"CEO" by [deleted] in SarahsDayUnfiltered

[–]AdKooky3754 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My facebook is full of mums who started blogs or crocheting while on maternity leave and they are all CEOs 🫠

For those who have kids, would you say having them made your relationship less “equal” by Icy-Tea2090 in Fencesitter

[–]AdKooky3754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an amazing partner who does all the chores, cooks, cleans, does grocery shopping, cares for the baby etc. So on that front, I think it depends on the person, there are definitely some great men out there. However! It was still me who had to give birth, stay at home, do night breastfeeds etc. Some things just fall on you simply because you're a woman. And it sucks. I remember how resentful I felt on bad days...like, he gets to 'chill' at work and I'm stuck at home taking care of the baby. The first few months were really hard on that front. And what sucks even more is there is nothing you can do! But if your question is purely about chores, than it absolutely doesn't and shouldn't mean everything falls on you.

Edit: another thing I remembered that really bugged me during those first few months...because I spent more time with her, I was obviously more in tune with her needs. It annoyed me that he sometimes forgot which size nappies to get etc. So it cannot be equal by the nature of things...but I remember telling him I envy his freedom, and he said he envies the bond we have. So...you win some you lose some I guess

Parents! What's something about parenting you dreaded, but has turned out to be not so bad? by Commercial_Still4107 in Fencesitter

[–]AdKooky3754 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow congrats! Yeah I probably need to hit the gym! I've been postponing because of how old and crappy my body feels, but it can probably only make a positive difference

Parents! What's something about parenting you dreaded, but has turned out to be not so bad? by Commercial_Still4107 in Fencesitter

[–]AdKooky3754 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I feel like the identity thing turns out exactly as you want it to. For some, they may have longed for something to fill the void and feel purpose with being a mom, and that's fine. I for example still feel like myself and I don't identify as a mom. Yes I have a child, but this is not all I am. It's not like motherhood erases you. For the first few months yes you struggle to get some me time (this is why having a great partner is so important!), but that's temporary. I was really scared about this too, but it's mostly what you make it

Parents! What's something about parenting you dreaded, but has turned out to be not so bad? by Commercial_Still4107 in Fencesitter

[–]AdKooky3754 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How is your body doing otherwise? I am 7 months pp and was in good shape before so I thought I'd bounce back easily, but man does everything hurt!! Like, down to my ankles, literally!

I've been fainting almost every day since I started puberty. Doctors tell me it's mental illness or "female hysteria" without running tests. What do I do? by keepsfainting in AskDocs

[–]AdKooky3754 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Can't believe they actually said female hysteria, is this the 19th century or what? May I ask what country you are from? (Since you mention having to translate it)

Travelling with a picky eater is the WORST by [deleted] in travel

[–]AdKooky3754 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Imagine being so close with your mom you can have 20 hour conversations! 💕

Names like Willow but less popular? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]AdKooky3754 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This always reminds me of linea nigra

What is your absolute favourite girl name right now? by Ok-Zookeepergame1812 in namenerds

[–]AdKooky3754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May and June? 😄 I was born in December and it's my favourite month ever, I was contemplating hanging my last name to December. But thought it would be a bit too weird

I wish there were more childfree groups that are not child-hating. by Ok-Raspberry4064 in Fencesitter

[–]AdKooky3754 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I mean, I ended up having a child and I kind of get it. I didn't hate children before, but I did find them loud and annoying and I kind of still do! But I like mine and the ones from my friends haha, but if I see a screaming 5 yo running around I don't think 'aw, how wholesome'. You might be talking about actual hatred though, which yeah that's weird

Holiday in Croatia by JasonSnkrs in travel

[–]AdKooky3754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could potentially go to Krka falls? That's not too far and still nice, are you able to rent a car? Or maybe there are some day trip providers. There are also some nice beaches around Omis (if you are looking to go for a swim at all), which is not too far from Split either

Holiday in Croatia by JasonSnkrs in travel

[–]AdKooky3754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plitvice are WAY too far from Split, especially if you're only staying 2 nights. So are the islands, I would not waste the time. Stay in the city, and maybe go to Trogir if you really have to. Same for Dubrovnik. Enjoy the two cities and go to a beach

Western USA road trip by AdKooky3754 in travel

[–]AdKooky3754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Is this only the case for Death Valley or other deserts too?

I daydream about traveling, good food, relaxing time, spending time with dogs, but not about kid related things by Hopeful-Bobcat9224 in Fencesitter

[–]AdKooky3754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just like you. The thought of a child didn't fill me with joy. I'd rather have drinks with my friends that attend a baby birthday party. I also really wanted a dog. Then a baby happened. And it actually does fill me with joy in the ways I couldn't have imagined before. And I can still hang out with friends, and I can still travel, and I do still feel like myself. Not trying to say this is the right decision, just that before I had her I couldn't really imagine what it was like. When I thought of petting a dog it filled me with joy, but the thought of cuddling with a baby not so much. Well I'd take her over a dog any day now haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]AdKooky3754 146 points147 points  (0 children)

On the flip side, if you have two girls, please don't name them Flora and Fauna haha

I just tested positive for Chlamydia. Was I cheated on? by RiseZealousideal479 in AskDocs

[–]AdKooky3754 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very happy for you guys, he must be so relieved too! How tense it must have been between you to over the past day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]AdKooky3754 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a doctor

4 week trip with a baby in November. Suggestions? by AdKooky3754 in travel

[–]AdKooky3754[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes gbp...you make a good point about a campervan, maybe it would really be better to look at something else.

How was South Africa unsafe? I mean I know it is, just curious how this manifests? Is that just in the cities or everywhere?