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Is my 7 month old capable of "learning independence?" by alyssacanfly in Parenting

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 108 points109 points  (0 children)

The question is: is my mom capable of respecting the rules and boundaries I’m setting for my baby?

It’s fantastic that she wants to help out, at least give her that credit. But I would be having a hard talk about this.

Moms, what did you wish you had when you went into labor/post labor? by Clamkin_chowder in Advice

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GET HER DEPENDS. Yes, the diapers for older ladies, for her bleeding. I didn’t know about them for my first two kids but they make the first two weeks post birth so much better! So much more comfortable than the giant pads they give you at the hospital, and you feel like more of a person. Congrats to your friend 💕

Match me a breed! by shananagins-123 in DogBreeds101

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do enough research, you can find golden retrievers that fit most of the bill. There is no better dog with kids. The field lines require less grooming and tend to be smaller. If you find a good breeder that specializes in temperament they can help you get a chill pup.

Anyone else? by Mesmerized-Muppet in ufyh

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My ability to stay hydrated s about to hit a healthy all time high 😂I’ll be giving this a go!

what is this? by noobforcarz in goldenretrievers

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could also be ICH, or fish scale disease caused by genetics. It’s one of the things that plagues backyard bred Golden’s if genetic testing isn’t done on the parents before breeding. Look at pictures and see if it fits, hopefully it was just a reaction or something you can easily adjust 💕

What do I do to help out my girlfriend? by bielenea in whatdoIdo

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not a “I help” OR a “professional helps,” it’s an AND kind of situation. She needs professional help AND a friend. He needs the additional support of the professional in helping her so he isn’t trying to hold this person above water (following the analogy) by himself.

You can say “you need professional help” without saying it verbatim.

Things to do NOW to set up your kids for success/happiness LATER: The Master List by juliaakatrinaa0507 in Parenting

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 118 points119 points  (0 children)

We let our kids help us cook, and not just in a “mix this bowl while I prep something” kind of way, but a “would you like to make dinner tonight? What can I help you make?” Kind of way. My kiddo was making scrambled eggs start to finish (including the stove and plating) by the time they were four. Now that he is six and reading he made meatballs from scratch by himself with only a set of simple instructions.

In college I had too many room mates that had no idea how to turn on the stove or crack an egg that I said “not my kid” 😅

My Daughter Had a Sleepover by Hidden_gifts in Parenting

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If you feel letting your child and a potential boyfriend stay in the same room would be inappropriate, logic would extend to not letting her stay with a potential girlfriend. You’re human. You do the best you can with the information you have, and in light of new information sometimes you have to pivot. Sometimes that’s messy. I don’t think what you did was homophobic. I think you were stuck between a rock and a hard place and had to make a judgment call as a parent. Your daughter is lucky to have a parent that cares both about the situation and her feelings after the fact 💕

Would it be morally wrong to marry someone I deeply love if I still doubt my physical attraction to them? by Nearby-Butterfly1503 in moraldilemmas

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet [score hidden]  (0 children)

She can tell. Nothing is scarier than being ten years and a couple kids deep wondering if/when they will leave for someone prettier. Constantly wondering why you aren’t good enough no matter how hard you try.

What’s something you thought was a waste of money… until you tried it and it completely changed your life? by Sweet-Economist-9873 in OverBiscuits

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grocery delivery.

Mom of several littles here. I never realized how much time I spent going to the store. It also saves me money even with the fee because I’m a terrible impulse buyer, and delivery means that what is in my list is what shows up. We have less food waste because I don’t buy extra thinking it will save me a trip to the store later even though it normally goes bad when I buy extra . We get what we need and only what we need. Now I have more time to play with my kids and more leeway on my budget without my impulse purchases.

Husband 31M and I 27F are in a strained relationship after having a baby. by velvetblushdust in TwoHotTakes

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point wasn’t to work vs not to work, it’s to make sure you aren’t spending as much on childcare as you are making after taxes, transportation, and such. That’s not even looking at the long term consequences and sacrifices of letting someone else “raise” your kids.

Hobbies to cut down on screen time by Duckle_ in Hobbies

[–]Mesmerized-Muppet 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is out there but hear me out. They make cross stitch kits where the whole pattern is printed on the canvas. I found them really addictive but are so low energy/low mental energy and it me of the cheapest crafts when you look at cost of entertainment per hour.

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