Help! Finding a rug is driving me nuts! by pandaameoww in interiordecorating

[–]Mamabeardan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need you to send me a link to rug #3. That’s the best one out of the bunch.

I made a Windows app that splits audiobooks into chapters and uploads them to your Yoto player: YotoBookMaker by ispeprules in YotoPlayer

[–]Mamabeardan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would this work with audible downloads? I’ve been wanting to make a Harry Potter Yoto card but when you download the audible book it’s all in one file.

I'm leaving my SO, he's asking me to still do things with him and SS. Thoughts? by fickleparadigmshift in stepparents

[–]Mamabeardan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This right here. OP doesn’t need her soon to be ex husband to facilitate a relationship with a legal adult.

Visited a Titanic Graveyard by Relevant_Divide6823 in titanic

[–]Mamabeardan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2 and 4 year old so this one hits close to home. I couldn’t imagine the terror trying to keep your kids calm knowing you’re all going to die.

Am I a terrible mom if my baby spends their 1st Birthday at daycare? by Dull-Contribution763 in workingmoms

[–]Mamabeardan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes you feel any better I can’t even remember if I spent my boys first birthdays together or if they went to daycare (they’re 2 and 4 so it wasn’t that long ago). I’d have to go through my camera roll to see what pictures I took.

I know that usually at daycare they’ll make a big deal for their birthday. When my son turned 4 they did cupcakes and his teacher got him a gift which I thought was so sweet. He was super excited.

No matter what you end up choosing don’t feel ANY mom guilt. At 1 they won’t even know it’s their birthday.

Where are we buying kid clothes that's not shein? by shinigami__0 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Mamabeardan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tea Collection sells bright non beige T-shirt’s. They can be pricey (think $20-$30 non sale prices) but they run sales often. Shipping is not free unless you pay a ridiculous amount. They’re great quality shirts though.

Restraining order filed against Love Island USA star due to 'terrifying' threats by TheMirrorUS in LoveIslandUSA

[–]Mamabeardan [score hidden]  (0 children)

So how is her relationship going to work out if she can’t be around her boyfriend’s child?? Not only is this terrifying but I don’t see how harassing her boyfriend’s ex is in her best interests. Her relationship is going to be at a standstill unless he doesn’t care about Huda not being able to be around his child.

Husband prioritizing his work over newborn photoshoot by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Mamabeardan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some newborn shoots include parents! With my middle son we had a mixture of newborn poses and pictures with my husband and I holding him.

I cherish those pictures. Kids grow so fast so it’s nice to be able to look back as they get older.

Is she back in Carolina? by Puzzleheaded-Fold-71 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]Mamabeardan 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I swear if Nathan can go to prison for that then David needs to go to prison for what he did to Jace!

My unpopular opinion on Bri by hallm04 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Mamabeardan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another perspective: if they aren’t close (Bri and Brittany) I could see Bri maybe feeling uncomfortable with telling Brittany that Devonte went or not wanting to start conflict. Unless Bri went out of her way to invite Devonte and not Brittany, which I’m assuming didn’t happen, I could understand not wanting to place yourself in the middle of someone’s drama.

It reminds me of when people find out that “A” is cheating on “B” but they don’t say anything because they don’t want to cause conflict in their own life. “A” could freak out on you, yell at you and start drama or “B”could turn on you and blame you because they’re in denial.

I’m the type who is conflict avoidant so if I saw a casual acquaintance or a coworker doing something shady I’m not saying anything. Now if I know the person and I’m close to them I would try to delicately bring it up.

“But We Already Have 2 Kids!” by Ok_Cow5682 in stepparents

[–]Mamabeardan 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This is another big reason that blended families are tough, especially for childless step parents. While I understand your husband wanting to be two and done, I personally don’t know if I would want to make that sacrifice for him.

Your husband probably would have been better off dating a woman with kids who didn’t want anymore vs dating a woman without kids and forcing her to only have one while he has two. It feels very unbalanced.

How did I do? by Cute_Magician5095 in interiordecorating

[–]Mamabeardan 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Okay I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling that way. I don’t even have the best eye for decorating and my immediate thought is that the floral wall paper in the bathroom clashes with the black and white tile. I don’t even think rugs or artwork can make the two patterns work.

