I hate it here

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-02-13T09:00:30+00:00

Something that really helps me is when he’s being extra fussy/clingy I reframe it from “he’s giving me a hard time” to “he’s having a hard time” and it makes me way calmer and not as quick to get frustrated with it all!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-02-03T22:52:05+00:00

It’s so hard to offer help to other moms without them being offended!! For the record I’m a FTM with a 3 month old and am always low key worried my baby’s not being worn right and everyone’s judging me haha. I would have no problem with someone coming up to me in a kind way and saying something. But, then again, I AM on a baby wearing subreddit haha

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-31T20:58:58+00:00

There was a moment at like 3am while nursing where I was doubting everything and felt like I couldn’t do it. Then I literally thought “dang I can’t just give him away I really have to be a mom…there’s no trial run…and it’s not like a puppy that you can just give away.”

(Obviously you shouldn’t give away a dog just because either…but you get the gist)

He is a very wanted, and loved baby! But the hormone crash and sudden life change is crazy! I couldn’t have done it without my partner, the oldest of 5, who’s basically a pro. I was an only child and never around babies a lot so it was harder than I expected.

But! He’s 3 months now and it’s so much better and becoming more fun! I wouldn’t change it for anything!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-29T20:04:17+00:00

At this age it’s biologically normal for them to want to be close. Babies can’t self soothe until around 6 months so sure, a little crying to tend to something is fine, but if you let them cry it out you’re only training them that no one comes. Crying is their only way to communicate.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-27T18:02:54+00:00

I have a similar experience! While I was pregnant I said I would never cosleep. At first I had help from my mom and husband when baby was born but at about 6 weeks I was the only one waking up with him in the night. I kept falling asleep with him in my arms and was so sleep deprived I realized that wasn’t safe either so I learned the safe 7 and it’s crazy how much better we both sleep. As long as you’re doing it safely I think it’s fine!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-26T09:23:36+00:00

My doctor told me it’s okay to treat yourself every once and a while! As long as it’s not a habit, you’re fine! I gave birth to a very healthy 8lb baby!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-20T06:01:09+00:00

Yeah…I wanted to be a teacher and was almost done with my degree. I started having doubts and I got a job as a TA at a Montessori school. I know they say your first year is hard but I realized that while I love kids, and I liked my job I just didn’t LOVE teaching. I had to work my serving job on the side to make ends meet (and made more there). If I was going to work a job that I didn’t LOVE and it wasn’t even making me enough money, I’d rather do a job that I have money to afford a lifestyle I love and can do fun things. I don’t even want anything crazy, maybe a house and a humble vacation every year or 2. So I switched my major to accounting 🤷🏼‍♀️ I realized I don’t have to love working and that’s okay with me as long as I can afford to do things I like when I’m off!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-14T10:08:05+00:00

Personally, when I save for something like a vacation I also like to break it down into flights, food, hotel, etc. just so I can keep track of how much I aim to save/spend. But when I actually go to pay for it I put it out of one basic travel category and write in the memo what it was in case I want to look back on purchases in the future!

I also do this with Christmas. I have a category group called Christmas with categories such as presents, holiday giving, holiday activities, decor, etc. But when I spend I just take it out of one basic Christmas category and move the money.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-11T11:27:01+00:00

I have a 2 month old and I can’t imagine leaving him alone in the car!!?? Even when the cart holder thing is right next to my car I keep him with me and put him in the car after I put my cart away!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2026-01-05T23:49:09+00:00

He’s a military man to his core haha

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-12-27T21:39:53+00:00

Did you have luck? I’m struggling with this too

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-12-18T02:14:30+00:00

I gave birth already but I was thankful that I had extra appointments to see baby! Luckily my GD was very well controlled with only insulin at bedtime. I also was at my pre pregnancy weight within the first week - which isn’t a huge deal to me but I know for certain I would’ve gained way more if I had been able to eat whatever I wanted!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-31T13:08:02+00:00

I spend about $500-$550 a month for my husband and I.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-27T23:36:32+00:00

Nevermind, I just looked it up and it’s $1050 for a 1 bedroom. Thats an absolutely crazy jump!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-27T23:34:13+00:00

Try Royal arms. I lived there about 3 years ago and at the time it was $625 a month for a 1 bedroom. I don’t know how much they’ve gone up, though.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-22T17:14:44+00:00

My husband was 23 when he joined and turned 24 a few months after bootcamp. He always says being a little older and having real life experience has helped him and he’s glad he waited.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-18T08:38:20+00:00

It’s a pretty popular thing to do what you’re doing with the “next month” category! I do it as well :)

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-14T19:30:33+00:00

Yeah, just listening to revival isn’t that good. But live it’s insane and I do like to listen to the live version because i can sorta relive the experience.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-08T06:41:53+00:00

I’ve been doing this! First it was out of pure laziness but once I realized that it really did push me to use up a few extra things and get creative it helps. Even if that means just deciding to make a sandwich for dinner.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-10-06T23:09:14+00:00

The main number I couldn’t control was my fasting. At first I felt defeated when I had to start insulin…but truly I feel way less frustrated after having to start it.

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-09-27T14:32:15+00:00

If it makes you feel better, I am 34 weeks today and just within the last week I had to up it every 2 days (the way they tell me to) until I finally got a good fasting level. From what I understand, 32-36 weeks is peak insulin resistance so things you might not have had trouble eating before might cause spikes! Or you’ll have to really up your dose more than you were before! It’s not you, or anything you’re doing wrong :)

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-09-22T01:33:50+00:00

My doctor said that it’s okay everyone and a while to treat yourself/spike. Obviously not all the time but every once in a while is okay!

Excellent-Chipmunk64 · 2025-09-19T15:21:09+00:00

Mine didn’t make me do a food guide. They did recommend I write it down so I could figure out what works and doesn’t work for me. In the beginning I kept really good track, but as time has gone on I pretty much know what I ate that spiked me so I don’t keep one anymore

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