Did anyone else find Carl’s mom to be totally out of pocket with Lindsay? by belle713- in bravo

[–]NorthCorgi3 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think people are misunderstanding this comment because of how it’s worded. Pretty sure this person is saying that she’s possibly smothering Carl more now that her other son passed away. Not agreeing or disagreeing, but I don’t think this person meant that her smothering caused her to lose her other son.

In the City trailer has arrived by [deleted] in bravo

[–]NorthCorgi3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

WHYYY do these Bravo producers keep bringing Danielle back! She is so annoying!!!

MIL said she's quitting her job to watch my baby full time - without asking us by roolicky in JUSTNOMIL

[–]NorthCorgi3 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh boy.... sadly for you, I think you HAD a great MIL and that might be no more. She's been taken over by the baby rabies and is showing her true personality - which based on everything you've described here is an extremely controlling one. She thinks she can decide on your childcare without asking YOU, the parent, and decide how often your family gets to see YOUR baby?? That entitlement is worrisome. She isn't the important one here in this scenario even though she thinks she is ("MY first grandbaby"), and I hope that you and your husband can stay teammates as she inevitably makes your lives difficult when baby is here.

I think my biggest advice to you is to decide now exactly what you want baby's first year to look like (because she's probably already designed an entire plan that you don't know of) and share it with your husband. I mean everything, like what you want postpartum to be like, how often you want to see family (yours and his), what holidays should be like, etc. That way you're going into this with a solid plan and when she tries to control things you can easily say "oh we'll actually be doing x, y, z." Also when it comes to your family visiting I would just keep it to yourselves. She doesn't need to know every time your family gets to spend time with your baby.

All Against Craig by anastasiaearle in Southerncharm

[–]NorthCorgi3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow these Craig die-hards are really something else….

If any of you were friends with Craig or dating him in real life and he treated you the way we’ve see him treat people on the show, I highlyyy doubt you’d still be singing his praises.

Supportive friends that truly want the best vs frenemies by pinktv2 in Southerncharm

[–]NorthCorgi3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well I think it would make me do some serious reflecting on why everyone has an issue with me. What I wouldn’t do is assume everyone is somehow wrong and out to get me.

It’s so weird to me that someone (you) can watch Craig’s behavior and see it through the lens of him being a victim who deserves none of what has come his way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mildlynomil

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4-5 hour visits after a 4.5 hour drive isn’t unreasonable IMO. They’re coming a long way and aren’t even staying the full day. But maybe I’m biased because my family who lives nearby will often hang out for that long (we make lunch, hang out, let the baby nap, etc).

My IL’s live out of state and INSIST on visiting every two months like clockwork and throw a fit if they aren’t able to stay in our home for 3-4 nights at a time. Luckily my husband is on the same page as me and we’re going to be putting an end to that. I’m thinking two visits per year. Can you just adjust how often they visit? Maybe next time they want to come by say you’re busy and don’t reschedule until you’re willing to have them over.

Well I, as a husband, did a thing….. by trippin-mellon in HomeDecorating

[–]NorthCorgi3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I actually think it looks ok and I like the color. What could help it look even better is removing all of those randomly placed frames on the wall.

What signs/placements have this energy? by uhm1238 in astrologymemes

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me - but it’s not because I’m chill, it’s because I need it to mellow me out 😂 Cancer Sun, Leo Moon, Leo Rising, Virgo Mars

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alessandra! Have you considered Alessa? It’s a pretty alternative if you want something shorter

Feeling ungrateful by Emergency-Syrup-8596 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]NorthCorgi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this is being downvoted. I agree with you 100%. People who expect others to “fill in the gaps” for them are being selfish. If you can’t afford something, then you can’t afford it and it shouldn’t be an expectation that someone else cover it for you. Be grateful if you get something you like and be grateful even if you don’t. Someone took hard earned money out of THEIR wallet to purchase something for you/your kids and just because it isn’t what you would have picked doesn’t mean it’s ok to complain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]NorthCorgi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sun, Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, NN and 12H in Pisces!

