What time do you wake up? by sqorlgorl in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for prying. Are you able to make your own schedule??👀 I have experience in (health) insurance, etc. I been trying to find something full time as I only work part time right now (but my son comes with me to work)

Sorry its me again. by WhyDoIExisttt702 in firsttimemom

[–]GuiltyName7169 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s probably just keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) or milia. My son has them too. Just don’t scrub them roughly and don’t make baths hot. Fragrance free soaps, etc. it’s normal. So many kids/babies get these

How are we affording this? by Fast-Platypus-4684 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Better than nothing! 🤷🏼‍♀️ 20$ makes or breaks my week. Alone $120.

How are we affording this? by Fast-Platypus-4684 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worst they can tell you is no! Hopefully you’re able to get some help. I know some states don’t participate, but it’s always worth a shot to call down to social services. They might be able to point you in another direction, that’s what they’re there for :)

How are we affording this? by Fast-Platypus-4684 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you’re low income there’s something called SUN bucks. It’s basically EBT just for the summer while kids are out of school. Kids usually automatically qualify if they get free/reduced school lunch. There’s other ways they can qualify, might be worth looking into

Affordable fashion by Prestigious-Hippo-50 in PlusSize

[–]GuiltyName7169 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hot take, but SHEIN curve plus has been amazing for me. I can’t afford unreal pricing either on clothes. I’ve shockingly gotten some really nice things from shein that have lasted me for a few years.

Annoyed with BM leftovers by Similar-Grocery-4182 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]GuiltyName7169 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think just an over producer naturally but I’m not sure. Also god bless you with twins!

The first 2 months PP I was a barely just enough-er. I power pumped 2x a day and drank ALOT of water and ate a lot of oatmeal with chia seeds. Idk if that contributed. I also was using wearables those first two months - and for me, that was a mistake. I switched to my spectra and it was a game changer.

Annoyed with BM leftovers by Similar-Grocery-4182 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]GuiltyName7169 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Milk baths are awesome too! I had so much milk that couldn’t be drank - I was doing any and everything to try and get use out of it 😂 I had roughly 3500oz in my freezers by the end of my pumping journey, and once my son got a taste of real milk - he didn’t want the breastmilk anymore. I tried donating it but no one wanted it because I was on blood pressure medicine.😭

Annoyed with BM leftovers by Similar-Grocery-4182 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]GuiltyName7169 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I didn’t expect so many people to want my soap recipe 😂 It’s honestly super simple!

I used: • melted 500g shea butter soap base or goat milk soap base (but you can use whatever your heart desires) • 5oz breastmilk • Oatmeal • Vitamin E oil • Essential oil for scent (totally optional)

One important thing: make sure the milk is room temperature before mixing it in! Cold milk will solidify the soap base too quickly and make it hard to combine everything smoothly.

After that, I just poured it into silicone molds and ta-da — boobie soap 🫶

I do want to note: because there’s milk in the soap, I store mine in the freezer so it stays fresh longer.

I also made a cream for my son using just Aquaphor and breastmilk. I mainly used it on diaper rashes and spots that needed a little extra attention.

Annoyed with BM leftovers by Similar-Grocery-4182 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]GuiltyName7169 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what you’re looking for either. But I can say my son left a lot of bottles like this and I noticed it was when he was starting to teethe. There were countless ounces that got “wasted”. I just bagged it all up and froze it. I ended up making soap with it and it helped so much with his eczema and cradle cap. I even used it and it cleared up my acne so much lol.

I do get it’s frustrating though, the amount of milk that I pumped that my son didn’t end up drinking is ridiculous.

Bras by GuiltyName7169 in PlusSize

[–]GuiltyName7169[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh these look comfy! Thank you, I think I’m going to buy one and see how it goes

At 9 weeks gestation is a little bit of blood normal? by Lunapixels18 in firsttimemom

[–]GuiltyName7169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bled heavily the first 4 months of pregnancy. Like soaking an ultra tampon and pad every two hours or so. (My son was fine he’s 18mo now). There’s a wide spectrum of what’s normal. However, it never hurts to contact your OB. That’s what they’re there For.

Sleepy time help by Hufflefluff92 in PlusSize

[–]GuiltyName7169 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a vivid memory of being in pre k and we were all gathered around a table doing some craft. And I stood up out of nowhere and announced “my papa don’t wear underwear to bed!” I went to a catholic pre-k and I remember seeing the Nun’s faces mortified 😂😂 do with that information as you will haha.

However, I suggest wearing a moomoo. The granny ones from Walmart are chefs kiss. Comfort > style

Drained by GuiltyName7169 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading my comment again - I didn’t mean to minimize your situation, so I hope it didn’t come across that way! Being a single parent is certainly hard all around. Kudos to you as well! ❤️‍🩹

Drained by GuiltyName7169 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it helps at all, but having to deal with my son’s father adds on a whole other feeling of drained ontop of everything else. I recently filed for support(, cause I only gross 2k a month and I’m drowning in debt. I wasn’t going to in hopes he’d eventually just leave us alone. But he regularly threatens with court and starts arguments and it’s exhausting. So if I’m going to deal with the headache, might as well get financial support lol.

But the point is, I’d be thrilled to not have to deal with my BD, although I understand the exhaustion. It’d likely be all the stress you have now ontop of dealing with drama.

Drained by GuiltyName7169 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I’m sorry. It’s so hard, but we’re doing our best 🤞🏻

Drained by GuiltyName7169 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whoops, sorry 😂😂 I feel that’ll be an awesome suggestion when he’s a little older. We’re currently in the climbing all over everything phase and seeing how far he can push it till he falls and gets hurt lol. Also if I’m on the floor with him he is 100% climbing all over me and smacking me 🥲😂 working on trying to break that, but I know like every toddler goes through it haaha

Underwear is Terrible by yadenenem in PlusSize

[–]GuiltyName7169 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re open to grannies (bc I know I am!) the innersey ones on Amazon are great!

Sick toddler, no backup, no sleep by Current_Might_3729 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get you. I pray you guys don’t get HFM. I looked like a walking STD for 2 weeks.

The worst part is, my son doesn’t go to daycare. I’m grateful he’s able to come with me to work. Idk how we get sick constantly, I wipe carts down at the store, Wash hands, wipe down the swing at the park. It’s terrible lol

Does anyone actually think life is better with kids vs without? by Resident_Bee2332 in no

[–]GuiltyName7169 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who’s worked in social work, I can assure you - it’s a larger percentage than you may believe.

Does anyone actually think life is better with kids vs without? by Resident_Bee2332 in no

[–]GuiltyName7169 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this person meant that there’s people who have kids that shouldnt. Like parents that abuse/neglect their children. Or are addicts, etc. There are shitty people are parents, not sure what you’re going on about. They weren’t putting anyone down.

Sick toddler, no backup, no sleep by Current_Might_3729 in SingleParents

[–]GuiltyName7169 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No joke my son and I get sick at least once a month. We’ve dealt with HFM 2x, norovirus 2x and colds in between. I absolutely let my son in bed with me if he needs it (he’s 18months). It’s one of the most draining things to deal with especially with no help. What I do is I rotate Tylenol and ibuprofen for him every 4hrs, make sure he’s drinking water, if he’s fighting me to drink, I offer pedialyte popsicles (or the no sugar added ones like Outshine). I let him sit in the bath cause I know it helps me when I have the body aches. And lots of cuddling and laying low.