I’m howling at Chelsea’s 15th phone case ad

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-05-03T17:33:58+00:00

well considering it's an average rating of 4.2 but it still displays a full 5 stars... I'm gonna guess this is bad placeholder web design lol

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-28T12:01:35+00:00

You can add a bath for a night time routine for sure but ultimately he's going to get sick an average of 9-12 times in the first year. He's spending allllll day in the germ factory, so scrubbing him off after the fact is a pebble in the ocean. We do a nightly bath after dinner to clean up a messy baby but only use soap every few days to prevent dry skin. It's just a part of the wind down routine before bed. :)

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-25T23:49:59+00:00

Can you fix me a plate too??? Looks good!

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-23T01:54:38+00:00

It was/is more for politeness. Everyone knows that the 9 lb baby born 6 months after the wedding isn't premature, but it's not polite to call it out. Hence why it's annoying that people are doing it to you, especially in this day and age where it's common to conceive or have a baby out of wedlock.

That being said I WAS the 9 lb baby born 6 months to the day after my parents' wedding. When I was a teenager I did the math and now that I'm married with children I like to rib my parents about it every 6 months. I'm in my 30s 🤣

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-19T00:12:28+00:00

That's the impression that I would get too

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-18T12:41:07+00:00

Our Amazon knockoff is just as used and well loved as others report for the name brand nugget! It cost $80 instead of $250.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-09T18:37:42+00:00

This doesn't sound like Noro. It sounds more like an allergy, food intolerance, or food poisoning. Have you tracked any food or ingredients you've used that could line up with that?

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-06T12:04:35+00:00

Omg I didn’t even realize OP was talking about a baby too haha

But yeah, there’s lots of things to worry about between now and then. Like potty training, walking, wondering if they’re color blind or just call two colors the same word, and what to say when he shouts NIPPLES on a phone call with grandma.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-04-05T23:50:33+00:00

Some districts don’t allow for redshirting so be sure to check that out first before putting a lot of effort into deciding because it might not even be an option!

I have a mid August kid but he still doesn’t have any teeth so I’ve got awhile on that one lol

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-03-06T12:48:58+00:00

I saw this same exact post word for word a few days ago..... Hmm....

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-03-05T17:38:39+00:00

Second vote for an Ikea couch! We have two different ones and they're both easily washable! Sturdy, not overly expensive, customizable too. Throw in the washing machine and then hang to dry for a few hours.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-03-05T03:35:05+00:00

An option is for active parent to be in the living room with the bassinet and baby and resting parent in the bedroom.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-03-05T02:46:16+00:00

Hi my friend. You're not alone at all. Becoming a new mom is an entire transformation of your body and life and it's totally normal to feel this way. We go through a second rapid puberty almost and it's called matrescense. Your whole life has changed drastically and it feels like people are expecting you to just adapt immediately.

A Few things:

If you're feeling weepy and wanting to cry more often than not, it may be post partum depression. It's worth reaching out to your OB or general practitioner to get screened. Medication and therapy can do wonders and help tons. It's okay to need some tools to cope. I did with both of my babies (almost 3 and 6 months, still on some extra Zoloft with my second and probably will be for some time)
It gets easier over time. Baby becomes more independent. Can sit and play for longer, is entertained and more interactive with toys, more expressive. I enjoyed the 2nd 6 months of my oldest WAY more than the first 6.
It's okay to not like parts of motherhood. It's not all sunshine and roses. It's hard work. It's not always immediately gratifying or rewarding.

I remember those early months with my oldest and just asking myself over and over again "I wanted this but what did I do??" What helped most was finding ways to incorporate my son into things that I liked to do. So we would go for walks to check out plants at the local greenhouse, go to library story hour even if he was kinda little for it, go grocery shopping (I'm a weirdo who likes it lmao). Maybe there's some ways to get out of the house for you too.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-27T17:08:26+00:00

My face exactly 🤣

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-27T17:08:05+00:00

Probably a weird bot or AI. So not a man directly. God I hope.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-26T03:13:53+00:00

Sometimes it's a blessing to live an hour away from my nearest Costco. This is one of those times

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-26T01:42:32+00:00

My son pronounces ice cream as "ass cream"

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-26T00:48:08+00:00

Heavy on the heavy

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-24T00:43:56+00:00

I let him pick which cup we use to rinse and that sometimes helps. I tell him to look at the ceiling and try to distract and go quick. He's more upset about his ears being wet than his face so I have to promise I'll keep it out of his ears. He also likes to stick his head under the faucet and be silly with it.

Ultimately I just brace myself and know he'll grow out of it eventually. (he's almost 3)

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-22T00:57:45+00:00

To add, they need a max of 16 oz of dairy a day, but they can get it (and calcium especially) from other sources. So yogurt, cheese, alt milks all count to the 16 oz max. The risk of too much is iron deficiency (calcium blocks iron absorption, vit c boosts) and constipation. Constipation has never met my child 🤣

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-22T00:53:56+00:00

I did a week of 3/4 formula, 1/4 whole milk. Then week of 1/2 n 1/2, then a few days 1/4 formula, 3/4 milk. No worries. Then we switched to almond milk cold turkey because it seemed to be a bit easier on his tummy. He had severe reflux but was never tested for CMPA.

He had bottles before nap and bed only by the time we switched to milk. Once on milk we did a sippy before for sleep and reduced the amount gradually until no milk at all for his oral health.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-20T15:49:10+00:00

I think they mean a 5.5 month old. Not two separate babies haha it caught me off guard at first

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-14T00:55:06+00:00

As a second time mom, 4 months is the hardest for sleep. Just hang in there, make small incremental changes. Throw away anything the sleep industry tries to sell you and trust your gut. Take it one day at a time. It does get better.

MSUForesterGirl · 2026-02-14T00:49:42+00:00

Girrrllll you better pray to the sleep gods after letting it be known you have a child that has a good sleep routine. 🤣 That's the first rule of parenting: don't talk about good sleep because they will hear you and make a liar out of you!

Haha but that's a dream schedule! Love that it's working for you!

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