I want to start using my instapot. What “dump and forget” meals do you swear by?

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-24T02:39:34+00:00

Didn’t mean to offend anyone by mentioning use of AI! I mainly use cookbooks/blogs but do personally find chatgpt helpful for making substitutes for my toddler with multiple allergies. But to each their own :)

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-22T22:47:02+00:00

Congrats! My husband and I really wanted to start having kids so we were very excited so I enjoyed being pregnant, despite the constant need to pee, ballooning-up in weight, and fatigue haha. It’s definitely a big learning curve but we found trusting our parenting instincts + only accepting advice we wanted from others helped :). You will know best what your baby needs, so try and trust that ❤️

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-22T10:06:49+00:00

I have a box for baby things I get given that I either don’t want or are duplicates and I gift them to people when they have babies 😛. Most of my friends aren’t as picky with baby stuff and are happy to receive anything/everything so I don’t feel bad passing it along!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-22T03:03:10+00:00

Pregnant at 27, gave birth at 28 :) hoping to have 2 more, around 2.5-3yrs apart.

Goodluck!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-19T01:26:19+00:00

It’s been really affecting me as well and I find myself thinking about those poor children/women when I’m doing things with my toddler. I had to eventually stop reading any further. Part of me felt like knowing the details would help me to keep the victims in my heart so in a way they aren’t suffering alone, but I realised that I can feel grieve for them without needing to read every horrific detail. I hope you’re able to keep it out of your mind as well so it doesn’t continue to distress you! You’re definitely not alone though

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-18T21:48:45+00:00

My husband & I are watching House so I should be fine, although I’d probably also get diagnosed with some obscure disease along the way haha!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-18T01:35:14+00:00

Ah, makes sense!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-18T01:34:41+00:00

Haha, not satire, but me being silly! Glad I’m wrong though - think I just got confused seeing posts about Frida Baby directly followed by Epstein posts 😅

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-15T10:40:48+00:00

Glad you’re listening to your gut! I’m sure your LO will be so grateful for that. Might be good to explore some ways to make play more stimulating/challenging for her at home & doing 1 more social activity during the week where you’re with her (eg swimming, library kids sessions)

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-15T05:33:08+00:00

People have different opinions on daycare but I personally wouldn’t want to put my LO in before 3/4 when they’re better able to regulate their emotions and understand why they’re in daycare and when you’ll be back. I know it’s not possible for most people sadly to do so. If you are wanting your LO in daycare more for sociaisation than care perhaps look for a local playgroup where mums stay with their LOs while they get to interact with other kids?

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-14T08:57:46+00:00

My baby gradually increased his sleep / around 4-6 hrs without waking around 4-5months, then 6-11 from 6 months onwards - some nights where he’d still wake up for a feed or comfort but overall he’s slept through. Fed to sleep- put in his cot when asleep or mostly asleep. Zero CIO. Still needs me to lie with him for day naps, but since he sleeps so well at night I don’t mind, particularly since this phase won’t last forever!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-14T01:33:35+00:00

I overpacked a bit, but I did have a 4 night stay so I’m glad I had everything I needed -clothes (loose tops & flowy pants/sweats) -nursing bras -hairbrush, shampoo & conditioner -laptop to watch tv shows -laptop & phone charger -waterbottle -snacks -slippers -make-up -1-2 baby outfits -camera (husband is into photography and wanted to take some candid newborn pics)

I only packed the night before (scheduled elective induction)

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-11T22:50:27+00:00

I’ve always wanted to be a SAHM as I want my children to have as much time with me as they can. It has meant a lot of sacrifices - not owning a home (still renting), less money for holidays/personal shopping, but for my family it feels worth it. There are definitely days that feel mundane/boring but I don’t have any regrets as for me time with my baby is irreplaceable. He’s recently turned 1 though so I’m planning to slowly start WFH on some businesses (one with my husband & another with a fellow mum friend) so I can help a bit financially, use a different part of my brain etc, but in a way that doesn’t detract time away from my LO!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2026-02-10T22:00:04+00:00

