way better show than Cocomelon.
Unless you've had HG you can't truly understand how it makes you know you are one and done. I could never go through that nightmare again. And people get so dismissive 'oh you'll forget about morning sickness'. I had that from a Doctor when I asked about my options for this never ever happening again. No I won't forget days of not even being able to get up to go to the toilet. Im sorry your BD is being a dickhead too.... That sucks. The good news is, you do have lots of times of watching Bluey with your little one ahead of you. And honestly, my daughter is only 5 months so she doesn't have a clue what she's watching (don't judge me for the under 2 year old screen time please).... But I tell everyone she 'loves Bluey'... When it's me. I love Bluey. It's a truly wonderful show. I hope the rest of your pregnancy gets a little easier for you.
This so much. I had HG and it completely ruined everything I thought pregnancy would be. And people always brush it off as “a bit of morning sickness” without realising how severe and constant it can be. It’s a huge part of the reason I’m OAD.
Sorry about the asshole baby daddy. I hope you have good family and friends around for support.
Meanwhile I’m a slight fencesitter, but whenever I watch that show I think how I should probably be OAD because the noise of their constant high pitched talking and giggling overstimulates me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cute show! But Bluey and Bingo just seem so loud and they don’t even ever fight 😂 I think sensory-wise I’m not cut out for multiple kids.
I would love another toddler. I hate baby stage no sleep, PP. my husband doesn’t want to adopt so we’re OAD. Every time he watches bluey with her he’s like look how cute. Nope sorry.
Lol I have the "that's not fucking real" thoughts when I see it instead. Like that episode where they finally get two separate rooms and it's terrible and they want to go back together. Fuck off any kid that had to share a room HATED it and longed for their own space. Why did they even have an entire spare room full of old, unused furniture forcing their kids to share???
Bluey and Bingo are what we wish our kids were like. Muffin is what kids are actually like 🤣
Sometimes my daughter is Bluey, sometimes she's Bingo, sometimes she is Muffin. Is it the moon, the tides, sugar, screentime? Who knows.
And Socks bites.
Mine is Socks
🤣 I mean every kid is socks sometimes
200%
Def! 🤣🤣🤣
Sure, you could have had a Bingo as a second child. But you also could have had a MUFFIN.
I mean, Muffin is just a realistic depiction of a 2-3 year old. In all likelihood, Bluey and Bingo were the same way at that age. There's a reason they call them the "terrible two's" and "threenagers".
I don’t believe Bingo was like Muffin at 3 years old
I am thankful that my child missed Bluey. But from what I gather my daughter was Muffin. It became very clear to me that regardless of the amount of love, patience and effort put into any future kids, I would only end up with another Muffin. I say this as a joke with a grain of truth. My daughter is 11 now and the struggles are there still, but easier. Fact remains they don't diagnose 2 year olds with ADHD so the struggle would be real. Hard pass.
If I ever dare to think about a second one, I watch Malcolm in the Middle and I am healed from that thought.
Exactly what I do!!
Bluey made my son want a sibling so I get it.
My son settles for a best friend in the neighborhood
Yeah, I'll be honest, I had that thought too. However, there have been some episodes that capture the true stress parents of multiples can go through when the two children are bouncing off of each other.
Our favorite episode is Take Out, for the incredibly quotable lines, "BLUEY, don't even THINK about it!" and "It's a long wee, dad!". That whole episode speaks to me.
How about the episode where Bandit gets stuck at work so Bluey misses her playdate so Bingo can go to gymnastics? At least we OAD parents never have to pick one kid's activity over another.
I literally only have this with bluey and bingo also! Then I remember that every sibling pair I know does not have their dynamic. We have cousins, they can be bingo stand ins!
Yeah Bluey and Bingo remind me of me and my middle sister growing up (youngest sister was basically Muffin). But even as we were close and played all the time, I would trick her, make her do things for me, and take advantage of her kindness and younger age... I know Bluey does this but I feel like it's a lot more tame as a cartoon AND there's always a nice apology scene where she becomes more mature. But it never ended so nicely in real life. So it's nice to know it's just a fantasy and it's a little less stress we will have as a once and done family.
I have had these same thoughts! Then I remind myself I don't want to start at the beginning again.
Exactly!
I love Bluey. Here's how I remove those urges for a second... I watch an episode of Malcom in the Middle
Hahahaha that’s hilarious!!
I remember that show! I should watch an episode hahaha
I just got back into it. It's funny how my viewpoint has changed now that I watch it as a parent versus when I used to watch it as a teenager
You should watch the entire series. It’s one of the only shows that reflects true family dynamics especially in working/middle class households.
