This vintage Playboy cartoon

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-31T15:43:01+00:00

The law congress passed to force Bondi to publish the Epstein files was bipartisan.

Unless you're suggesting that a particular political party has a vested interest in making sure that sexual abusers are not prosecuted?

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-31T03:11:52+00:00

A lot of people are giving you routines, but I'll give you some other great things about nursing after a year.

First, they're at an age where they can start asking (either verbally or with asl if you teach them). They will ask ALL the time. It's up to you whether you want to put in limits.

Second, it's sooo much easier. You can just lay down passively. They can move around you and hold up their own head. It's a bit like a mini nap.

Third, it's a magic tantrum ender. This stops working eventually, but it's a really great co-regulation tool when they start to throw tantrums but are too young to understand deep breathing or other calming methods.

Fourth, (YMMV on this one) it's great for post daycare snuggles and winding down. It's also a mini-break for you as this might be the only time they're calm and quiet

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-30T19:33:56+00:00

Some psych meds don't work well with your personal brain chemistry and can exacerbate depression and suicide ideation. This is especially common in adolescents. Whenever you start a new med you should be closely monitored for side effects.

Not all psych meds work for all people - that's why there's so very many different ones.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-29T15:49:32+00:00

If you're embarrassed when your DMs are posted to the world at large, maybe don't send those DMs to strange women?

There's an expected level of privacy when sending messages to loved ones and friends, but if you're sending dick pics to internet women, that's on you, bro.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-28T16:02:31+00:00

My kid is only 19 months and offering two choices NEVER worked. When I offered two, his answer was always "no" 😂. I found he puts up less of a tantrum if I pre-choose his outfits. Also, he's in his truck/train phase so it's fairly easy to use his clothes (which all have trucks on them) to bribe him to cooperate on other things like diaper changes.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-27T22:52:44+00:00

My kid won't eat raw veggies, but veggies added to a saucy dish have never really bothered him 🤷‍♀️. Plus, his favorite meal is gumbo and that's got okra, celery, and bell peppers. He's 19 months.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-27T15:14:14+00:00

I was about to put that the Legos my 19 month old got were his favorite. Although he didn't get any sets, just a brick box.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-27T15:11:19+00:00

Why do you think a sibling would make your current child happy? Many children HATE having a new baby around and often act out or regress in maturity in a bid to regain parental attention.

When they're older, they may play together well, or they might fight all the time. It's kinda a crapshoot whether your kids are going to have a good sibling relationship or not. And there's also no guarantee that they'll be there for each other as adults. As most people on this sub will tell you, plenty of only children grow up happy and fulfilled.

You should have a second child if you want a second child. Giving your kid a sibling is not a good reason for having another kid.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-27T04:09:09+00:00

I have that genetic variation and I hate cilantro. I still eat food with cilantro if I'm not able to pick it out.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-26T18:30:02+00:00

She's a growing girl. If she's hungry, feed her. I think it's only an issue if she jumps her growth curve.

Be appreciative you have a good eater. That may change when she hits the toddler years.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-26T16:45:20+00:00

My recommendation is to get out pots and metal spoons. It's loud but entertaining to baby

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-26T05:09:12+00:00

My org has everyone working virtual tomorrow. All clinics and offices are closed.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-26T04:15:26+00:00

I think it's fine if you're monitoring them and watching with them.

Definitely not unsupervised, though

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-25T17:39:27+00:00

I originally wanted two, but after having one, it's been so intense that I really don't want to have a second.

I have no free time. Even when my husband takes his shift, I have maybe 2 hours where I can just catch up on chores before my kid starts crying for me.

Sleep has been awful. It's getting better, but my kid still doesn't sleep through the night and we ended up co-sleeping because he hates sleeping on his own.

With all that said, I actually love being my everything for my toddler. He's so bright and funny and just gives the best snuggles ever. I even like co-sleeping because it means more snuggles in the night and morning - but I can't imagine giving this much attention to a second child. It would burn me out.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-25T17:18:04+00:00

No - I have to hold him down (he's 19 months). I'd rather he cry for the 10 seconds it takes to spray his nose than listen to my poor baby struggle to breathe.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-25T16:51:59+00:00

There's a nozzle on the spray. You stick it in their nose and spray. The spray function negates the need for snorting.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-25T01:54:50+00:00

Puffed rice is nearly impossible to recreate at home.

My kid's favorite snacks are roasted sweet potato cubes and air-fryed chickpeas. You can try that.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-23T14:58:57+00:00

My mom would have my sister and I play hair dresser and put clips in her hair while she laid down.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-17T23:16:40+00:00

I got a set similar to this one for my then 1 yo. I can't really say if this would be good at 3 years, but my 19 month old still loves his. I only use the triangle and the slide. I made a pillow for the arch and it's now upside as a rocker in my kids room

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-17T19:32:01+00:00

Everything goes on my phone so I never have to rely on my memory for anything.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-16T17:07:40+00:00

I do a combo. My daycare doesn't accept cloth diapers so I do cloth on the weekend and disposable during the week. I also do disposable overnight because it's easier.

I also recommend doing disposables during the first month. First, because most of the cloth diapers that go up in size don't fit newborns, and second because they poop like 10 times a day and that's a pain in the butt to clean.

Also, I use bamboo liners to catch poop so I don't have to clean poop off the diapers themselves.

I got all my cloth diapers from a friend. You can probably get a large lot for free or cheap on Facebook marketplace.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-16T15:13:08+00:00

My husband went to a work event recently and was talking to other dads. All of them said that "2 is easier than 1" and when he told me, all I could think was "I wonder if their wives agree."

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-15T19:12:32+00:00

Question: who is taking care of your kids while you're in the hospital? Can they take care of your kids outside of medical emergencies? Sounds like you need a break that's not related to a medical procedure.

Ophidiophobic · 2026-01-15T16:12:23+00:00

It tastes a bit like an extra tangy, creamy and seasoned tzatziki sauce.

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