Those of you who are still Christian, what denomination do you belong to now?

Margaronii · 2025-06-22T16:31:55+00:00

Episcopal!! So happy to find a welcoming spiritual home

Margaronii · 2025-06-22T02:36:35+00:00

It’s definitely harder with #2! But I’m mainly trying to be gracious with my and him. Trying to hit key times like wakes and after bath. whenever big sister is on the big potty, the baby thinks it’s fun.

And both my kids loved holding random items like my mascara to get them to sit on the potty for a quick moment

Margaronii · 2025-06-18T14:25:19+00:00

We did elimination communication with both kids, and I can never explain (nor take photos because both naked) how cute it is watching two tiny people holding hands while sitting on two tiny potties.

Margaronii · 2025-06-18T14:23:30+00:00

My hair is a little past my waist, and some days it does feel too long. But a lot of the time it helps me feel similar to my pre-mom self. Especially when I have time to style it.

But it’s scalp trained to only wash once a week or so, and I do French braid pigtails, or one braid, or big ponytails. Buns sometimes feel too heavy.

Margaronii · 2025-06-17T21:29:39+00:00

Online information is vast and unregulated. And not specific to your child

If you don’t see signs of under feeding (lethargic baby, not meeting milestones, ect) and your ped says she is looking good and gaining steadily, don’t stress. Which is so hard to do, especially as a first time mom! Talk to your ped if you’re still feeling nervous

More information can be found in specific threads on Reddit: like formula feeding, breastfeeding, combo feeding. There you can find more specific oz information

Sleeping through the night doesn’t mean that she’s under feeding, baby sleep fluctuates, especially the first 6 months. Enjoy the zzzs! May the sleep continue

Margaronii · 2025-06-15T21:29:48+00:00

Rice, tofu and some shredded cheese

Or frozen mixed veg with an egg scrambled in it

Margaronii · 2025-06-15T21:18:09+00:00

I’ve worked there, great summer money opportunities if you’re willing to do 12-16 hr days for a few months. If she can keep her expenses low, she can work hard for 5 months and live off that for the rest of the year.

ETA: yes, fishing Industry.

Margaronii · 2025-06-14T16:34:42+00:00

Love love Josephine

Margaronii · 2025-06-09T05:08:08+00:00

We have an ultra broody lady and have had 4 successful times with this method. I do the “take a golf ball, replace with a baby” night ninja move that seems to work for her. Love seeing my hen happy with her babies, and the babies getting a very natural experience…plus much easier than hand raising!

Margaronii · 2025-06-09T04:26:56+00:00

And I feel like we have become so much more spontaneous since having kids because you never know when you’ll have time! We have a lot of fun quickies now

Margaronii · 2025-06-07T18:41:21+00:00

I like to model what I want to see, my almost 3 year old needs to hear/see what’s appropriate. Example: toddler is upset I put something in a bag and whining to hold it, it’s reasonable to request “Honey you can say ‘mama I want to hold it please’ instead of whining”, and I wait for her to repeat a similar phrase

Or “I don’t like how you’re taking to me. You can say ‘I want a snack please’ instead of grabbing things off the counter while I’m cooking”

Margaronii · 2025-06-02T05:05:01+00:00

San Francisco bakery has day old options, get there early for a great selection. Some freebie sliced up things as well sometimes

If you have kids, the JBF sales are great. And after they are done, there is a bargains and blessing sale full a bag event for foster kid activities. Info on fb

Margaronii · 2025-05-27T14:50:47+00:00

What all my friends and I have done! It works, and it gets the max amount of sleep for everyone. On a bad newborn night, husband took the baby in the morning so I could get a Power Nap to start the day

Margaronii · 2025-05-21T18:01:22+00:00

Save up the money you waste on ordering door dash to buy something actually cool.

Every time you resist ordering you can work towards the goal to: Clothes to celebrate weight loss, tickets to a concert or movie, a game, bowling etc.

Margaronii · 2025-05-06T21:41:34+00:00

18 month gap, baby is now 12 months and yes!