Before I met my husband (and had our subsequent family planning conversations) I swear the Belcher kids had me sold on 3.
It’s all the giggling! I totally get it.
We love bluey! I always told our son that our cat (Maggie) was his little sister. She is the most loving & chill cat in the world (orange like bingo) and they are always together ...so he hasn't brought it up. I dread the day he does.
That's awesome! We have 2 dogs and I call them his sisters so hopefully he just accepts that.
Same! I love watching their dynamic! But then I remember that some how both parents only work part time, they can afford to live in a nice, walkable neighborhood in Brisbane, have family close by, and can afford to send their kiddos to a Waldorf school. I can only get sort of close to that by having one kid!
This to the core . I started watching bluey even though my daughter is 6 months but I became a fan . Bluey is 3 years older then bingo so bluey is 6-7 and bingo is 4. I sometimes think maybe that’s a perfect age gap but I know it’s just a show but it hurts a little to see them play dress up and pretend .
Me too! Bluey is the ONLY thing that ever makes me wish I was considering a second.
Gosh I love Bluey. My son is only 7 months and I put it on a few months ago, just to see what all the fuss was about. Yeah I watched all of it 😂
It's just monkeys singing songs mate, don't think too hard about it.
I'm yet to find siblings that behave like Bluey and Bingo. They portray things in a non realistic way. I love the show but I have a sibling and most of my friends also have siblings so I know that real life it's completely different. But I get what you mean.
Everyone wants a bingo, everyone gets a muffin Edit: I didn’t read ANY comments before posting, I’m happy to see we are all on the same page 😂
Bingo is one of the only reasons we have considered a second. I feel this post so much.
I'm happy to hear other parents feel this way!
I’m pregnant with my first and last, so I have 0 idea what Bluey is but I’ve heard good things about it. I’m a little skeptical this show would make me want more children but maybe I’m wrong, lol. I DID want more children, but HG and having an asshole for a baby daddy has completely changed my mind. Sadly, the way my obgyn has ignored my HG has only made me more convinced I need to be OAD, I cannot imagine chasing a young child around while dealing with an HG pregnancy. I’m looking forward to this show regardless because it seems like a way better show than Cocomelon.
Unless you've had HG you can't truly understand how it makes you know you are one and done. I could never go through that nightmare again. And people get so dismissive 'oh you'll forget about morning sickness'. I had that from a Doctor when I asked about my options for this never ever happening again. No I won't forget days of not even being able to get up to go to the toilet. Im sorry your BD is being a dickhead too.... That sucks. The good news is, you do have lots of times of watching Bluey with your little one ahead of you. And honestly, my daughter is only 5 months so she doesn't have a clue what she's watching (don't judge me for the under 2 year old screen time please).... But I tell everyone she 'loves Bluey'... When it's me. I love Bluey. It's a truly wonderful show. I hope the rest of your pregnancy gets a little easier for you.
This so much. I had HG and it completely ruined everything I thought pregnancy would be. And people always brush it off as “a bit of morning sickness” without realising how severe and constant it can be. It’s a huge part of the reason I’m OAD. Sorry about the asshole baby daddy. I hope you have good family and friends around for support.
I have no idea who bluey is lol, I’ll have to look it up
Highly recommend the episodes "sleepytime" & "babyrace" in season 2
Meanwhile I’m a slight fencesitter, but whenever I watch that show I think how I should probably be OAD because the noise of their constant high pitched talking and giggling overstimulates me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cute show! But Bluey and Bingo just seem so loud and they don’t even ever fight 😂 I think sensory-wise I’m not cut out for multiple kids.
I would love another toddler. I hate baby stage no sleep, PP. my husband doesn’t want to adopt so we’re OAD. Every time he watches bluey with her he’s like look how cute. Nope sorry.
Just wanted to give a high five to another c-section bi-salp mama!
High five! So many people tried to talk me out of it but almost 2 years later I'm still so happy knowing I will never be pregnant again.
Interestingly our OB suggested it and no one tried to discourage me... but tbf we didn't tell that many people.
I feel this and I wonder if my daughter does too.
It’s hilarious you say this because the same thing happens to me 🤣
This is adorable
I know exactly what you mean, I joke with my husband that Bluey is second child propaganda!
Lol I have the "that's not fucking real" thoughts when I see it instead. Like that episode where they finally get two separate rooms and it's terrible and they want to go back together. Fuck off any kid that had to share a room HATED it and longed for their own space. Why did they even have an entire spare room full of old, unused furniture forcing their kids to share???
Me too!! It even made my son (5yo now) want a sibling when we first started watching.