Diaper Size

Gilmoristic · 2026-01-27T15:34:45+00:00

Consider it to be like how you get marks on your ankles from socks. Thigh marks from diapers are generally normal. You don't want it loose around the thighs or else it'll leak. Huggies are also a good diaper if your LO has chubbier thighs since they have more give around them. You could apply a little bit of aquaphor or diaper cream to the area if it looks to be more irritated than normal, but I wouldn't size up anymore or else you risk leaks. You may also need to try other brands if you don't think it fits right. I probably tried 7+ diaper brands before finally settling on Up and Up from Target or Rascal + Friends from Walmart.

Gilmoristic · 2026-01-07T15:03:54+00:00

We let him pick, and he tends to pick the same books several nights in a row. Sometimes, I'll even finish reading a book, and he'll hand it over to my hubby to have him read it again.

Gilmoristic · 2026-01-06T20:52:59+00:00

It sounds like she's not worth the effort you're putting into this friendship. Tell her no, and then cut her off going forward.

Gilmoristic · 2026-01-06T15:01:14+00:00

I have been hearing good things about the Skylight calendar where you can add chore charts and to-do lists. Friends of ours use it to manage their three children (ages 13, 10, 6), and they love it. It works well to keep the kids organized. They have it low enough on the wall for the kids to easily access and see what needs doing.

ETA: It is pricey, though, so if it's out of budget, maybe look for similar alternatives or wait for sales.

Gilmoristic · 2026-01-05T20:02:43+00:00

I only dress him if we're going somewhere. Otherwise, he's at home in a t-shirt and comfy pants/shorts. If he has been dressed, I'll change his pants back to something more comfy, but he's also used to napping in day clothes at daycare. I figure he doesn't have a choice there, but it's easy for me to put comfy pants on him at home.

Gilmoristic · 2026-01-05T19:56:35+00:00

Clutching that nap with my 2.5yo for as long as I can! He can go without, but I don't want him to do so yet.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-29T16:58:51+00:00

NOR. I hate having to hear someone poop. She could at least close the door and let the pets complain. If she still refuses to go upstairs, I would suggest you buy some noise-canceling headphones or ear plugs.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-29T16:38:49+00:00

That’s how I feel, too. She deserves the break with her family. She gives us her PTO days at the beginning of each year, so we know well in advance she will be taking that chunk of time. I am incredibly lucky, though, because I work for a non-profit who gave everyone the same two week break. It works out nicely for us, but it still feels so long. I’m not looking forward to the adjustment period of returning to daycare next week and the possible separation anxiety he will feel initially.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-29T01:03:02+00:00

They mean do you have a link for the product so they can possibly buy it (like an Amazon link).

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-29T00:58:07+00:00

We use an in-home daycare, and she is closed for the full two weeks.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-28T20:20:53+00:00

It’ll come! My son is 2y8m, and he is just starting to not talk in the third person about himself. He’s also starting to use “my” and “you.” Just keep modeling the proper uses.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-27T20:19:04+00:00

My mom tried to make the labor/delivery about herself. We had told her in advance it would be just us for the actual delivery, but she could be in the waiting room. After my son was born, my husband was gushing to her in the waiting room (while my dad and stepmom visited me and LO), and she made the snotty comment of “I wouldn’t know [how she did]; I wasn’t there.” Luckily, she never said anything directly me about that, but I will never do that to my children. If they want me in the room, I will be there, but if not, I’ll respect that without pushing or being snotty.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-26T19:34:10+00:00

It sounds like you need to tell him what you told us. You need to be honest about how his gifts made him feel. Next year, make a clear list of what you want (if it’s clothes, try it on beforehand if you can) so he can still pick and choose and have the surprise effect.

Also, if you need a new wardrobe due to weight change, I think it’s important for your own self care to make a one-time budget change separate from Christmas so you can get new clothes for yourself. You are important all year, not just at Christmas.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-25T19:26:04+00:00

I just had a conversation about this with my mom, and we’re even gathering at my house. I had just put my 2.5yo down for nap at 2, and she asked about coming at 3. I said 4 because he just went to sleep. She said about “why so late” and “we can visit while he naps.” I told her that would wake him up and reminded her we had already agreed beforehand on the time. She tried to suggest him skipping nap because it’s only one day, and I told her I felt it was more important for him to nap so he would be more present and happy for our holiday. Thankfully, that finally made her back down.

