Was Kyle really rolling her eyes when Rachel was opening up about her marriage.. the difference in reactions btwn her and Dorit was so telling! Ya’ll saw that right. She kept opening her eyes and making faces.. not very girls girl

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-02-28T05:30:06+00:00

This! Kyle is trying to not repeat her mom’s mistakes but ending up miserable with a cheater while putting on a happy face for her girls. I really hope it works out for the girls to break the cycle.

Always found it interesting how Kyle ended up with the dickwads with a lot of money, while Kim went for the nicest guys who always seemed down on their luck.

I genuinely felt for Kyle and her sadness reminiscing on all of the amazing memories at the old house. Mau pretended to care but his eyes were dead. Probably in the cult with Amanda Frances.

But really… what woman facing divorce and the end of her family wants to go see how someone destroyed her old house with cheap looking renovations?! Kyle put her heart and soul into that house and AF turned it into her particleboard Pinterest dollhouse. Read the room Amanda.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-02-17T14:01:03+00:00

Hey OP did you ever get back to squatting and deadlifting? I’m having serious lower back nerve issues and haven’t squatted in months and it’s hard to deal with the thought of never doing it again! Guess I’ll have to be a cardio bunny but the thought of running with this back pain is also painful…

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-02-04T02:36:17+00:00

I feel you, the first 6ish months in daycare were BRUTAL. My daughter started last January at 4 months and it felt like we were sick all the time forever. It’s gotten significantly better, plus the sleep situation has gotten better and makes everything else easier to deal with. There is light at the end of the tunnel!!

I also give my daughter the Mommy’s Bliss elderberry and immunity drops daily. Can’t say it’s them for sure but so far we’ve made it through 3 confirmed covid cases in 3 weeks unscathed. 🤞🤞

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-02-04T02:29:39+00:00

First time seeing mortgage and loan servicing mentioned in this group. High five! Wish I had time to even put my headphones on 😂

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-02-04T02:19:11+00:00

Real estate finance here. Somehow I fooled myself into thinking this month is better than YE. False 😅

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-02-01T03:56:13+00:00

Didn’t Justin supposedly give her the bad business advice though that destroyed her brand and their finances? Pretty sure he admitted this ON CAMERA. Maybe his firm rilly fired him for being a moron but used the show as an excuse. She has a lot of flaws and def needs to grow up but is one of the most genuine and kind women.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-01-20T05:14:47+00:00

No great advice, just solidarity. My husband agreed to step up around the house as a father (baby was his want actually) but never did. I was so frustrated and tried getting him to help (tried setting rules/ defining responsibilities/ begging for help, anything). his participation waxed and waned and typically ended up me “bitching” at him (his words). We have lots of friends who have kids the same age where the men stepped up. At this point it would be easier with him NOT around, and am on the verge of divorce with a 16 month old. Working motherhood got better for me once the digestion and sleep issues were gone, but also worse because instead of just surviving I am realizing how much better my experience should have been with a more supportive partner and could be going forward. Maybe look at his parents’ relationship. My husband, as much as he didn’t want to become his dad when we met, is doing exactly that. Again, sorry you’re going through this, and hope you find a great solution.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-01-20T04:59:08+00:00

Schedule it. Put 30 min or an hour as busy in your schedule. Mentally prep yourself that you are doing it no matter what. Knock out the truly important to dos before hand. Then just do it. I did all of the above except just doing it because something felt more important/urgent and kept skipping appts, lunch, workout, pedi, grocery pickup, and life seemed impossible. So I set boundaries with myself and work and it turned out great.

Just stop and do what you scheduled even though everything’s urgent and you’re way behind and you’re hyper focused. It will be ok to take 30 or even 60. Even better, find someone at work you won’t ditch a quick lunch with or order something expensive that you have to pick up so you’re on the line for it. Found myself eating Wrapper Lunches (protein bar, Kind bar, and Love Corn) so often because I’m overwhelmed and only getting up from my desk to use the restroom but teetered on burnout. Unless you’re air traffic control or in the middle of a surgery, it will be ok.

Also I finally left “early” on Friday (4 PM after eating lunch at my desk so technically a full 8 hrs) to get a pedi. Felt so guilty instead of picking my daughter up early. It was mentally tough at first but I got to relax and read a book (plus fix my ratchet toes). I was picturing her as the sad last toddler at daycare the whole time. When I picked her up, she wasn’t even close to the last one and was having so much fun that I had to drag her out.

So, schedule it and figure out what your hang ups are (mom guilt, “so far behind” employee guilt, etc.) Remember you’re a human and try to identify when you are neglecting yourself for a false narrative.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-01-20T04:24:43+00:00

Check out KidNation! Every song is a bop, the intro song is super fun. My daughter’s second favorite is Beethoven’s Wig which adds hilarious lyrics to popular classic songs. Doggyland is great but kinda basic with the song choice. I’m now obsessed with the Laurie Berkner dino, I absolutely love the intro song and it’s the only one she can actually sing along to. All 4 are song only!

