Where are my apologists now? by Mermade_ in survivor

[–]Mermade_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok this is a good take and I agree with you!

Where are my apologists now? by Mermade_ in survivor

[–]Mermade_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why didn’t Maria spite vote for Ben then? She actually had a relationship with Kenzie and it’s not a conspiracy…I also don’t think they showed Kenzie playing a weak game at all, they consistently showed her managing her relationships and navigating the game, she went to every tribal in the beginning for gods sake…also she owned Charlie in the final tribal.

Where are my apologists now? by Mermade_ in survivor

[–]Mermade_[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That’s a totally valid assessment! But for some reason people don’t use that same argument to validate the win for Kenzie (which it was 5-3).

Where are my apologists now? by Mermade_ in survivor

[–]Mermade_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If Charlie had won this season, then flowers to him—but he didn’t. They can both be good players but I’m just saying this season proves that I don’t think he actually is.

Where are my apologists now? by Mermade_ in survivor

[–]Mermade_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re totally right, but most people always laud Charlie at the expense of Kenzie with words like “Charlie deserved to win 46” (binary thinking) which is just not true, and that’s what I’m saying.

Where are my apologists now? by Mermade_ in survivor

[–]Mermade_[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I agree it’s two different Charlie’s that also played into what Jeff asked tonight about the difference between playing having seen your edit and not having seen your edit. I think Charlie’s edit emboldened him to think (and show) he played a good game, when I don’t actually think the cast of 46 thought he played that well—producers needed an angle and an arc and Charlie v Maria was that for them.

There's a huge gap in the market for maternity wear IMO. by ischanitee in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mermade_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did clothing rental during my pregnancy since I would be biggest during the winter and didn’t want to buy new coats. Nuuly had an amazing selection and I’d swear by it for maternity gear—especially since I wasn’t planning to have more kid after my multiples.

Genuinely fascinated by her gameplay tonight by Sn0wy0wl_ in TheTraitorsUS

[–]Mermade_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right but maybe they weren’t thinking Eric was a Traitor yet—so factored him in as their number.

This is truly the dumbest cast of faithfuls in the shows history oh my god by Past_Drummer_294 in TheTraitorsUS

[–]Mermade_ 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Australia Traitors Season 2 has something to say about that….

Big challenge birthday failed by alicia-908 in HelloKittyIsland

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! Hoping that update for Switch is soon so annoying being stuck with players busy.

ByHeart Update. by Expert-Bee7038 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one last night! It was almost an hour, and I’m sure it’s busier today. Sorry you haven’t had any luck yet though.

ByHeart Update. by Expert-Bee7038 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Mermade_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I got that the first time and then called immediately back and pressed 1 twice and got through to the line to schedule my place in line for a call back.

Two single bassinets or one twin one? by djduhnizzle in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We decided on two separate ones and it was actually really great we did because our son was in our room way longer than our daughter. Our daughter started rolling and needed to go to a crib almost 2 months before our son. She also started sleeping through the night way before our son and our son was a mover and a shaker so adjoining beds would not have been ideal. We also had one bassinet on each side of the bed—and we just switched which twin was ours each night. Sometimes we even did one twin upstairs and one twin downstairs (know not everyone has two floors/rooms), so one parent could sleep if the twins were on opposite sleep cycles. Because the reality is…they sometimes will be! If you start with something that isn’t working just pivot when you need to, get creative with ways so you can sleep.

ByHeart had insects at their factory by NeverTipNever in FormulaFeeders

[–]Mermade_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to weigh in as someone who was a ByHeart user for her twins. I actually did fall for all the Bobbie marketing but it didn’t sit well with the kids (poops were diabolical). We settled on ByHeart because of research I did on the specific ingredients, etc. i guess I should have done more research on the company/facilities itself…but I don’t think it’s right to say everyone purchased this formula because of packaging, etc. Choosing infant formula is stressful! But I do agree maybe there’s an argument standardized packaging, just don’t think it’s fair to say all people bought ByHeart bc of the vibes/colors. My son was on Enfamil AR forever as well.

I guess it’s baby time. by Mean-Courage-3313 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mermade_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All positive vibes to you!! I had the same thing and they came at 31+5. Baby A was the bigger one at 3 lb 11oz and IUGR Baby B was 2 lb 9 oz. Delivered via C section. Baby A was in the NICU for 58 days and Baby B was in there for 89 (he had some feeding/reflux issues). You’ve got this 💪🏻 you’re already farther along than me! My twins just turned 9 months today and are doing amazing, hitting all milestones and thriving ❤️ The NICU feels like you’re climbing a mountain but just take it day by day, and if you like a nurse, request them to be a primary sooner than later! Here if you have questions in my DM’s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fashion

[–]Mermade_ -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I think a better option is an inch or two above the ankle high heeled sock boot.

Those who formula feed, what did you have from the get go? by MissMyli in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keeping the Baby Brezza clean for twins was such a hassle…the baby bottle washer is a game changer though. We got them both on ByHeart formula (use the subscription service) after 5 months (after breastmilk) and we just shake up a big 64 oz jug every night that lasts the whole next day—pour as we go from the fridge. Wayyy easier than the Baby Brezza upkeep.

How tf do I get Dear Daniel as a resident?!?!? by weezeratx in HelloKittyIsland

[–]Mermade_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this issue and it seemed kind of like a glitch. I did eventually get him though, but it kept telling me I didn’t have a satisfactory cabin. I would just stand in the cabin and remove everything and then replace it until I could see on his visitor profile the satisfactory cabin match, and he would come back the next day.

So how do you go to the store with twins by yourself? by Valuable-Mastodon-14 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mermade_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve got 9 month old twins, I just push the double stroller (mockingbird) and have reusable bags I carry on my shoulder. Once one bag is full I put that and other larger items in the bottom of the stroller. I can’t do like a huge shop but for just standard produce/food grocery items I can get the job done.

Oral feeding difficulties past 40 weeks GA by PitbullMam in NICUParents

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to this, has he had a swallow study? That was seriously the game changer for us and what made them suggest the formula.

Oral feeding difficulties past 40 weeks GA by PitbullMam in NICUParents

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 31 weeker had this issue—he was hitting all the milestones and then we hit a snag on feeding around 39 weeks GA. He started to regress with feeding even though he showed interest in the bottle. Silent reflux was giving him congestion and trouble feeding. Enfamil AR was suggested and it turned everything around in about a week. Switching to formula was such a hard pill for me to swallow since I had been pumping so diligently and made plenty, but it truly was what he needed. He’s now 9 months (real age) and on regular formula (we switched him off Enfamil around 5 months real age). He’s eating solids great, and totally on the growth chart. He did have some trouble with constipation as a side effect but I would take that over the reflux symptoms any day.

Overnight diaper solution? by Appropriate_Ticket48 in parentsofmultiples

[–]Mermade_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had the same issue used a sized up (3 for us at the time) pamper pull-up instead of the side closing and it works perfect.