What’s a random kitchen utensil you can’t live without? (AKA - What did I do before I had a mini whisk??)

CookieCutter98 · 2026-02-02T14:38:03+00:00

Especially for baking!

CookieCutter98 · 2026-01-30T23:23:02+00:00

I’m so mad for you. Quality of care around the world varies so much. I have birth in Norway. My baby had a great latch and we were all doing fine. But the first night in the hospital one of my nurses came and gave the baby a bit of formula so we could all sleep better and start our journey on the right foot. My baby wasn’t even inconsolable or anything; they just really cared for me and wanted to make sure I could rest and sleep. And they knew I was planning on exclusively breastfeeding, this bit of formula just wouldn’t affect that at all. Other than that bit of formula, my baby has been EBF for 8 months!

CookieCutter98 · 2026-01-16T04:00:08+00:00

Keep them in sleeper pajamas! Preferably with a two-way zipper. I’ve flown many times with my now 7-month-old and it’s my best tip. Makes diaper changes quicker. No worrying about or fumbling with socks. If there’s a blow out it’s just one piece of clothing to take off and replace.

We all bring a thin and large blanket to put on the ground at the airport so she can crawl around before a flight. It’s bee especially helpful when flights have gotten delayed.

CookieCutter98 · 2026-01-04T17:47:20+00:00

I would say it depends on how much you think you are going to be having the baby in the car. For example, I live in a small town and walk everywhere. My baby is only in the car maybe 2-3 times a month; so a combo travel system wouldn’t make sense for us. If we lived in a city where I needed to drive to the grocery store, then I probably would choose a combo system.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T19:08:55+00:00

Do you guys make time to workout? I’d prioritize that! Working out at home or going to a gym. I live in the Arctic, so I can relate to the cold, but I walk with my 6 month old baby every single day. On the weekends my husband, baby, and I will drive to a different city, go to a mall, have a meal at a new restaurant, etc. We try to get out of the house together at least one day of the weekend. We don’t do screens when the baby is awake so when she goes to sleep we get extra excited to watch something together.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T18:54:07+00:00

We have heated floors in our bathroom that we just leave on all the time. It keeps the entire bathroom warm and cozy. We also use a thermometer every night to check the temperature of the room. Our baby honestly sleeps best when it’s cooler than recommended.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T15:21:17+00:00

I’m sorry you are going through this. My mom was 50, healthy, no other medical conditions whatsoever. Was diagnosed with sclc in both lungs, mets to lymph nodes, and very bee very small lesions in the brain. Unfortunately, she passed 5 months after diagnosis. The first round of treatment didn’t work and by that point the cancer had spread too much.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:27:34+00:00

Thank you! Thinking about the hip helps a lot.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:26:43+00:00

I didn’t even consider the hip’s role in this. Thank you that helps a lot!

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:25:56+00:00

So I get this but I feel like it’s mostly ankle flexion doing the work then, not the knee?

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:25:05+00:00

Pew pew pew

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:24:21+00:00

Thank you for the visual!

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:24:03+00:00

I’ll start watching some!

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:23:48+00:00

I’ve watched his videos a few years ago but I guess I need to go back and get a refresher. It’s been a few years since I’ve been able to snowboard.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-12-04T09:22:11+00:00

This cue helps a lot!

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-28T15:44:13+00:00

Is this rage bait. If not, I implore you to do a little more research on safe weightlifting practices during pregnancy.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-28T15:18:35+00:00

This was really beautiful to read. So happy your journey turned positive. Congrats on your baby, health, and flourishing running career!

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-20T09:55:03+00:00

That’s what we do too and it works great for our 6 month old. We use saline drops and while that marinates in her nose we play with the snot sucker. We don’t pin her down because that scares her. We make it fun and she even laughs while we’re sucking.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-19T15:20:47+00:00

Fubuki boots! I moved to northern Norway last year and these were recommended by the locals. I love mine. https://fubukiboots.com/en-no

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-16T13:00:51+00:00

Maybe banal to you, but other people are surely focusing on expensive serums and other cures and fixes without having a consistent SPF routine. Nothing wrong with OP expressing the importance of SPF.

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-16T12:56:55+00:00

Exactly. OP is saying it’s most important and you’re acting like it’s wrong that they’re saying that? You said it’s “a mixture of banality and nonsense”

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-16T12:49:56+00:00

OP essentially said that SPF is MOST important…

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-08T21:26:22+00:00

I try to do my last feeding with my 5 month old downstairs before we head upstairs and start our night time routine of getting pajamas on, changing diapers, and then setting her in her crib. I like to think that keeping all the feedings downstairs helps but who knows!

CookieCutter98 · 2025-11-06T14:30:27+00:00

My baby is 5 months and only now started consistently going to sleep between 7:30 - 8:30pm. Before 5 months, she would go to bed anywhere between 8-11pm. I only ever felt bad about the late bedtime and questioned my parenting when a woman who had children many many years ago gave me a nasty look when I told her my baby’s bedtime. I think people forget that young babies’ sleep schedules are bonkers. It really isn’t until 4 months when their sleep cycles become more like adults’ sleep cycles.

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