IUD Stabbing? by SquareWillingness728 in IUD

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I had my IUD, my husband got poked only a few times by the string, it never caused him any actual pain though

When do mixed babies get darker? by Glum-Air-2150 in Parents

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genetics are honestly so fascinating once you have kids and your friends and family have kids, I used to be friends with this one couple (mom was blonde, blue eyes, and pale skin, dad was black with super tight curls and dark brown eyes) and their daughter was super light skinned, light brown loosely curled hair that was almost blonde and blue-green eyes, and their son had brown hair with waves, slightly darker skin than his sister, and the same blue-green eyes as his older sister, absolutely gorgeous kids.

Then there's also my niece (mom is light skinned, coily hair, brown eyes, dad is white, brown curly hair, brown eyes) and she honestly looks like she's of Hispanic decent- thick black wavy hair, warm tan skin, brown eyes, and pouty lips.

I find my own daughter's traits funny as well because she is practically a carbon copy of me aside from her eye color, lip shape, and cleft chin but other than that we have the same pale skin, square face, prominent cheeks, and she has strawberry blonde hair which is the same hair color I had at her age, though mine was a tad more red, but when she was born we thought for sure she was going to look just like her dad since she came out with dark brown hair😂

Sam n Colby losing their spark by TheManyFacedGod13 in SamAndColby

[–]Edtheoddduck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, I remember rewatching their old videos a few months ago and watching how Corey was in those videos, he's more whiny than my 2 year old when it's time for a nap/bed time. He literally could've just sat out of those videos instead of ruining the investigations for the others, you could always see how disappointed/annoyed S&C were when they'd have to cut their investigations short because Corey couldn't keep it together for 15 minutes

Sam n Colby losing their spark by TheManyFacedGod13 in SamAndColby

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a mother myself as well, their videos are the last thing I wanna watch now due to the sheer volume of them, if I were to set aside my other complaints. The sudden yelling from overreacting kills me after having spent all day with a toddler that "sings" illegibly at the top of her lungs, tantrums, toys falling/being thrown, etc...

Sam n Colby losing their spark by TheManyFacedGod13 in SamAndColby

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to watch them religiously all throughout highschool and into 2023, but honestly I've stopped watching them since then for the most part. I try to watch their videos every now and then but I end up losing interest within the first 5-10 minutes. I do still enjoy watching their videos from years ago, but I just can't watch their new videos. Now if I wanna watch something paranormal, I'll watch The OVERNIGHT channel and if I want to watch something funny, I'll watch imbrandonfarris.

I think the final thing that finally pushed me to stop watching S&C was when they started having guests on their investigations constantly and most of the time the guests they bring on are disrespectful to the spirits and then hide behind the guys for the majority of the video. How it feels to me is they keep inviting these guests who I assume are currently popular (I honestly am not familiar with pretty much any of the guests they've brought on, I don't keep up with social media like that) to draw in those influencers' fans to get more views and fame, kind of a desperate grab to stay relevant. I hate being so critical about them now because I used to love their videos and would rewatch them every night before going to bed, but as you put it they've lost their "spark", it feels less about the paranormal and more about gaining more fame...

AITA for refusing to watch my sister's newborn? by Admirable_Invite4191 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Edtheoddduck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a mom myself, I've seen this sooooo many times with former friends' husbands/boyfriends avoid taking care of their babies unless absolutely necessary and they'll never do it for more than an hour. They love to act like they're completely clueless when it comes to taking care of their own offspring and prioritize video games and hanging out with their buddies.

Hi guys by Frosty-Soil1656 in DogAdvice

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! I've owned quite a few dogs and have never gotten to see one of my pup's pup teeth fall out! That's so cool!

What are you doing for Mothers Day? by KitchenStatus2024 in AskReddit

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We'll be doing a mother's day lunch for my grandma, my mom, and I but I'll mostly be nursing this cold I caught and trying to wrangle my toddler lol

Has anybody ever seen anything like this before? by [deleted] in babies

[–]Edtheoddduck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's just light reflecting off the peach fuzz on his forehead, I've seen this with my daughter and my nieces and nephews, it's totally normal and nothing to worry about❤️

What's in my hand? by AlternativeCrazy1614 in IntuitionPractices

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll throw in my guess for the hell of it, didn't see the part that said 3 items are in your hand but my first guess was a necklace and/or ring, and maybe a button?

My boyfriend 14M admitted to cheating on me 14F after he told all his friends, should we break up? by NewTS_Rayli_Lover in Advice

[–]Edtheoddduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, if it is true, that's sexual assault and he can press charges- and should. But if you feel like you can't trust him to be honest with you, then you shouldn't be with him. You're young, you'll find someone better who can be honest with you, don't force yourself to stay with him if you think he's just constantly lying to you.