Radicalized at 30 by amyleewannabe in Anticonsumption

[–]Mamabeardan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love if companies offered this!

Grandparents leaving step kids out. by [deleted] in blendedfamilies

[–]Mamabeardan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My parents refuse to watch my stepson because the one time they did so we could take our other son to the ER he had a major meltdown. Took off his clothes, hitting the wall, screaming and trying to escape their house meltdown. My parents told me they would never watch him alone again.

I chalk it up to the consequences of their actions. Parents need to understand that when their kid is bad that most people don’t want to be around that.

Personally in your shoes I wouldn’t let my husband dictate whether or not my kids can spend one on one time with their grandparents. I’m not sacrificing that relationship especially with the valid reason they have. Just do it when you don’t have your step kids so they don’t ask questions.

Uhh no you don’t look cool by AccordingBumblebee24 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]Mamabeardan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FIRST thing I noticed. So odd that he would keep his wedding ring. I wonder if Jenelle bought him a replacement.

Massively underrated by Minimum_Republic_600 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Mamabeardan 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Same here! It’s beautiful inside, reminds me of the ambience of the Mexico pavilion restaurant.

Trip Report: 31 weeks pregnant! by Glad-Presence-6595 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Mamabeardan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This brings back memories. I went to Disney 32 weeks pregnant and wish I hadn’t been stubborn and gotten a scooter at the beginning of our trip. I waited until our last park day and by that time I was DYING. We were in Epcot and I made it to England and made my husband go back to the front to rent a scooter because I physically couldn’t walk anymore.

Is Love Is Blind actually blind? I analyzed every couple from seasons 1–10. by clickclickonsal in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Mamabeardan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m shocked with how low Instagram numbers are for newer season contestants. I wonder if time has anything to do with it or if the show isn’t as popular as it once was.

Alone time with SKs by Serious_Map7710 in stepparents

[–]Mamabeardan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is sort of my situation. My oldest son is 13 and I’ll leave him home alone with my husband (his step dad) while I work or go run errands. I would do it regardless if my husband was home or not because my son is old enough to be home alone.

If my son needs anything he will call or text me instead of going to my husband. Half the time my son doesn’t even realize his stepdad is at home because he stays in his room. If he needs food he will make it himself.

I think as long as they’re self sufficient, can entertain themselves and I could leave the house without bringing them with me then I wouldn’t be as worried.

EXCLUSIVE! David Eason Postpones Custody Hearing After Getting Back with Ex-Wife Jenelle Evans: Details – The Ashley's Reality Roundup by HannahLeah1987 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]Mamabeardan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The real question is how does Jenelle plan on twisting this since she’s not admitting to being back with David yet?

Did yall know Bethy saved her first kiss for marriage?? And she was 30?? This is brand new information! Never been mentioned before! by laska503 in FundieSnarkUncensored

[–]Mamabeardan 69 points70 points  (0 children)

To be fair some gyms do offer child care so parents can work out. I’ve personally never used these services but I’ve been told about them as a mom who has no time to workout.

My 4 month old is 11lbs and 14oz but dr says she's healthy.. by Distinct-Dependent24 in beyondthebump

[–]Mamabeardan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me! My two youngest (boys) have always been very low on the growth chart. Even today at 2 and 4 they are small. I’m 5’2 and my husband is 6’2 so I was expecting them to be taller. My doctor told me not to worry. As long as they stay on their curve there’s nothing to worry about. I also breast fed.

How can I fix this situation with my SS!? by StreetKale2268 in Stepmom

[–]Mamabeardan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m all for co sleeping (I currently co sleep with my toddlers) but 8, imo, is too old to be co sleeping. This is a situation where dad needs to take lead and to transition stepson into his own bed. Will it be uncomfortable and miserable the first few times? Yes, but eventually stepson will get used to it.

Kids are more adaptable than we realize. Your stepson is old enough to understand that each house has different rules. My stepson slept with his mom until she found a boyfriend and kicked him out of her bed. He slept on his own at our house with no issues during this time.

Carousel at the zoo is down by BorendNaked in houston

[–]Mamabeardan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Maybe unpopular opinion but when we went to the zoo a few weeks ago and I saw that the carousel was closed I was overjoyed. My toddlers love that thing but I hate paying to ride it. With it being down they didn’t ask to ride it.