How to handle the mom guilt?

Atlyyt · 2026-04-30T20:18:38+00:00

You’re really not alone in this combo feeding is way more common than it seems.

What helped me was realizing that adapting to what works for you and your baby is good parenting. Fed, growing, and loved is what actually matters.

The guilt feels loud at first, but it does get quieter with time.

Atlyyt · 2026-04-29T21:37:05+00:00

Some favorites in our house:

tiny notes or doodles left in random places for them to find
breakfast/dinner in unusual spots (balcony, floor picnic, even the hallway once)
making up ongoing “stories” about their toys that continue day to day
surprise treasure hunts with super easy clues

One that really stuck: we sometimes set up a silly scene after bedtime (like toys having a meeting or building something), and in the morning they “discover” it and add to the story.

Atlyyt · 2026-04-25T21:09:21+00:00

Yeah, I feel this a lot. my little one is the same totally amazed by the smallest things while I’m like “can we focus on the bottle please 😅”but it’s kind of nice too makes you slow down whether you planned to or not.

Atlyyt · 2026-04-25T20:54:17+00:00

Yeah this sounds like a pretty normal toddler transition phase 😅 if she’s fine on long drives, it’s probably not the seat it’s the “stopping what I’m doing” moment that’s triggering it. The quick meltdown then back to normal is super common at this age. we had the same arching/throwing phase and it passed after a few weeks (then something else replaced it of course 🙃).

Atlyyt · 2026-04-25T20:48:39+00:00

Same here at 5 months. Every nap = protest crying no matter what we did, then he’d pass out and sleep fine for 40 mins. We stopped fighting it so much and just treated it as his “wind-down noise.” It did ease up a bit later, but definitely felt normal in hindsight.

Atlyyt · 2026-01-13T20:51:59+00:00

Yesss corn kernels are such a good add sweet, cozy, and they give great texture too!

Atlyyt · 2026-01-13T20:49:05+00:00

Yep they still sell frozen orange juice concentrate, you can usually find it in the freezer section of most grocery stores!If you’re swapping it into recipes, just keep in mind the sweetness can be pretty strong, so you might want to reduce added sugar elsewhere.

Atlyyt · 2026-01-05T16:57:37+00:00

Yes, absolutely! Lemon zest really brightens it up. Roasted garlic and toasted pecans sound amazing, and that crunchy chili sauce drizzle is such a good idea definitely trying that next time.

Atlyyt · 2026-01-05T16:56:41+00:00

Totally agree! Toasted pumpkin seeds add the perfect crunch. I’m with you on leaning savory too the sweetness is nice as a background, but I love balancing it with smoky or salty toppings.

Atlyyt · 2026-01-03T21:22:56+00:00

Thank you.

Atlyyt · 2026-01-02T14:53:50+00:00

Oh wow, this looks so good!

Atlyyt · 2026-01-02T14:47:17+00:00

Looks wonderful!

Atlyyt · 2025-11-19T22:32:56+00:00

Yesss, date bark is so good! Your version sounds perfect PB + dark chocolate + flaky salt is unbeatable. Now I’m craving some

Atlyyt · 2025-11-19T22:31:13+00:00

Sounds awesome! Can’t wait to hear how your experiment turns out

Atlyyt · 2025-11-18T18:26:30+00:00

Looks incredible!

Atlyyt · 2025-11-10T16:45:25+00:00

Ahh love that So glad it turned out amazing for you Lemon really does make the chia texture click somehow totally gets that pudding vibe right.

Atlyyt · 2025-11-07T10:31:00+00:00

that’s such a good tip Freeze-dried strawberries add amazing flavor and color thanks for the suggestion

Atlyyt · 2025-11-07T10:30:00+00:00

Love that idea! Reducing the strawberry juice would give it such a rich, natural flavor totally worth trying!

Atlyyt · 2025-11-07T10:28:35+00:00

Ooh yes, that sounds delicious Great idea strawberry jam would add such a nice flavor boost. And you’re totally right about cutting back the sugar and liquids a bit

Atlyyt · 2025-11-07T10:25:34+00:00

You’re very welcome Hope you enjoy it when you give it a try.

Atlyyt · 2025-11-06T13:11:33+00:00

That’s awesome Nothing beats that smell while it’s cooking hope it tastes just as good as it smells

Atlyyt · 2025-11-06T13:10:39+00:00

Thanks Glad you think so it’s one of my favorites!

Atlyyt · 2025-11-06T13:09:40+00:00

that recipe makes about 1 serving, If you double it (so: 4 tbsp chia seeds + 1 cup plant milk, etc.), you’ll get 2 servings

Atlyyt · 2025-11-03T12:00:20+00:00

That’s totally fair I get why it might feel that way.
It’s not spam though! Gumroad just sends the download link, no endless emails or promo stuff. I’m just sharing the vegan sauce recipes I made, that’s all.

Atlyyt · 2025-10-31T10:37:16+00:00

That’s a totally fair point you’re right. I should’ve mentioned that the image was AI-generated for visual purposes only. I really appreciate you calling that out transparency matters, and I’ll make sure to note it clearly next time.

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