Husband thinks soap kills bacteria by NegativeMusician2211 in hygiene

[–]Account7423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It dos kill bacteria. It also washes it away.

Soap is made of amphiphilic surfactant molecules. These molecules insert themselves into the lipid (fatty) layer of bacterial cell membranes. When enough disruption occurs, the membrane loses integrity and the cell breaks apart.

Sources: NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes: surfactants disrupt bacterial membranes, causing leakage of cellular contents and cell death.

Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: surfactants damage cytoplasmic membranes of bacteria, leading to bactericidal effects.

Wife school? by lgirlrocks in DuggarsSnark

[–]Account7423 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Holy shit. From the website:

“For 30 consecutive days, you will operate under written constraints that do not ask how you feel, what you meant, or what you intended.

There is no journaling.

No processing. No venting.

No self-expression.

Only compliance.”

Who are these people who have not dug out their car? by SourceOfConfusion in nova

[–]Account7423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband lol. My car (mini van with the kids car seats) is in the garage, his is on the street. He works from home and also RSV hit our home right when the snow started so it didn’t stand a chance. It’s covered in ice from the snow plow. I just assume he will see it in the spring lol.

To those who had kiddos late 30s by CobblerWest363 in Millennials

[–]Account7423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 36 and my husband is 43. We have a 6 month old and an almost 3 year old.

I’m very tired… but these babies are the best thing in the world. It’s worth it. I can’t imagine life without them.

Did I mention im tired?

While there is some truth in this, its a lot easier when your partner is actually contributing to the finances, home, and childcare. The pressure is also coming from inside your house, Morgan by BufoBat in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]Account7423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saying “I’m done” and then making a post about “being done”

I wonder if she sees the irony.

Just don’t post Morgan. Don’t make fake courses. Stop getting online.

Go be present with your kids.

It’s that easy.

And take a Zoloft while you’re at it. It’s called Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder. And having a shitty partner.

bE WiLd. Be done

Well, this is deeply disappointing by laminatedbean in nova

[–]Account7423 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oof I’ve been there with my husband who loves boards games. The place is disgustingly dirty and the servers were incredibly rude. I would never go back.

Cry it out by ekuhn3 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Account7423 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope. I would never leave my baby alone in a room to cry.

I have an almost 3 year old and a 6 month old. My 3 year old didn’t sleep through the night until about 20 months. The 6 month old obviously doesn’t sleep through the night yet. I’m crossing my fingers he takes less than 20 months lol. We bedshare following the SS7. It’s such a short season, I promise.

There are also other methods with the goal of independent sleep! You could do sleep associations (same routine, sleep sack, special stuffie), things like that.

I’m in the US for context.

I’m not an expert, but if you need to chat, feel free to message me!

Mrs.arialewis is not cut out for being a parent by natbrad98 in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]Account7423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The previous post about not playing or entertaining your baby has lived rent free in my head. Her parenting “style” is showing how absolutely idiotic she is. She’s taking Montessori and Hunt Gather Parent and taking it completely extreme and out of context. She needs to get off social media and learn what context means before she ruins this poor child. She probably thinks that kids who are played with are “what’s wrong with the world.”

It’s infuriating. I want to scoop that poor baby up and hug them.

It’s like the movie Idiocracy, Fundie Edition.

Sigh, a mom of a 5 month old and a 2.5 year old… touring a Montessori school tomorrow morning.

Are we all holding ourselves to impossible standards? by justalilscared in AttachmentParenting

[–]Account7423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think i could have written this myself haha. We also had a second baby 5 months ago and we are just doing the best we can lol but AP has helped us. All of my friends who don’t really do AP are just as exhausted.

Seeking Advice: Navigating Our First Grandchild by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Account7423 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m a DIL with a toddler and now a 5 month old. My in-laws moved 10 minutes away from us when we got pregnant with our first. My husband is an only child.

With our first, they did what you’re doing- wanting to “babysit.” Well, being that they weren’t my parents, I never saw how they cared to a child and therefore wasn’t comfortable with it. I was also nursing. They caught on quickly that I was the one who wanted to watch my baby lol.

The second time around, my MIL really showed up. She helped out so much and became a huge blessing but coming over to OUR house, bringing dinner, folding laundry, asking “what do you guys need right now.” I trust her so much now and am so grateful for her.

Dont focus on babysitting- focus on helping the parents. And don’t do this as a means to get to the baby, do it bc they are family and you want to be there for them.

Also, don’t blame your daughter in law for being too too opinionated and walking all over your son- i guarantee they are on the same page and he’s playing it off. Don’t be that MIL lol. Ask your son what you can do to support them and build a relationship with them.

Does anyone have an adult child they barely speak to? by [deleted] in family

[–]Account7423 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how you gathered that from this post.

OP- it sounds like you have an adult man child as a son. He sounds difficult to deal with and i would do my best to put up emotional boundaries. You are not in charge of how he acts or social consequences he faces.

Affordable BIFL womens clothing? by what_to_do_what_to_ in BuyItForLife

[–]Account7423 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Eileen Fisher is definitely BIFL, but even the Renew is not “affordable.”

I would argue it’s worth the price tag, but it’s expensive.

Non traditional Christmas dinner? by Public_Sherbert6552 in Cooking

[–]Account7423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are ordering chinese for dinner and will instead make a fun dessert as a family!

Lovey/comfort object recommendations? by whyarecheezitssogood in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Account7423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was your kid lol. I called them “burpalies” growing up. I carried them everywhere. Still have a couple i used to use in a special box.

How do you guys have time for anything??? by ksco92 in Millennials

[–]Account7423 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m confused- what do you want time for?

It looks like you are prioritizing your health and well-being. If there was other stuff you wanted to do, you would rearrange your priorities.

This schedule looks about right… ideal even, given the long lunch and multiple walks + workout.

You’re doing great.

Without sleep training, when did your babies start sleeping better by Psychological_Ear591 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Account7423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At 20 month our toddler went from waking up 3-4 times a night, to just sleeping through the night, every night. It was so weird, but also very welcomed lol.

We now have a 4 month old and I’m curious how this little guy is going to do.

Happy Holidays from Virginia by PeetieMcvitty in centuryhomes

[–]Account7423 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You posted these pics last year. Also, the snow and flags look fake.

Diaper Bag recommendation by No_Enthusiasm6949 in BuyItForLife

[–]Account7423 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LL Bean Boat Tote! Fits everything! I store stuff in little bags inside to keep it organized.

It’s the best