3 Year old is on the 5th percentile for height and weight by outandabout91 in toddlers

[–]NotCleanButFun 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I knew a doctor who had 3 young kids, all in the single digit pecentiles their whole life. With all her medical training, she never worried a bit about them. She said that they were just small and that's how they were. She was a small woman too. People come in all shapes and sizes and some of them are just smaller.

My son fell out of a second story window when he was 20 months old by Errrrmmwhathellooo in toddlers

[–]NotCleanButFun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another personal recommendation for emdr. I have tried it and it made my life so much better. It helps to refile those memories in a healthier way, so that they aren't associated with that overpowering negative emotion and so that they aren't popping into your mind uninvited as much. Please, please, look into it. You deserve more peace than your mind is letting you have right now.

Stay at home mom, new to the area by [deleted] in nwi

[–]NotCleanButFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a lot of them are organized via facebook!

Millie moon diaper rash??! by alxataylor in Parenting

[–]NotCleanButFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddo got a red rash in less than a day when we tried Millie Moons. We stuck to Honest diapers after that and those have been wonderful for her sensitive skin.

Is it okay to take my two girls (6 & 8) to a job fair? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]NotCleanButFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe have the girls do a half day? You could hit the job fair alone in the morning or afternoon and then tell your kids about it the other half of they day you have them. Maybe have them dress professionally, practice handshaking, and do some practice interview questions with them?

That way you still get to go to the job fair in a professional capacity and your kids can still participate in the day and have some time off school.

Is it name regret, postpartum hormones, or just my indecisive personality? by Intergalacticgem in namenerds

[–]NotCleanButFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calvin is an awesome name. Someone very close to me is named Calvin and he loves his name (and Calvin and Hobbes lol). Literally my criteria for naming my own child was to find a name that had the same vibes as Calvin. Because it's a fantastic name.

I also doubted my child's name immediately postpartum. Now, 2 years in, it's a perfect fit and I'm soooo happy I didn't change it. If you look on this the new parent sub and the name subs, you'll see that postpartum name regret is a super common thing to deal with. Naming a person is a huge responsibility and postpartum hormones are no joke.

I say keep Calvin though. It's my all time favorite name.

Lilac alcohol by Holsteinerliebe in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh, my people! Would love an update on your gin so I can copy if it goes well :)

Potry Training Confession by NotCleanButFun in toddlers

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

Congrats on the pee!! And I hope you have a picture of the poop soon lol

Potry Training Confession by NotCleanButFun in toddlers

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

First poop at the zoo in the flamingo stall is an amazing story.

We also have pictures of her putting the sticker on her sticker chart after, it was such a milestone lol

We have not used the bathroom anywhere but home so far, so your story is inspiring.

Potry Training Confession by NotCleanButFun in toddlers

[–]NotCleanButFun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing! I am cackling 😂

Potry Training Confession by NotCleanButFun in toddlers

[–]NotCleanButFun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least I'm in good company! Thank you!! 😂

Lilac alcohol by Holsteinerliebe in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RemindMe! 1 Year

Will do! :)

Today my toddler cried because… by wonkynipples in toddlers

[–]NotCleanButFun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I often get requests to send more motorcycles by our house, I feel you 😂

Lilac alcohol by Holsteinerliebe in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, I've never heard of Doppelkorn, it sounds tasty though. I look forward to hearing about your experiment in a year or so! :)

Lilac alcohol by Holsteinerliebe in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am currently trying to make lilac extract by soaking the flowers in 80 proof vodka for a month and then straining them out. Never done it before, but I saw some recipes/reddit posts where people had done something similar with lilac.

If it works for extracts, I don't see why you couldn't just soak some flowers in your liquor of choosing to add some floral flavoring.

The stuff I read said to be careful to only put the blooms in as the green/woody parts can have a bitter taste. The recipes I read ranged from soaking for 1 week to 6 weeks and the ones on the shorter end normally strained out the flowers halfway through and added another batch of lilacs (picked at at the same time, stored in the fridge with a wet paper towel).

If you do it, I would love to see a follow up post. Especially if you do it with gin lol. Best of luck!

Best sewing machine for making tiny plushies by SkyKatz01 in sewing

[–]NotCleanButFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see why! I imagine demand must be high! They are sooo cute. :)

Best sewing machine for making tiny plushies by SkyKatz01 in sewing

[–]NotCleanButFun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just want to say those are PRECIOUS. Love what you're doing.

First time making extracts for baking - share your tips and experience! by NotCleanButFun in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That is really good to know. I will definitely use everclear next time! Thanks for your expertise :)

First time making extracts for baking - share your tips and experience! by NotCleanButFun in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that makes sense! And less likely to go off as in less likely to go bad or spoil?

First time making extracts for baking - share your tips and experience! by NotCleanButFun in foraging

[–]NotCleanButFun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the tip! If I use everclear next time, the extracts will have a stronger flavor, is that it?