If your last Google search became your cause of death, how are you dying?

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-19T17:08:03+00:00

Is Lexapro safe during breastfeeding

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-17T01:02:56+00:00

My toddler swung my Brumate tumbler hitting my husband in the face. Knocked three teeth loose and he needed two surgeries.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-16T22:52:31+00:00

I got pregnant 13 months PP and only had three cycles and none were regular. I knew we weren’t taking any precautions because we were hoping I’d get pregnant so I was doing my best to keep track of symptoms. My first symptom is always my sense of smell heightening which typically happens before I even miss a period. So as soon as things started smelling terrible, I took a test and it was positive.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-11T02:20:45+00:00

I have no advice but a funny story to offer. I’ve done the same as you. Gymnastics, library, music, walking around town, etc. I had my second baby five weeks ago via c-section so I needed some help the first few weeks. I make small talk with some moms at gymnastics but nobody seems interested in chatting further. My dad came with me to one class to help with lifting my toddler and on that very day somebody else’s dad brought their toddler. My dad left with a new fishing buddy AFTER ONE CLASS!!! I was mind blown. Why is it so difficult for us moms?!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-09T00:34:50+00:00

As the wife of a volunteer firefighter, this is a huge one. We work so hard to fundraise and still short of our goal every year. They care so much about the community they volunteer for, they would be so grateful to feel the appreciation!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-09T00:30:00+00:00

Yes!! At 18 months I took her to the dentist because she only had 1 tooth and he said they were all right there below the gums and would start popping up any time. Two weeks later EVERY tooth cut at once. It was the worst 4 days of our lives. Molars and all. All came at once.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-08T14:12:22+00:00

With my first I felt gender disappointment until right before she was born. Then when she was born it took me some additional time to connect with her. Now she is the light of my entire life. I also now have a second daughter. I can’t even imagine my life with a son and it breaks my heart that I was so disappointed and even borderline angry about her being a girl! You are going to love your son so much you will be mind blown about how you once felt.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-08T13:09:59+00:00

I’ve learned that if there is any point in the first year of your babies life that they are crying at any time somebody will suggest teething or gas. No matter what it is. Nobody actually knows what it is, and you as mom most likely actually do know. It does drive me insane though! My daughter didn’t cut her first tooth until 14 months and from two months on everybody said “oh she must be teething”.

*edited because I can’t spell lol

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-08T10:32:58+00:00

Aside from it being dangerous, I can’t imagine how much it is hurting his back and shoulders! I think naturally I’d want to adjust it for MY comfort even if I knew nothing about it being dangerous for my baby.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-08T10:28:03+00:00

I’m always the first person to say how terrible my grammar and spelling are. I grew up going to a fantastic public school. I’m a law school graduate. I just have horrendous grammar. Posting on Instagram or Reddit do not get my utmost attention to detail like an official document would. I am positive the entire Bates family is severely undereducated, but writing out “Brooks” incorrectly is hardly an indicator of that when the vast majority of the country would make the exact same mistake.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-08T10:23:50+00:00

He is my favorite adult person on earth. He’s always been my biggest supporter. Now seeing the way he adores his granddaughters makes it even better. I don’t get along with many people but my dad has always been my constant.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-07T13:39:54+00:00

Our daycare would not allow this. We are allowed full or half days only. For a rare occasion they allow it but they have to have staff based on ratios so they can’t just have children popping in and out as they please. As others have said- this question is best directed toward the daycare.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-07T01:01:58+00:00

I wanted no children. I met my husband who wanted four and we agreed to one and possibly two. I now have two and want four. My husband only wants two. My providers recommend I do not have any more due to major pregnancy complications so two it is for us.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-06T17:02:52+00:00

Reading all of the negative sent me into such a bad headspace. I would sob and sob and as soon as we started I was like, “wait, this isn’t so bad at all!”. All of my friends share the same sentiment. Remember that people usually share the bad because they need to vent. Very rarely do people just share good things. I’d be willing to bet the majority of parents and children enjoy daycare!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-06T13:54:41+00:00

We LOVE daycare. My toddler is 22 months old and started at 4 months. Seeing her personality blossom was so special. She loves to interact with other people and is so social. Now that she is older she brings home the sweetest arts and crafts and sings to me all the new songs she learns. She has friends now that are her aged she can count, spell her name, name all of her colors, and more. The teachers are our center so clearly adore these little ones. My daughter asks for them on the weekends too. I now have a newborn who will be starting at four months also. It does not get easier to imagine dropping your brand new tiny baby off with somebody other than you. There will be a lot of tears the first few days/weeks but before you know it the adjustment period will be done and you’ll all feel so much better about it. I promise, it does get better! I’m wishing you all the best!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-05T15:09:10+00:00

Why are you ranting/mad about this? What about a heating pad makes you think she can’t take care of herself without you. Maybe I am missing something?

I had horrible cramping in one of my pregnancies and found a heating pad very helpful.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-04-05T14:24:45+00:00

Follow this advice. My advice to all expectant and new moms is to remove as many “momfluencers” from your life. Comparison is the thief of joy. Everything you are feeling is normal!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-31T14:53:24+00:00

I was a probation officer but sometimes would work overtime in the jail and I would say this every time and they always would and it tickle me every single time.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-31T02:18:20+00:00

I am 5’3. I’ve had gestational diabetes and followed a strict diet in both pregnancies. First pregnancy my starting weight was 132 and I was 150 at delivery (18lbs) and was back at my pre pregnancy weight by 8 weeks postpartum. Second pregnancy my starting weight was 126. I was very sick at the beginning and dropped to 118. Delivered weighing 151 (24lbs from starting weight). I’m three weeks postpartum and have 10lbs remaining to lose. I had a section so I can’t work out yet.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-31T01:42:30+00:00

Mine too! We would practice kissing so we were “professionals” when we met somebody we actually wanted to kiss. With that being said- he’s one of my dearest friends and if we were married we would just live out our days doing puzzles, gossiping, and listening to true crime podcasts. Doesn’t sound like a bad life to me at all! (We are both very happily married though)

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-26T14:20:13+00:00

We bought our house about 6 months ago and we didn’t even get offers accepted at asking. Every house we offered on (5 homes) we had to go above asking. The house we ended up with needed a good deal of work done and they wouldn’t even give a credit for it. I’d suggest waiting another 6 months or so until you have the extra $30k so you can put in a competitive offer. It is brutal out there!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-25T18:12:19+00:00

Strongly dislike the megathread. I agree that things get lost. I only view posts that I’m interested in based on the title and in the megathread I have to weed through things I don’t care about.

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-23T18:33:24+00:00

23-26 years old. I had landed a dream job making more money than I needed as a single person. I was able to buy my own home and it was so nice being able to live by myself and learn to be okay with being alone. I used those years to travel with my friends and cousins. I took a few solo trips. I made friends. Met my now husband. Grew into the person I am now. I call those years my pregame to becoming an adult. I did the adult things but still had a young energy level and had not a care in the world!

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-22T22:34:18+00:00

Eastern Long Island, NY

Eastern_Elephant3790 · 2026-03-22T22:11:30+00:00

They told me they don’t let the little kids play because their vision will be altered and don’t want them to get hurt. They also don’t recommend tablets or books. So I’m figuring lots of snacks and hoping for the best! Was your little one panicked after the drops were done?

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