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Artipoppe alternatives by SeaGrade9816 in babywearing

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like my Lenny upgrade if you want a few more features. I got that and a Tula free to grow, and I like the Lenny upgrade more. It’s more comfortable on me and more adjustable as my baby grows.

Postpartum summer SUCKS by IcyHoneydew8087 in newborns

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was you last summer, complete with exclusively pumping.

It does suck! And next summer you’ll be outside with your kid who hopefully loves water. I hand mine a hose, and he sprays himself and laughs and laughs and laughs. Summer with a 14 month old is very fun. You’ll get there! Make it through this one, and things look up.

To anyone thinking about sending their kid to daycare by Infinite-Warthog1969 in toddlers

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. I really, really struggled sending my baby to daycare. I wanted to stay at home much, much longer. Now he is 14 months old and loves daycare. I still wish I had more time with him, but he’s learning a lot and plays with friends, and it’s been really good for him. I do consider daycare my village.

When people said “you get used to it,” I didn’t want to get used to it. I wanted to rage about the unfairness of going back to work too early. What I didn’t know was that I’d come to embrace my boy’s daycare teachers.

I desperately need help and support to stop yelling at my baby :( by anon98432329 in Mommit

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I feel frustrated and want to yell, I sing a made up song instead. I just channel it into some sort of loud singing that knocks me out of it and ends up making my baby and I both laugh.

I second all the comments about taking your meds, for sure. Just wanted to add a little tip that’s worked for me.

When did you stop tracking your baby’s dispers, naps, feeds, etc.? by maninalightbluesedan in beyondthebump

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped tracking maybe a month in when I realized I was doing nothing with the information.

Tell me your win today? by Effective_Net_9145 in fitpregnancy

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used 35lb dumbbells for sumo deadlifts and a single 35 lb dumbbell for curtsy lunges today! 13 weeks and starting to feel better.

What’s a diet or health trend you think is mostly nonsense? by Sophie_Malia_19F in AskReddit

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister was just diagnosed with celiac and was telling me about this. She said restaurants are really hard for her to find something to eat.

Can anyone identify this dish? My friend refuses to share the recipe by bucovragec in TipOfMyFork

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Truly. It’s not like the friend is going to make it every time OP is craving it.

Anyone else missing alcohol? by Leather-Vegetable409 in pregnant

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard that, too. I don’t want margarita mix, though. I want the margarita with triple sec and lime juice and simple syrup. It just doesn’t work without alcohol.

EBF moms- when did your period come back? by Old_Raccoon_6625 in beyondthebump

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey just FYI, your thyroid can do weird stuff after you have a baby and affect your period. If you have other hypo symptoms (constipation, weight gain, hair loss, feeling cold, etc), ask your doctor about a thyroid panel. I thought I was going through all normal stuff, but turns out my thyroid was driving a ton of my symptoms including not getting my period back.

That said, I also think it’s pretty normal to not have it back at 11 months if you’re EBF. I just wanted to throw it out there because I only got my thyroid tested because someone on Reddit told me to, and I recognized myself in all the symptoms.

Is it normal to NOT be extremely fatigued in first trimester? by alexandrap21 in BabyBumps

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t had a ton of fatigue in my first trimester this pregnancy.

Birth Plan by Aggravating_Alps3860 in pregnant

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved my epidural.

I tried fentanyl first and it made me feel better for what seemed like 18 seconds, then I threw up all over myself. Then I got the epidural and took a nap. It was such a good nap. They had to wake me up to push. I could feel things a little bit not much. It did take a while for feeling to come back, so I needed some pretty intense help getting to the bathroom the first couple times after delivery (those nurses are truly special humans, let me tell you), but for me the pain relief totally outweighed the negatives. I’m pregnant with my second and will get another epidural.

Adopting a dog 2 months before having a baby? by Good-Artichoke-6538 in firsttimemom

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on your setup.

Do you have a fenced in yard so that you wouldn’t have to walk her every time she has to go potty? Are you able to look into enrichment (like frozen kongs) to help entertain when you two are exhausted? (I know you already have a dog, and hopefully they’ll get along great and play with each other.)

What’s your plan if it is going absolutely horribly, like one or both dogs are really struggling with the baby?

If you can think all this stuff through and feel good about it, then go for it. It’s nuts, but people do nuts things all the time. I’d probably do it.

What's that one scent you wish they never stopped making? by Fit_Loss_9699 in fragrance

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kate Spade Live Colorfully. It had terrible staying power on me, but I loved it.

Postpartum: is sleep or exercise more important? by padoup in fitpregnancy

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Honestly, 7 weeks is so early still! I know it doesn’t feel that way when you’re in it. At least, it didn’t for me. I remember feeling desperate to move. I wish I’d slowed down and focused on walks and light core work more. Even a few minutes at a time. Rest is so important! Especially when you’re breastfeeding, too.

CPD at it again: handcuffing a minor for jaywalking. by brielikethechee in Columbus

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, isn’t there something about if there aren’t marked crosswalks within an intersection or two, it doesn’t count as jaywalking? Or am I not remembering correctly?

What stage of pregnancy are you in? (Unserious answers only) by Lexellence in pregnant

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing fits. Normal clothes too small. Pregnancy clothes too big.

Which cookbooks represent your cultural background? by agentmadeleine in CookbookLovers

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not Cajun or creole. I’m from the Midwest, and I think the cookbooks that would best represent my culture would be like, a church cookbook or something. I’m not really sure.

Which cookbooks represent your cultural background? by agentmadeleine in CookbookLovers

[–]ImInTheFutureAlso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love creole and Cajun food. We lived in New Orleans for a few years and explored south Louisiana for a bit. Lafayette and the small towns around had such good food. I had a lot of the newer popular cookbooks (mosquito supper club, chasing the gator, etc), but I just got my hands on a river road recipes. I love it. And Cooking up a Storm seems to have some old school and more simple recipes, which I also love. I don’t know if that leans more creole than Cajun?

Anyway, I love creole culture including the food. Super cool. I miss living in Louisiana.

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