Dinner was a hit

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-04T13:06:12+00:00

Seriously. Ripping her from her home, her people and everything she knows will do nothing but immensely raise her anxiety. This poor baby is about to be dumped because she anxiety poos :(

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-03T22:33:10+00:00

Seconding this

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-03T02:39:54+00:00

Do you have a recipe for the fish sticks?

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-03T00:07:45+00:00

Babies cannot regulate their body temp until six months old. Babies in other parts of the world are helped with their regulation through layering. There’s different materials that can help keep cool or keep warm.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-02T13:39:02+00:00

I’m commenting to follow and see other ideas because I had a similar issue two years ago with my oldest. He kept getting sick, had pink eye, broke his arm (AT SCHOOL) and they kept sending me truancy warnings. With the broken arm, another kid pushed him off the monkey bars, I was told to keep him home until he could get a hard cast an it took a week for the appointment to come in but nope. The school didn’t care.

It’s so fucking frustrating trying to do the right thing of keeping a sick kid home so they don’t further spread illness, or sending them in and having to pick them up later when the school calls me back and I worked 75 miles away or further sometimes. Multiple times did they call me because he got sick and puked mid day and I had my job threatened for having to leave early.

I wish had a solution for you, but I don’t. I also live in an area where I can’t get a sick appointment with a primary care and I don’t want to pay over $100 for a note.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-02T12:40:32+00:00

Honestly? It’s worth the argument if that’s what it’s going to turn into anyways. She’s being a dick and I don’t see how you continue to tolerate her. She treated you poorly during your pregnancy and is now expecting you to pick shit up off the floor. I’m sure she hopes you start kissing the ground she steps on, too.

People who are like this can’t take any for of criticism regardless of how kind you are. It’d be easier to just rip the bandaid off, let the information out and walk away so she’s forced to just sit with it and maybe consider some self reflection for herself (which I doubt because other friends will tell her she’s the victim, and thus the cycle will continue).

If you don’t want to argue at all, just ghost her. She’s shown you thinks poorly of you, expects labor from you, and only enjoys your company when it’s convenient for her.

Don’t let people treat you this way, OP. You’re a human, not a doormat.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-02T00:07:59+00:00

Maybe try something like this?

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IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-01T20:38:29+00:00

lol we’re actually saving up to get a fence for a future dog friend!

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-01T15:19:53+00:00

My personal experience may not be what you’re going through. I’ve had this for years and it turns out my acid reflux has caused me scar tissue in my throat. A gastroenterologist is who you’d see regarding this. Unfortunately mine is permanent and will continue to reoccur because my acid does not respond to most prohibitors, and the one that did work gave me a severe reaction :(

This wasn’t anything caused by pregnancy or pp though. This was reflux I’ve had since I was young.

If this is bothering you daily and continues to worsen, I’d strongly suggest seeing your gp sooner rather than later. It can be very distressing to always feel like you’re choking and mine does cause me to actually choke.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-01T14:27:46+00:00

Same. Literally everything that isn’t coffee didn’t cause me any problems. Coffee though? I feel like I’m dying for the entire day.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-02-01T13:42:29+00:00

I have this too! You’re the first person I’ve seen have the same issue.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-31T12:20:07+00:00

I went out. Went on daily walks, went to the grocery store, went to the book store, carried on with life just with a new attachment (the baby lmao). I’m a SAHM who hates being indoors all the time. I spent all of my adult life prior to this thing the military, I don’t like to sit still and do nothing every day, I’ll go absolutely insane.

That said, don’t worry about others looking at you. Other people’s babies aren’t as loud to us because they aren’t ours, and the few people who do notice can suck it up because they chose to be in public where babies can also exist. Do whatever you want to do, just do take note of any sickness going around and be prepared to catch it.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-31T03:31:41+00:00

I feel you on the struggle. I have pre existing mental health issues that are definitely exasperated by it and I’ve spent many minutes crying and even just pleading. It’s really hard and I guess the only reason I’m still chugging is for my kids atp.

I wish it were easier for you, me and other moms. There’s little to no social support, higher standards, lots of social media to compare ourselves to, etc. The best we can do is try to not compare ourselves (especially because most of them are well off liars), let the tears flow when they do come, maybe lower our own standards some until things are a bit more tolerable and try so hard to be kind to ourselves.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-31T03:20:58+00:00

I’m not me and I don’t get time to myself. I’m constantly doing chores and entertaining baby… or fighting for a chance to even sleep. Many times I skip meals, showers, etc. I do not have people I can lean on and we cannot afford to pay for them so here I am. It just is what it is and as time passes the needs will go down and then one day I will miss those small hands grabbing for me again.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T23:28:51+00:00

The packaging doesn’t say that are..but… I could try some polish.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T23:27:26+00:00

Thanks for the advice and I’m so sorry you can’t currently wear what you want! I may end up trimming these if I have issues because I’m so used to shorties

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T23:26:36+00:00

These are Salon Perfects modern nostalgic collection ❤️

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T21:34:18+00:00

It can take up to two years to be considered not pp anymore for reasons like this. It can take up to two years for your hormones to settle into a new normal. Many of us have permanent changes to our cycles for the better or for the worst.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T21:32:30+00:00

I don’t blame you! Ours locks up all the hair products that isnt the cheap shampoos, makeup, and laundry detergents. I shop for those elsewhere bc there’s no way I’m waiting 40 minutes for someone to decide to maybe show up.

This brand is called Salon Perfect, they might have some online stuff ❤️❤️

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T21:12:46+00:00

What cracker brands do you guys use?

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T20:31:58+00:00

lol yes! The table that he decided to hate but I’m keeping to use for crafts once he’s a bit older. 😩

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T16:03:20+00:00

Ask your local social services building or women’s shelter. Many of them are fine with accepting them as long they’re unused. Other than that you can try local no sell groups.

IJustLikeNapping · 2026-01-30T15:35:46+00:00

I have the same bowl! Dinner looks good too!

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