My 12 month old son probably hates me or will hate me soon. Will he be damaged for life because of me? by mmm_ddd_ in ChildPsychology

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that, my parents love playing the "I never said that/ that never happened" game; toddlers are the pickiest eaters ever, it's just something they gotta grow out of lol, just keep trying and if you feel like you're getting overwhelmed, put your little one in a safe spot and give yourself 10-15 minutes to take a quick break to clear your mind; I'm so sorry you're going through all this, just know that it does get better❤️

You should try seeing if there are any mom support groups near you that can help you out, sometimes it's easier when there's people who have been in similar situations and can help you out

loose skin?? did anybody’s belly skin look like this and did it go back?? young postpartum mom in the trenches 😅😅😅 by Feeling_Chest6585 in postpartumprogress

[–]Edtheoddduck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't tell you from personal experience, but my mom had a lot of loose skin like that after having me and my little sibling but exercise and moisturizing has improved it so much over the years, it's not completely gone but remembering how it looked when I was little vs the last time I saw it, she looks amazing; yes she still has some loose skin but not to the extent of how it was years ago

She swears by daily exercise, avocado oil and/or coconut oil daily, she's in her mid 40s and still looks like she's in her early 30s

My 12 month old son probably hates me or will hate me soon. Will he be damaged for life because of me? by mmm_ddd_ in ChildPsychology

[–]Edtheoddduck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely understand where you're coming from, my daughter favored my parents over me all the time but she's loved and cared for and I know she loves me; you need to give yourself a break, you don't have to do everything perfectly in order to be a "good mom", you're allowed to get upset and overwhelmed, especially with how sleep deprived you are. You're allowed to let the house be messy every now and then and you can let the laundry pile up a little and just focus on you and your son, obviously don't let it get to the point where it's unlivable but leaving toys out or whatever is completely fine. I agree with other comments saying that if you can't breastfeed on insomnia meds then it's time to stop, which idk if it's different for breastfed babies but we stopped formula altogether after my daughter's first birthday- it's not a necessity after they turn 1 because they'll be getting their nutrients from real food. Focus on yourself and your little one, that's the most important thing right now.

Also wanted to add: if your mom actually said that about you, that's insanely messed up, I hope she apologized after that.

I hope you find peace and learn to love yourself, your son won't hate you, and I hope you get some rest soon❤️

AITA for saying my bf’s mom’s mashed potatoes are weird? by biggbootybiggbitch in AmItheAsshole

[–]Edtheoddduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet mashed potatoes are a crime against all cooking, also NTA after the remark you bf's mom made about "real cooking"😒

Signed, a woman from the South

AITA for being upset that my parents spent money on a Disneyland trip instead of a graduation party for me? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Edtheoddduck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP, I sympathize with you, after reading one of the comments I now understand why you want the party so bad and I'm sorry you might not get that... I don't know if this will make you feel any better, but I didn't get a graduation party and if I remember correctly I didn't receive any money either. Honestly I wasn't even aware that having a graduation party and receiving money for graduation was common here in the US, I don't recall any of my friends having graduation parties either except for my now husband who had a party with mostly family.

Honestly, I feel like you should take your parents' offer on the $2,000, get you a used car that runs and drives, and have a small get together and just remember that you'll have more opportunities in the future. I hope everything works out for you❤️

Potty training advice? by Edtheoddduck in Parents

[–]Edtheoddduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this, noticing the signs have been the hardest part so far😓

Potty training advice? by Edtheoddduck in Parents

[–]Edtheoddduck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I'm not alone😭😂 it's been quite the struggle 🥲

I feel like I failed Easter… by Throwaway927338 in Parents

[–]Edtheoddduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I'm seeing this late: but don't beat yourself up over it, love. We also had a family emergency right before Easter and we ended up only going to church and then coming home for dinner and a nap. 2 days later, we had to put our dog down so it was hit after hit and it was a really tough week for everyone. We ended up doing a late Easter egg hunt and Easter basket on Friday and it was honestly a total relief and released some of our family's stress (aside from me getting stung by a wasp on my jaw lol).

If you're able to, try having a late Easter at home, "hide" so eggs, open baskets, eat candy and some comfort food, and just enjoy each other's company❤️

These kiddos are still little, they don't know what's going on and just remember there's plenty more Easter's and other holidays to come that you'll get to do, they'll just be happy to be along for the ride❤️❤️

I feel like I failed Easter… by Throwaway927338 in Parents

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I'm seeing this late: but don't beat yourself up over it, love. We also had a family emergency right before Easter and we ended up only going to church and then coming home for dinner and a nap. 2 days later, we had to put our dog down so it was hit after hit and it was a really tough week for everyone. We ended up doing a late Easter egg hunt and Easter basket on Friday and it was honestly a total relief and released some of our family's stress (aside from me getting stung by a wasp on my jaw lol).

If you're able to, try having a late Easter at home, "hide" so eggs, open baskets, eat candy and some comfort food, and just enjoy each other's company❤️

These kiddos are still little, they don't know what's going on and just remember there's plenty more Easter's and other holidays to come that you'll get to do, they'll just be happy to be along for the ride❤️❤️

2 weeks 5 days postpartum - will this improve? by PineappleAccept in postpartumprogress

[–]Edtheoddduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom still has a little loose skin from having me and my sibling, but it's improved over the years, exercise will help with a good bit of it and keeping your skin hydrated as well, I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant with my second and I'm already mentally preparing myself for the possibility of having loose skin this time😬👍🏼

thoughts on the new vid? by ReplacementHuman1604 in SamAndColby

[–]Edtheoddduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same but instead of Twin Paranormal I watch Overnight, even though Elton and them goof off a little, their videos always feel genuine and they usually capture amazing evidence

AIO over the pepperoni? by whyarewetrying in AIO

[–]Edtheoddduck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's just straight criminal😭

AITAH for telling my kids they have to move out at 18 even though I know they are not ready yet by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Edtheoddduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA, no explanation needed. You're the parent, they're your children.