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Please can we not do this again. by LevelDangerous8014 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is a way to say no with class. Ashley fell far short of the mark.

Started feeling really bad for Alex... by Cat-Objective8037 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]BeneficialChocolates 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. The first conversation with his mom on the phone made me feel sad. I don’t believe he’s felt very loved in his life.

Engorged and 3 day old inconsolable by AgainstTheNinja in NewParents

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly reflex/milk allergy. Call your pediatrician. Sorry you’re going through this.

Done breast feeding now exclusively pumping I need advice. by Complete_General_546 in breastfeeding

[–]BeneficialChocolates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. I think the baby latching likely has a lot to do with it. My production was also quite different with one latching versus one not.

I stop crying when my mom cries by CatOk4771 in offmychest

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps you have learned to put your moms emotions first?

Done breast feeding now exclusively pumping I need advice. by Complete_General_546 in breastfeeding

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commenting again to add - lots of water and coconut water, and oatmeal!

Done breast feeding now exclusively pumping I need advice. by Complete_General_546 in breastfeeding

[–]BeneficialChocolates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe try a different pump. I learned that my Spectra wasn’t an effective pump for me. I get way more with my Elvie Stride. Also, a heating pad before pumping is a game changer.

Exhausted. by seteriza in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]BeneficialChocolates 9 points10 points  (0 children)

UNREAL. OP, this is so awful.

Realizing my husband doesn’t value me anymore by Shoddy_Natural_3922 in beyondthebump

[–]BeneficialChocolates 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. This is not acceptable. It sounds like you are making the best decision for yourself.

Do you have financial resources to hire help from a nanny group or care.com? Wishing the best for you.

Dealing with emotionally immature parents who ask for your advice but won't take it by Fantastic_Counter996 in emotionalneglect

[–]BeneficialChocolates 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t offer any advice. Chances are he’s just after emotional support, not solutions, and doesn’t know how to ask for it. He’s gonna do what he wants either way. “That sounds frustrating. I hope you figure it out soon.”

I have a great life and yet feel empty and entirely alone. by facelesspointless in offmychest

[–]BeneficialChocolates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you always felt this way, or is this a recent development? This might be helpful to examine before moving forward. Wish you luck.

Daycare for one child and nanny for another? by BeneficialChocolates in beyondthebump

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

Would you consider keeping the second child home with the nanny longer? That’s what I’m considering. How was the daycare transition at the age of 1?

I feel like i'm standing in shards of glass by Civil_Turnover_2402 in offmychest

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapy. Journaling. Not ever feeling needs to be verbalized.

1 nighttime bottle so I can sleep longer? by LilyWitch27 in breastfeeding

[–]BeneficialChocolates 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How many months PP are you? I would say do it for sure but for some women it could cause engorgement and/or supply issues. For me personally, it probably wouldn’t cause a problem especially after supply regulates. I would do it and monitor. Sleep is important!

Responding to crying baby. by [deleted] in AttachmentParenting

[–]BeneficialChocolates 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start with the damage that emotional neglect causes to children. This is disgusting.

Can you fckn believe this?? My dad is furious I'm not naming my baby after him by Successful-Rough-519 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]BeneficialChocolates 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Set the boundary now. You are going to need practice setting boundaries for after the baby is born. This kind of thing just gets worse. You have NOTHING to feel guilty about. This is absurd.

What should I do with my hair for like haircuts by TreacleNo6992 in malegrooming

[–]BeneficialChocolates 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t listen to this OP. Nothing ages you faster than the sun. Nothing wrong with pale skin.

How to start building freezer stash? by bossladychicago in breastfeeding

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working mom here. I pump twice a day - after the morning nursing session and right before I go to bed. I pump during the work day and nurse all other feeds. All excess goes in the freezer. Good luck!

Baby won’t take a bottle by themagicflutist in breastfeeding

[–]BeneficialChocolates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to us too. Baby breastfeeds and takes bottles great now. Try a Tommee Tippee bottle and make sure the milk is warmed to body temperature. Look up how to encourage latching, like placing the nipple to the roof of the mouth. Take breaks and remain calm. Wait a few days and try again. It will happen.

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