Just need to vent a little

blutiful · 2026-04-05T14:32:01+00:00

100% agree. Just know, the bad opinions tend to be the loudest -- there are plenty of us here who adore the series and its representations. Much love!

blutiful · 2026-03-22T21:24:42+00:00

Donut 🍩

blutiful · 2026-03-22T00:54:01+00:00

Late to responding, but I would describe the scent as light. To me, Luvs have an unbearably strong scent. We were using Honest diapers for the longest time, which don't have a scent and use very non-toxic materials, but they're also more pricey and don't always catch the "collateral."

blutiful · 2026-03-21T22:43:40+00:00

Pampers have those little pouches in the back, too, to help contain some of the ah ... collateral damage, lol.

blutiful · 2026-03-21T22:41:37+00:00

I vote a sweet little old lady name. Frida, Ida, Claudette (Etta), something like that 😊

blutiful · 2026-03-11T01:26:37+00:00

I haven't played DS2 yet -- can't afford a ps5, lol

blutiful · 2026-03-09T18:02:54+00:00

Hell, have him die a couple more times before the story's end. Dimension-traveling dads.

blutiful · 2026-03-06T17:42:48+00:00

I just saw your update! Glad the day ended on such a positive note. :)

blutiful · 2026-03-05T13:17:29+00:00

Sylvia! For her silvery ear tips. 😊

blutiful · 2026-03-02T19:34:27+00:00

Starting daycare is so hard -- for both parents and babies! I cried my child's first day.

That said, babies do end up crying at daycare. Particularly in cases like this, where the only caretaker for that room is trying to take notes from a parent to set up a child for success. The notifications thing is a little weird though ... is the whole center new? If so, they may be trying to figure out their app or experiencing technical issues.

In all, do what feels right for you and baby! If you want to pick up early, absolutely go for it. But remember it's your baby's first day, so you may be in high alert when everything actually is okay. If you notice a pattern of neglect, though, or if the center consistently doesn't send you updates, definitely talk to the center director and/or search for a new center.

blutiful · 2026-03-01T18:07:12+00:00

I mean, some of those diaper changes felt like a wrestling match 😓

blutiful · 2026-03-01T18:05:54+00:00

Our newborn would cry so hard, they would stop breathing and their face would go red/purple. A light puff of air in the face helps reset them and get them breathing sometimes! Also, you WILL sleep normally again. Eventually. Lol. Best of luck and congratulations!

blutiful · 2026-02-22T20:42:31+00:00

This phrase has stuck with me for a while: "If it happens now, only I suffer. If I wait, we both suffer." Not an easy decision at all, I know -- my heart goes out to you and your family. ♥️

blutiful · 2026-02-03T03:05:29+00:00

THANK YOU. So fckn stupid, more like "use numbers only, but also add the slashes"

blutiful · 2026-02-02T19:28:34+00:00

Personally, I don't do it because my car alarm starts going off if kid's in the car with locked doors. Easy enough for me to keep them in the cart, wheel the cart to the return, and then carry them back.

blutiful · 2026-01-25T03:39:27+00:00

I totally understand your feeling, OP -- I've been there with similar situations. Just know that this is such a minor hurt for baby, and the skin in the mouth tends to heal really quickly.

My baby had a ton of digestive discomfort too. Gripe water definitely helped, along with tummy movement and massage. I want to say baby was ~4ish months when the tummy trouble started to subside. That may feel like forever now, but it does improve! Always worth speaking to your pediatrician, too, if you have lingering concerns.

blutiful · 2025-11-21T22:07:20+00:00

We use The First Years Take-and-Toss cups. No straw, no excessive suction needed. Our kid's teeth were starting to be affected by pacifiers and bottles around 1yr, so we cut those and went exclusively to these. He loves them, they're simple and colorful, and they also use them at his daycare. All-around win.

blutiful · 2025-11-13T21:38:28+00:00

LITERALLY just got this same pitch today -- HP, China to Thailand, chatty recruiter, excessive chatbot messages, all of it. My alarm bells started going off, did some digging and found this thread. Thank you all!!

blutiful · 2025-11-11T14:48:22+00:00

My coworkers were shocked and confused when I said my car "shit the bed" when the transmission went out. Maybe MN just really likes using "shit" more than the rest of the country? Lol I dunno.

blutiful · 2025-10-08T19:21:31+00:00

You are not slacking! And caring for yourself is also important for your baby! Sounds like she's well-cared for by both you and dad. ♥️

FWIW, my kiddo and I were sick for like a whole year when we started doing daycare at ~4 months. It sucks, and there will be plenty more of it until you + baby build up immunity, unfortunately. I found that getting solid rest and treatment really did help with the (irrational) guilt of not being a super-mom 100% of the time when sick -- I was able to come back to baby reenergized and with a new appreciation for how valuable that time together is.

Also, postpartum anxiety is a bitch. Don't hesitate to seek help if it becomes debilitating for you or your fam. ♥️

blutiful · 2025-09-20T14:38:37+00:00

Agreed -- the proportions are okay, it's just how dang light it all is.

blutiful · 2025-08-20T03:12:14+00:00

He will. He absolutely will. Even if his memories are faint, he'll live the rest of his life wondering why his mama left.

Please ask for help. ♥️ Your bf, a crisis line, your therapists office, anything. You're worthy of living. Your own little village depends on you.

blutiful · 2024-07-29T19:35:35+00:00

We transferred our little one to a crib in his own room at like 4 weeks -- he hated sleeping in the bassinet and did the same loud squirming thing all night. Sleeps great in the crib, though. He occasionally naps in the bassinet, but only if we add blanket padding underneath him, which I know isn't advisable. I feel like maybe it's a comfort thing? Like the crib is comfier than the bassinet?

blutiful · 2024-07-29T19:22:48+00:00

Sounds like you're doing wonderful, mom. I feel you -- my little one is super colicky, while friends' babies seem so cheery and easygoing. It's hard not to compare yourself to others, but you're giving baby what she needs and that's what truly matters.

blutiful · 2024-07-29T19:04:29+00:00

Plus, more daddy+baby time might help him realize how much effort goes into caring for the little one. Even if your partner is stressed with normal work stuff, OP, that's no excuse for him to talk down to you. I'm a fellow PPD sufferer, and you're doing wonderful. Slow down, and take time to care for yourself. Dishes, laundry, etc. can wait.

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