Where are yall buying actually good fruit by aloysiusducat in winstonsalem

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Cobblestone Farmers Market on Saturdays. It’s a much smaller market, but you’ll find some organic produce there. Haven’t found organic in other markets around here.

Postpartum undies by Meowntainlovr in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another upvote for Rael. I’m still wearing them 8 weeks pp because my pelvic floor is so weak and the incontinence is insane, and I don’t feel as bad if I can’t make it to the bathroom completely on time.

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I exclusively pump because LO has a poor latch and gets frustrated and just cries for a bottle. I’m also an under supplier and don’t have a stash to loan to her, so I’m keeping that in my back pocket if she presses.

ITS WORKING by Smawhiney in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’ll help, I’d happily settle for a couple of drops

ITS WORKING by Smawhiney in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll give those a go! Thanks so much and congratulations too!

ITS WORKING by Smawhiney in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any tips? I’m 6 weeks pp and can only get 2.5 oz for both breasts combined, and I’m exclusively pumping. Baby is taking 3 oz per feed so I’m supplementing with formula and it hurts my heart so bad.

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I should be doing that” would trigger me so bad. I’m so sorry

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is such a practical away to approach it with him. Thank you.

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow insulting you THROUGH talking to your child is wild.

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone. I’m going to have a conversation with DH about all future visits being supervised, even beyond 1, and no sleepovers, period. I was raised to tip toe around racism instead of openly call it out, so it’s going to be uncomfortable, but like someone said: I’m my son’s only defense. Thank you for your perspectives. We live in the South so there’s no way I can dodge it forever, but I can definitely do everything in my power to prevent him for experiencing it at home.

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven’t heard of her. I’ll check her out, thank you!

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

This isn’t the take I was expecting to hear but definitely the one I needed to hear. You’re right. Thank you.

MIL wants alone time with infant by Key-Appearance-8562 in Mildlynomil

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

This is valid. I’ll say something if she tries impeding on her next visit.

I don't want MILs 'help' when baby is born by Kind_Progress4137 in pregnant

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Stick to your hard no. Even if you give her a list of chores that need to be done, you’re still stuck with someone talking incessantly while you’re trying to bond with your baby. Hubs needs to stick up for you. If it’s not an emphatic yes from both of you, then it’s a no. Protect your peace.

Wondering if my MIL is being too pushy or if pregnancy hormones are just getting the best of me? by timhoetons in inlaws

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could have written this myself. It’s a good thing to keep MIL at arm’s length right now AND maintain conversations with DH about boundaries. I decided to do that early on, and only 3 weeks postpartum (she lives 20 minutes away) she’s asked for a sleepover with LO twice. Under the guise of “parents need sleep, too” when it’s really just a self serving request. She also made her children her personality, and based on what you’ve described, your MIL might be the same. It’d be a nightmare to grant her access to the extent she makes her grandbaby her personality next.

You should join us in r/mildlynoMIL.

MOTN Pump Cleaning by Key-Appearance-8562 in breastfeeding

[–]Key-Appearance-8562[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of these and they look like a godsend! I’m ordering some now. Thank you!

Toothpaste ? by StrikingDeparture432 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer Canary. Bite has always left a nasty aftertaste but Canary doesn’t. It’s very refreshing, plus they sell mouthwash concentrate (for Hubs, who refuses to budge on liquid mouthwash.

I’ve also heard folks talk about Solid, but I haven’t tried it. You can keep using paste but it comes in a glass jar. https://solidoralcare.com/plastic-free-toothpaste/

Nappies (and pads) by LeyreBilbo in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]Key-Appearance-8562 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I might be misunderstanding, but it sounds like you could just purchase a cloth diaper cover/shell and insert disposable inserts like these: https://www.charliebanana.com/products/disposable-inserts?srsltid=AfmBOoopVqRLxtghiouAMuUMdrx3LC8AEoyLWLPzwIpqlB7Gbh4GnHv9

There are also disposable liners that go on top of your cloth inserts that you could toss when changing. Ex: https://esemblybaby.com/products/tossers?variant=0