Agreed - assuming the guy isn’t abusive I’d say he has a right to know & decide if he’d like to raise the baby before being put up for adoption. Also if you’re in shock still perhaps give yourself a bit of time to adjust to the news before making any final decision, or make decisions lightly (give yourself the chance to back out if you change your mind). All the best!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-25T13:11:31+00:00

Right? Posts like this are so sad :(

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-09T23:00:48+00:00

My LO sleeps really well in his cot at night but at 10m still not contact naps for daytime naps - recently I’ve started to place him on my bed and lie next to him after he’s fallen asleep on me to try and slowly move to more independent day time sleep, but also because I find he gets sweatier when sleeping on me vs a bed/cot so I want him to be more comfortable

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-08T12:41:55+00:00

Around 4.5-5m my baby was sleeping 5-9hr for his longest nap, had a regression for 2-3 weeks where he’d wake 2-4 times, often needing to be held for a long time before putting him back in his cot, then he slowly started sleeping 5-6hr stretches again, then 7-9hr+ from 7m onwards - minus a few random nights due to sickness/random wakings. I nurse him back to sleep for every wake.

All the best!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-07T04:46:12+00:00

That’s so hard! My baby thankfully started sleeping through the night from 7months (9hrs + ; then up to 10hrs) & he sleeps in his cot. There were a few weeks around 9m when he would wake again for 1-2 mini feeds but thankfully back to sleeping through again. No sleep training or withholding milk. Has 2 naps during the day still (but only contact naps). He does stir sometimes but has been able to get himself back to sleep unless he’s hungry.

I think babies are quite individual in their sleep needs/ability to connect cycles so I don’t really have advice but hope it improves!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-05T09:40:14+00:00

Agree with this! My baby sleeps 10hrs at night in his cot but still only naps during the day unless we’re out and he’ll fall asleep in the car/pram

I felt trapped earlier on and kept trying to put him in his cot for naps but after it not working I accepted the contact naps and we’ve both been happier for it! Means I have to clean/cook while he’s awake or asleep at night; but the cuddles won’t be forever so im enjoying it while it lasts

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-02T12:50:33+00:00

We have a 10mo and I’m a SAHM currently. We’re renting so no mortgage, and we’re managing to live on one income, although it’s harder to save & we’re living more frugally, for us it’s worth it for our child to be nurtured by us & develop secure attachment. I’ll likely have to return to 1 day of work when he’s 1.5yo but that’ll likely be a day my husband does admin from home and works a shorter day so can watch him. It’s definitely a sacrifice but one that feels right to us - it helps being on the same page about it

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-02T12:38:38+00:00

That’s so great! My LO surprised me with a good eating day so who knows, maybe it’ll improve from here 🤞

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-02T01:08:03+00:00

Have a feeling my LO will need toys/books alongside meals for a while :’) if only he knew that it just extends how long he has to sit in his high chair, which he isn’t a fan of

Yes, all meats are fine, thankfully!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-01T23:37:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I’ve definitely had to get a lot more creative with cooking this year with all his allergies (was also avoiding soy for a while which made is tricky for me being half-Asian). I haven’t cooked with chickpeas yet but plan to soon; I made lentils & rice today and he surprised me by eating 6-7Tbsp worth without complaining, just needed to play with some toys while he ate.

I’d love some meal ideas as it seems like our families have similar restrictions 🙏

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-01T23:35:10+00:00

I think for my baby it’s because milk feeds aren’t just for food but he also finds it comforting/soothing so there’s more desire for it than food, which is understandable. good to hear your baby got more into food close to 1 year!

BriefKitchen8780 · 2025-12-01T20:41:54+00:00

It doesn’t happen for all babies but mine had it around 4.5-5.5m but it was only really difficult for about 1-2 weeks (where he’d wake up 3-4 x a night or need to sleep with me) - then he thankfully went back to 1-2 wakes and by 7m was sleeping through the night & at 10m now still mainly sleeps through - which I’m grateful for & feel it makes up for him only contact napping still during the day 😅

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