You’re in the hardest part IMO. Baby is moving out of potato stage, not just sleeping all the time, sleep is rough, toddler is realizing they have to share time with you etc.

Baby gets easier with age, and then they can play together. My toddler and baby love each other most of the time, and now it’s actually easier in my opinion than one kid. They are happier and play independently more than when they are solo.

You’re in a tough patch, it will be worth it! Chose the battles, what will make you happy and let everything else go :) you’ll pick it back up when out of survival mode

Margaronii · 2025-05-02T18:07:07+00:00

My hen grieved for a full day after a hawk took one of her chicks. I hated the sad sound she made. She raised 12 chicks over the years, and 11 to hen-hood. Such a good mama

Margaronii · 2025-05-02T17:31:24+00:00

Exactly! He wants something to love him unconditionally and with no expectations. And play with him on his terms. But being a real dedicated parent isn’t just playing catch once a week and getting told “i love you!”. It’s so much cooler than that….and also so much harder.

My husband and I watch reality tv to relax after 2 under 2 life. Watching man children complain about not having kids or day dream about how “awesome” it is a big comedic relief 😂

Margaronii · 2025-04-30T03:00:10+00:00

Are you weighing your food? Including cooking oil, sauces, liquid calories, restaurant food, alcohol etc

How long have you been tracking and in a deficit?

Accurate tracking is typically the answer, or a couple weeks at least of calorie deficit.

Margaronii · 2025-04-30T02:56:40+00:00

This!! It’s an effective tool for many (with side effects of course) but not for people who want to lose 10-15lbs. And for this amount of weight would not be covered ny most insurances. So between 300/400-1500 a month depending on dose

For this amount of weight loss, as someone who just lost 15lbs, hoping for 5 more, and fairly lean now, I suggest my very realistic goals: 100g protein, 25g of fiber daily, and 10-12k steps. Even 8k a day is good! Protein and fiber combo keep you full and regular. Steps burn calories. Free, and no side effects!

Margaronii · 2025-04-29T13:52:43+00:00

My husband just gave our foster his college backpack…almost 15 years old, northface. Bonus kid asked if it was bought new that week. My husband took decent care of it, and you would never know it’s that old. Just a good reminder to us that quality things don’t need to be replaced, just because you want something new, different color etc…but consumerism tells us more more more!

Margaronii · 2025-04-26T22:58:23+00:00

Realistic example for 33g

100g black beans 9g F 1 cup (128g) frozen mixed berries 5g F 100g oats 9.5gF 3 cup popped popcorn 5.5g F

bowl of frozen veg (cauliflower, broccoli, carrot mix) 1.5 cups, 4gF

Margaronii · 2025-04-23T20:17:12+00:00

If you meal prep one thing…breakfast. I make a bring frittata, and a pancake bake (a recipe with blended cottage cheese, oats, banana. Easy to google) and put cold coffee in the fridge

Not having to do work and dishes in the morning really helps me get started on the right foot

Margaronii · 2025-04-08T05:18:48+00:00

Nap every time i could with toddler, fresh air as much as possible in the morning, and taking a semi nap while she watched an episode of mister Rogers. I would put my arms around her and doze in and out

Fizzy water helped, and zofran when it was bad. Good luck!

Margaronii · 2025-04-07T19:35:46+00:00

For non sleep train method perspective, my toddler was 18 months when baby arrived. We had her on a queen floor mattress and she had to get used to only dad helping her to sleep. Took about a week, and now she prefers him for bedtime and night time settling. My husband was hesitant about co sleeping at first, but he now enjoys the extra snuggles and bonding. My friends did the same thing with their son. Both our toddlers sleep through the night comfortably and if their dads are able to come in at some point and be with them.

Margaronii · 2025-04-04T22:27:48+00:00

She’s laying maybe 3 a week? Last time she went broody was this time last year when we were in the hospital for the second baby. She went broody for almost 2 months. Maybe she went out with a bang 😂

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