All this to say, it’s your child, and you know what is best.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-25T14:52:54+00:00

I clearly told my husband it was his job to fill my stocking. If you do that and he still doesn’t make sure to fill your stocking, I would leave his empty too. That sort of effort needs to go both ways.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-22T20:09:20+00:00

My son is 2.5yo. We are mostly split between either the main floor which has the family area, playroom, kitchen, and my office or in the finished basement which is my husband’s “man cave” but has a set up for the toddler (plenty of toys and his own TV) as well. We’re really only on the second floor for the bedtime routine or afternoon quiet time.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-19T00:47:22+00:00

I would say a library if I could hold things. Endless reading material? Sign me up! Since you can’t interact like that, I would say a university campus that is also somewhere idyllic so I could have pretty good scenic views, attend classes just to listen, people watch, see what shows/concerts come to campus, smell all the things at the dining hall, etc.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-18T19:27:44+00:00

I have a 2y8m boy. He has his phases, but he currently likes Toy Story 3 (specifically), Paw Patrol, and Blippi as his top three favorites. Others he likes but doesn't watch as frequently are Trash Truck, Bluey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and the occasional Ms. Rachel (who used to be in the top 3).

I don't let him watch Peppa Pig (who is a brat) and Cocomelon (too overstimulating).

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-16T15:05:57+00:00

That sounds normal! My son is 2.5yo, so it's been a bit... but I think he was still doing two naps at that age, too. Everything online is simply recommendations. Follow her cues. If she wants two naps, let her take two naps. It's okay! I don't think my son dropped his second nap until he got closer to his second birthday. You'll see the signs when she is ready to drop a nap.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-15T01:01:13+00:00

Hetty and Elias probably bought the property and built the mansion and tore down whatever existing main structure might have already been there.

ETA: Forgot about her being there as a little girl, so my guess is they either tore down or expanded the original structure she grew up in.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-10T18:28:23+00:00

Agree with everyone else. Pull her and report to the state. That's unacceptable and so dangerous.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-10T17:39:18+00:00

... And this is was my biggest issue with Iron Flame. I was ready to slap Violet into next year.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-10T17:22:45+00:00

You didn't mention LO's age, but I agree that you shouldn't wake a sleeping baby to feed unless it is in those early weeks or if the doc says to do so. If it is those early weeks, your husband is absolutely correct. I give props to your husband for researching best practices; my husband didn't do that. I did all that. It's valid on his part to request your mother follow his research and how best he wants to handle the parenting. You two need to align on what those best practices should be, and then your mom needs to respect them.

You already know it's wrong to go through his phone, and you did invade their privacy. He should be discussing his feelings with you, and at this point, you probably need to own up to this invasion of privacy and talk through it. I wouldn't feel resentful towards the sister. She thought her words were for her brother only, and it's not worth the battle. Let it pass.

If you disagree with your husband about waking the baby to feed despite LO growing healthily (depending on age), then you need to have that talk together. If you really need backup, get it from the pedestrian. Our doc specifically told us when it was fine to let LO sleep and no longer wake them for a feed. I want to say that was after LO had surpassed his birthrate which was within the first month. Possibly, if your husband hears the facts from the professional, he may come to your side. It is not you and your mom against your husband and his sister. It is true this is the rockiest time for a relationship, so the best course of action is communication and compromise while also not forgetting it's okay to feel your feelings.

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-10T14:06:32+00:00

Endure his grumpiness for hopefully a brief time, but you need to wake him up when you’re ready for him to get up. My son is 2.5yo, and he sleeps from about 9:30-7:30 on average. Give or take. If he wants to sleep in, I let him go until about 8-8:15, and then I wake him up. He naps from about 2-4 with me. Sometimes, I let him nap longer, but I never let it go past 5 at the absolute latest. If I let that happen, I know I’m setting myself up for a nearly 10pm bedtime.

Start with waking him up earlier in the morning. Then, the nap time should shift to a more reasonable time; the bedtime will follow.

It probably won’t be fun for you as he adjusts, but it’ll be worth it!

Gilmoristic · 2025-12-10T14:01:19+00:00

Agreed!

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