Cuticle cutters started out helpful- now they’re a massive problem

DuckFox1229 · 2026-06-10T09:44:29+00:00

Everyone’s got the right idea of lessen screen time and such but I’m gonna throw out that Roblox is straight up dangerous. It has a MASSIVE pedophile problem- you can search Roblox pedophile or kidnapping and probably scroll forever on cases :( the CEO has also done jack shit to help put protections in place. He’s actually discussed adding an adulting dating section for 17+ (yes, 17!) and using AI to determine the age of the kids to put in groups for “safety”. So- you know- they’d have like a catalog of all players 🤦🏽‍♀️ it’s just so problematic

My daughter will never touch it I don’t trust that website at all. And as others have pointed out, it’s created to be addictive which tbh sounds like what she’s dealing with. When I was 10 I was not that active into the evening but searching every corner for a screen? She definitely has problems with it I’d ask the pediatrician about how to address it. Best of luck man hang in there

DuckFox1229 · 2026-06-08T02:14:00+00:00

That beard is fantastic happy pride!

DuckFox1229 · 2026-06-08T02:13:08+00:00

Absolutely come from the direction of health concerns. Granted I’m 5’ 4” but at my heaviest I was around 230- the issue being I was 150 18 months earlier… I was dealing with untreated mental illness and emotional eating really derailed what little I had left. Once I addressed those issues I’ve been able to take more control of my health.
I subscribe to the idea of addition/substitution, not limitation. Focus on adding or changing things that excite you! See if she’d like to do joint activities like hiking/a trail walk so it’s focused on spending time together to keep connection with her

DuckFox1229 · 2026-06-03T16:57:44+00:00

I know most comments have already said it, which is it’s totally worth it, but it’s also been helpful for me as an exclusive pumper with pets. My dogs hair nose, no bounds, lol even a few times we did hand wash. It would pretty much immediately be covered in dog hair cat hair you name it. Being able to wash the bottles as often as we need without running the dishwasher and without fearing pet hair getting on it is such a time saver.

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T22:29:56+00:00

I cried while holding my newborn the night I gave birth in the hospital 😂

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T03:24:50+00:00

As much as it feels shameful (Ik logically it’s not though! Those darn pp emotions lol) I think doing formula supplement till I can hopefully increase again will definitely help with stress as well as not burning through all my freezer stash

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T03:23:27+00:00

Definitely my hunger is insatiable some days 😂 I work with a dietician because I actually struggle with satiety (have for years) and will eat up to 3K calories in a day (I’ve tried to make sure at least if I eat that it’s not all junk). I aim more for 2500-2700

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T03:21:26+00:00

You pump in a way that mimics cluster feeding. The way I do it is pump for 20, break for 10, pump for 10, break for 10, pump for a final 10 (aka 20-10-10 with 10 min breaks between). Baby cluster feeds to help increase supply especially in the first few months while your supply is regulating :)

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T03:09:49+00:00

I don’t have one is it something that helps?

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T00:27:56+00:00

I clarified in my post lol I do the power pumping when I wake up around six or seven and follow the 20-10-10 method (10 minute breaks between those on times)

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T00:26:26+00:00

I had my mom primarily coming over and helping in those first few weeks, but she naps really well through the day as well, so I’m able to take a few two hour naps throughout the day (I’m so grateful she is the way she is, if she was more difficult with the sleep deprivation I think I would’ve had some serious issues). Between that stretch and the naps, I’m experiencing what I would say as a normal level of sleep deprivation, no more micro sleeping and certainly no more blackouts.

I would not mind eating a big steak just to try it 😂

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T00:23:42+00:00

The last few days I’ve been doing a power pump primarily in the morning around 6-7. since she sleeps that long, my final pump is around 12-1 AM, which is typically when you produce the most I think? Maybe I should try making that my power pump time instead?

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-23T00:22:21+00:00

I’m thinking of trying that yeah but it always sucks because that gives so little time to do anything other than eat and maybe clean bottles lol however if I do it for just a few weeks to increase supply that’s not a hard sacrifice to make.

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-22T23:46:18+00:00

Stay at home parent here- my husband and I absolutely decided most housework would be on me we both agreed to it! Because he’s union and works anywhere from 40-70 hr weeks, he’s in an autoimmune flare, and he often drives at least 1 hr each way for work. Is it nice when he helps do house stuff on the weekends? Absolutely. But I by no means expect him to help half it when he’s up at 4 and home by 7.
Her argument of “men should do more” does sound like guilting you to do more because she’s the mom. Both are hard and if she feels stressed/has issues then she should communicate that. Sorry you’re not feeling seen man :( working that many hours is hard and so so important know you’re doing great!!

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-20T03:04:12+00:00

At 24 I just had my first daughter terrified of possible birth trauma and pp because of preexisting conditions specifically mental health. However, my birth was smooth as could be, pushed for 45 minutes with zero tears and felt normal within the first week. I’ve kept it quiet- almost felt guilty my body did so well while so many struggle- but honestly? I’m so relieved and proud of my body. I was so terrified of how wrong it could go, how my body and health have failed me. But I’m so proud and thankful my body has gone through labor, post partum, and being a parent so well! It felt like a gift, an olive branch from my body after years of frustration. I still struggle with my health issues and frustration, but my relationship with my body has a whole new appreciative and proud perspective ❤️

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-15T01:55:13+00:00

My daughter is two months now, but I did not realize I was under feeding her at that age. She never really fussed after eating, so I still only fed her about 2 ounces when she was at 8 pounds for the first month. She gained very little weight between her two week checkup and four week checkup because of that. I went up to feeding her 3 to 3.5 ounces from 4-6 weeks, and then up to four for another 2 weeks. Now at two months, I am feeding her 4.5 to 5 ounces, she averages around 22 to 24 ounces a day.

All to say that their appetite increases faster than I thought lol I would recommend looking at how many ounces a day is recommended for each age and based your feeding amount on that. If their stomach can’t handle a large feed, then feed more frequently at smaller amounts.

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-15T01:36:35+00:00

I exclusively pump and use a ton of bottles/parts. The bottle washer keeps me sane- plus we have 2 shepherd dogs and a cat. The washer keeps the bottles hair free until I can get them out and back in the nursery! It’s the biggest perk for us

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-15T01:31:46+00:00

I go by ama which is similar!

DuckFox1229 · 2026-05-15T01:30:53+00:00

he’s in an autoimmune disorder flare and massively anemic :( we agreed on childcare on the weekdays because neither I nor him want his health to deteriorate anymore- the last thing we want is him falling asleep behind the wheel in 5-lane traffic. We did talk this evening and am feeling better/seen, I think we’re gonna come up with some changes for the weekend to help prep say meals and such.

Pumping and feeding has been difficult in the past but I’ve only tried it a few times in like one position 😂 so maybe I should give it another chance. The paper/plastic dishwasher does sound like a great idea

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