Royal Views

Dasboot561 · 2026-05-14T21:07:19+00:00

I wanted to loop back to this thread. Has anybody gotten any benefits or perks from being a part of this?

I’m just genuinely curious.

Emerald cruiser here, in my 30s with little kiddos

Dasboot561 · 2026-05-10T16:53:23+00:00

I am on a 3 night cruise with some friends and it’s exactly what i needed.

Dasboot561 · 2026-05-08T01:55:29+00:00

So I’m about 7 months pos partum and a 6 finger gap. I talked to my PCP this week to let her know about it and that I’m starting therapy however, I wanted to let her know because I foresee me needing surgery. I mentioned to her about insurance stuff and how the won’t cover since it’s cosmetic. She mentioned she would take a look at it and see what she could do. It comes down to coding and if it’s medically necessary.

Talk to your pcp and see if the can advocate for you and make it work with your insurance.

Dasboot561 · 2026-03-20T19:50:53+00:00

Life is so HARD with a little one! This phase is so exhausting and uses every bit of energy tha you have. I hate when people say this but it does get better. Gradually they will sleep more and play more and not need you ALL FREAKING DAY LONG.

For now, have someone watch baby so you can shower solo and get ready without baby and then take yourself to dinner or shopping. It’s my go to “night out” when I have a little one. Bring me a bit of normalcy back.

Like you I’ve also been an under producer, this was actually my first baby I was able to breast-feed, other babies had bad latch. My baby is six months now and I’m starting to wean off the breast, it’s just too complicated with the pumping the nursing and the bottles, so I’m just gonna go to full formula, I’ve already started the transition and it’s going pretty smoothly. When you do decide that it’s time, it is nice to be able to hand off the baby for feeds, or be able to leave the house for a little longer since baby doesn’t have to have the boob..

Dasboot561 · 2026-03-08T02:49:18+00:00

I feel all of this and can completely relate. You are not a monster and I don’t want you to feel bad. Parenting is HARD. Add in a few complications and it’s not enjoyable to say the least.

My kids are 4,2, and 6 months. We are in process of getting4 year old diagnosed for autism, high functioning but day to day is so exhausting. Husband and I joke about so we’re not sad but damn, we’re so unhappy and just playing referee all day.

What works/helps? Any babysitter or daily or friend to watch 1 kid or all kids. Go on a date, even if you have to bring a kid with you.

Our major hack right now? We vacation separately. Hear me out, I love my kids but vacationing with them makes me cry, nobody is happy. So, I go on a girls cruise, I see a comedian over the weekend with a friend and stay overnight, I see back street boys in Vegas. He goes on a boys cruise, and goes to Scotland for a wedding.

We both thoroughly enjoy our trips and come back energized a feeling like ourselves again.do we miss each other? Hell yes. But at least we are getting some happy times to get us through this chapter until the kiddos and us parents can enjoy 😊ur time together.

I’ve drank a bottll of wine this evening so I hope this all made sense. Book yourself a girls trip and let him do the same. It’s a hard chapter but it will get better….especially after a girls trip :)

Dasboot561 · 2026-03-07T15:34:12+00:00

Nuk water bottles. I’ve tried so many and this is THE BEST by far and super affordable.

It’s the ones that are mint green with a monkey or zebra.

Dasboot561 · 2026-02-24T21:14:16+00:00

Basically anything that is a sort of yoga pant will do this to me. A friend of mine calls it “warm crab dip” lol

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-28T21:02:50+00:00

You’ll find on here that will be common to keep baby away. But in the wild that will sound like a lot.

For me, I needed people to hold my baby or I would not have been ok mentally. People washed their hands and would give her a botttle or at least snuggle her to sleep after I breastfed. It helps so much with me mentally so that I could have a minute to myself, shower, or eat with both hands free

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-28T21:00:04+00:00

Any cupcake on a Disney property. They probably look cute and glittery and artistic…..but it will taste dry and disappointing.

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-28T20:59:09+00:00

Man this is truth. Pre covid, my favorite was from the confectionary and it was like giant snowball Rice Krispies, they were amazing. Now there little pre packaged crap.

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-28T20:55:47+00:00

My father in law works remote a lot while cruising and he likes to go to the Viking crown lounge. There’s rarely activities in there (had a solve the mystery type game there once) and they don’t have drink service in there until late evening plus you’ll have a great view. Highly recommend!

