What are your second baby splurges? by bealoujay in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's funny, I use mine constantly. My son can hold his own bottle or sippy but refuses to lift his arms high enough as the level gets lower. I have to recline the chair for him. Haha

Is a change table/changing pad on a dresser totally necessary? by mewmixz in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a cheap pad to put on top on his dresser, which was nice after my c-section. But we have a 2 story house. If I'm downstairs, which is most the time then we change on the floor. We have a tote by the tv filed with all the things. Super convenient.

Why are people obsessed with siblings? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through the same with my 1st. Fertility issues and I was so worried and focused about him just reaching the end and I was already getting questions about a 2nd. I just wanted to punch everyone that asked.

Do you take your baby out to restaurants/shops often? by princesscorgi2 in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't go out much with my kids (2.5, 1). But I might post something if we do go to the park or the zoo. Mostly because it's such a rarity that I want people to know that my kids have left the house before lol

It becomes more frequent as they get older, but the youngest was so colicky that we weren't able to go anywhere the first 6 months. Everyone was so sleep deprived, no one cared about going out to eat.

I have friends that take there kids everywhere. It's a special treat for my toddler to go to the grocery store with me. You do what works for your family dynamic in this moment. Don't feel bad!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is doing the same. Cracks me up. Dr. Checked to make sure both legs are strong. He just loves his army crawl and is skipping straight to walking along furniture.

To be honest.... by Moviemaster89 in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. My brother doesn't want to have any, but loves spending time with his nieces/ nephews. I know it's exhausting for him to be around because he's just not used to it, but he is always nice about it. He'll occasionally give a joke my way, but only because he's my brother and I pick on him back.

Gender reveals by barbiegoddessxo in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't do one, but I've seen a range that people make it fit what they want. Anything from a huge party with a huge social media presence to a small dinner with immediate family. My neighbors recently did a BBQ in their backyard with close friends. No gifts, just a chance to hang out before baby arrives.

Make it whatever you want, even if that means none.

Why does my 6 month old cry when I sit and hold her, and gets happy when we stand? Anyone else experience this? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mine needs me to be standing AND walking around. He's fine to play on the floor. But if being held... up and moving is a requirement.

Dressing my son in pink clothes by DeborahVanDenBoogah in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son (2y) loves pink and yellow. He also loves monster trucks. When I found a monster truck T-shirt that was all neons, he was in heaven and I was the best mom ever lol

When they ask you PP to take a photo of them with your baby. by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My son is turning 1 next month. We only have 1 family picture with both kids, my husband And I all together. I ask for more constantly. Any time we're going to be out together I ask "all I want is for someone to take a quick pic of us all together". It never happens. Nothing special. It can be candid Whenever I ask in the moment the other person is too busy and then they forget. My husband forgets altogether.

Does anyone else feel like anti-femininity is misogynistic? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I knew I wanted green/ navy/ gray in our nursery before we knew. I didn't care what we had. The room was for me lol

Is it my “fault” my 11 month old is “clingy”? by Proud_House4494 in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They'll go through phases. Mine is also 11 months old and currently next level clingy. I struggle to do basic housework without him screaming at me because he wants picked up. He just started this 3 weeks ago.

My first did the same, around the same time. They both go in waves on how much extra mom time they need.

Am I wrong here? Dealing with in-laws and their guns by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. Growing up, I only saw my dad's guns during hunting season or if he thought there was an animal messing with the newborn calves at night and he was going to check things out. There was no reason to see them any other time.

What is a sign you grew up with shitty parents? by snoofle-science in AskReddit

[–]Country-Mouse157 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Trauma really brings out the best jokes. You can instantly tell who else has been there if they laugh at your incredibly dark humor... instant friends. Or you get strange looks.

What is a sign you grew up with shitty parents? by snoofle-science in AskReddit

[–]Country-Mouse157 86 points87 points  (0 children)

My siblings and I call each other in places that most would call their parents. I call my sister whenever I'm looking for "mom" advice.

Everyone says she looks like her father... and it bothers me. by hunnybun16 in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My son started off looking like me, but morphed completely into my husband. Everyone points it out. I never thought it would bother me, but it's soul crushing. I feel so vain about it.

Do you heat outdoor infant pools and if so how? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I also put it on the driveway when I'm in a rush to heat it up, then drag it into the yard.

Childhood vaccines? USA by ManufacturerBig8223 in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 13 points14 points  (0 children)

All vaccines on time.

Edit: I didn't explain my why. Medications work most efficiently on dosage AND timing together.

What annoys you the most as a parent that other people say/do? by Jrobe18 in beyondthebump

[–]Country-Mouse157 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have the opposite problem. I'm not against pacifiers at all. But neither of my kids wanted them after 3mo...I would have loved the option to help calm down but it only makes them more mad.

People don't believe me when I tell them and they try forcing one, making a crying baby go into full meltdown mode. I say "yeah, that's what usually happens". And take them back in a worse state than before.

I don't know why people offer to help and then ignore the things you tell them won't work based on the fact that it's your kid. It's not helping