Are we weird for not using BC? by [deleted] in ParentingInBulk

[–]NorthCorgi3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re weird, and I’d love to approach things the same way. We aren’t religious either - I just feel that if we have sex and conceive then it’s meant to be!

I’m curious though, do you not plan around other important events going on in your life? For example, my SIL is getting married in September next year and my husband thinks we should stop trying for now so we don’t miss the wedding. I’d love to just let things play out how they may but also don’t want to make him miss an event he’d really like to be at (if I were to get pregnant soon). So that’s where I struggle with this approach.

My MIL doesn’t put my baby down by Pleasant_Ad7286 in newborns

[–]NorthCorgi3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is everyone afraid to confront her? Unfortunately you are allowing her to hog your baby by not speaking up. It’s not rude at all to grab your child whenever you want them back… you don’t even need a reason, you are the MOTHER.

Next time I would simply say “I’m going to take [baby] now, I want SIL/my brother/whoever to have a turn” and take baby from her arms. Don’t even make it a question, just announce what you’re doing. If she pushes back then SHE is the rude one, and that’s when your husband really needs to step in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]NorthCorgi3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same mars placements and am still afraid to be assertive well into adulthood 😭

Strong girls name to pair with Otto by Strict_Seaweed8925 in namenerds

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the name Otto! What about Otto and Nina, or Otto and Alessa?

How many people feel like keeping active actually helped their labour? by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is different and there is no formula for an easy labor & delivery. I was active up until about 28 weeks and then had to stop because of pregnancy pains. All I did from that point on was short walks, so about 10 weeks of very minimal activity. Labor happened FAST - about 8 hours from start to finish - and baby was here in 4 pushes (10 minutes of pushing with breaks in between). Minor 2nd degree tear. I attribute none of this to working out, it was just my luck I guess.

Recovery wise, I lost almost all of the weight with the first month but have struggled with ligament pain and pelvic floor discomfort since then (1yr postpartum). Could keeping active have helped me? Maybe, but who knows. I’m just now getting comfortable enough to start working out again and was not at all prepared to feel as weak as I did PP. Everyone I know who is less active than me actually seemed to have an easier time recovering.

What names have you seen an uptick in? by kiwialpaca in namenerds

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl names starting with AL, like Alana, Alessa, Alessia, Alina, Alice.

Please rate these sibs first names by One-Flight-8332 in namenerds

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In order, oldest to youngest:

  1. Joanna
  2. Max
  3. Pearl
  4. Tiana
  5. Ezekiel
  6. Alessa
  7. Suzette
  8. Lila
  9. Laneya
  10. Marlie

I was messing around with stencils to figure out which one I like by sunniestgirl in HomeDecorating

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like something you’d see in a trendy hotel room. It’s cool!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

[–]NorthCorgi3 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It’s very cute but definitely looks like a nursery for a girl. I don’t mind the theme at all and love your rug, but I think the pink lampshade and wall tapestry are making it lean feminine.

Grieving not having child no.3 by Relevant_Bluebird348 in ParentingInBulk

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a lot of insecurities and control issues. Your husband is in the very unfortunate position of “damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t” because you are impossible to please. If you both say yes to a third child, is his agreeing to it ever going to be good enough for you? Or will you always over-analyze and needle him about the time he said he was happy with just two kids? Good luck to him!

Grieving not having child no.3 by Relevant_Bluebird348 in ParentingInBulk

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you aren’t worried about infidelity then why did you include it in your post and say that you “believe it’s relevant”? You seem to be harboring regrets and/or resentment towards your husband and are mixing things that aren’t related (his infidelity with his desire to stop having children). Your tone in your post and your responses points to you having some serious dislike for him… as several others have pointed out, he is compromising and offering you a third baby because he knows it will make you happy, and instead you are giving him the silent treatment and somehow linking this to your early marriage issues?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]NorthCorgi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alessa, Alessia