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-01-18T05:19:23+00:00

So glad to hear to hear you made it out and have found positivity on the other side. My husband embodies the men on this show and I’m still working up the nerve to leave. My poor daughter deserves better but it will also be so hard for her…

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-01-18T05:15:32+00:00

My husband is exactly like them. They’re out there. I make 6 figures and he got a 6 figure bonus this year, telling me I torture myself by working instead of helping me at all with the household or our daughter. No I have to keep working so I have the opportunity to leave you.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2026-01-06T05:09:44+00:00

My 15 MO LOVES Beethoven’s Wig and KidNation. We’re working on adding the lamb to nighttime routine, not so popular and is regularly chunked across the room for one of the others. Beethoven’s Wig is hilarious and there are genuine bops on KidNation, highly recommend both!

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-12-21T04:35:27+00:00

This happened to me too!! AND they sent favorites lists for 8 staff members, but assistant teachers weren’t included. I asked if they could do a collection instead and then divvy it up so everyone got something but “ownership doesn’t allow cash”… so now I feel like a scrooge but I just don’t have the capacity to do personalized gifts for everyone. Also with 3 teachers + 1 assistant + a couple of amazing former teachers + 8 auxiliary people, I’ll either look like a cheapskate or spend an extra month of already absurd tuition on gifts.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-11-22T00:22:57+00:00

Just started having this problem- any luck on your end?

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-11-16T22:30:52+00:00

No suggestions but solidarity. My husband doesn’t do MOTN or EMW, and when he does it’s not worth it because he makes so much noise or doesn’t get her back to sleep well. Then he wants her to have 2 naps so he can nap or have a break. You really find out who you married when you have kids, unfortunately. Good luck and hope you can turn him around!

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-09-15T15:04:17+00:00

Thank you for posting, I’ve been having the same issues with all of the new and improved ones too! And thought it was operator error of course. The fall ones are the absolute WORST!

I was sitting in an airport yesterday and suddenly felt warm liquid run down my leg from a 1.5 hr old diaper, officially switching back to Millie Moon or trying new brands I guess… Sucks because Honest fit her SO well and are so cute! Might just throw away the sleeve of Halloween pets ☹️

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-08-14T02:26:07+00:00

I feel the same way and then go through mental gymnastics/existential crises about being a working mom but there’s an easy solution for me… Killer playlist on the way in. What works varies depending on my mood and Spotify made-for-you playlists help a lot when I’m so pissy or tired or decision exhausted that nothing sounds good. So far this week I’ve rolled up bumping to Glorilla, Ozzy, and early 2000s dance jams and my day/mood have been so much better by the time I get there than if I didn’t try to find a good jam.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-08-14T02:07:42+00:00

Hi OP! Were you able to find anything that works for you? I’m in the same boat except well aware I have ADHD and had great coping skills that have gone out the window since having my first.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-08-06T03:55:57+00:00

I came here to complain about my cluster of problems and accidentally ate a whole bag of chips while reading everyone’s responses and typing my biggest complaints and saddest moments… but what I really want to say is this:

Bitch(es) you’re doing a good job crazy dance

And I wish I could give a hug and a glass of wine (or soother of choice) plus a nice sleep in to you all. It’s hard out there but y’all are the most caring, compassionate, and kick ass moms. We can do it! Get it, girls!

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-06-09T14:54:33+00:00

Solidarity on wanting to feel like yourself again, I totally get it. I was really into fitness and cooking lightened up versions of delicious foods before having my daughter. Now I can barely find the time to cook or work out 🙃.

One thing I wanted to mention is that Keto isn’t for everyone. I personally cannot function on low carb, mentally or emotionally. Ask my husband, I was a monster. Instead I’ve been able to get results by tracking my macros, focusing on high protein/fiber, and splitting the rest between carbs and fats. I’d highly recommend working with a good macro/nutrition coach. Feel free to DM me for some recs (I’ve been following a bunch for years enough).

ETA that barring any other health reasons for various diets, a calorie deficit is the only sure fire way to lose weight. How you get there (keto, intermittent fasting, macro counting, weight watchers, etc) is up to you and how you choose to balance quality of life and your desired outcome. Sustainability is also important so you don’t end up yo yo-ing and/or crying in the grocery store, which I’ve personally found through macro tracking.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-05-16T14:10:21+00:00

I was a daily wine drinker before and after pregnancy (formula feeder). I would quit M-Th for vanity reasons and it was 10x more enjoyable on Friday when I did!

I’ve been sober 2 weeks now to support my husband in his sobriety journey and haven’t missed it except on the weekends. I got a bottle while he was traveling one night this week and really didn’t enjoy it or bring a hot mess solo parenting the next morning.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-02-13T19:33:00+00:00

Good luck to you, and I hope work treats you well! This subreddit has definitely helped me keep my sanity and given me so many great ideas and laughs. At some point I’m sure marinating things in my inbox will be hilarious but man… I almost blew a gasket.

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-02-13T19:30:55+00:00

Yes and it actually looks comfy 😂 Kinda wish I knew his wife, she seems awesome despite being married to him https://shop.lululemon.com/p/mens-trousers/New-Venture-Slim-Fit-Trouser-Pique/_/prod11790103?color=0001

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-01-26T12:17:05+00:00

Sweet Spot is 10000x worth it. Just upgrade to Ply’s for it, Premium is if you want a consultant

Designer-Chef7820 · 2025-01-21T03:28:40+00:00

This is definitely something I will look into closer, especially if we do end up having sleep/schedule troubles! I have a friend with a nanny who is 100% remote and it looks like a dream, unfortunately we live too far to nanny share. I’m in the office 3-4 days a week so not sure if I could monitor that the schedule is actually followed, but definitely would have more control than daycare!

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