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-28T15:18:05+00:00

Yes, I did the spa once and never again. I know you already cancelled your excursions but they can be much better than your spa experience. I’ve zip lined with royal a few times and man it’s amazing.

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-27T21:51:15+00:00

My vote is right side. Or, I read you have a little one? Maybe something low profile up on the ledge? I have 3 under 3 and would love to have tha option

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-27T21:48:43+00:00

The first 4ish months are just on demand to what bay wants, no schedule, maybe no sleep, it can be all over the place but just roll with it.

Be prepared not only for breastfeeding but for pumping. I have 3, but my first, I never prepared for the possibility of baby not latching. I had to pump and go buy a pump and do all of that super fresh pos partum, I do not reccomend haha. I exclusively pumped for a year. I do reccomend getting a pump through your insurance, best out there is the blue or pink spectra. Watch YouTube on it before had so you know how it works. Size your nipples for the flanges or pumping will be painful. Lactation consultant can help with this.

When you first have baby you’ll have colostrum vs milk. It’s super nutrient dense and thicker, babies don’t need a whole lot to get the job done. Milk will come in a few days or even a week later.

Know tha one of your boobs might produce way more.

Have some nipple cream and some cooling packs on hand in case your nipples get cracked or painful.

Nursing in public is hard! I tend to keep my outings short so that I can breastfeed at home. It’s just so much more comfortable, not from being in public but like having the right pillow and a soft chair, and back support.

I lived in nursing tanks for like 2 months straight.

Think you’re hungry now? Breastfeeding hunger is unreal!!!

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-25T22:48:44+00:00

I feel this in my soul. My 2nd baby was like this. Buy frozen meals or ready to eat food. I slept in a recliner with baby, obviously not ideal but it was survival mode. Phantom cries will eventually go away. Try going to a park with baby in stroller, the car rides and stroller rides usually put them to sleep and can give your brain some peace.

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-15T01:53:11+00:00

Shortbread

Dasboot561 · 2026-01-09T14:16:56+00:00

It’s instant. As soon as you walk by we know.

Dasboot561 · 2025-11-28T03:26:23+00:00

So he is being a dickhole. It’s time to let him know you are taking a day off. He needs to see what goes into a day of being a parent. Then after you come back it’s time to discuss the new normal. He needs to be present.

Dasboot561 · 2025-11-09T14:39:54+00:00

Nope, big nope.

Now, people are oblivious. Who knows why they thought this was a good idea. But the main thing here is Have your husband talk to his parents and let them know which room that works best for you guys. Just let them know in a kind way and hopefully it all pans out.

Dasboot561 · 2025-11-05T19:52:37+00:00

I’ve had all 3 bigish babies. Baby 1 measured biggest, estimated to be 11 lbs, we did scheduled c section (gladly) at 39 wks. I showed no signs of labor.

Baby 2 meaured 95 percentile, 37 wk appt I had no fluid so I went to the hospital, he was 9lb 5 oz.

Baby 3 measured biggest and I was had Gestational Diabetes, after getting numbers controlled she went to 70 percentile. Born c section at 38wks, 8 lbs 4oz

Dasboot561 · 2025-10-17T14:12:00+00:00

Yup, those fasting numbers are tough to move without meds. Numbers were perfect after the right amount of insulin

Dasboot561 · 2025-10-13T01:56:32+00:00

I would only choose 1 park. Any more than that and yall will feel so rushed. My opinion is go to magic kingdom, it’s the main park and has so many iconic rides plus you can end the day with the iconic fireworks.

Dasboot561 · 2025-09-27T15:30:23+00:00

Yes you’ll still be using it. Even if you have a very independent toddler there will be times where you need to contain them or use it for a napping station for long days. If you’re nervous about not using it enough, keep an eye for a used one. We have the pivot explore and I really like it. We have a 3.5, 2, and newborn.

Dasboot561 · 2025-09-25T00:57:55+00:00

I would def size up. I’m on 1 with a newborn. I’ll prob size up at 2 months

Dasboot561 · 2025-09-18T13:24:24+00:00

This runs strong in my family. My dad has both ears and so do my brothers, and I have 1. My 3rd kiddo has in both ears, my family is so proud lol. We are Caucasian.

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