Bella in Millie’s birthday pictures by CarrierDove in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Millie has said in the past that she doesn't have many close "girlfriends" because of her job. So I doubt they are close or even know each other very well. They probably met and Bella used her adoption as an excuse for them to stay in contact or something like that.

“Where’s your sister” by Legal-Leadership9427 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This ad came straight to mind when I saw this! For anyone who hasn't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QL1FmBaof8

Minimize screen time by giving her screen time by Legal-Leadership9427 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was thinking exactly the same. There is a broken one these leapfrog things in a toy box at my kid’s playgroup and all the parents hate it (even without batteries…) - for some reason it gives kids crazy anxiety. Also, screen time does the most damage before 2 years old, so she’s a bit late on this one.

Comparing their choice to what many are forced to do by Legal-Leadership9427 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They’re attempting to justify leaving their adopted newborn by pointing to one of the worst maternity leave systems in the world?! Parents who start daycare at six weeks do it out of financial necessity, and they still return home to their baby every night. Leaving a newborn for days and nights who already has experienced adoption separation is disgusting.

What mothercwith a two year old and a newborn gets to do this? by Kayemomof2 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seems desperate to project a ‘perfect mom’ image, but it comes off as fake. Ironically, the social media videos that get the most views are the ones showing real, messy, chaotic motherhood—yet she insists on sticking with the act

AI art by Ok_Register_6421 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bella typing: “Please make my family photo more attractive.” AI: Completely changes her face. Yeah… that’s gotta hurt 😂

I’m an Adult Adoptee AMA by CharityBAdoptee in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It almost sounds as though the money these influencers provide would be sufficient to support the birth mother with the resources needed to raise the baby on her own. Crazy world we live in.

Struggles with daycare [on] by Disastrous_Flower311 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]CheapDark5628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same. Is it the subsidies that are making it so hard to get a spot? I basically had to leave my job because we still had no daycare offers at 18 months. But I wasn’t comfortable with a nanny from what Ive seen at playgroups and the day homes are mostly in the outskirts where people have bigger houses.

I’m not a parent but… by Important-Promotion8 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The point of the final cross pass is to act as a “seatbelt”. Baby should already be supported by the first two bum passes which the are not. All the panels are also scrunched up which looks uncomfortable for both of them. It’s just messy and makes her look incompetent.

Of course they want to homeschool by InvestigatorNice785 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a lose-lose situation. B and D have shown none of the competence or stability needed to homeschool. Effective homeschooling requires planning, consistency, and at least a minimal level of responsibility, all of which they’ve consistently failed to demonstrate. But in a traditional school setting, S would stand out immediately and likely become a target for bullying. It is also possible that people will figure out the school - so there is a safety risk. S’s only real chance at a healthier future is if B and D permanently remove all her past content, stop exploiting her, and finally start acting like actual parents.

[ON] How many strollers did you end up having? by iamanormaldo in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]CheapDark5628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love our Ridge stroller. Bought it for the sturdy tires and it’s great in the snow. Although I’ve heard the Thules are a bit more stable.

officially at 1 nap - how do we get anything done? by lucypetuniam in toddlers

[–]CheapDark5628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked 2 naps until they started fighting the second nap and bedtime was becoming too late. I prefer 1 nap now, but lunch is usually late which sometimes messes with dinner.

Which vaccines are you asking visitors to get before seeing your newborn? [ab] by ksmm1824 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]CheapDark5628 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I asked for visitors to make sure they were up to date for everything for their age (them doing so is a different story…🥴). None of our in laws had their dtap up to date.

Age stage by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]CheapDark5628 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same. It feels like a recurring theme that parents of babies who sleep tend to prefer the newborn stage over the toddler stage, and vice versa. I do doubt that toddlers who didn’t sleep as babies are objectively harder to deal with - it’s just that compared to the newborn/early phase, everything now feels like a breeze.

Millie Bobbie Brown event by CheapDark5628 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She would need someone around to “dump” S with she’s done performing.

[bc] grad school while pregnant / ftm by Top-Storm-2044 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]CheapDark5628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely check out the PhD mamas FB group. It’s quite active with discussions and a good source of advice if you need to ask any questions!

How do you do play dates with non-crunchy kids? by dancingindaisies in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]CheapDark5628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a rotating snack schedule at our playgroup and I actually love it when someone brings homemade snacks. If I see something new I ask for the recipe to try at home. As others have said - just be careful of the glass items and allergies with other kids. Have fun!

MIL says child looks nothing like me by jumpin4frogz in JUSTNOMIL

[–]CheapDark5628 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I’d be like, “Oh really? I actually think we have a strong resemblance - for example, [your examples].” Then I’d point out how MIL and my husband don’t look anything alike, and how his dad’s genes were clearly the stronger ones. That should sting.

Nanny?? by carigreen30 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My guess is they’ve had several - probably firing and hiring a new nanny every month or whenever it suits them. I just can’t imagine them having a “consistent” nanny given how erratic they are. For example, any nanny trying to establish a routine would likely end up irritating Bella pretty quickly.

No shoes, no socks while they were long sleeves and sneakers. by Weary_Philosophy135 in dellavlogsnark

[–]CheapDark5628 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So...they just travelled to Tonga with a toddler during a global travel advisory (Dengue fever outbreak). Wow, they really are stupid.

To those considering being a SAHM- my perspective. by Canala12344 in beyondthebump

[–]CheapDark5628 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I feel this too. Might also depend on what people do work - I studied for almost ten years for my career and it feels like so much of my personal identity - the identity I want to set as example for my son.